RIDGID introduces the 5 in. Random Orbital Sander with AIRGUARD Technology. The RIDGID 5 in. Random Orbit Sander features an electronic speed control dial for maximum control for different applications. It has a variable no-load speed of 7000 RPM-12,000 RPM and a permanent magnet motor to maintain constant speed and power under load applications. Its onboard vacuum adaptor fits standard 2-1/4 in. or 2-1/2 in. hoses for a cleaner, virtually dust-free work environment. Backed by the Industry Leading Lifetime Service Agreement, the 5 in. Random Orbital Sander with AIRGUARD Technology includes 2 sheets of 80 grit sandpaper, a dust bag, a heavy-duty contractor bag, and an operators manual.
- AIRGUARD technology: best-in-class dust collection
- Variable-speed dial: for maximum control for different applications
- Permanent magnet motor: maintains constant speed and power under load
- Hex Grip micro texture: grip-enhancing micro texture for maximum user comfort
- Through-body sealed slide switch: for reliability and ease of use
- Soft-start and brake pad: for a gouge-free workpiece
- Quick-release dust bag: for quick and easy bag removal
- Lifetime service agreement with registration within 90-days of purchase
- Includes: 1 R2601 5 in. random orbital sander with AIRGUARD technology, 2-sheets 80-grit sandpaper, dust bag, heavy-duty contractor bag, and operators manual
- RIDGID: powerful durable professional
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Maegan Howell (verified owner) –
works good and am happy with its performance and warranty
Fern Kulas (verified owner) –
Sander works right out of the box. Did a great job prepping my bathroom walls and doors for painting. the dust collector does a better than expected job at limiting the amount of spackle dust I had to deal with. If the space wasn’t so small I’d have been able to hook it up to a shop vac and probably would have eliminated even more. Left a smooth surface without much of a noticeable sanding pattern.
Robbie Greenfelder (verified owner) –
This is a beauty. I love it. It works so good. Plus it has life and the best warranty.
Felix Harris (verified owner) –
Very efficient and reliable.
Cooper Schmeler (verified owner) –
Overall, great sander. I’ve used it several times with extensive usage each time. Great dust collection, like the soft start (took a little to get used to it), comfortable to use, great results. HOWEVER….And Ridgid, are you listening? The sanding pad backer micro-hooks are too small. Mine wouldn’t hold a sanding disk any longer. Removed it, washed it off, dried it, reinstalled it but it still threw disks off. It NEEDS MORE AGGRESSIVE velcro hooks, like the Dewalt. Never had this problem with a my Dewalt – but bought this one since the dust collection on the Dewalt sucks. Was in the middle of a project and needed to replace the backer pad. Home Depot doesn’t stock them – but do carry replacement pads for Dewalt (which don’t fit – spacing of the mounting screws is different). Go figure. Wait time to get them to repair it was 6 – 8 weeks due to backlog of other tools they had to repair. Ridgid, those micro-hooks simply don’t cut it and you need to replace that with a more aggressive hook that won’t throw disks after about 30 hours of use. Great tool but the lower rating is due to this problem which is easily fixed.
Margret Rolfson (verified owner) –
easy to use. my kids help me to sand after i build.. wish it has more power for heavy duty, but for treated wood this is perfect
Consuelo Murray (verified owner) –
Worked very well and did a good job in sanding.
Jeanne Kling (verified owner) –
This tool is just what I needed. Price along with lifetime warranty is hard to beat. My dust colection system works well with it.
Felix Haley (verified owner) –
Works like a charm. As expected.
Eunice Daniel (verified owner) –
Great product. Built well. Good speed options and durable.
Elian Gulgowski (verified owner) –
variable powerful sander
Dexter Donnelly (verified owner) –
The sander was very much what I expected from rigid tools
Courtney Hansen (verified owner) –
The product great AND the Life time warranty is a big bonus too
Tate Thiel (verified owner) –
Appreciate the slow start up, for someone with arthritis in both hands its nice to not have the tool start off jumping on the piece being sanded …. the exhaust feature through the dust port is excellent and when hooked up with my vacuum I feel confident not wearing a mask. The grip contour is excellent on the hands and seems to reduce fatigue while sanding unlike others I have used. Have been using for a while on several projects and I’m completely satisfied with this orbital sander from Ridgid!
Ethel Greenfelder (verified owner) –
The sander is surprisingly very quite and doesn’t vibrate your hand to death. This sander is easy to maneuver, it can quickly take materiel off while still giving you maximum control. The only down side to this sander, (if you can call it that) is that it can be a bit difficult to remove the sanding disc, but like I said I would rather them to stay on rather than falling off every ten seconds.
Cydney Grady (verified owner) –
This works really good it doesn’t just start it ramps up which is nice gives you a chance to hold and start sanding slowly.
Jayda Dach (verified owner) –
Works like it should. No problems so far with it.
Declan Lowe (verified owner) –
I use it everyday. I wish it had an hours counter on it. I would love to know how many I have on it. It is a vital tool to my success of my business.
Rahul Borer (verified owner) –
Fantastic machine. Very easy and excellent working
Lora Rowe (verified owner) –
Good power and balance. Variable speeds work well and dust collecting is good. A little heavy but still manageable. Looks like it will hold up well as do most of the Ridgid tools