Rotex - help choosing between the 125 and 150

[pdlandgang]

I recently purchased a Rotex 150.  I chose the 150 over the 125 because I had the ETS 150/3.  It would allow me to be able to swap Abrasive's between the units.  Just a thought to keep in mind when adding tools to the arsenal.   There is the ETS 125 that if you decided to keep your current Rotex.

 

[AlexThePalex]

i was doing some drywall work and the home owner wanted it to be dustless.  so i bought the rotex 125. work perfectly with the vacuum.

You have either a very good vacuum or a magical RO 125. I've done a couple of drywall jobs by now with my RO 150 and to be honest, dust was flying everywhere.

 

[nickao]

Alex you are totally realistic. I agree.

These units are made for wood dust. If you have a new filter and a new bag and a clean sander. Yeah it works for awhile. But the 2nd day the dust flies all over and you either have to trash a bag that's not empty and get a new filter that's a day old or just forget it.

My Festool sander doesn't touch drywall dust. Not to mention the tapers I use don't sand, they feather and if there is anything not perfect a swipe with a moist sponge and its done.

Some say the Festools are good for drywall use, I don't think so. Maybe for a homeowners one small project, that's about it.

I say buy the machine they sell specifically for drywall and save your wood sanders  and some heartache.

 

[jhall]

You have either a very good vacuum or a magical RO 125. I've done a couple of drywall jobs by now with my RO 150 and to be honest, dust was flying everywhere.
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I tented the area off that i was doing the repair.  i used the ct 26 at half speed and half inch soft pad and 120 grit paper.  seem to work well.  maybe i should say close to no dust.

 

[Brice Burrell]

...These units are made for wood dust. If you have a new filter and a new bag and a clean sander. Yeah it works for awhile. But the 2nd day the dust flies all over and you either have to trash a bag that's not empty and get a new filter that's a day old or just forget it....

The CT26/36 vac filters don't clog anywhere as bad as the old paper bags did with drywall dust.

 

[jhall]

it was just a light finish sanding to smooth out everything.  no texture on ceiling.  i dont plane on doing much more.  it was a old lady who made sure i know that she wanted no dust.   she is very happy.   but i still am interested to hear if any one has some experience with both.  i am sticking with wood, more of a one time use on drywall.  i guess i should just go down and try the 150.

 

[nickao]

...These units are made for wood dust. If you have a new filter and a new bag and a clean sander. Yeah it works for awhile. But the 2nd day the dust flies all over and you either have to trash a bag that's not empty and get a new filter that's a day old or just forget it....

The CT26/36 vac filters don't clog anywhere as bad as the old paper bags did with drywall dust.

Sounds good, nice that the upgrade made it better(I'll have to test that out). But still, I think I will keep dedicated tools for my wood, metal, drywall, etc.

Have you tried the CT 36  with drywall dust yourself?

 

[jhall]

I think i need to point out the sales man is the one who told me to try it on dry wall.  so far the ct 26 is working great with a small amount of dry wall dust.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Sounds good, nice that the upgrade made it better(I'll have to test that out). But still, I think I will keep dedicated tools for my wood, metal, drywall, etc.

Have you tried the CT 36  with drywall dust yourself?

Yeah, well actually with the CT26, on a couple of small drywall jobs.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Well that opinion IS TOTALLY WRONG!......

In all fairness Nick a guy's opinions can't be wrong, you may not agree with them but that doesn't make them wrong.

I figured I would get lit up for stating an opinion, shame on me for posting my wrong opinion

Hey, don't worry about it and don't afraid to post your opinions even if they may not be poplar.  For example, my opinion is I kind of like Ken Nagrod even though everyone else here doesn't. [tongue]

Touche  [big grin]

 

[Sparktrician]

i was doing some drywall work and the home owner wanted it to be dustless.  so i bought the rotex 125. work perfectly with the vacuum.

You have either a very good vacuum or a magical RO 125. I've done a couple of drywall jobs by now with my RO 150 and to be honest, dust was flying everywhere.

I bought my RO125 specifically for a drywall job, and it worked splendidly for that, with virtually all dust picked up by the CT22.  Yes, the CT22 bags fill up quickly, but better there than throughout the house. Using the Dust Deputy helped collect the dust without clogging bags anywhere near as quickly.  For my purposes, the RO125 is just right, since I rarely need to sand large surfaces such that would justify the RO150. 

