Festool Rotex

[Mike B]

Hi

Anyone have any thoughts on the Festool Rotex sanders??

Was initially looking for a new general purpose finishing ROS but noticed the Rotex RO125 - expensive but looks interesting as it is supposed to be 3 tools in one - aggressive sander - fine sander - polisher...

Only thing I have noticed (except the price!!) is that the orbit speed appears a little low at 6000 opm compared to over 12000+ for a dedicated ROS - is this low speed likely to adversley affect its use as a finishing sander??

thanks
Mike

 

[cambournepete]

There's some initial thoughts here (with Beth!).

There's a couple of reviews on the Festool Australia website here

FWIW I rather fancy one of these as well...

HTH

Pete