Jmacpherson
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Feedback and Update: (please excuse the delayed feedback)
I've finally used the ETS 150/5 EC + Granat 60gr combo on the futon with impressive results.
It handled the grey weathered slats easily.
The less weathered slats were also easily dealt with.
On areas where there has been zero weathering or exposure to the elements it struggled a little bit **
As for the sander itself, it is an absolute dream to use. Zero vibration felt in my hands and no tingling whatsoever.
I even used my "bad" right hand with zero problems even after an extended period of sanding.
I would gladly and highly recommend the ETS 150/5 EC to anyone.
** Since there are areas on the futon that the 150 cannot go and I have other things to sand that the 150 is too large I bought a RO 90. To me, from me. My wrist can handle the weight of the 90, the delta pad is useful and the smaller head fits in places the 150 cannot. I only had Granat 80 for the RO 90 and Brilliant 40. In comparison, the Granat 80 with the Rotex does remove quicker but even it was struggling with the the non-exposed sections in rotex mode. The 40grit seems to be doing a better job.
I now see what everyone means about Rotex sanders. Even the baby rotex is a beast of a thing and has mind of its own. ;D
I figured out the correct suction setting and my hand holding technique after awhile.
Fortunately in rotex mode it doesn't seem to affect my wrist too much (i'll know tomorrow morning for sure) but my fingers were either numb, tingling or were vibrating even after I had stopped sanding [unsure] Maybe it was a combination of all 3.
Being a brushed motor I could feel the heat from the tool vs the ETS 150.
I'll post a pic in the next day or two, still need to do more sanding and with the delta pad. Have to do it in stages.
I've finally used the ETS 150/5 EC + Granat 60gr combo on the futon with impressive results.
It handled the grey weathered slats easily.
The less weathered slats were also easily dealt with.
On areas where there has been zero weathering or exposure to the elements it struggled a little bit **
As for the sander itself, it is an absolute dream to use. Zero vibration felt in my hands and no tingling whatsoever.
I even used my "bad" right hand with zero problems even after an extended period of sanding.
I would gladly and highly recommend the ETS 150/5 EC to anyone.
** Since there are areas on the futon that the 150 cannot go and I have other things to sand that the 150 is too large I bought a RO 90. To me, from me. My wrist can handle the weight of the 90, the delta pad is useful and the smaller head fits in places the 150 cannot. I only had Granat 80 for the RO 90 and Brilliant 40. In comparison, the Granat 80 with the Rotex does remove quicker but even it was struggling with the the non-exposed sections in rotex mode. The 40grit seems to be doing a better job.
I now see what everyone means about Rotex sanders. Even the baby rotex is a beast of a thing and has mind of its own. ;D
I figured out the correct suction setting and my hand holding technique after awhile.
Fortunately in rotex mode it doesn't seem to affect my wrist too much (i'll know tomorrow morning for sure) but my fingers were either numb, tingling or were vibrating even after I had stopped sanding [unsure] Maybe it was a combination of all 3.
Being a brushed motor I could feel the heat from the tool vs the ETS 150.
I'll post a pic in the next day or two, still need to do more sanding and with the delta pad. Have to do it in stages.
