RAS 115

[WarnerConstCo.]

With a bit of practice I think you could.
I use my ras up to 80 grit Rubin for exterior
preperation. It is fairly easy to put some dips and humps
in material with the ras.  You have 30 days to practice
and see if it works for you.

 

[Matthew Schenker]

Matthew,

Thank you so much for your reply. Beyond paint removal, I was hoping that the RAS could handle rough surface preparation down to a level where one of the ETS models (maybe the 150/3) could take over and complete the fine sanding. What do you think?

Based on the chart I posted, it seems that the two sanders (RAS+ETS) cover the full spectrum of sanding stages without a gap. Now, I realize that the Rotex might be faster (but less agile and heavier) than the ETS at some of the middle sanding stages and cleaner (but slower) than the RAS at some of the initial sanding stages, but the RAS+ETS combo has other advantages that would lead me to go that route as long as I can take a piece of wood from encrusted with old paint to a find finish.

I would say, for sure, that the combination of the RAS and the ETS would do what you need.  Each one accomplishes something the other one does not do as well.  The RAS removes matrial more efficiently; the ETS handles more smoothly for finishing.

If you need more information, let me know!

Thanks,
Matthew

 

[blaszcsj]

Has anyone tried using a Kutzall disc on the RAS?

 

[pingvinlakrits]

Has anyone tried using a Kutzall disc on the RAS?

I think a colleague used a Kutzall disc for a chair project with the RAS. Seemed to work great though dust was EVERYWHERE. But that would happen with any open ended grinder. Don't know which "grit" or how coarse his was, if there are several to choose from. I am pretty sure it was a Kutzall as he wanted me to order one too and share the freight.

I am really happy with the RAS115 and have barely used my Rotex 150 since getting one. I even bought one of the last RAS 115 in stock over here some time ago and kept it as a spare. Did sell it NIB a few weeks back and feel a pinch of regret. The RAS is one of the few machines I consider almost irreplacable for me and should it get stolen or lost in action I would surely miss it!

 

[blaszcsj]

Thanks [member=2085]Henrik R / Pingvinlakrits[/member] I’ll give it a go.

 

[pingvinlakrits]

An older thread on this topic:
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/kutzall-wheel-on-ras-115/

/ Henrik