"Collecting" sanders ... let's get real

Well I look at it like this, if I need the tool for this certian job, and I am sure this job will pay for that tool, then it's a must.

I learned many moons ago, don't buy that tool unless you will make money with it. Yeah it was tough to learn at first, but now no problem...
 
I think it sort of depends on what you normal work entails.

For basic sanding:
If you get a lot of rough cut wood a RO-150 makes a lot of sense. If you make things out of tree stumps or maybe a lot of paint removal work the RAS-115 should be high on the list. If you mainly work with dimensioned woods you may be able to get away with one of the ETS-150 models.

For detail and fine sanding:
That's where you really need to make some determinations because really there are a lot of different options depending on what you are doing. I use the ETS-150/3 for a lot of detail work but there are times when I think I want to get something with a smaller pad or with corners. I think the RO-90 or the DTS-400 probably are the jack-of-all-trades models in the Festool detail sanding lineup by most accounts. (One of those will probably be the next tool I acquire.) However if you do a lot of molding or railings then the LS-130 might make more sense. If you do a lot of table tops then the RS-2 may be where you want to be. ...And so on...

Just some thoughts...
-Jim

P.S. Brice, that is an awesome piece you have going there. Can't wait to see the finished work...
 
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