Planex Easy from Festool available March 2017

[Phil Beckley]

Hi
Follow the link for the Planex Easy available from March 2017. Any questions please post here
[attachimg=1]https://www.festool.co.uk/Microsite/Pages/PLANEX.aspx#start
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Phil

 

[Kev]

What the frog? [eek]

What's wrong with the 'plain' PLANEX?

I don't think anyone would have predicted this.

 

[Shane Holland]

[member=41214]Phil Beckley[/member], could you maybe summarize the differences between the Planex and Planex Easy? I see that the new model has a brushless motor, for one thing. And the motor orientation has been changed.

Looks like you cannot add and remove the handle segments either.

Thanks.

 

[Phil Beckley]

.....easy, simple, powerful  [smile]
1.6m In length
EC-TEC motor
Unzip the bag and start work
Excellent dust extraction
....direct drive with the brushless motor and of course a long service life
Supplied initially as 230v and for the UK 110v.... [smile]
....and only 4kg in weight  [smile]
rg
Phil

 

[Samo]

Hopefully a more economical price point?

 

[ben_r_]

Sooo, same thing, but with a brushless motor, smaller size, lighter weight and non-extendable arm. If it's a lot cheaper it'll be a winner.

 

[leakyroof]

[member=41214]Phil Beckley[/member], could you maybe summarize the differences between the Planex and Planex Easy? I see that the new model has a brushless motor, for one thing. And the motor orientation has been changed.

Looks like you cannot add and remove the handle segments either.

Thanks.

  The handle segments are what make my Planex work for me- I can add or remove as needed when working a wall or a ceiling. I can however see that the cost of the segments, or that sales were slow due to the cost of them adds to a design change on version 2.0.
Or maybe  people just use taller ladders and work stations to get around owning them for overhead work.
At any rate, I'd hate to see them go and be stuck with a fixed length handle on the 'new' Planex.  [huh]

 

[Shane Holland]

At any rate, I'd hate to see them go and be stuck with a fixed length handle on the 'new' Planex.  [huh]

I think this an additional version, not a replacement. I'm sure Phil can confirm. Think of it as the Planex LITE version. Based strictly on conversion rates, it would be about $900USD.

 

[leakyroof]

At any rate, I'd hate to see them go and be stuck with a fixed length handle on the 'new' Planex.  [huh]

I think this an additional version, not a replacement. I'm sure Phil can confirm. Think of it as the Planex LITE version. Based strictly on conversion rates, it would be about $900USD.

  That makes even less sense to me. Why carry the two models on what is already a VERY specialized sander?... [blink]

 

[Phil Beckley]

At any rate, I'd hate to see them go and be stuck with a fixed length handle on the 'new' Planex.  [huh]

I think this an additional version, not a replacement. I'm sure Phil can confirm. Think of it as the Planex LITE version. Based strictly on conversion rates, it would be about $900USD.

.....correct, it is an addition to the range
Rg
Phil

 

[KescoNY]

i can see myself adding this to my arsenal but it will never replace my current planex mainly due to removable handles. Glad to hear this an addition and not a replacement to the current planex.

I love the idea that it comes in bag and ready for use with much less setup time then the current planex

 

[Phil Beckley]

Sooo, same thing, but with a brushless motor, smaller size, lighter weight and non-extendable arm. If it's a lot cheaper it'll be a winner.

.....correct with all the above points
rg
Phil

 

[Phil Beckley]

Hi
  A couple of images of the Planex Easy...... [big grin]
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...any questions post here and I will get back to you
rg
Phil

 

[Maximus]

Let's hope a revamped Kapex 120 with a new brushless motor is announced next year too  [big grin]  [popcorn]

 

[Phil Beckley]

Let's hope a revamped Kapex 120 with a new brushless motor is announced next year too  [big grin]  [popcorn]

Hi
I started the thread with the title 'Planex Easy from Festool available 2017' with the intention of supplying accurate information on this product. For those with an interest in the Planex Easy the early information can / could have been found here and been beneficial - which is one of the founding the ideas of the Festool Owners Group........ however I fail to see the relevance of your point in this thread bearing in mind the title.
  If you want to start another thread then please do so but this one will be kept on track and to the title or early accurate information will not be contributed from me........ [popcorn]
Phil

(the same applies to the KS 60 - keep on the topic of the thread)

 

[Maximus]

Slap on the wrist administered and message received.
Cheerio

 

[Kev]

I suppose it's a bit of a doubled edged sword (so to speak) with the Planex Easy. Making it one piece maximises Festool's opportunity to reduce weight, but the cost is the bulky bag format to cart around.

I can imagine serious dry wali pros getting both Planex(s) (Planexes? [member=41214]Phil Beckley[/member] what's the plural of Planex?) 2400mm ceilings/walls would be sweet for the Easy, but you'd still want big brother for the tall stuff, stair wells, etc.

 

[Phil Beckley]

I suppose it's a bit of a doubled edged sword (so to speak) with the Planex Easy. Making it one piece maximises Festool's opportunity to reduce weight, but the cost is the bulky bag format to cart around.

I can imagine serious dry wali pros getting both Planex(s) (Planexes? [member=41214]Phil Beckley[/member] what's the plural of Planex?) 2400mm ceilings/walls would be sweet for the Easy, but you'd still want big brother for the tall stuff, stair wells, etc.

....plural, not sure on that. I assume Planex stand for 'Plane excellence or working off a flat 'plane'
The bag in comparison to a certain competitor is small and well designed. You're correct for high ceilings the LHS 225 version would be the one to go for.
rg
Phil

 

[Phil Beckley]

.....and action!!https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...QFbgZkiAQEhxtIVkiICY01yYZvLNDQlqh8bkBXtarg7sQ
(sound not so good as filmed at the PD Show Coventry)

rg
Phil

 

[mkasdin]

The planex easy looks nice. I'm expecting it is not available in the USA for now? Price point is less and i suspect the same size consumables. I held off on the planex for now due to price, so hopefully this is within my budget. Do you still need the ct36-ac vac wither planex easy?