[smile]

 

[BigHonu]

I have a ETS125 and a RO125. Both work great and I am extremely satisfied with both products.

Personally I like the smaller size, weight and overall handling of the units.  I don't normally sand large areas, so coverage is not as important to me. I'm a hobby wood worker and can afford to take a little longer on projects.

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[Kodi Crescent]

This is my opinion, but I think that trying to find the one "best" all around sander may lead you to some disappointment.  You may have to accept that for different jobs and different materials, you need different sanders to do a high-quality, dust-free job.

For drywall, I prefer the ETS 125.  It collects dust very well, and easy to use on vertical and overhead surfaces.  I haven't used the Rotex sanders, but I thought they were hard to hold.  I have trouble imagining using them on vertical or overhead surfaces.  Again, just my opinion.

 

[Sparktrician]

This is my opinion, but I think that trying to find the one "best" all around sander may lead you to some disappointment.  You may have to accept that for different jobs and different materials, you need different sanders to do a high-quality, dust-free job.

For drywall, I prefer the ETS 125.  It collects dust very well, and easy to use on vertical and overhead surfaces.  I haven't used the Rotex sanders, but I thought they were hard to hold.  I have trouble imagining using them on vertical or overhead surfaces.  Again, just my opinion.

I had concerns about that myself, but after forst holding an RO150, then an RO125, the decision was quite easy.  Plus, it was a bunch easier to get the RO125 into smaller areas and tighter into corners.  The Fein Multimaster took care of corner areas where the RO125 couldn't reach.  Too bad the RO90 wasn't out when I needed it.

[smile]

 

[jhall]

I was hopping to get some info or feed back on experience with both sanders and why one is in your hands.  I guess I need to go down and try  the 150 and decide for myself. 

Thanks for the info and he 30 day return depate.

 

[mouppe]

I was hopping to get some info or feed back on experience with both sanders and why one is in your hands.   I guess I need to go down and try  the 150 and decide for myself. 

Thanks for the info and he 30 day return depate.

The Rotex 125 sander was the first Festool that I bought. I went to a dealer with an open mind, tried both the 150 and the 125, and plumped for the 125. It just felt more comfortable to me (in my average-sized hands), and I knew that large surface coverage was not high on the priority list. There is a learning curve with the rotex sander before you can get it to float easily across the wood without shuddering, so be aware of that.

I bought it with a CT22 dust extractor.

Two years later I am very happy with it, and recently bought a hard pad to go with it. I recommend doing this from the beginning as you will get better edge treatment compared to the soft pad it ships with.

In summary, I would demo them both at a dealer's. Hope this helps.

 

[jhall]

I was hopping to get some info or feed back on experience with both sanders and why one is in your hands.   I guess I need to go down and try  the 150 and decide for myself. 

Thanks for the info and he 30 day return depate.

The Rotex 125 sander was the first Festool that I bought. I went to a dealer with an open mind, tried both the 150 and the 125, and plumped for the 125. It just felt more comfortable to me (in my average-sized hands), and I knew that large surface coverage was not high on the priority list. There is a learning curve with the rotex sander before you can get it to float easily across the wood without shuddering, so be aware of that.

I bought it with a CT22 dust extractor.

Two years later I am very happy with it, and recently bought a hard pad to go with it. I recommend doing this from the beginning as you will get better edge treatment compared to the soft pad it ships with.

In summary, I would demo them both at a dealer's. Hope this helps.

it does and i think before a i use the 125 any more i am going to check out the 150 tommorow

 

[Kodi Crescent]

I was trying to decide if this RO 90 is a need, or an object of desire.  I forgot about drywall corners.  Still creates a mess sanding by hand.  But, you could sand them with the delta head.  I now need this object of desire.

 

[Sparktrician]

I was trying to decide if this RO 90 is a need, or an object of desire.  I forgot about drywall corners.  Still creates a mess sanding by hand.  But, you could sand them with the delta head.  I now need this object of desire.

The RO90 is an item of lust; lust in the dust!!!  Come on March 1!!! 

[big grin]

 

[jhall]

I took back the 125 and got 150.  I figured it would work better for my needs in the long run.  Thanks for all the input.