about to buy a rotex 150 tomorrow need help and fast!

[woodguy7]

Jim, what is it that you think makes the Rubin better than the Brilliant.  Just in case i am using the wrong type  [wink]

Woodguy

 

[fdengel]

Festool has always listed the Rubin for use on bare wood only...

 

[Mac]

.  I use 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220 & 320 Brilliant & this selection suits me just fine.  It sounds as though you use the same type of materials as me & the Brilliant works very well. 
I havent really tried the other types but the Brilliant works well for me.

Woodguy.

Word for word what the Scottish fellow said.

 

[Jim Becker]

Festool has always listed the Rubin for use on bare wood only...

Kinda what I was going to say. I also use water borne finishes and tend to avoid sterated (sp) abrasive paper per my finish manufacturer's recommendation. Rubin has been good to me...takes a licking and keeps on sanding for a long time.

 

[woodguy7]

Aw man, i can see me buying Rubin now  [crying]

Jim, i just noticed the little phrase on your signature line, absolute classic  [thumbs up]

Woodguy.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Aw man, i can see me buying Rubin now  [crying]

Rubin really is the best choice for bare wood. It works faster than Brilliant and leaves a better finish. The wood just looks better when Rubin is used. It doesn't last as long as other types of Festool paper though.

 

[ccarrolladams]

I agree with Alex. Back in 2006 when I bought my first RO 150, I gave all the grits of Rubin and Brilliant a fair trial.

For finishing finer papers I prefer Rubin. I have yet to see any advantage in coarser grits relative to Brilliant 2, so for 60 and 120 grit my first choice is Brilliant 2. For that stage it is more than good enough and it lasts almost twice as long as the same grit of Rubin. I cross over at 120 grit, then everything finer to 400 is Rubin.

I remain open to Granat, but from what Festool says in the current SysNotes, it seems designed for use after finishes are applied.

My shop does not provide finishing as a service. Oh, sure, we will sub-contract that if the client wants. In Southern California the wait is years to obtain permits for mandatory spray booths. Fortunately my building is next door to a scenic shop with a major spray booth and crafts people who know how to use them.

 

[Alan m]

still have not got my rotex [mad] [huh]. waiitng for it to come to my dealer from their supplier.  :. i am sick of it at this stage.

 

[nickao]

Cristal is my favorite. I do not finish anything in house and work on only bare woods, mostly exotics. I like it better than the Rubin or anything else. I think it about the only stuff I have left in the shop now. 

 

[MrToolJunkie]

For finishing finer papers I prefer Rubin. I have yet to see any advantage in coarser grits relative to Brilliant 2, so for 60 and 120 grit my first choice is Brilliant 2. For that stage it is more than good enough and it lasts almost twice as long as the same grit of Rubin. I cross over at 120 grit, then everything finer to 400 is Rubin.

I believe that Rubin only goes to 180 grit.  I assume you meant Brilliant to 400. [wink]

Scot

 

[ccarrolladams]

I believe that Rubin only goes to 180 grit.  I assume you meant Brilliant to 400. [wink]

Scot

Scot,
You are absolutely correct. 180 grit is the finest Rubin.  Way back I probably did try 400 grit Brilliant 2. There are still several 150mm discs of that left in a ten-pack.

Bottom line for me is that the way I work 180 grit is the finest I routinely use.