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This may sound odd, but to me the shape of the body of the ETS and RTS look the same, at least up around the area of the clamp. Has anyone tried to use this with an RTS?
Edge sanding guide for ETS?
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Cool. I thought it looked like it should work, but I don't have one to test it. I have an ETS 125, but don't use it much since I got the ETS EC 125. The form-factor is just so much more like I am used to.
I did recently get ahold of a RTS400 and the ability to use the edge guide on both would make it more attractive.
I did recently get ahold of a RTS400 and the ability to use the edge guide on both would make it more attractive.
All these sanders seem to edge sand at a 90 degree angle. I have found that a slight bevel reduces the chance of the banding coming loose or catching on something. I trim using a 2” wide chisel and finish with a sanding block at about 20 degrees.
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My initial intended use was for a solid surface countertop that has a fairly wide 45 degree bevel (chamfer) at the top edge. Free-hand sanding on something like this has a tendency to round it over, rather than the crisp lines I am looking for.
[member=3192]rvieceli[/member] That is probably what I will do, at least most of the time. It's just nice to be able to use such a thing with multiple tools.
I'm really liking the RTS on smaller edges/areas, simply because it doesn't spin. Spinning can cause rounding of the edge or catching on the holes. Once you snag a hole, that sheet of paper is shot. All you can do is hand sand with it after that.
I am always looking for alternatives or ways to advance my process.
[member=3192]rvieceli[/member] That is probably what I will do, at least most of the time. It's just nice to be able to use such a thing with multiple tools.
I'm really liking the RTS on smaller edges/areas, simply because it doesn't spin. Spinning can cause rounding of the edge or catching on the holes. Once you snag a hole, that sheet of paper is shot. All you can do is hand sand with it after that.
I am always looking for alternatives or ways to advance my process.
+1 one on leaving the 125 in the edge sander all the time. Mine went on and never came off I will also say I have had the hole snag on occasion too. I cant remember if that was pre edge sander guide only or not... I will say it is a very nice addition CRG I would be surprised if you didn't kick yourself for waiting so long. Does the RTS have pad hardness options?
Virutex also makes a banding trimmer and a Google search found a few shop-made trimmers that appear to be competent.
The Virutex is about $85.00 more than the Festool one. I have no idea which is superior.
https://www.virutextools.com/edge-trimming-set-fr256n-pid314
https://www.google.com/search?q=edge+banding+trimmer&source=lmns&tbm=vid&bih=714&biw=1121&client=firefox-b-1-m&hl=en-US&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwirg7v00qH8AhU1GVkFHS4QDTcQ_AUoA3oECAEQAw
The Virutex is about $85.00 more than the Festool one. I have no idea which is superior.
https://www.virutextools.com/edge-trimming-set-fr256n-pid314
https://www.google.com/search?q=edge+banding+trimmer&source=lmns&tbm=vid&bih=714&biw=1121&client=firefox-b-1-m&hl=en-US&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwirg7v00qH8AhU1GVkFHS4QDTcQ_AUoA3oECAEQAw
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There is also a similar unit made by Cantek. It is model number MX550AU. There is one of these at the shop where I work, along with the entire portable edgebander.
I am not particularly a fan of the vertical trimming method, which I why I prefer the MFK700 and the horizontal base.
I am not particularly a fan of the vertical trimming method, which I why I prefer the MFK700 and the horizontal base.
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The edge guide is adjustable 43 - 92° per the spec.Packard said:
IMO the adjustability is critical and one of the primary reasons to buy. Making an ad-hoc guide for 90° is practical. Making an adjustable one, not so much.
With the availability of the ETS EC series, in a way, the edge guide is pretty much the raison d'être of the ETS 125.
Though Festool should use brains a bit more and make a hard pad for the ETS 125. Not having a hard pad option for the one sander which is sold with a shape-forming edge guide is ... just stupid.
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