Can DX93 do anything the RO90 can't?

[Steve F]

Hi,

Everyone on the FOG has been extremely helpful in shaping my Festool purchases.  I never thought I would accumulate this many so fast.  At first, all I wanted was a TS55 to be able to make straight cuts.  But, it was the vacuum that changed my life.  I have since added a RO150 and ETS 150, and love them both.  Notwithstanding the cautions of trying to refinish a hardwood floor with the RO150, its aggressiveness convinced me that I could do it.  The dust collection convinced my wife to let me try. 

But, now I'm stuck.  My kitchen has lots of angles and lots of cabinet overhangs (above the toe kick) that I can't get at.  I was originally planning to get the DX 93, but the additional features of the RO 90 seem to be worth the extra dollars.  My question is whether there is anything that the DX 93 does better than the RO 90.  If no, then why would someone buy a DX93?  Saving $80 doesn't seem worth it.

Thanks again,

Steve

 

[jonny round boy]

As far as I can see, the only thing the DX93 can do that the RO90 can't is make you curse everytime you go to use it, 'cos it doesn't have a plug-it... [mad]

[tongue]

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Steve, the shorts answer is no, there's nothing that the DX 93 will do that the RO 90 won't. In fact, the RO 90 will outperform the DX 93 because it has a stronger motor. The DX 93 would be good for someone who already has a Rotex 125/150, for instance.

 

[AlexThePalex]

As far as I can see, the only thing the DX93 can do that the RO90 can't is make you curse everytime you go to use it, 'cos it doesn't have a plug-it... [mad]

[tongue]

That's odd, that cursing never happened to me.....  ???

 

[BobKovacs]

Something you may want to look into further is the height of both machines.  I can't find dimensional info on Festool's site, but by looking at the photos, I'd have to say that the DX93 looks to be a bit shorter than the RO90.  If you're talking about using it to get under the overhangs on the toekick spaces, you'll need a low machine, or perhaps the extended delta pad that's available for the RO90.

 

[tbellemare]

the extended delta pad that's available for the RO90.

There's one difference - the Extended Pad comes with the Deltex. It's an extra with the RO 90.

Tom

 

[Steve F]

Thanks everyone.  I couldn't find anything (except the extended pad) and wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

Steve

 

[Timtool]

well something i learned to take in account with festool are the numbers, after buying the ets 125...
DX93 vs RO90 means 150w vs 400 w or 2.5mm stroke vs 3mm. on paper the RO 90 is faster!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

DX 93 is 4½ inches tall on the front, the RO 90 is 5 inches tall at the front.

 

[Steve F]

DX 93 is 4½ inches tall on the front, the RO 90 is 5 inches tall at the front.

Working overtime to find differences, huh?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Working overtime to find differences, huh?

Just responding to the previous comment by Bob...

Something you may want to look into further is the height of both machines.   I can't find dimensional info on Festool's site, but by looking at the photos, I'd have to say that the DX93 looks to be a bit shorter than the RO90.  If you're talking about using it to get under the overhangs on the toekick spaces, you'll need a low machine, or perhaps the extended delta pad that's available for the RO90.

 

[Steve F]

I was just teasing you. [wink]

 

[nehardwoodfloors]

Ro90 smokes the dx. I've had both. No comparison. 90 is faster and stronger.
I'm glad to say this cuz I sold my dx to buy the 90

 

[ccarrolladams]

Personally I have never used my Deltex DX 93 except as a finish sander, for which purpose I find the motor powerful enough. I do not mind that the power cord is attached.

The first time I tried an RO 90 DX in Europe in Delta mode I could tell it was more powerful. A good friend was working on a project which needed some serious delta-mode sanding. That would have taken forever with the DX 93, or he could have sanded those corners before assembly using another sander.

I have no plans to sell my DX 93 now that I own an RO 90 DX. It just means I will be doing very little Delta mode sanding on the RO 90 DX.

 

[semenza]

Hi,

I have not run the DX93. I was at a dealer today and tried out the RO90.  For the comfortable ergonomic grip alone it is a winner! Waaaaaaay nicer than the DX93 round motor housing to hold on to.  It performed incredibly too.  Plus the Plug-It,  and the additional Rotex capability.  I don't see the DX93 being around long. For the price difference there is no contest.

Seth

 

[Mark]

How about RO90 vs. Fein Multimaster  [wink]

 

[fifo28]

Very interesting post!  Are the abrasives the same for the DX93 and the RO90 or are they different sizes.

 

[tbellemare]

The Delta abrasives are identical.

Tom

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

How about RO90 vs. Fein Multimaster  [wink]

Mark, I'll leave the opinions to members who have both and want to offer their commentary on the subject.

The RO 90 has a true gear-driven, orbital action in the detail mode, whereas a multi-tool is going to have an oscillating (windshield-wiper-like) motion. That means that the RO 90 will remove material quicker and without the scratch pattern associated with a multi-tool. I've heard that guys are burning through pads pretty quickly with their multi-tool, probably because you have to really lean on it to get it to sand or strip quickly. The RO 90 is going to be far more aggressive and should you wear out the tip of the pad or abrasive, you can rotate them each three times for a fresh tip.

 

[Brice Burrell]

How about RO90 vs. Fein Multimaster  [wink]

I agree with Shane, the RO90 blows the doors off a multi-tool as far sanding is concerned.  On the other hand the RO90 isn't going to do anything other than sand, the multi-tool, it slices, it dices and just about everything else.