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« on: May 06, 2010, 02:21 PM » |
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Ok, you were all right. You never stop at just one sander! But now I have them I don't know what I'd do without them. I have an ETS400 an RO150 plus dust extractor and after trying the cleaning tools of my brother in laws extractor today I'm currently bidding on a second hand set on Ebay  it never ends. But I need another one and could do with some advice/opinions as money is an issue as always. I want it for detail on doorways and rebates, plus stair spindles and bannisters, and window nooks and crannies. So which would you recommend? The LS130 looks expensive and also like I'd have to have several pads, I hate to think how much they are, whereas the Delta just looks gorgeous but would it be any good for staircase spindles? Thank you in advance Kate (who sadly is looking forward to going to work tomorrow as it a whole day of sanding) take me out and shoot me!  |
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Brice Burrell
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2010, 02:40 PM » |
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I think you should take a look at the new RO90. It's a mini Rotex and delta sander all in one.
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jonny round boy
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2010, 02:43 PM » |
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The Deltex has effectively been superceded now, by the brand new RO90. It's a bit more money (there's a surprise!) but it has 4 functions, all of which would I suspect be of use to you. Alternatively, if money's an issue, I've just put details of my DTS400 on the classifieds section...  |
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TS55R EBQ saw - CTL26 - CTL Mini - OF1400EBQ router - KS120 Kapex SCMS - ETS150/3 sander - RO90 sander - DF500 Domino - T12 drill - PS420 jigsaw - OFK500 trimmer
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GPowers
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2010, 05:04 PM » |
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+ one for the new RO90, if you can wait. Who know when it will be available in the USA? It is the next sander I plan too buy. Plus a bunch of abrasive to go with it. original plan was to stay with just the 150 size so I only would need to buy that size disk. Now I'am learning that was very short sighted.
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jonny round boy
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2010, 05:07 PM » |
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+ one for the new RO90, if you can wait. Who know when it will be available in the USA?
The OP is in the UK, so no waiting necessary! |
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Festoolian since February 2006
TS55R EBQ saw - CTL26 - CTL Mini - OF1400EBQ router - KS120 Kapex SCMS - ETS150/3 sander - RO90 sander - DF500 Domino - T12 drill - PS420 jigsaw - OFK500 trimmer
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Alex
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2010, 05:10 PM » |
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I do a lot of paint jobs and I'd say the Deltex is invaluable. It's a very good sander that will come in handy in a lot of situations. I would say, forget about the LS130.
But just like others said above, the Deltex has become more or less outdated with the arrival of the new Ro90. Or at least in theory.
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windmill man
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2010, 05:14 PM » |
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Hi Weetbix,
Think a trip down to your local dealers is in line. Seen the new RO90 and it does look very very good. It would do all the work you require.
Regards John
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GPowers
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2010, 06:10 PM » |
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The OP is in the UK, so no waiting necessary!
Sorry did not notice that he is in the UK. Dumb american assumption that the world revolves around us. |
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Nigel
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2010, 12:45 AM » |
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He is also a she.......Oh dear another assumption 
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2010, 06:59 AM » |
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Hi Nigel well spotted................  |
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If the milk turns out to be sour, I ain't the kind of **** to drink it.......
Why do Festool accessories only have a two month guarantee here in the UK ?
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Weetbix
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2010, 01:29 PM » |
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Yes, female last time I looked.
Thank you for all your advice. It's ?400!!! Twice the price of the delta but I can see why. It's a thing of beauty. Where can I buy such a delight in the UK? Frankly if it's that good I could sell the other two to compensate. Or at least the ETS which is really not my favourite, very noisy, more vibration than the others.
Thank you.
Kate (the girl)
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GPowers
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2010, 01:37 PM » |
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He is also a she.......Oh dear another assumption My bad again, apologizes to Kate. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2010, 02:27 PM » |
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Kate,
Small question: in your original post, you state you have an ETS 400 - what kind of a sander is that? it may well be that the model has vanished from the Dutch site in the overhaul to the new "look" but I'm only familiar with the RTS 400, the DTS 400, and several ETS-'s, but none of them 400.
The Only ETS sanders I've encountered are RO type sanders and they don't really match the "noisy, more vibration" descrition. The ETS 125 can be a bit rough around the edges, but that's gone after sufficient break-in.
My RTS 400 ( same powerpack ) was a bit uncivilised as well, but after about 10 hours of service it smoothed out nicely, and I wouldn't want to be without it.
