The next sander

[Northern Early]

So the other day, the first time ever, I wanted another sander. Well thats not correct. I want an RO90. But aside from that the first time ever I wanted another sander. I have an RO150 and think its just about the best thing that I have ever purchased. It does everything I ever wanted and more.

I had planned the next green being an RO90 because i'm done using my fein to get into "those" spaces. It is still next on the list but may have been bumped to 1b.

So back to the other day, I was sanding down some face frames where a colleague had attached things a little skew (of course mine were perfect )I realized then my Rotex might just be to much for this delicate of sanding. Don't get me wrong, it worked, and very well. But it seemed a little awkward. So i took a break to go to fesusa web.  I had the idea at some point to get an ETS. I had also planned an ETS 150 due to my aray of 150 sized paper. It would be silly to buy a whole other round of paper, or would it?

Then i saw that the RO150 is about $150 more than the 125. well that makes up for the added extra consumables in a different size. and for that fact the paper i would use with this sander would not be exactly the same as the rotex.

I don't know what its worth but keeping in mind that i WILL have an RO90 by the end of next year.

Another bullet mark, the ETS 125 would be smaller and more nimble than the ETS 150 assumably.

So has anyone else come across my predicament?

If you did choose the ETS150 did you go with the /3 or /5? I have no idea what the stroke has to do with the real world to be honest.

Im leaning towards a ETS 125 and a $100 worth of paper and making out with $50 for beer. But I respect you. And the guy standing behind you. Watch out! theres someone behind you! Nope, just kidding. But I would like someone elses' opinion on my matters.

The question will come up, "what kind of work do your do?". Well I remodel houses. But thats my 7am-6pm. In my life I build things with my hands. Sometimes furniture, sometimes sheds. Some times wood, sometimes metal, sometimes carbon fiber. My tools tend to play allot of different roles.

Dang, that was longer than i thought.... That guy is still behind you by the way....

 

[Iceclimber]

Shit and he wacked me with the green bug,

Get em all!

I like you use my tools for about exactly as you descibe you use yours. I have a DTS400 or is it ETS? Ypu know the iron shaped fonish sander. I also have the RO90. Pretty much just got both. For simular reasons as you my next sander will be the ETS 125. When the brushless 150 makes itto our shores ill get that also.

The DtS and RO90 are awesome for face frames as you mentioned....

 

[peter halle]

The old "which sander is next" predicament again.  I started out with the RO150, then added the ETS150/3, then decided that I wanted a non-round pad sander and went with the DTS400.  The first time you need to sand into a corner and you have a non-round pad sander you will rejoice.

That being said, personally I would be looking at either the Rotex 90 - you plan to get that anyway - or the DTS400.  For versatility the 90 would win in my book with it's delta shaped pad, but for sheer one handed usage the DTS would have the edge.

Peter

 

[dltflt]

I bought the RO90 then the ETS150/3.  The RO90 is definitely my go to sander.  The RO150 has 5mm stroke so to get a finer scratch pattern you would want to go with 3.

 

[waho6o9]

Get the RO 80 yeah buddy
[smile]

 

[rst]

I bought a recon ETS125 as my first Festool just as a an economical way to see if the rave reviews were justified.  Now own the DTS400, RTS400, RO125, LS130 and the RO90. I will own an ETS150/5 but there are other tools I want first...Domino and MFS700.  The RO90 is a marvel of modern engineering and everyone that sands should have one.

 

[SS Teach]

I started with the RTS 400 then very quickly the ETS 125, the LS 130, Ro 90, and finally the Ro 150. It just depends on what project you are working on at the time. With my CT 36 sanding is a much more pleasent opperation. My lungs appreciate dust extraction. It is great not being a walking dust storm.

 

[Northern Early]

The old "which sander is next" predicament again. 

That being said, personally I would be looking at either the Rotex 90 - you plan to get that anyway - or the DTS400.  For versatility the 90 would win in my book with it's delta shaped pad, but for sheer one handed usage the DTS would have the edge.

Peter

It is a very old question with many many variables. I hadn't even looked at the DTS/RTS, don't know why...

The RO150 has 5mm stroke so to get a finer scratch pattern you would want to go with 3.

Awesome, thanks for the info

I was at CrosCut today and while walking around i picked up both the ets 125 and 150. I think for what i assumed my needs were i liked the 125 more. It was more nimble, fit the hand better, and definitly lighter.  As well,  that paired with the RO150 seems like it would cover my bases especially when i jump into an RO90.

