4 Amp Corded 6 in. Variable-Speed Dual Random Orbital Sander with AIRGUARD Technology
$119.00
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The RIDGID 6 in. Variable-Speed Dual Random Orbit Sander features electronic variable speed control of 4000 OPM to 10,000 OPM (no load speeds) to maintain constant speed and power under load applications. Its soft-start motor gradually increases the speed of the sander to provide an even finish. Its onboard vacuum adaptor fits standard 1-1/4 in. or 2-1/2 in. hoses for a cleaner, virtually dust-free work environment.
- Includes: 1 R2611 Sander, (3) sheets of 80G sandpaper, 1 cloth dust bag, 1 hex key, 1 front pommel handle assembly, and operator's manual
- Powerful 4 Amp motor with 10,000 RPM
- Dual random orbit settings of 1/8 in. for fine finishing and 1/4 in. for aggressive stock removal
- 2-position/removable handle for superior ergonomics and flush sanding capabilities
- Lock-on button for ease during continuous use
- Hex Grip micro texture for a secure grip and maximum user comfort
- Microfiber hook and loop backing pad for quick and easy paper changes
- Integrated brake pad for a gouge-free workpiece
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Specifications
Dimensions: H 8.8 in, W 7.4 in, D 14.2 in
Questions & Answers
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Q:Is this product good for sanding concrete exterior wall?
by|Sep 29, 2023
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Q:Can a Dimabrush be used on this 6 inch random orbital sander? Does the sander have a 5/8 inch arbor?
by|Jun 30, 2023
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Q:The hook pad on the sander has come off and I am unable to attach sanding discs to the spinner section. is there a part # to replace the pad with or is there a sticky pad with glue that I can attach to it? ridget sander R26111
by|Jun 8, 2023
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Q:How much does it weigh?
by|Apr 25, 2023
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Feb 26, 2023
Power house little sander
I just finished refinishing my entire home. I rented bigger sanders for the bulk of the sanding. What a dust mess! For those smaller areas I bought this little sander. As soon as I started using it I knew it was the truth. It immediately pulled up difficult to remove paint that I couldn’t get up with the large sander. I love that it has its own lil bag attached to catch the dust too.It’s powerful. Easy to use.Gets in tight spaces for a smooth beautiful ready for stain finish. I recommend 100%
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Feb 1, 2021
Worked well for a while, and then suddenly didn't
I've had this sander for about 5 years, and used it mainly to refinish the bottom of my boat. It has maybe 30 hours of total use, and worked well until a couple months ago. I was sanding a rust spot on a old car hood, and the sander gradually started to shake & rattle, and over about 10 minutes got progressively worse, to the point that it's unusable and something inside obviously broke. I'm an experienced mechanic, so I took it apart. Found the problem, and am astounded at the cheapness and poor engineering of this sander. It's literally designed to fail with anything more than girl scout use. The photo shows the primary mount of the flywheel/fan to the motor shaft, where the failure occurred. First, it's tiny, with a single small (looks like #8) phillips screw and tiny flats to prevent rotation of the flywheel on the shaft. This could maybe work if the flywheel is hardened steel and the screw is high grade, but NOPE. The flywheel is zinc-based pot metal, which is quite soft and would need a far more substantial mounting surface to be reliable. This is 100% engineering incompetence. I have a lot of Ridgid tools and generally they've been good, but this changes my view of the brand. This tool is barely used, and there's nothing I can do except toss it in the trash.
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Customer review from ridgid.comJan 30, 2021
canoe repairs
I build cedar strip boats so the 6 inch sander works well and is a time saver, although I had to buy a second one because the first one had to be sent out for repairs. Also I love the option of being able to connect to a vacuum as dust collector.
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Customer review from homedepot.caDec 5, 2020
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Sep 14, 2020
It just exploded!
I bought this in 2018 and have barely used it. I'm a painting contractor and thought it would be great for sanding top rails on cedar decks and lap siding. I estimate to have used it for 20-25 hours total! I was sanding some cedar lap siding off a 6' step ladder when it shuddered, made a knocking noise, then just came apart while running. What is shown in the picture is all I could find....seems like I must be missing other pieces, but this was all I could find in the bushes and dirt. Felt like something bounced off my chest. Good thing I was wearing safety glasses! A good friend of mine has had one of these for years and never had a problem with it. This is 1 of 2 Ridgid products I have ever bought and guess what....The other one was a 6 1/2" circular saw that had problems almost immediately. The plastic guide lever broke after just a couple uses. So, that's it for Ridgid, for me anyway! I did find a website that sells parts for this sander and the part I think I need is only $17, so I may buy it and try it again. Lessons here: 1) Always wear safety glasses. 2)Always register for the warranty. 3) Never buy Ridgid.
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May 11, 2020
Powerful & Useful but with Limitations
Effective product for woodworking needs-I'm refinishing 100 + year old hardwood floors and needed something that could pack a punch while getting into grooves where commercial equipment fails.
My biggest complaint-the hook and loop sanding pad has a limited lifespan. I have a few of these sanders and this is a repeat problem. Notoriously, the hooks and loops wear down, and the adhesive sanding discs go flying across the room. After this happens, the only option is a replacement pad, which, I'm having difficulty finding. Who has/sells them?
It's something to consider as this sander unit generally retails around $100 while replacement pads seem to be around $30 each. Over the life of this sander, this cost adds up!
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Mar 26, 2020
This sander exceeded my expectations. Unless you have a 60 gallon compressor to run an air sander...
This sander exceeded my expectations. Unless you have a 60 gallon compressor to run an air sander, get the Rigid, you will not be disappointed. I'm using it to sand a tree trunk that will be an end table, and the variable speed makes it really nice to go over curves on a radius edge without taking too many layers off by accident.
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Dec 17, 2019
Great improvement over the 5” models I’ve been using for...
Great improvement over the 5” models I’ve been using for years to refinish.
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Nov 30, 2019
Well balanced and great stock removal for the price but with a catch..
Worked incredibly well for several days but after changing the 7th abrasive disc, the sanding hook/loop pad adhesive failed and it detached from the unit.. major flaw that stopped production and missed delivery on a rush job for the holidays. Probly wont buy again if the parts fail so quickly.. id have maybe expected this after 100 or more discs..
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Aug 28, 2019
I use this sander just about every day. Haven't had a single problem with it. Works great and I'l...
I use this sander just about every day. Haven't had a single problem with it. Works great and I'll invest more of my money in Ridgid tools
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