MrToolJunkie
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Doesn't seem to be much chatter on the new offerings - saw one post with the blue guide rails, but nothing on the new sanders. Just curious if any early opinions or not.
Anyone get something from the June 12th launch?
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Snackattacker
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I went to rockler to check the sanders out. The lights are crazy bright. Both etsc models are heavy. Not sure if that’s good or bad. The etsc 150 feels better balanced. I currently just use an ets 125. I’m considering getting the 150 cordless. I’m just a hobbyist btw, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.
onocoffee
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I tried out both the ETSC2 125 and 150 versions a few weeks ago and really liked them. The 150 has good balance and the light seems like it would be helpful. But I'm not really pressed for another sander - perhaps I would be more compelled if it was a 5mm orbit since that's where my lineup is lacking.
Though, if you have enough batteries, the ETSC2 125 can be had for $300 - add $64 for the 150mm pad and that could be a good way to go.
Though, if you have enough batteries, the ETSC2 125 can be had for $300 - add $64 for the 150mm pad and that could be a good way to go.
Sedge hooked me with the wall anchor kit. My finger was twitching on the ratchet set, but I have so many already.
Not sure that in sheetrock (plasterboard on your side of the pond, I think) the difference between 1/4" and 6mm isn't going to make a difference. If it does, I'm pretty well metric-equipped.
ear3
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Any comments by you or anyone else on the anchor kit, and whether these are substantially better than other types of anchors? Specifically, I'm wondering if they are suitable for both hollow and solid wall. I use Toggler alligator anchors because I have thick plaster walls at home, but can also use them for drywall applications when i need to. I like the portability of the systainer organizer-- currently have my anchors integrated into the fold out systainer toolbox with all of my most used screws, so any time I have to do some anchoring out of the shop it's a bit of a pain to lug the whole thing around. On the downside, the anchor box has nothing BUT anchors, so I would still need something else to transport the screws.
woodferret
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Those red DuoPowers product page. Applications and Approval section lists building materials, which include both hollow and solid walls.
DuoPower - fischer international
The fischer DuoPower is an intelligent 2-component plug with three product functions. The intelligent universal plug is suitable for fixing in all building materials. This allows a variety of applications with just one plug. The fischer DuoPower adjusts itself automatically to the building...
www.fischer-international.com
Unless I have depth issues (exterior lathe wall on 1920 house), then the DuoPowers are ones I reach for first. North America sells them under Hillman and those come with screws.
Alligators probably have a bit more expansion in a hollow wall though. I think the DuoPowers behave more like crash bumpers than straight up split-types. I have managed to pull the small DuoPowers out in crappy drywall.
I didn't buy the kit, but did buy some of the Duopower anchors after they were mentioned here prior. They work well which is really all that I cared about. Nothing sexy about plastic anchors. I think I got them from Home Depot.
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ear3
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Amen brother.
The ratchet set is nice, but given that they just released the much more comprehensive 577135 ratchet set a couple of years ago, it feels kind of weak. Honestly, that's my general feeling about most of the releases this year, especially the 100 year anniversary editions. Remembering the 20 year Festool USA anniversary editions -- which had some genuinely great deals, like getting the DF-500 with its full set of cutters for the base price of the unit -- these seem very miserly by comparison. I guess that's just the economy we live in now.
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