ETS-EC 125 or 150

[beeckie]

Hi, I currently own a Rotem 150 and a DTS
I wanted to buy a finish sander and was looking at the ETS-EC with the 3mm stroke
My future projects are some countertops, tables and some outdoor furniture. So my first thought is a 125 wil be most suited for these projects but means a complete new set of abrasives. The 150 I have a complete range of Grants for on the Rotex.
What is your opinion? Will the 150 be to large for these projects.

Thanks
Randy

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[AlexThePalex]

Just buy the ETS-EC 125, and get an extra 150 mm pad for it, and you've got both sanders. The 150 mm pad fits the 125, but not the other way around (i.e. the 125 mm pad does not fit the ETS-EC 150).

 

[bertv]

What Alex writes. (Note my signature _ I have my eye on this too).

 

[wmarazita]

No, i don't think the 150 will be too big for the projects that you describe.
I have a 150/3 and use it for exactly what you are describing and I find that it is very easy to manage the 150 for medium sized projects.
I agree that having compatible sandpaper with both of your sanders is a big plus.

 

[Cheese]

If you do what Alex suggests, then if the 150 does become too large, you can attach the 125 pad instead.

For less than the price of a single ETS EC 150 you can purchase the ETS EC 125 and a 150 pad. I've been using this combo since it first came out in September 2015.

 

[woodferret]

I've heard about the plate swap on the 125.  Is there any reason on earth anyone would buy the 150 straight off?  - just curious.

 

[xedos]

I've heard about the plate swap on the 125.  Is there any reason on earth anyone would buy the 150 straight off?  - just curious.

If you want the larger, 5mm orbit, then it's the only choice. 

EC125 doesn't offer that.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Is there any reason on earth anyone would buy the 150 straight off?  - just curious.

If you're a hobbyist, swapping pads might be a cost saving benefit, but if you're a professional you might not want to bother and just grab the one you need from the lineup on the shelf.

I agree that having compatible sandpaper with both of your sanders is a big plus.

Nah, it's a big minus actually. The advantage of having different types of sanders with different pads by far outweighs the few bucks you might save.

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[jarbroen]

Nah, it's a big minus actually. The advantage of having different types of sanders with different pads by far outweighs the few bucks you might save.

You do know we're talking about Festool paper, right?  "Few bucks" is more like hundreds of dollars to have a range of grits/types in different sizes.  Especially since the higher grits only come in 100 packs - so instead of $60 for a box of 180 grit you need two of those, etc.

If you're doing this as a professional and consuming a lot of sandpaper the cost might not be a factor.  If you're a hobbyist then it becomes more of a balancing game to get the most for your budget.

I'm really happy with my ETS-EC 150 (3mm) and RO150 duo for the bigger stuff.  I have a RO90 for tighter areas.
There's also a PRO 5 LTD rolling around somewhere, but that's the one I let my 'helpers' use.

 

[flair woodworks]

I was shopping for abrasives for my RAS and was surprised to see that, per piece, Rubin2 is less expensive than any of the other options stocked by this particular woodworking supplier. I think it was $42/50 pieces of Rubin2 versus $1.10 per piece of Klingspor, which was the next cheapest.

 

[AlexThePalex]

You do know we're talking about Festool paper, right? 

Is Festool really your only choice? I can choose from 15 to 20 manufacturers, including American brands like 3M and Colad. I mostly use Indasa and the seller that sells it is a webshop that ships worldwide, including America. You should be able to find other brands by googling around.

 

[bertv]

[member=5277]Alex[/member]  Are those Jerry Spring albums in the lower right of the picture? Just wondering…

 

[AlexThePalex]

[member=5277]Alex[/member]  Are those Jerry Spring albums in the lower right of the picture? Just wondering…

Nope, Blauwbloezen.

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[Jim_in_PA]

You do know we're talking about Festool paper, right? 

Is Festool really your only choice? I can choose from 15 to 20 manufacturers, including American brands like 3M and Colad. I mostly use Indasa and the seller that sells it is a webshop that ships worldwide, including America. You should be able to find other brands by googling around.

Brand doesn't matter, but they hole pattern, including the center hole has to be appropriate for the extraction to function optimally with the Festool sanders. Once you add that in, the choices narrow considerably.

 

[bertv]

Nope, Blauwbloezen.

Ah, I remember those - nice. Never completed that series. And after selling off 800 albums somewhere around 1999, retaining give or take 600, I kind of lost the drive to collect comics (mind you Americans, we are talking Euro-style). Have been collecting tools instead ever since! 

 

[Wood_Slice]

Just buy the ETS-EC 125, and get an extra 150 mm pad for it, and you've got both sanders. The 150 mm pad fits the 125, but not the other way around (i.e. the 125 mm pad does not fit the ETS-EC 150).

What a lucky find comment. I just bought the ETS EC 125/3 before the new year and awaiting delivery. How happy I am to know I can change that. Tyvm