Sander - helping choosing between ETS and RO 150

[waho6o9]

"If I can only have one?"

Rotex  150 no doubt about it.

 

[ear3]

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I don't think skipping grits with the rotex is wise. And generally, when you go into the higher grits, you don't use aggressive mode anymore.
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This is why it would be nice to get some updated links/videos.  I've seen online demos of the ROTEX (and from trustworthy folk, not just random schmos) that go aggro even into the higher grit ranges, and then ones that recommend doing each grit in a two-step process: a first pass in aggro and then a second one in random orbital. 

The proof is obviously in the pudding, and so far I have gotten great results following the second two step process, skipping grits after I reach 220.  I'm just wondering if there's more economical or effective ways I could be sanding.

 

[InlandCape]

Thanks for all of the great information. Like others, I too am looking at a first green sander.

 

[Wooden Skye]

Get both!  If you get the same size they can share the abrasive assortment you will need or want.

 

[mike_aa]

I'm with Wooden Skye.  I got both and found the RO great for the heavy lifting and the ETS better for finer sanding.

Mike A.