Festool 125 to buff wood finishes...and other Festool sanders

[dgaylin@gmail.com]

Apologies if this has been asked before --

Can I use my Festool 125 random orbit sander as a buffer to apply and buff out (say) a wax finish on a project?  If so, what accessories do I need -- the sanding hook and loop pad, but what should I have as the actual pad for the wax?

I love this sander and use it all the time.  It meets my needs very well, and I find it makes quick work of anything, including removing the tenons from bowls I have turned (so, a fair amount of wood removal).  Admittedly, I don't work on a lot of large projects or surfaces.  What does having one of the other (much pricier) sanders offer?

Thanks,

-Dan

 

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[Sanderxpander]

If you have an ETC 125 then no, you can't really buff with that. If you have a Rotex 125 then, in a pinch, you could buff with that in geared mode. It'll be slower than a dedicated polisher but it'd work.

 

[threesixright]

FT sells  polishing/buffing  disc for the rotex. So I guess the answer is a simple yes. Just check out the rotex product page (accessories)

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[Cheese]

I've buffed my entire car with a Rotex 125. I used a blue waffle pad to apply Menzerna 2500, a white waffle pad to apply Menzerna 3800 & a black waffle pad to apply Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant.

 

[Sanderxpander]

It's still unclear if the OP has a Rotex or if he has an ETS. You can't polish with the ETS.

 

[dgaylin@gmail.com]

Thanks for all the replies. I do not have the Rotex. I have the ETS. So it sounds like it won’t really work. Bummer.

 

[pixelated]

I have successfully buffed out small areas of wax on a wood table top using my ETS EC 125 by sticking a flannel rag on the velcro. Run the sander at its highest speed and use a light touch to keep the pad spinning.
This has worked for me for occasional use, and is easier than hand buffing. But it may load the sander more than intended, and makes a bit of a mess on the velcro hooks with stuck on lint. For frequent use, a rotation-only machine meant for buffing with a purpose-made buffing pad would be a better choice.