Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I have been looking for a total sanding solution for my shop for a long long time.I think I have tried everything out there- Belt snaders, RO sanders, Orbital, drum sanders, etc.Nothing performed in a way I would ever rave about.Belt sanders are very aggressive, but are also very tiring, noisy and dusty, RO sanders are easier to control, but aren't good at flattening panels.I tried the "Sand Flee" drum sander and was highly disappointed.
About 2 months ago the Festool bug bit and I purchaser a TS55 and the CT22 dust collector.I love them, and for Fathers Day I got the MFT/3 worktable.Well, I soon felt the need to purchase the Rotex 125... Festool is an addiction, once you try it, you need more!
Well, What can I say.I tried it out on 20 Brazilian Walnut panels and I am actually amazed.In "rotex" mode the sander flattens the panels as quick as a belt sander, and in random orbit mode it makes them shine!
But what is really amazing is that there is almost no dust at all if you use a dust collector (my CT22)!Festool's dust collection is unbelievable. Aside from a little bit of swarf there was no dust!None on my table, none in the air, none on my clothes.It was almost as if I didn't sand at all!It was truly mind boggling.
The sander is not quiet, but not noisy, it is quieter than my Metabo RO sander and a lot quieter than my PC belt sander,. but it is still a power tool, and I would not describe it as quiet.It is smooth to operate and if you follow Festools instructions meaning to let the sander do the work, it is not an exhausting experience to sand, like it was with my belt sander.
I can't recommend the RO125 enough, as with all Festools, it is a fantastic tool.
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Product Description:
Festools 5" dual mode sander has all the performance features of the legendary Rotex 6" sander, but in a slightly smaller, more compact package!The first thing youll notice is the comfortable handle, thumb-ready on-off switch, rubberized off-hand grip, and provision for right or left hand use (important when working in awkward positions). Connect this new dual mode sander to an optional Festool dust extractor for nearly 100 capture of all tool-generated particulates.Two orbit modes allow for rapid stock removal using aggressive abrasives, or superfine swirl-free finish sanding and polishing.No tools are required to change from the standard soft pad for coarse or fine sanding on curved or flat surfaces to the optional hard pad for coarse sanding and edge work, or to the supersoft pad for contoured surfaces.4.2 Amps, 300-600 RPM rotary motion speed, 3000-6000 OPM eccentric motion speed.
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