Festool Rustofix Alternatives?

[Lbob131]

I have a large oak trusse and a few large oak beams to fit in a property and was wondering does anyone know any options for revealing the grain in the manner that the rustofix would do.
The client wants a good finish and I explained that straight and smooth like a sheet of oak finished mdf is not going to have a lot of character. He knows this is not my area of expertise but he also knows I can make trusses.
Any pointers appreciated.
Also anyone used or have experience with the Rustofix? How long do the brushes last?
I would like to think forever given the price.

 

[six-point socket II]

Is the Rustofix even available/ still being produced?

Makita has a machine that can do what you are looking for: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/9741

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Lbob131]

Festool brushing and more - ToolFest.co.uk

Tool fest still sell the brushes. Perhaps it would be possib;e to modify an angle grinder to accept them.

 

[mino]

Festool brushing and more - ToolFest.co.uk

Tool fest still sell the brushes. Perhaps it would be possib;e to modify an angle grinder to accept them.

Rustofix was essentially an "accessory" of sorts mounted to the RAS 180 sander body. It had way lower speeds compared to a normal angle grinder. A speed-controlled one at 3000-ish rpm would probably work, but you really want less than that and the torque the gearing provides.

There are other makers for this type of stuff though. Not much sense fudging it with an angle grinder unless for a one-off job. Finding a powerful-enough angle grinder with speed control is a challenge on its own.

 

[guybo]

 

[onocoffee]

I know it might be sacrilege to bring this brand into this palace, but perhaps that Hercules Surface Preparation tool at Harbor Freight might do the job you need.

 

[Lbob131]

Thanks.
I might try these...

Abrasive Nylon Wood Structuring Brushes - Wire Brush Store...

Anvil offers a wheel and disc brush range featuring a silicon carbide abrasive nylon filament, these brushes are used for the wood machining. Used on angle grinders these brushes are ideal for the removal of paints and surface coatings, structuring or polishing of wood surfaces. These brushes...

www.wire-brush.co.uk

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