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Job
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windmill man
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2010, 02:50 PM » |
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Hi Weetbix Try my local dealer Slingers and Sons, Known on the net as www.fixy.co.uk They do an excellent mail order service and are top notch dealer. Ring them and ask for David. I saw the RO90 a couple of days ago and it looked very good with loads of power and its a nice size in the hand. Regards John |
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« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2010, 03:26 PM » |
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On page eleven of the http://www.festool.co.uk/Campaigns/spring-2010/Documents/FESTOOL_PAINT_small.pdf document the talk about a integrated vacuum hoes and Plug-it cord. That was a long time in coming. That was one of the first things I did what I got my CT22. I Velcroed the plug-it cord to the vacuum hose. |
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jonny round boy
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« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2010, 04:02 PM » |
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The combined plug-it/vacuum hose has always been available. It's only mentioned there because they're now offering it with the vac as a special purchase. |
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TS55R EBQ saw - CTL26 - CTL Mini - OF1400EBQ router - KS120 Kapex SCMS - ETS150/3 sander - RO90 sander - DF500 Domino - T12 drill - PS420 jigsaw - OFK500 trimmer
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Tom Bellemare
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« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2010, 04:43 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2010, 04:58 PM » |
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The combined plug-it/vacuum hose has always been available. It's only mentioned there because they're now offering it with the vac as a special purchase.
Never knew about it as it is Not Available In the USA. |
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Weetbix
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« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2010, 04:09 AM » |
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Small question: in your original post, you state you have an ETS 400 - what kind of a sander is that? it may well be that the model has vanished from the Dutch site in the overhaul to the new "look" but I'm only familiar with the RTS 400, the DTS 400, and several ETS-'s, but none of them 400.
The Only ETS sanders I've encountered are RO type sanders and they don't really match the "noisy, more vibration" descrition. The ETS 125 can be a bit rough around the edges, but that's gone after sufficient break-in.
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Hi Job
That's me being an eejit. I've got an ETS 150/3 and an RS400. The RS is annoying me, too much vibration and very loud by comparison to the ETS. I also think the ETS should have been a 5 not a 3 but it's a great sander so I'm not parting with it. Need something to do more course sanding.
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Weetbix
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« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2010, 04:10 AM » |
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That was one of the first things I did what I got my CT22. I Velcroed the plug-it cord to the vacuum hose.
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Very good plan. Doing that today!
Thanks
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jonny round boy
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« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2010, 07:20 AM » |
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Hi Weetbix Try my local dealer Slingers and Sons, Known on the net as www.fixy.co.uk They do an excellent mail order service and are top notch dealer. Ring them and ask for David. I saw the RO90 a couple of days ago and it looked very good with loads of power and its a nice size in the hand. Regards John darn! Just looked on the Fixy site & saw the banner for the open day they had on the 5th. If I'd known about it, I'd have come over  It wasn't on the Festool site, as I'd been keeping an eye on that to find somewhere I could see the new tools. Presumably they weren't updating the old site whilst they got the new one ready... |
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Weetbix
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« Reply #22 on: May 08, 2010, 01:10 PM » |
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And there are none of the new sanders in stock. Anywhere!  What's a girl to do? I've got a new job starting at the end of this week. B*gg*r. |
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Weetbix
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« Reply #23 on: May 08, 2010, 01:11 PM » |
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And thank you for the links to the decorator manual. Very helpful.
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« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2010, 03:59 PM » |
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Hi Weetbix, David has told me that ALL the new stuff will be in stock this coming week. (including my Kapex base, or he is in deep stuck) They have never let me down yet. Jonny Next open day they have i will let you know and you can come over. They do a mean bacon butty at these events. The one I had last Wednesday only cost me about ?600 quid  . Slingers Aka Fixy could be a possible venue for training,In The North West< if it comes off. Regards to you both John |
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Weetbix
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« Reply #25 on: May 10, 2010, 11:24 AM » |
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I've ordered one. Apparently they'll be in the country end of this week, beginning of next. Cannot wait!
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« Reply #26 on: May 10, 2010, 02:45 PM » |
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Hi Kate, Did you ordered from David at Fixy? Did you try to get some extra abrasive gratis  ? Hope those delivery dates are for your sander and not my Kapex base .Will be looking for more discount of it or some freebies, if its not here In the next couple of days. Regards John |
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Weetbix
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« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2010, 03:59 AM » |
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Hi John No, I had a call from my local dealer. They're going to lend me a demo model this week plus there'll be 25 of each abrasive with the new one when it arrives, probably Friday. Will let you know how I get on with it. Apparently it's selling like the clappers. Thanks everyone for the recommendation, I'd have been well hacked off if I'd bought a delta the week this came out! Cheers Kate |
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« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2010, 05:17 PM » |
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Well Done Kate, Did they give you a call because of this thread? Have we a Uk Dealer lurking? Hope it proves to be as good as promised by the reps. Enjoy your sanding John |
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