Quick Question before I pull the trigger

[bohaiboy]

Settled on a CT 36 as D/E.  Now I am trying to decide between 6" and 5" versions of either the RO150/125 or ETS150/125/3

Any downsides to going with the 5" other than it will take slightly longer to sand? 

 

[ShawnRussell]

My choice would be to go with the 6". 40%+ more surface area. That means more coverage, faster to completion, and less cost per sanding pad.

Just my opinion though.

 

[Sean7a]

Quicker to finish with a 6".  Maybe a bit heavier, harder to hold, all relative to the user though.  And the obvious downsides of big vs small (hard to fit in tight spaces, etc).

 

[mouppe]

The ETS 125 has the smallest stroke of any Festool sander with a 2mm stroke. It is the perfect finish sander and the lightest one if this is important to you.

 

[bohaiboy]

Bit the bullet.  CT 36 and RO150 plus hard pad.  Will grab SP from another source.  Also landed a RSE2 on eBay for $250.  Tool is relatively new looking.  Hope that's a good deal.  Now licking my chops hoping for  a delivery on Friday.

 

[peter halle]

Bit the bullet.  CT 36 and RO150 plus hard pad.  Will grab SP from another source.  Also landed a RSE2 on eBay for $250.  Tool is relatively new looking.  Hope that's a good deal.  Now licking my chops hoping for  a delivery on Friday.

Nothing like the smell of new Festools in the morning.  Or anytime!  Enjoy!

Peter

 

[SittingElf]

My new CT36 and ETS125 just showed up in the big brown truck!  [thumbs up]

Ordering a CXS drill tonight as well. [tongue]

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Congrats, Frank! I love my ETS 125 and CXS. Simply enjoyable tools to use.

 

[Jmaichel]

Congrats on the new sander and vac. I would have recommended a slightly different route. I am quickly finding out that the ETS 150/3 and DTS-400 are a very good combination and what I would have recommended. The ETS 150 and DTS-400 are about the same price together as the RO150. Enjoy your new toys [big grin]

 

[sancho57]

Go with the 6" and then get a RO 90, perfect combo

 

[Stone Message]

Go with the 6" and then get a RO 90, perfect combo

Totally agree although I got my RO90 first.

Peter

 

[leakyroof]

Bit the bullet.  CT 36 and RO150 plus hard pad.  Will grab SP from another source.  Also landed a RSE2 on eBay for $250.  Tool is relatively new looking.  Hope that's a good deal.  Now licking my chops hoping for  a delivery on Friday.

Nothing like the smell of new Festools in the morning.  Or anytime!  Enjoy!

Peter

  Smells like Victory... or at least new tools [wink]