Next sander after RTS400 and Fein Multimaster for renovation

[fso]

Hi,

I'm going to renovate a lot of paintwork in my house prior to selling it. Mostly door's, door frames, windows and window frames. I already own a rts400 which I love and a fein Multimaster. From what I have read the RO 90 DX would be a nice addition especially to quickly take of paint. But there seems a lot of overlap with the sanders that I already own. So would I be better of with the larger RO 125 or maybe even another sander?

Regards,

Frank

 

[WoodChuckWoods]

I have the ro125 and love it, but I will definitely be getting the ro90 I find that my 125 is a little heavy duty for a lot of projects I do especially detailed window casings. I know my local dealer will let me take tools home to demo, and even if you buy one there's always the return option if it's not just what you need.

 

[Holzhacker]

I use the ets125 and ds400 as a combo for the type of stuff you are talking about. The ets works great as a first sander for surfaces and then the 400 for getting in the smaller areas. I have my name on an RO90, waiting for March 1st. I would suggest either the RO 90 or RO125 depending on the size of material you will most be working with. As much as the ets125 works great as an all around sander, having the RO option for some things will probably save a good amount of time.

 

[Sean7a]

Remember, your Fein Multimaster, albeit one of the greatest tools to grace this fine planet, is just an oscillating sander.  The center of the pad barely moves at all because it's acting as a pivot point.  Some even argue that the center of the pad doesn't move whatsoever.  Additionally, it'll leave scratch marks like crazy.

It's not a true random orbit or orbital sander, just something that can reach into a corner if need be, but I NEVER recommend it as a sander to any pros.  Sure, if you're a hobbyist and want to utilize the multimaster's sanding functions, then go for it, but it's not going to give you anywhere near the same quality finish that an RO 90 with Delta pad will give you or a DX 93.

 

[fso]

Remember, your Fein Multimaster, albeit one of the greatest tools to grace this fine planet, is just an oscillating sander.  The center of the pad barely moves at all because it's acting as a pivot point.  Some even argue that the center of the pad doesn't move whatsoever.  Additionally, it'll leave scratch marks like crazy.

It's not a true random orbit or orbital sander, just something that can reach into a corner if need be, but I NEVER recommend it as a sander to any pros.  Sure, if you're a hobbyist and want to utilize the multimaster's sanding functions, then go for it, but it's not going to give you anywhere near the same quality finish that an RO 90 with Delta pad will give you or a DX 93.

Interesting point. I wonder though if I will have a lot of use of a RTS400 when also having a RO90. The RO90 would be more flexible than the RO125 as you can always use a smaller sander (but slower) where the larger one becomes unwieldy or just to big. Maybe a RO90 and a RO150 (in the far future) make sense as an extension to my festool collection. Possibly reselling the RTS400 if I find that it does not get a lot of use anymore.

Always great to get some advice on this forum

 

[nickao]

I never use the Fein for sanding, it just is not very good at that. I do use it for those cuts no other tool can make. About twice a year it is indispensable.

For renovation the Rotex 150 I would get for sure. Sometimes renovation and restoration needs a sander like that. Actually, every job I have been on the Rotex would've been very helpful. If I only new then what I know now.  

 

[meatman]

RO90 is really good as a one handed sander for shaped work
RO150 is really good for flat sanding I use mine for flooring but you do need to keep two hand on it
Multi master is really good to cut stuff you just can't get with anything else but crap at sanding
Hope this helps