How much less vibration between a Festool and other cheaper sub $100 sanders?

[Jim Becker]

Rob, great point and that need to adjust the vacuum varies with abrasive coarseness, too. As you get farther and farther toward the fine end, reduction of the vacuum extraction is necessary to reduce 'sticking" of the tool to the workpiece, especially on fine-grained woods and sheet stock. I sometimes forget to do this...."D'oh!"

[Bernie Kopfer]

I have the Mirka Deros and can use it extensively without discomfort. Only wish I had switched to 6 inch.

[Robert Mayer]

Picked up the Festool yesterday. Bill let me go check out his awesome workshop and try out all of his sanders. The ETS125 REQ-plus was the perfect size and the vibration was at least 80% less than my Bosch. Very happy!

[Jim Becker]

That's a very nice choice, Robert. Enjoy!