11/7/2023 0 Comments Festool sander and dust extractor![]() The two work well in tandem when the sander is plugged directly to the extractor it has the advantage of starting up the dust extractor a second or so afterward and shuts the extractor down automatically when turned off. The biggest advantage is the reduction of sawdust filling the air and my lungs. After purchasing and using the sander and extractor I can strongly recommend them – they were definitely worth the cost when considering their advantages. or less.My reticence in purchasing the Festool sander and dust extractor was primarily due to cost. We'll start a betting pool on how long it takes you to buy your next Festool product after you get these. And it's cute!Īnd welcome to the addiction. In your case, if the only use you'll have is for the sander. I'd simply buy the largest one that you are comfortable with for your needs. ![]() You kinda can't lose?Īs for the DE, the only real difference is the size of the bins. And even if you change your mind down the road about which sander(s) you want, the Festool products hold their value so well that you could sell it for nearly what you paid for it in order to get what you really want. As mentioned above, we'll all pretty much bet that it won't be your last Festool sander. Whatever you decide, don't agonize too much about it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if I were in your shoes. If you had to pick just one - more on that later - the ETS150/5 is a great 'combo' sander that can do finishing as well as show it's rougher side when needed. I think your initial choice is just fine for a 'universal' sander. Sometimes I think this place is very aptly named, in that there is a lot of FOG surrounding our decisions. buy it, try, and if it's not what you want try something else. so there's really not too much to worry about. even take a test drive! But, here's the kicker!! FESTOOL offers the 30 day money back no hassle guarantee. Do you have a dealer near by? You can go in and put "hands on" and see for yourself. most people are not buying the 125 sanders because they are either just too small or just too big. might as well go big with one, and then add the smaller later. if you sand mostly small things then get a small sander, large things large sander. think about size with the dust extractors, that's really the main point there. it fills up quick if i'm doing jobsite clean-up, but seems to almost never fill during sanding operations. I have a mini and it accomplishes everything for me. ![]() dust collection is the same with all ctl machines. If you really want to do "fine finish" sanding the 150/3 is probably your best choice. ![]() A Rotex 150 is an incredibly versatile sander. This is a question that gets the answer, "It depends". So what do you all think? Am I making the right decision or should I consider something else that would provide me more versatility for not much more money (or if possible less money)? After doing research here I think I have decided on the ETS 150/5 and the CT Midi. I need a system that has maximum versatility for an aspiring occasional woodworker and since it seems that I spend the majority of all my projects sanding I thought best to put my money there. Reading about the superior dust collection of the Festool system I am finally prepared to make an investment. ![]() In past places that we have lived we didn't have any space in the house to do projects so I spent most of my time outside where dust collection was less apparent, but now that I have some space I would like to be able to work in it. I have been working on putting together some built-ins that have required a fair amount of finishing and my entire garage is now covered in dust and my family is starting to get upset. I just recently moved into a house and I am setting up a small shop in my garage, but it is also a shared storage space for kids bikes, and toys, and my wives craft supplies. I have been lurking on this forum for awhile and have gleaned a lot of useful information (thank you all), but I have come out of the woodwork because I wanted some advice before make what for me will be a huge purchase. ![]()
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