Milwaukee 6017-6 1.8 Amp 1/4 Sheet Orbital Palm Sander with Dust Bag

by Milwaukee

Product Description

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Maybe some people love to sand. To us, it's a chore. So when we find a sander that makes our least-favorite task a breeze, we're happy. Orbital action speeds the sanding along, moving you up quickly through the grit levels. Quarter-sheet sanders are great for inside drawers and cabinets and other tight spots, but this one's notable for its slick dust-collection system, a compact bag that connects to the exhaust port with a click. Changing out the sandpaper doesn't even require any contortion: Just open the clamps, slip in the paper and close it down. Press the punch into the paper to create dust extraction holes and you're ready to sand. It's lightweight and comfortable to handle, though we did feel some vibration because the handgrip is hard plastic. It's a minor detraction from an otherwise superb little sander.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Details

Product Manual [2.56mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T172
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6017-6
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #362,678 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply A Great Sander, January 13, 2006

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Steve (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6017-6 1.8 Amp 1/4 Sheet Orbital Palm Sander with Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use palm sanders quite often at work for finishing. Compared to the Dewalt orbital palm sanders, the Milwaukee sander is a pleasure to use. It runs smoothly, has a stronger motor, and is well solidly constructed. I can feel quite a difference in vibration between the DeWalt and this one... after a half hour of using the Dewalt, I end up with tingly hands. This does not occur with the Milwaukee. Milwaukee's paper holding latches hold the paper securely, and never allows movement (again, can't say the same for the Dewalt). Top-notch unit all-around.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worthy of Milwaukee, August 15, 2004

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Jon Voskuil - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6017-6 1.8 Amp 1/4 Sheet Orbital Palm Sander with Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this to replace my 15-year-old Porter-Cable 1/4-sheet palm sander, which lacked a dust bag.

What a letdown. I love my other Milwaukee tools (cordless and corded drills and Sawzall) but this tool is junk. It vibrates so badly that it skips across the surface of the wood. The clamp levers are so weak that one of them bent the first time I used it. And the pad is so flimsy that it was damaged in two places after a half hour of use. The P-C never suffered any such problems.

I've been working wood for over 40 years and have never used such a bummer of a power tool. I think I'll stick with my P-C.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron, July 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Milwaukee 6017-6 1.8 Amp 1/4 Sheet Orbital Palm Sander with Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned this sander for a few months. Therefore, I can't vouch for its long term reliability. I can, however, easily recommend it to anyone looking for a nice finish sander. It's a sweet little machine, fits the hand nicely, has a much better on/off switch than some. The paper attaching clamps work great. Quite simply, it's a pleasure to use.