ETS125 - What is your use case?

I have a RO 90, RO 150 RTS 400 But for the price I thought why the heck not. The systainer alone would be about $45 bucks. I can use the voucher when I get back to the states, thinking about getting a conturo so I can use it for that.
 
bnaboatbuilder said:
Brice Burrell said:
Svar said:
Line up two sheets (Festool and generic), smack generic one with hollow puncher. Will take 5 sec per sheet. You'll end up with old extra holes though.

Okay, you need to have the appropriate hole punch, then its going to be very dull after punching a few sheets.  It's harder to punch sandpaper than you think. 

Interestingly, you don't need anything fancy or metal for it remain sharp for a long time. The plastic punches for my 2 Makita sheet sanders, 1/3 and 1/4 and my Bosch 1/2 sheet sander all use the same concept. The plastic punches will last my lifetime.

Those punches are for cheap abrasives with a light weight paper backing.  Try punching a quality hook and loop abrasive with a heavier paper or material backing.  It's not going to happen.
 
Brice Burrell said:
bnaboatbuilder said:
Brice Burrell said:
Svar said:
Line up two sheets (Festool and generic), smack generic one with hollow puncher. Will take 5 sec per sheet. You'll end up with old extra holes though.

Okay, you need to have the appropriate hole punch, then its going to be very dull after punching a few sheets.  It's harder to punch sandpaper than you think. 

Interestingly, you don't need anything fancy or metal for it remain sharp for a long time. The plastic punches for my 2 Makita sheet sanders, 1/3 and 1/4 and my Bosch 1/2 sheet sander all use the same concept. The plastic punches will last my lifetime.

Those punches are for cheap abrasives with a light weight paper backing.  Try punching a quality hook and loop abrasive with a heavier paper or material backing.  It's not going to happen.

My Wife will confirm how fast our scissors dull when I cut my sheet sandpaper used with my RS 2E.  I buy VSM sandpaper from Germany in an "E" weight", and even when using the Festool steel paper punch accessory, it takes something of a squeeze to pop the holes through (and a strong pull to remove it). 
 
Brice Burrell said:
bnaboatbuilder said:
Brice Burrell said:
Svar said:
Line up two sheets (Festool and generic), smack generic one with hollow puncher. Will take 5 sec per sheet. You'll end up with old extra holes though.

Okay, you need to have the appropriate hole punch, then its going to be very dull after punching a few sheets.  It's harder to punch sandpaper than you think. 

Interestingly, you don't need anything fancy or metal for it remain sharp for a long time. The plastic punches for my 2 Makita sheet sanders, 1/3 and 1/4 and my Bosch 1/2 sheet sander all use the same concept. The plastic punches will last my lifetime.

Those punches are for cheap abrasives with a light weight paper backing.  Try punching a quality hook and loop abrasive with a heavier paper or material backing.  It's not going to happen.
Well, you won't know until you try.
Festool makes paper punch if you fancy high end one:http://www.festoolproducts.com/fest...gle_shopping&gclid=CKG25vioyc8CFQMKaQodGjECpQ
 
Svar said:
Brice Burrell said:
bnaboatbuilder said:
Brice Burrell said:
Svar said:
Line up two sheets (Festool and generic), smack generic one with hollow puncher. Will take 5 sec per sheet. You'll end up with old extra holes though.

Okay, you need to have the appropriate hole punch, then its going to be very dull after punching a few sheets.  It's harder to punch sandpaper than you think. 

Interestingly, you don't need anything fancy or metal for it remain sharp for a long time. The plastic punches for my 2 Makita sheet sanders, 1/3 and 1/4 and my Bosch 1/2 sheet sander all use the same concept. The plastic punches will last my lifetime.

Those punches are for cheap abrasives with a light weight paper backing.  Try punching a quality hook and loop abrasive with a heavier paper or material backing.  It's not going to happen.
Well, you won't know until you try.
Festool makes paper punch if you fancy high end one:http://www.festoolproducts.com/fest...gle_shopping&gclid=CKG25vioyc8CFQMKaQodGjECpQ

Again, that type of punch is made for light weight paper backed sandpaper, that is not hook and loop.
 
Paul G said:
Sounds a hole lot easier to just buy festool paper to begin with.

Amen...years ago I cut sheets of sandpaper with a scissors to fit an old Milwaukee 1/4 sheet sander. I think I spent more money in scissors than in sand paper. [jawdrop]
 
Yeah, the hook and loop makes a considerable difference.

I'll pay the 2x price (usually) for what I consider better paper and not having to punch holes.
 