That being said i hadn't even looked at the DTS or the RTS. A while ago i looked into The LS 130 but decided i didn't really need it, (internal thought; don't be dumb, of course you do).

I need to get down to the store and hold the DTS and RTS, i think that maybe the ticket.

On the DTS can the pad be turned 180* so the point faces the hose t have a wide surface for sanding up to?

So now I'm going to end up with an RO 150, 90, ETS 125, DTS, and RTS. Yea, thanks for helping me narrow it down fellas.

But seriously, thanks for the help. Its getting harder and harder to find excuses to the misses why the white boxes are multiplying in the shop. "I think they are bunnies" will be my next try. or maybe the next sys bench will just need to have doors on it, "o that, thats just shop rags"

 

[Iceclimber]

Start buying empty systainers for other tools. Just make sure she catches wind they are empty. You gotta confuse her a little thats all and keep her guessing lol...

Im not married and have zero interest in being married so don't come down too hard on me for being manipulative. My angle is stay single for the most part and answer only to the person paying my wages..

The old "which sander is next" predicament again. 

That being said, personally I would be looking at either the Rotex 90 - you plan to get that anyway - or the DTS400.  For versatility the 90 would win in my book with it's delta shaped pad, but for sheer one handed usage the DTS would have the edge.

Peter

It is a very old question with many many variables. I hadn't even looked at the DTS/RTS, don't know why...

The RO150 has 5mm stroke so to get a finer scratch pattern you would want to go with 3.

Awesome, thanks for the info

I was at CrosCut today and while walking around i picked up both the ets 125 and 150. I think for what i assumed my needs were i liked the 125 more. It was more nimble, fit the hand better, and definitly lighter.  As well,  that paired with the RO150 seems like it would cover my bases especially when i jump into an RO90.

That being said i hadn't even looked at the DTS or the RTS. A while ago i looked into The LS 130 but decided i didn't really need it, (internal thought; don't be dumb, of course you do).

I need to get down to the store and hold the DTS and RTS, i think that maybe the ticket.

On the DTS can the pad be turned 180* so the point faces the hose t have a wide surface for sanding up to?

So now I'm going to end up with an RO 150, 90, ETS 125, DTS, and RTS. Yea, thanks for helping me narrow it down fellas.

But seriously, thanks for the help. Its getting harder and harder to find excuses to the misses why the white boxes are multiplying in the shop. "I think they are bunnies" will be my next try. or maybe the next sys bench will just need to have doors on it, "o that, thats just shop rags"

 

[pingvinlakrits]

When I was doing window restoration the RO90 was the best sander as it could cover all tasks from sanding frames, corners and sills.

In my daily set up I find I use the RTS400 more + it is so small it fits in my rolling case which contains my standard kit. For large surface sanding I resort to my Mirka Deros 150 and a Bosch Turbo 150 for more aggressive sanding. This set up allows me to use two paper sizes and nothing more, which suits me better. Too many varieties and grits makes for more shelf space and keeping up with the inventory which is a hassle I am happy to give up.

The new Festool 150 sander looks great and if I knew it was coming I might have chosen it over the Mirka Deros to partner up with the RTS400.

I sold the RO90 (with some regrets at first) but for the most part a RTS400 and a 150 (the Deros also takes 125 pads) sees me through about 95% of my sanding needs. Even with the RO90 I would fall short of the 100% mark so I am not missing it too much. Except for that one time - a month after I sold it - when I ended up restoring windows in an old house... ...but the RTS400 did well too, just had to buy two more paper grits.  [wink]

 

[papasmurff]

okay i am new to the site and also to festool products, so far every tool i have purchased are awesome. Now my question in the past all of my sanding was either through the Timesaver wide belt sander/ polisher or edge profile was through a Unique shape and sand for edge work, so the most anyone had to do sanding was with a sand block occasionally if something bumped. so now that i am downsized what sander do you recommend for me, i will still be doing cabinetry and doors and other projects.

 

[MahalaHomecraft]

I have an ets 150, ets 125, and ro90.  I'm selling the ro90 and the ets125.  In spite of its size, the 150 is so freaking smooth that I always reach for it.  Even on something like face frames, which I do a lot of, it just makes such short work and leaves such a nice finish that I never saw a reason to break out the ro90 unless I need to get into a corner with the delta pad.  I went with the 150/5, and I'm glad I did.  The bigger stroke makes a difference in speed in the rougher grits, but as long as you're working your way through grits it doesn't hurt it's finish ability.