Sanders, which one should I keep

[WAKA2020]

The home workshop, not a pro.
Have three sanders on hand, ETS EC 125, RO 125 and RTSC400, just light sander job, no large material remove need not even in the future. 
Should I keep three of them, or just ETS EC WITH RTSC or RO125 with RTSC?
or what do you think?

 

[CarlsonCarpentry]

When it comes to tools, for me, I think it’s a lot easier to convince myself to keep tools than to buy new ones.

For example, when I am installing doors I am using 2-3 drills. Now it would be hard to convince me to buy another drill just because I am tired to swapping bits on the drills. But since over the years I have amassed a couple drills I can justify keeping them because I can find them extremely useful on projects.

Same principle with sanders. You might not be able to convince yourself to buy a brand new sander for a small project. But since you already have them it can make many projects easier. The rotex can power through the first sand, the ets can clean it up and the delta can finish it. They all have such different applications they will all be useful in different scenarios.

That’s my $.02 anyway. I have an excess of 2nd and 3rd tools though so maybe I’m biased.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Unless you're strapped for money, keep them.

 

[aloysius]

I guess the obvious answer might be:  the one/s that you use least.  I'm guessing that might be the ROTEX "middie".

Nevertheless, there will inevitably come the time where you really need that ROTary setting for stripping, polishing or the like where the EXzenter sanders just won't do what you need.  You'll be wishing that you hadn't sold it off.  3 sanders isn't a lot, really.  Each is performing a unique role.

I might add, that to actually "complete " your collection, you actually maybe need another Delta Head sander for all those awkward nooks & crannies!

 

[WAKA2020]

I guess the obvious answer might be:  the one/s that you use least.  I'm guessing that might be the ROTEX "middie".
You are bad man [scared]
Money is an issue, always.
Thanks
Nevertheless, there will inevitably come the time where you really need that ROTary setting for stripping, polishing or the like where the EXzenter sanders just won't do what you need.  You'll be wishing that you hadn't sold it off.  3 sanders isn't a lot, really.  Each is performing a unique role.

I might add, that to actually "complete " your collection, you actually maybe need another Delta Head sander for all those awkward nooks & crannies!

 

[WAKA2020]

Really want to, but why let them do what they should do other than collecting dust.  [big grin]

Unless you're strapped for money, keep them.