Craftsman 6 In. Sander/Polisher
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Craftsman 6 In. Sander/Polisher Reviews


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3.36 of 5 (by 11 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 64% of reviewers recommend (7 out of 11)

Most Helpful Favorable Review

“A solution to the bonnet problem”

For the price, the tool itself works very well. The bonnets are useless like every other reviewer said. You can however, buy hook and loop strips with a sticky backing and place them on the original backing plate and then use foam pads or wool pads that accept hook and loop. This works surprisingly good... read full review »
Posted on Aug 01, 2007
Most Helpful Critical Review

“2 stars”

Bonnet comes apart after only a couple minutes use. Sears needs to come up with a hook and loop back plate and foam pads to make this a very good buffer. No aftermarker back plates are available because it has an odd ball size spindle. As it is, it will sit unused in the garage until quality pads are... read full review »
Posted on Jun 25, 2007

Craftsman 6 In. Sander/Polisher Reviews

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“craftsman 4.5 amp sander/polisher”

I purchased this for finishing my garage and polishing the car. If I had the extra money then I would have purchased the dust free sander that received great reviews and is under $40. My husband loved it for polishing the car. The original bonnet that came with the item is better than the one sold individually.
Posted on Jun 10, 2010

“Good value, easy to use.”

I purchased this polisher for a specific use but have found it very handy.  It did the job I bought it for and more.  It has a good balance and weight so it's easy to use.
Posted on Sep 17, 2010

“Adaptable and meets my needs ”

I like being able to polish or sand my own items. I've already buffed & polished mnay autos with great results. Little known fact is larger pads will also fit & function on this model.

The size doesn't wear me out before I can get the job done and it always works as expected.

************** used to be my 1st stop , but trust me Sears for power tools is now my only stop.    
Posted on Nov 11, 2009

“Great little sander”

I haven't used this polisher/sander as a polisher - but as a sander, it has done an excellent job for me on several projects. Most recently, I used it as a sander to strip my entire patio cover. Coupled with 40 grit sanding pads, this tool worked like a champ. The only gripe I have is that the trigger-lock will only work with the tool at full-speed (which on a big job like my patio cover - becomes a little bit of an issue). Sanding with this unit is more efficient at lower speeds, and it would have been nice to lock the speed in at a lower RPM. Otherwise, it's a GREAT value for the dollar.
Posted on Oct 05, 2007

“arbor size is very frustrating”

good basic tool but if sears would offer a hook and loop style backing plate for this it would be a 5 star tool. very frustrating trying to get a quality pad for this...not frustrating, impossible.
Posted on May 02, 2007

“Lacking”

I bought this buffer without checking to see if any high quality buffing pads were available. The price is right but the inexpensive "bonnets" don't stay on and do a very poor job. Craftsman uses an oddball size arbor that aftermarket foam pads won't fit.
Posted on Feb 18, 2007

“Polisher”

The bad thing is it uses the bonnets which are horrible. Ended up manufacturing a bushing so I could adapt a velcro backing plate to it. It now serves it's purpose otherwise it was worthless.
Posted on Sep 17, 2007

“craftsman 6inch polisher”

I like the way it fits in your hand and the 2speeds are a plus but the downside is the pads they make it useless for buffing.I would strongly suggest a upgrade to the pad.If you were to do this it would be a much needed improvement and would score alot better
Posted on May 16, 2007

“fhe bonnets”

the only thing that i have against the polisher is that the pads fly apart way to quickly. the polsher should come with a big buffer like pad thats a little more reliable. other than that it is the best buy nationwide for anyone looking for a polisher.
Posted on Jun 10, 2007

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