bonesbr549
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- Jan 1, 2008
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Well I went ahead and got the sander on Friday. I had considered the rotex 150 and the ets 150. I ended up with the ets because I think it fit my needs the most at this time (thanks to all for the feedback). Up until now, I had used my portercable variable speed ROS. The PC did a decent job, but its DC was less that perfect. Even matched with the CT33e, I would still get a fair amount of particulate when sanding was done both on the wood and in the air. Well I had my first opportunity to use it last night. I had drawer parts for two large drawers cherry fronts and maple sides and bottoms. I used the abrasive sample pack that came with it. I did 120 to rough sand and 220 final sand. It was amazing to me how this tool performed on four fronts.
First I did the parts for both drawers with a single disk and upon completion there were little signs of clogging on that disk, simply amazing.
Second, the ergonomics of this sander is fantastic. I sanded for a long time (these are two large drawers) and when I finished something was missing, the tingling in my hands from the vibration that I usually experience from sanding with the PC. Thats a very nice change of pace. This tool was great hardly any vibration when running.
Third I also like the fact that when I cut it off it spins down quickly. The PC took a long time. So much that I bought one of those router buddies that you can put it in so you don't have to wait when you power down. I know this is a small thing but I don't have a lot of patientence.
Finally I love the noise level. When I used the PC, it was muffs and dust mask. I like not having to have muffs and even with the 33 running you could have a conversation without yelling and sand (not that I would need to but nice). Add it all up and its a winner for sure. I know people here have mentioned that you need to turn down the suction when sanding but I played with different settings and did not see any change in ability so I'm not sure why that helps. I just need to figure out all the abrasives and save to buy it. Its dang expensive, but looks like a disc will go a long way so it may turn out to be not that bad Time will tell.
First I did the parts for both drawers with a single disk and upon completion there were little signs of clogging on that disk, simply amazing.
Second, the ergonomics of this sander is fantastic. I sanded for a long time (these are two large drawers) and when I finished something was missing, the tingling in my hands from the vibration that I usually experience from sanding with the PC. Thats a very nice change of pace. This tool was great hardly any vibration when running.
Third I also like the fact that when I cut it off it spins down quickly. The PC took a long time. So much that I bought one of those router buddies that you can put it in so you don't have to wait when you power down. I know this is a small thing but I don't have a lot of patientence.
Finally I love the noise level. When I used the PC, it was muffs and dust mask. I like not having to have muffs and even with the 33 running you could have a conversation without yelling and sand (not that I would need to but nice). Add it all up and its a winner for sure. I know people here have mentioned that you need to turn down the suction when sanding but I played with different settings and did not see any change in ability so I'm not sure why that helps. I just need to figure out all the abrasives and save to buy it. Its dang expensive, but looks like a disc will go a long way so it may turn out to be not that bad Time will tell.
