picked up a Pro 5 ltd yesterday Nov 1st from Woodcraft of Delaware.
Began using it at work today sanding poplar jamb extension edges and 2" wide rectangular poplar door casing. Unit is quiet and low vibration as expected from a festool sander. I own a RO 150 and have used an ETS 150/3 a lot. This pro 5 was very difficult to use- it bounced around the workpiece considerably. Much more than my RO 150 in fine sanding mode. I tried various speeds and vacuum settings. Also tried with "long life dust bag". 120 grit paper. Ended up with gouges and uneven surfaces on poplar, almost ruined. I have used the ETS 150 a lot and always had easy control of it, able to guide it with light finger pressure with no bouncing/eccentric movements.
Curious is there some sort of "break-in" period? doesn't mention it in the manual. so far I am disappointed, was hoping for extreme control, especially sanding vertically.
open to suggestions, curious if others have similar experiences.
Wes
Began using it at work today sanding poplar jamb extension edges and 2" wide rectangular poplar door casing. Unit is quiet and low vibration as expected from a festool sander. I own a RO 150 and have used an ETS 150/3 a lot. This pro 5 was very difficult to use- it bounced around the workpiece considerably. Much more than my RO 150 in fine sanding mode. I tried various speeds and vacuum settings. Also tried with "long life dust bag". 120 grit paper. Ended up with gouges and uneven surfaces on poplar, almost ruined. I have used the ETS 150 a lot and always had easy control of it, able to guide it with light finger pressure with no bouncing/eccentric movements.
Curious is there some sort of "break-in" period? doesn't mention it in the manual. so far I am disappointed, was hoping for extreme control, especially sanding vertically.
open to suggestions, curious if others have similar experiences.
Wes