ETS150/5

[Scott B.]

Most of you who know me know that I am intrigued by what I call the "attitudes" of the different sanders.

One of the sleepers in the group is the ETS150/5.

Usually the ETS family is thought of as finish sanders, the /5 is capable of some low grit prowess as well.

A STOUT option for those who finish sand alot, but don't quite need Rotex capacity.

Here is a 150/5 going on a deck at 80g (Granat) to prep some weathered ipe for oil finish.

Don't be afraid to get the ETS' out there in low grits.

 

[semenza]

    I agree, and my response to the "sander question " is frequently ................................ The ETS150/5. It is a very good all around sander when equipped with the super soft and hard pad with a good range of grits and abrasive types. I used it exclusively for several years as it was the only sander I had. Everything from stripping finish to sanding between coats.

Seth

 

[Scott B.]

    I agree, and my response to the "sander question " is frequently ................................ The ETS150/5. It is a very good all around sander when equipped with the super soft and hard pad with a good range of grits and abrasive types. I used it exclusively for several years as it was the only sander I had. Everything from stripping finish to sanding between coats.

Seth

One reality in sanding is that you have to choose which "layer" you want to be tearing into. I almost shot a sound bite today because of the way I could hear the abrasive cutting into the wood surface. Stroke and grit are the biggest choices when the dust collection is as good as it is with Festool.

I especially like the power:weight:balance on the 150/5. It is critical to be able to use a sander with just one hand and be balanced. Our lower backs require it after about age 30.

I spent a bunch of last week stripping out exterior rails with the RO90 in low grits and Rotex. That can be a workout after 3 hours or so.

 

[bkharman]

I had the RO 90 first and love that sander but the 150/5 stole my heart. She is well balanced, smooth like butter in any grit and will do anything you ask if it

These two baby's in my arsenal have made sanding less of a burden and more towards the fun scale.

 

[leakyroof]

My 150/5 was my first Festool sander, still have respect for it. Great sander. [big grin]

 

[Kev]

My 150/5 was my first Festool sander, still have respect for it. Great sander. [big grin]

+1 on it being my first too.

First taste of the green drug [eek]

 

[Bob Marino]

 I agree with the accolades for the ETS 150/5 and in its' own, but similar way, the ETS 150/3. They are my go to sanders for most projects when I don't need to use the Rotex. Wonderfully balanced, they are a pleasure to use and provide a great finish. It's the one I recommend more often than any other sander.

Bob

 

[wow]

I'm assuming that you meant one of those 150/5's to be a 150/3? If not, please explain - I'm still new here...

 

[Bob Marino]

I'm assuming that you meant one of those 150/5's to be a 150/3? If not, please explain - I'm still new here...

Ooops, yes correct and thanks for the heads up.

Bob

 

[jbasen]

My 150/5 was my first Festool sander, still have respect for it. Great sander. [big grin]

+1 on it being my first too.

First taste of the green drug [eek]

My first Festool too.  Must be a gateway drug  [big grin]

 

[Scott B.]

It is a great sander to learn the Festool system with. Very easy to use and forgiving, and capable of clean, efficient sanding. It is always amazing to me how good the extraction is on the 6" sanders.

 

[VW mick]

I'm not getting into this

I really want to buy a kapex before any more sanders

Certainty don't want to move into 150

Don't know what it is about festool sanders you just can't have one

I've got guys that have just used a makita palm sander (about £45) for ever