Planex on hardwood??

[roblg3]

Anyone doing this?  If you've tried it, please tell me about the results.  There doesn't seem to be much info on this when searched.  The planex website has nothing on this.  Maybe noones doing it, or it just doesn't work?

 

[Kev]

Are you talking about floors?

Also curious of the state of the hardwood you're thinking about.

Plaster is very soft and my thinking is the PLANEX is built for it's target application and the weight and durability are part of that design.

 

[tjbnwi]

I've used  it for floors. It did not work well, I believe due to the Brilliant paper. I have to get some Granat for it and give that a try.

Tom

 

[roblg3]

i do have several worries, lack of weight being one of em.i'm seriously doubting the ability to sand grooves flat.  i guess i'll just buy the ro150 which is on my list anyway.

 

[peter halle]

I think that RobZ has used it for smaller rooms.  Maybe he will pipe in here.  I had asked about it and was told that Festool does not recommend it for floors.

Peter

 

[roblg3]

thanks so much Peter!  "recommends against it" = voids the warranty.  Not worth it.

 

[peter halle]

I didn't say recommends against it, just said does not recommend.  As in, it wasn't designed for that and the results might not be what users really hope it to be.  I don't see it replacing a drum sander, but could see it replacing a screen or being used to transition new floor to old or scuffing for another coat of finish if the floor isn't in horrible condition.

Peter

 

[roblg3]

sorry for misquoting. 

 

[peter halle]

It's ok.  Only Festool can determine warranty eligibility and although I don't speak for Festool in any manner, sanding is sanding.  But of course they might have a different stance than I.  It would be best to contact them directly and ask the question.  Then no middle men.

Keep making sawdust!

Peter

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I would not advise using the Planex for anything other than its intended use: drywall. One of the things that will void the warranty is misuse. Also, not using a tool as prescribed by the manual.

From the manual, page 10, Intended Use:

The PLANEX is deisnged for sanding primed drywall constructions, ceilings and walls in internal and external applications as well as removing carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.

 

[leakyroof]

It's lightyweight, it floats and lacks the punch of a floor sander, which uses its weight to keep you from having to push down into the floor.
I DO love mine, but it's just not a floor sander by design. Maybe spot refinishing or screen work like Peter H. posted could be an interesting use for it at times.

 

[elfick]

I would not advise using the Planex for anything other than its intended use: drywall. One of the things that will void the warranty is misuse. Also, not using a tool as prescribed by the manual.

From the manual, page 10, Intended Use:

The PLANEX is deisnged for sanding primed drywall constructions, ceilings and walls in internal and external applications as well as removing carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.

Interesting... Removing carpet residue is clearly of 'floor' operation and, I would assume, usually be done against some type of wood or concrete. Does that imply that removing coats of paint, coverings, and adhesives from wood or concrete also constitutes an intended use?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

It's for carpet residue on walls.  [blink]

Like I said, not for sanding hardwood floors. I would not advise that you use it for that. Or decks.

Shane

 

[jesaep]

So, is Festool considering making something for sanding floors? I've used my RO150 and it took a long time to do a room. I was also considering the planex for floors but decided not to with your response. Please pass along as a request to the "powers that be"!

 

[Gregor]

I would not advise using the Planex for anything other than its intended use: drywall. One of the things that will void the warranty is misuse. Also, not using a tool as prescribed by the manual.

Please read the intended use sentence in the manual again and break the logical structure of it correctly:

The PLANEX is desinged for sanding primed drywall constructions, ceilings and walls in internal and external applications as well as removing carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.

The PLANEX is desinged for [somejobs] as well as removing carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.

The PLANEX is desinged for [somejobs] [and] removing carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.

The PLANEX is desinged for removing carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.

(the same works for the german version of 'PLANEX: intended use' - and german is a very precise language)

Using it to sand (as it's unable of another kind of operation) a surface (floor or not) to remove eg. coats of paint (which covers prior wood floor treatments) is exactly what the PLANEX intended use is, according to the manual.

Nothing there about 'not on floors' or 'only walls and ceilings'. A PLANEX might not be the ideal tool to use on a floor (as it's ergonomically optimized to be used on walls and ceilings) but it can and will do that trick eventually - eg. using Saphir (which is listed in the current catalog as for use with the PLANEX) to make quick work of what's in your way so you can start with finish sanding.

[member=101]Festool USA[/member] : Please no fear mongering about voided warranties when it's not actually warranted.

 

[GavsterUK]

Hi, we looked into this as our background is in the Hardwood Flooring Industry, in short its "what we do"  [smile]

We agree with other sentiments Planex is NOT for floors.
Quite a few reasons but simply put its too lightweight so not enough downward force to effective on lacquers etc.

Trust this helps?

Let me know exactly what you want to do and I'll advise the correct solution?