Rotex RO 125 Sander

[Chris Jackson]

I've just spent my first 8 hour sanding session with my new RO 125 and WOW!!  ;D  I'm really excited, what a great tool...  One minor item I did not expect to crop up so early is the rubber rotation brake...one 8 hour sanding session and I already can notice an increase in the spin down time on my sander...is this normal??  I'm going to order a new brake pad this week and replace it just to verify that I didn't get one with some sort of manufacturing issue...anyone have a similar experience??

Chris

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Chris- I have never really noticed it on my ro125.

 

[peter halle]

Chris,
[welcome] to the FOG.  If I were in your position, I would use the tool for a couple of weeks before worrying or think about spending money on buying a new brake pad.  I would call Festool and explain what you are experiencing and see what their take on it is.  Maybe the tool is stiffer when new and then breaks in - which would make both conditions you noted normal.  Maybe the more rapid breaking is actually only there when new - i.e. what you are seeing now is normal and if it were not, that would be abnormal.

I know when I wake up in the morning I'm stiff and stop more quickly then I do at 2 in the afternoon [big grin].

The number for Festool is on the side of your sander.  Most people are glad that they called.

Peter

 

[Chris Jackson]

Pete...Thanks, I was just telling Shane, that as a new Festool owner I'm still not used to a manufacturer with a competent tech support group.  I'll be calling them tomorrow to get their feedback.  BTW thanks for the welcome...
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[Brice Burrell]

Chris, welcome to the FOG. I'd echo Peter's advice on calling Festool before you order a new sanding brake. That said, Festool sanders have a brake-in period of 6-8 hours of use. During that time a number of this are happening, some of them are: the carbon brushes are seating, bearing seals and sanding brake (rubber rotation brake) are braking in. In other words, it's a normal part of the brake-in process. If you think your sander is not right, by all means call Festool, they will be happy to help.

 

[mwhafner]

I agree with Brice's comments.  I imagine what you are experiencing is probably just normal break-in.  I was really concerned with the heat buildup on my Rotex when I first started using it, but it hasn't been an issue since.  Your break-in was a little quicker than mine, so you are likely a little more aware of minor changes than I was.

If you see diminished functionality, then report it to Festool. 

 

[Winchester]

nice review!

the RO125 has been on my wishlist for a little while now  [crying]