Deltex DX 93 or LS130 for painter and decorator? Discuss!

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Weetbix

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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  [crying] 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!  ;)

 
I think you should take a look at the new RO90. It's a mini Rotex and delta sander all in one.
 
The Deltex has effectively been superceded now, by the brand new RO90.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... [big grin]
 
+ 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.
 
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But just like others said above, the Deltex has become more or less outdated with the arrival of the new Ro90.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.
 
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
 
jonny round boy said:
The OP is in the UK, so no waiting necessary!
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Sorry did not notice that he is in the UK. Dumb american assumption that the world revolves around us.
 
   
    He is also a she.......Oh dear another assumption  [wink]
 
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)
 
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.

Regards,

Job

 
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
 
GPowers said:
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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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.
 
jonny round boy said:
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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Never knew about it as it is Not Available In the USA.
 
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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