Several other threads on the Deros here, but not much discussion on the orbit size. I have a Metabo 6" that is great, but interested in the lighter, more ergonomic Deros.
Metabo has option to press a button, rotate pad 1/4 turn to move in and out of the 2.5 or 5mm orbit. As I do only finish sanding, I try to keep it at the smaller orbit, but it does occasionally get bumped just right and shifts to the larger one.
Anyone else pay much attention to the 2 different models with the larger vs smaller orbit? My distributor called Mirka and asked, but it turned into a discussion of which one they sell the most of (5mm).Sadly, that doesn't answer my question on the best one for my use.
Basically, here's the deal:
- I will tolerate no swirls, and years ago, the several festool models I tried failed that test
- Since I lock current machine into 2.5mm pattern, am I right in feeling I need to stick with that, or am I missing a better experience and no swirls with the 5mm orbit?
How has your mileage been, and is it the 2.5mm (MID62520CAUS) or are you using the 5mm (MID65020CAUS)?
Thanks!
Jeff