Festool Sander most like a 1/4 palm sander?

[rnt80]

For those of you that have some of the Festool sanders, which is most like a 1/4 sheet palm sander?  I have a Bosch sander now that works okay but the paper doesn't last long and the dust collection is horrible (even when hooked up to my 22).  I like the size, weight and manuverability of a 1/4 sheet sander so I'd like those features/benefits but in a Festool quality sander.

 

[Brice Burrell]

The RTS 400.

 

[Steve Jones]

RTS 400, I have one and an RO125, between the two machines they handle all my sanding needs (I sold the old collection of assorted sanders once I discovered just how good festools are),

It's comfortable to use all day, it uses Festool paper and I find it cheaper to run than any other sander I've used since the paper lasts so much longer (you actually wear out festool paper, all my other sanders would stop cutting because the paper was clogged up).

 

[polarsea1]

I bought an RTS 400 and I've used it just a few times but it's head and shoulder above any 1/4 sheet sander I've used. My most recent 1/4 sheet is a Bosch I bought because it had a very easy clamping system - once the paper is mounted the sander is almost useless ;D.

 

[rnt80]

Thanks guys.  I guess it's unanimous, I'll put the 400 on my list.

 

[Loren Hedahl]

Guess I'll have to check out the RTS 400.

My old Porter Cable 1/4 sheeter is about to bite the dust.

 

[10digit]

I too have the RTS400 EQ sander and love it.  While it is not a powerhouse, it is very lightweight and maneuverable.  For inside cabinet work you can sand right up to the edge and using it upside down is no problem.  In a recent project that I posted, I had to sand the sides of a cabinet which were made with plywood inserted into stiles.  The width of the plywood sections was about 1/4" wider than the base of the RTS making it super easy to sand the panels between finishing operations - how sweet is that!  It is super smooth and quiet enough to use without hearing protection, although I still do use them.  I have it connected to my CT22 so there is no dust to contend with.  And since it is part of the Festool system, I can interchange between my RO150 and the RTS400 by simply swapping the plug it cord and vacuum hose without ever going back to the dust collector.