--- product_id: 5403447 title: "ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag" brand: "bosch" price: "£78.74" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bosch" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5403447-ros20vsc-palm-sander-2-5-amp-5-inch-corded-variable store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 2.5 Amp motor power Microfilter dust collection system Variable speed 7,500-12,000 OPM ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag **Brand:** bosch **Price:** £78.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Elevate your finish game — smooth, clean, and in control every time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag by bosch - **How much does it cost?** £78.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5403447-ros20vsc-palm-sander-2-5-amp-5-inch-corded-variable) ## Best For - bosch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bosch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable & Ready:** Includes soft carrying bag and vacuum adapter for on-the-go professionals who demand convenience. - • **Mess-Free Workspace:** Advanced microfilter dust canister traps particles as small as 0.5 microns, keeping your area spotless. - • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable speed dial lets you tailor power from 7,500 to 12,000 OPM for every project. - • **Effortless Disc Changes:** Bosch’s signature hook-and-loop system with 35,000+ hooks ensures quick, secure sanding pad swaps. - • **Precision Smooth Finish:** Pad dampening system eliminates swirl marks for flawless surfaces. ## Overview The Bosch ROS20VSC is a professional-grade 5-inch corded random orbital sander featuring a powerful 2.5 Amp motor with variable speed control (7,500-12,000 OPM) for precision sanding. Its innovative pad dampening system prevents swirl marks, while the microfilter dust collection system traps ultra-fine particles, ensuring a clean workspace. Designed for finish carpenters and cabinet makers, it includes a soft carrying bag and vacuum adapter, making it the ultimate tool for flawless, efficient finishing. ## Description The Bosch ROS20VSC 5" Random Orbit Sander/Polisher furnishes an optimized combination of pad orbit and rotation that delivers fast removal and a well blended, ultra smooth finish. This tool is designed to allow finish carpenters and cabinet makers to Complete their tasks quickly and to exacting standards, without swirl marks. This sander allows users to find the perfect Speed for whatever task they need to Complete, with an optimal on board system for filtering fine dust. Review: Lives up to the name - I’d call this a light-medium duty tool, meant mostly for finishing work, and I’m very satisfied with it so far. I’ve used it for maybe 25 hours in the short time I’ve owned it, and I’m still pleased. I bought it because multiple other reviewers had commented on how well the dust containment worked, and that was imperative to me since I have a small workspace. The dust containment has lived up to the reviews, and sometimes I turn it on just to suck up dust I’m made while hand-sanding. It has variable power, and the maximum is solidly adequate for the duty level of the tool. The variable motion is effective, and it won’t leave marks unless you push down on it or leave it against the work while switching off. I’ve found the shape and surface of the grip surfaces to be very comfortable no matter how long you use it. The tool is also just barely heavy enough to sand most things under its own weight, which is a necessity. A feature I like a lot, whether it was intended or not, is that the balance of the weight of the motor vs the grip is such that it is very easy to maneuver and control when it’s being used on something other than a horizontal surface. Finally, it feels rock solid. I’ll admit that I haven’t dropped it or really challenged it’s strength in a meaningful way because I haven’t owned it for that long, so I can’t prove it, but it feels just like all of the other sturdy tools I’ve had, and the motor seems to cool itself effectively enough that I’m not really worried about the motor. Great tool, and I look forward to the thousands of hours I intend to put on it. Review: GREAT little sander - This makes sanding so so so much easier and faster. The machine is easy to hold. You just get to hold it and let it do all the heavy lifting. ## Features - SMOOTH FINISH: pad dampening system designed to eliminate swirl marks on both flat and contoured surfaces - EASY DISC ATTACHMENT: through Bosch's signature Hook and Loop disc attachment system, sanding pads stick to the hand sander, acting like a Velcro-adhesion material - VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL: powerful 2.5 AMP motor allows speed to work-piece and task matching with ease; no-load OPM: 7,500-12,000 - DUST COLLECTION: features a micro filter system for fine dust and trapping particles as small as a 1/2-micron in diameter. Durable and compact, the dust canister shows dust level and easily detaches for mess-free tasks - KIT CONTENTS: Includes sanding pad, sanding disc, dampening ring, dust canister, vacuum adapter and carrying bag - Twist-Off Dust Canister: Durable, compact canister shows dust level and easily detaches - Features microfilter system for optimal filtering of fine dust and trapping particles as small as a 1/2-micron in diameter - Hook-and-loop disc attachment contains over 35,000 long-life hooks ensure form grip of the disc - The variable speed dial allows you to match the speed to work piece and task - 2.5-Amp: 7,500-12,000 OPM ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | AC Adapter Current | 2.5 Amps | | ASIN | B00BD5G9VA | | Amperage Capacity | 2.5 Amps | | Battery Description | Corded Electric, 120V | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,027 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #6 in Power Random Orbit Sanders | | Brand | Bosch | | Brand Name | Bosch | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,929 Reviews | | Disc Diameter | 5 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000346437522 | | Grit Number | 80 | | Grit Type | Fine | | Included Components | (1) Soft Backing Pad, (1) Sanding Disc, (1) Vacuum Hose Adapter, (1) Contractor Bag | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9"L x 5"W x 6"H | | Item Type Name | .... | | Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Bosch | | Manufacturer Part Number | ROS20VSC | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 30 day money back guarentee, 1 year manufactuer warranty | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 12000 RPM | | Model Number | ROS20VSC | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 9"L x 5"W x 6"H | | Shape | Rectangular | | UPC | 000346437522 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bosch - **Grit Type:** Fine - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Product Dimensions:** 9"L x 5"W x 6"H - **Voltage:** 120 Volts ## Images ![ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BfDoxxPiL.jpg) ![ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-KU34bB7L.jpg) ![ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WLs1CWMGL.jpg) ![ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cYKA+xP4L.jpg) ![ROS20VSC Palm Sander 2.5 Amp 5 Inch Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander, Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AIz3Y6alL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the difference between this and the ROS20VSK version? Just the carrying bag? Does the 'K' version have anything this one does not?