Rotex / ETS combination size decision

[shed9]

Thanks for the comments all...

Gerry / Kevin, I've got an abrasives order building up and caught onto the need for hard pads early on - definitely on my list!

Seth, when I did my research I came across your thread on the handle and saw Paul Marcel sing its praises as well - seemed a useful add-on for little money.

 

[icecactus]

For what its worth (I have only used these for like an hour total) I just purchased a RO90 and RO150. When I first opened the 150, i thought holy crap i should have bought the 125. The pad is huge compared to my dewalt 5". After using it for 15 minutes this weekend, I did a complete 180 and LOVE the larger pad. Even for some 4" wide pieces i was sanding, it worked great and I won't be using the 5" much anymore. The RO90 and RO150 go well together in my opinion.

 

[shed9]

Thanks icecactus, good to hear. Got the shipping update this morning and my shiny kit arrives tomorrow.

Appreciate the reassurance on this one. I knew the RO90 was on the list, but as pointed out up there ^ I'm not sure the difference in size between the 90 and the 125 makes sense as a combination.

I responded to your other thread in regards to the ETS150/3, you know you want it!!!

 

[icecactus]

Thanks icecactus, good to hear. Got the shipping update this morning and my shiny kit arrives tomorrow.

Appreciate the reassurance on this one. I knew the RO90 was on the list, but as pointed out up there ^ I'm not sure the difference in size between the 90 and the 125 makes sense as a combination.

That was my exact reasoning for going the RO150.

I responded to your other thread in regards to the ETS150/3, you know you want it!!!

Yea i do! I am trying to talk myself out of it. LOL  3 weeks ago I had no festool products. I now have way to many. [big grin]

 

[shed9]

Yea i do! I am trying to talk myself out of it. LOL  3 weeks ago I had no festool products. I now have way to many. [big grin]

I know what you mean, when I first came across them I thought "yeah right, what type of fool pays that much for power tools".

That would be me  [embarassed]

I still weigh them up against other vendors when I buy kit but the reality is you get what you pay for which is why I think they are easy to justify. There are plenty of tools I regret buying or not spending a little more on, but I have yet to regret my Festool purchases. My bank balance however is not as impressed!

 

[jacko9]

I think you'll love your new sanders and if you have time, post after you use them for a while to let us know what you think after you have given them a good workout.

Jack

 

[jaymon5]

the ETS150/3 was my first festool.  There is simply no comparison.  the ro150, ro90, and ES150/3 are a great trio of sanders.

 

[shed9]

Whahey!!!!!!! It's here in all it's glory.



Took delivery of the tools mentioned above and also had a Domino 500 and tenon package that was delivered earlier but hadn't had time to collect and open.

All in all, six new tools to play with and learn.

 

[Nippychippy]

Ah man that must be a deadly feeling  getting all that hope you have fun

 

[shed9]

Ah man that must be a deadly feeling  getting all that hope you have fun

Cheers Nippychippy, it is cool to take a big hit in one go.

I do hope this doesn't come across as gloating! There are few people I know that appreciate the joy of taking delivery of so many green badged power tools - need to shout it out somewhere.

Surprisingly, the one tool that stands out from the lot is the RO90, its so well balanced, feels about right and I can't wait to stat using it. The RO150 is also not as foreboding as I dreaded it would be - its a little big but manageable.

This was a good choice of tools - thanks again to everyone for steering me in this direction.

 

[jaymon5]

I am very happy for you and can imagine some late nights ahead playing with all the new kit.  Hopefully you received some sample sandpaper to give the sanders a quick run.  Regarding gloating, you are correct we are the ones that can truly appreciate what you have there. 

Let us know what you think about the ets150/3…

 

[wow]

I do hope this doesn't come across as gloating! There are few people I know that appreciate the joy of taking delivery of so many green badged power tools - need to shout it out somewhere.

I can't speak for others, but I think it's totally appropriate to gloat a little - and this is the perfect place to do it! Who else would better understand? Sure, I might be a little jealous but that doesn't diminish my congratulations to you.

I hope you enjoy them all, and use them in good health!

 

[batcave]

You will love sorting through that stack for years to come. Congrats on the haul.

I bought an oil kit last year and I have found it to be quite handy. I did notice that the sander will suck the oil up and spit it out the extraction port. I just run a bag on the back to catch it.