Chestnut Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Isaac said: I notice Festool has a lot of sanders, ranging from around $200 to $600 new, if you don't mind, what are the biggest differences? I'm thinking about making the leap and getting a sander and one of their dust extractors. So i may not be the most knowledgeable, i got most of my info fromy Shane. The big difference is size and motor type. The ETS 125s are a 5" sander (125mm) and the ETS 150 is a 6" (150mm) They also recently introduced the ETS EC in both sizes 125 and 150. This sander has a brushless motor a bit different design and a feature to detect if they vac hose is connected. It offers a bit more power than the brushed motor models but the big thing for me was the ergonomics. I don't like how tall the ETS line was. In the above there are different sanding stroke sizes associated from 2mm all the way to 5mm the argument is the larger the stroke the more material is removed but the worse sanding quality. I chose the 3mm ETS EC because i generally use hand tools to do rough finishing and then even everything up with the sander. At the lowest i sand with 150 grit. Moving away from random orbital to regular orbital is the DTS and RTS sanders. They are delta and square shaped respectively. With them not being round they obviously sand to corners better. With them not being random orbital you should expect more pigtails, I'll confirm this when i get my RTS. The last is the rotex line. They are a geared orbital sander that when engaged prevents the pad rotation from stopping. This allows for VERY aggressive stock removal that is commonly compared to a belt sander. The sanding quality obviously suffers as a result. The geared drive is selectable so when disengaged the operate similar to a coarse stroke random orbiting sander. The consensus is that the finish quality on the ETS line is superior to the rotex. I don't have first hand experience. I wanted a nice slight easily maneuvered sander so i never really considered the rotex. If your doing a lot of heavy stock removal or refinishing they are a nice sander to have though i'd still again use hand tools for most of the rough removal because i feel it's faster and keep surfaces flatter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Like Drew, I have not used the Rotex but I would have to think that it would be a good tool to start the clean up of power carving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, Chet said: Like Drew, I have not used the Rotex but I would have to think that it would be a good tool to start the clean up of power carving. I found it very useful there (sculpted bar stools) and my kayak build making quick work of epoxy fairing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 9:59 PM, wdwerker said: I have broken several because I tend to overtighten them. Using two hands I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Nah, just one. When you have been using your hands like I have for 40 + years grip strength develops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted February 22, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Who’s Kev? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pd711 Posted February 22, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 19 hours ago, wdwerker said: When you have been using your hands like I have for 40 + years grip strength develops. If I wasn't as mature as I am () there may be a few things I could say about that statement... But I won't.... Because I'm mature 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, pdacey08 said: If I wasn't as mature as I am () there may be a few things I could say about that statement... But I won't.... Because I'm mature Hmm.. This is the Hijack thread I know, I know, keep it clean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 8:33 AM, Chestnut said: Ordered from festool recon and this shipping page is super cool. Not really any point to it but still cool. Kinda excited to try out this RTS 400 bought it honestly for touch up drywall work based off a recommendation on FOG. Damn Hodgkins. Always holding onto midwest packages too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Cliff said: Damn Hodgkins. Always holding onto midwest packages too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 7:55 PM, K Cooper said: Who’s Kev? New guy. Be nice with the hazing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 This is a serious bit of WOW!. https://www.invaluable.com/catalog/1w8jhsieo4 It's a deceased estate auction that belonged to a cabinetmaker. Not much use if you're not downunder but there's history there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, lewisc said: This is a serious bit of WOW!. https://www.invaluable.com/catalog/1w8jhsieo4 It's a deceased estate auction that belonged to a cabinetmaker. Not much use if you're not downunder but there's history there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, lewisc said: This is a serious bit of WOW!. https://www.invaluable.com/catalog/1w8jhsieo4 It's a deceased estate auction that belonged to a cabinetmaker. Not much use if you're not downunder but there's history there. Lewis, that is the most amazing collection I've ever seen. Wow doesn't even come close. Tell you what..... offer them $100.00 US and you and I will split the collection between us. I don't think that guy was a woodworker, he didn't have the time to work wood. He was to busy cleaning and buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 There was quite a few things that peeked my interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Thats an 8 hour drive for Lewis so we can't even get him to pick up something & ship it, nevermind the exchange rate and international freight rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmize Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I want it all. That is the best collection I've ever seen. What's the exchange rate because if it's close the to US the prices are even great. Shipping would kill it tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I recognize a lot of those from my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I was just proud to see a few of the gems from my collection were present singularly instead of grouped in a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Home made pizza night: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 That would keep me up all night, cheese and bell peppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted March 4, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 They have a pill for up all night, no cheese and peppers needed !! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 My wife wants a puppie, and as her cat just passed, I feel obligated. As a Lab owner in the past, as I was a duck and goose hunter, I ‘ve never had an inside/outside dog. My restrictions, no ankle bitter, yapper, or long haired, sweep every day dog. Anyone have a suggestion? Oh, and no damn pit bull, sorry if I pissed anyone off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I'd go with a golden Lab or a black lab. There will almost always be hair problems, but they are worse in the Spring, shop vac takes care of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, K Cooper said: My wife wants a puppie, and as her cat just passed, I feel obligated. As a Lab owner in the past, as I was a duck and goose hunter, I ‘ve never had an inside/outside dog. My restrictions, no ankle bitter, yapper, or long haired, sweep every day dog. Anyone have a suggestion? Oh, and no damn pit bull, sorry if I pissed anyone off. Let me tell you about my favorite dog, the English Mastiff. Perks- 1. Lazy. Dog just wants to sleep and snuggle. 2. Kind, gentle and loving. 3. Protector. Sweetest dogs on the planet, but turn into raging psychopaths that will do anything to protect their owners when they are threatened. 4. Not ankle biters. 5. Sheds about 3 times per year. It's not the worst thing ever if you brush them. 6. They are super careful with children and smaller dogs usually. Males get up to 350-400lbs. Females usually 150-225. Lot of problems too though- 1. Slobbery. You just get used to it. 2. They are just huge and don't realize it. So when they step on you it can hurt. 3. They eat a lot and you have to buy great food because it needs to be balanced for giant dogs. They can't grow too fast. 4. When they get old they can get arthritis and hip displasia. It's worse if they grow too fast. It's worse if they use stairs a lot or are overworked/excercised. 5. Costs way more to get flea and heartguard because that stuff goes by weight. 6. They gotta start taking glucosamine to help with their joints. I got two. I've spent around $3000 in the past month and a half because the big one injured herself and we had to buy a 2nd set of everything for the new "baby." This has set my new table saw fund back a lot. Still they are amazing pets and friends. Here they are. Left one is 80lbs/10 months old. Right one is 6 years old, 150lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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