** A: Thank you for your question. The ROS20VS is the same sander in both kits. The difference is the ROS20VCS will have a soft canvas carrying bag and the ROS20VSCK will include a hard carrying case. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499) **Q: will the dust collection connection on the sander body accept a vacuum hose?** A: There is an adapter (part # VAC002) that will adapt the sander to standard vacuum hose sizes (1-1/4" & 1-1/2" hoses). **Q: My new ros20vsc, set at 6, slows noticeably if i just set it on a suface to sand. is this normal?** A: Thank you for your question. The ROS20VSC Orbit sander normally has a slow start, however, if it is for the whole time you are using the tool with the speed of 6, we might need to evaluate it. Kindly contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST. **Q: Is 1/16" cupping in the disc normal?** A: I would say that a small amout of "cupping" is normal. As to 1/16 of an inch, I think that is a little much. Most of the sanding takes place on the outer edge of the disc. As it rotates the dust is sucked into the 8 holes in the center of the disc. In order to flatten out the disc, you would have to put more pressure than normal. My experience with this brand of random orbit sander is that the more pressure you put on the sander, the slower the disc turns. You need to have at least a moderate rate of rotation to keep putting new cutting surfaces forward and to get a decent "scrambling" of sanding marks.If your sander is older, you may want to purchase a new disc. They are relatively inexpensive. If the sander is newer you may want to see if the dealer or manufacturer will replace the disc. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lives up to the name *by D***K on December 10, 2025* I’d call this a light-medium duty tool, meant mostly for finishing work, and I’m very satisfied with it so far. I’ve used it for maybe 25 hours in the short time I’ve owned it, and I’m still pleased. I bought it because multiple other reviewers had commented on how well the dust containment worked, and that was imperative to me since I have a small workspace. The dust containment has lived up to the reviews, and sometimes I turn it on just to suck up dust I’m made while hand-sanding. It has variable power, and the maximum is solidly adequate for the duty level of the tool. The variable motion is effective, and it won’t leave marks unless you push down on it or leave it against the work while switching off. I’ve found the shape and surface of the grip surfaces to be very comfortable no matter how long you use it. The tool is also just barely heavy enough to sand most things under its own weight, which is a necessity. A feature I like a lot, whether it was intended or not, is that the balance of the weight of the motor vs the grip is such that it is very easy to maneuver and control when it’s being used on something other than a horizontal surface. Finally, it feels rock solid. I’ll admit that I haven’t dropped it or really challenged it’s strength in a meaningful way because I haven’t owned it for that long, so I can’t prove it, but it feels just like all of the other sturdy tools I’ve had, and the motor seems to cool itself effectively enough that I’m not really worried about the motor. Great tool, and I look forward to the thousands of hours I intend to put on it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT little sander *by J***T on April 30, 2026* This makes sanding so so so much easier and faster. The machine is easy to hold. You just get to hold it and let it do all the heavy lifting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rough to Final Polish *by T***S on March 20, 2026* I like the BOSCH ROS20VSC and use it for repairing damaged guitars and building guitar kits, so I need something that can deliver a smooth, controlled finish without risking the wood. It does exactly that—the pad dampening system really helps prevent swirl marks, especially on contoured guitar bodies where precision matters. I was initially hesitant because my previous orbital sander had “variable speed” in name only—it clicked between speeds rather than offering true control. With this Bosch, I get much smoother speed adjustment, which makes it easier to dial things in whether I’m doing rough sanding or a final polish. With prolonged use, it can feel a bit heavy, but for my workload (about 4–7 hours a month), it’s not a dealbreaker. The dust collection system is also a big plus when I’m working indoors on detailed projects like guitars. The guitars I repair or build and then sell help support a bigger mission of mine—to preserve the history of Indie music. I don’t want to lose great songs or artists to time, especially the ones most people have never heard of. Not because they don’t love music, but because we all tend to stay in our comfort zones and don’t always venture outside of them. Overall, would I buy this Bosch orbital sander again? Absolutely—no hesitation. It’s been reliable since November 2023 and performs exactly how I need it to. ## Frequently Bought Together - BOSCH ROS20VSC Palm Sander - 2.5 Amp 5 Inches Corded Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander/Polisher Kit with Dust Collector and Soft Carrying Bag, Blue - POTUINOM 165 PCS 5 Inch Sanding Discs,Round Hook and Loop Sandpaper for Random Orbital Sander 40 60 80 120 150 240 320 400 600 Grit - S SATC 72 PCS 5 Inch 8 Hole Hook and Loop Adhesive Sanding Discs Sandpaper for Random Orbital Sander 40 60 80 120 180 240 320 Grits --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5403447-ros20vsc-palm-sander-2-5-amp-5-inch-corded-variable](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5403447-ros20vsc-palm-sander-2-5-amp-5-inch-corded-variable) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*