OK all you Festool aficionados..

[Bruce Page]

I just ordered the ETS 150/3 EQ and a bunch of disks from Uncle Bob Marino. I hope it’s as good as you say ‘cause it sure ain’t cheap!

[Dave Hale]

You'll be walking around the shop looking for things to sand. :p

[Glen Blanchard]

Submitted for your approval. One talented woodworker and machinist who has recently placed his first "green and black" tool order. Returning to his shop, as he places one foot in front of the other, he unwittingly is about to slip. His slip will soon transform itself into a tumble....a tumble that will take him down the slippery slope into ....bum, bum, bum.....The Festool Zone.

[John Stevens]

The beauty of it is that if you aren't totally satisfied, you can send it back in 30 days. I hope you enjoy your new sander at least as much as I enjoy mine, but if not, no problem!

Regards,

John

[Bruce Page]

Thanks guys, you're making me feel better already!

[J.R. Rutter]

That's a good one - you won't be disappointed.

[Peter Gregory]

I'm not touching that stuff. One order will lead to another and pretty soon you have a stack of the boxes, nice tools and a divorce. :)

Sounds like fun, but I'm not listening - fingers in ears - la-la-la-la.

Have fun. FYI - there are things to sand at my house, come give me a demo. :)

[Philip Johnson]

I bought the 150/3 last week, brought it home and showed the wife who has never touched one of my tools in 30 years. She wanted me to show her how it it works and promptly informed me she was taking it. She and her sisters are going to sand and paint some cabinets this weekend. I'm really worried about my new tools staying out all night but maybe she will decide she needs a few more festools so it may work out all right.

[Alan Zenreich]

According to my calculations, it adds up:

ETS150/3 + Bob Marino = Happy woodworker

[Rich Engelhardt]

Hello,
Festool makes a quality product, no doubt about it.

My TS55EQ is simply a pleasure to use as it removes the drudgery out of breaking down sheet goods.
As soon as my DeWalt ROS bites the big one, I'll replace it w/a Festool sander.

Let's face it, some aspects of WW'ing are,,well,,less enjoyable than others.
Anything that can improve on that aspect is worth the price ;).

[Keith Outten]

Geez! Bruce has lost the battle and has been sucked into the Festool Zone :(
Anyone could be next.............
.

[Cody Colston]

I'd like to see a pic of your decoder ring and a demonstration of the secret handshake! :D

[Jason White]

The sanders, without question, are as good as they (we) say.

Jason




I just ordered the ETS 150/3 EQ and a bunch of disks from Uncle Bob Marino. I hope it’s as good as you say ‘cause it sure ain’t cheap!

[Clifford Mescher]

It is a good sander but be aware it is not very aggressive. That said, it is the best that I have owned. Clifford.

[Jason White]

Good point.

If you need a sander that can do either aggressive or finish sanding, get the ROTEX.

If you need an aggressive "palm"-type sander, you might be better off with the new Porter Cable sander, or one of the older DeWalts.

The 5" Festool palm sander is not aggressive -- even with coarse paper. I only use it for finish sanding small areas or scuffing in between coats of paint or finish.

Jason




It is a good sander but be aware it is not very aggressive. That said, it is the best that I have owned. Clifford.

[Bruce Page]

It is a good sander but be aware it is not very aggressive. That said, it is the best that I have owned. Clifford.

Clifford, Jason, I bought it with the sole intension of using it for finish sanding ONLY. I have two PC 333’s and a PC 505 for aggressive sanding.

[Clifford Mescher]

Clifford, Jason, I bought it with the sole intension of using it for finish sanding ONLY. I have two PC 333’s and a PC 505 for aggressive sanding.
Understood. Just giving the old "heads-up" Of all the "finish sanders" that I have used, it is probably the least aggressive. I love the dust collection. Clifford.

[Jason White]

You made the right choice, then.

Let me know how you like it. It's about the only Festool sander I don't own at the moment.:D


Clifford, Jason, I bought it with the sole intension of using it for finish sanding ONLY. I have two PC 333’s and a PC 505 for aggressive sanding.

[Chris Padilla]

Pre-gloat, eh? You'd better post pics or I'm yanking this thread!!!

:D

[Bruce Page]

No problem, I’ll post pics as soon as I get the vacuum adapter made for it. :p
It’s funny, I asked a couple of questions about it on Bob’s website yesterday morning and it wasn’t 5 minutes later when he called me on the phone to answer them. If he ships as fast, I should have it next week.

[Peter Pedisich]

Bob M. is always there when you need him, he always works hard to make something happen.
And when I think that I'm just one of his many customers, I am amazed he can get it all done. But he does.

[James Hart]

Bruce,

I live in Phoenix and have bought a bunch of stuff from Bob. He ships next business day at the latest. UPS Ground takes 3 to 5 business days from his shipper in Ohio. Might be a day faster to NM.

You'll love it.

Jim



No problem, I’ll post pics as soon as I get the vacuum adapter made for it. :p
It’s funny, I asked a couple of questions about it on Bob’s website yesterday morning and it wasn’t 5 minutes later when he called me on the phone to answer them. If he ships as fast, I should have it next week.

[Jim Becker]

You'll be a "smooth operator" as soon as that fine sander arrives! Congrats. One of my favorite Festool tools, in fact. Probably the most used other than my Festool Drill/Driver

[Scott T Smith]

You'll be a "smooth operator" as soon as that fine sander arrives! Congrats. One of my favorite Festool tools, in fact. Probably the most used other than my Festool Drill/Driver


+1. You're going to love it. I've used mine for upwards of an hour and never experienced the "numb / tingly hand" feeling.

[glenn bradley]

Don't forget to collect the whole set ;-)

[Erik Frederiksen]

I don't have the ETS 150/3 EQ, but based on my experience using my Rotex I think you'll be happy with your new sander.

I actually don't mind sanding now. Very cool.

[Steve Clardy]

I just ordered the ETS 150/3 EQ and a bunch of disks from Uncle Bob Marino. I hope it’s as good as you say ‘cause it sure ain’t cheap!


You won't regret it. ;)

I have the same sander. I think my variable speed switch is going out though.
But I've had it about 5 years now.

[Jason White]

You might want to invest in a vacuum with suction control if you don't already have one. Festool sanders sometimes will "stick" to a workpiece if the suction is too high. This seems to happen more with the higher grits, though.

Jason


No problem, I’ll post pics as soon as I get the vacuum adapter made for it. :p
It’s funny, I asked a couple of questions about it on Bob’s website yesterday morning and it wasn’t 5 minutes later when he called me on the phone to answer them. If he ships as fast, I should have it next week.

[Per Swenson]

Bruce,

Next step....... Rotex.

Per