Sanders

[StaticLV2]

Back a long time ago I worked in a custom shop that had these awesome Porter Cable air sanders in various configurations that were both fast and excellent.  I have been putting up with a Makita palm router for years and been pretty dissatisfied but when it died last year I took the opportunity to replace it.  I looked around and eventually did replace it with a Festool 125/3 which is a great finish sander but left something to be desired particularly with panels.  As I am stuck working on a pantry and building a LOT of panels for it, I needed a solution.  
Now don’t get me wrong, what I actually wanted was a 52” dual overhead belt sander but I also wanted to stay married so after a fair amount of deliberation, I settled on a Festool Rotex 150 and I am impressed.  This is every bit as good as the air powered sanders and the dust collection is nothing short of amazing.
 

I still don’t like sanding but it isn’t a chore anymore.

[John Morris]

9 hours ago, StaticLV2 said:

Festool Rotex 150 and I am impressed

I know folks complain about the high cost of Festools, but from what I hear from the users, they are every bit worth the price, you get what you pay for. Glad to hear you are a happy customer for the sander Static.

[Gunny]

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