Cheese said:
Paul G said:
Sounds a hole lot easier to just buy festool paper to begin with.

Amen...years ago I cut sheets of sandpaper with a scissors to fit an old Milwaukee 1/4 sheet sander. I think I spent more money in scissors than in sand paper. [jawdrop]

You can make your own or just buy this one from Rockler.
 
JimH2 said:
Cheese said:
Paul G said:
Sounds a hole lot easier to just buy festool paper to begin with.

Amen...years ago I cut sheets of sandpaper with a scissors to fit an old Milwaukee 1/4 sheet sander. I think I spent more money in scissors than in sand paper. [jawdrop]

You can make your own or just buy this one from Rockler.

I just saw your post, and ordered this sandpaper cutter on the spot.....thanks for the info!
 
Cochese said:
I'm sure I'm not the only one who bought this new sander and doesn't explicitly need it. I have a 150/3 that I adore, that does work from 80-220 grit. I have a DTS that handles skinnier areas and corners. I have a belt sander for when those times call for it.

With a smaller stroke than the /3, I would assume that maybe the best use would be finer grit sanding, perhaps starting at 220. Perhaps polishing if I ever try that out (although by that point I assume I'll have the RO150).

Anyone in the same boat? Anyone have a 125 and a 150/3?
I have the ETS 150/5 and the 125/2 but I understand the redundancy you're concerned about owning 2 short stroke sanders. That being said stroke size isn't the only reason I purchased the ets 125. Because of it's stroke size and just as importantly it's weight , it is the only non air sander I would use between the coats. If I owned one of the other festool 2mm stroke sanders I would probably use those as well. 
 
McNally Family said:
JimH2 said:
Cheese said:
Paul G said:
Sounds a hole lot easier to just buy festool paper to begin with.

Amen...years ago I cut sheets of sandpaper with a scissors to fit an old Milwaukee 1/4 sheet sander. I think I spent more money in scissors than in sand paper. [jawdrop]

You can make your own or just buy this one from Rockler.

I just saw your post, and ordered this sandpaper cutter on the spot.....thanks for the info!

Frankly, I was a bit surprised that someone would cut sandpaper with scissors  [scared] [poke].
I thought tearing (as in that jig, or just folding and tearing) was common practice.
 
Brice Burrell said:
Paul G said:
Sounds a hole lot easier to just buy festool paper to begin with.
[thumbs up]

[size=13pt]Down here Festool paper is just about the only Festool product that does not come at a  price premium. I even use it on my Makita 1/2 sheet sander. Yes the holes do match.  [smile]

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Last week, I had no intention of buying a sander. I'm a beginner, and I was planning on hand sanding anything that needed it. For the price, though, I just couldn't pass it up. Now that it's (hopefully) on the way, I'm getting excited. Aside from woodworking, I have a ton of drywall work to do. I realize this isn't an optimal choice for that kind of work, but I'll have it, so I'm going to give it a shot.
 
Mattmass, I think you'll find the size and stroke of an ETS 125 to be ideal for drywall, particularly patchwork.  I use my 2mm RTS primarily for drywall and sanding between coats of finish.
 
w802h said:
Mattmass, I think you'll find the size and stroke of an ETS 125 to be ideal for drywall, particularly patchwork.  I use my 2mm RTS primarily for drywall and sanding between coats of finish.
. Plus one on those thoughts... Even better if there's an interference pad to add to your sanding arsenal. Planex owners swear by theirs , although it's a different sander due to rotary motion and not random orbit like the ETS.
 
I use my ETS125 for de-nibbing between coats of finish, or for vertical/overhead work where weight can be an issue. My 150/3 and 150/5 are mostly used in the workshop.

Pete
 
Svar said:
McNally Family said:
JimH2 said:
Cheese said:
Paul G said:
Sounds a hole lot easier to just buy festool paper to begin with.

Amen...years ago I cut sheets of sandpaper with a scissors to fit an old Milwaukee 1/4 sheet sander. I think I spent more money in scissors than in sand paper. [jawdrop]

You can make your own or just buy this one from Rockler.

I just saw your post, and ordered this sandpaper cutter on the spot.....thanks for the info!

Frankly, I was a bit surprised that someone would cut sandpaper with scissors  [scared] [poke].
I thought tearing (as in that jig, or just folding and tearing) was common practice.

I have been using scissors to cut the ends off used 1/2 sheet paper, to utilize the unused portion of the sandpaper the RS 2E only uses to clamp onto, not sand with.  I just throw them into a box and save them for when i need a small piece of fresh sandpaper for hand sanding or metal cleanup.

Pennies saved turn into dollars saved
 
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