Much Cheaper Sanding Discs for Festool RO125

[hairywan]

Hi,

I have just bought myself a Festool RO 125. hooraay!! and have come across some non festool sanding discs

link is http://www.miotools.co.uk/abrasives.html

wondering if anyone has used these?

Have ordered a selection and will post with results when they arrive.

Just thought everyone likes to save money, these workout very much cheaper, althought delivery a little costly.

Hutch

 

[Andy RV]

I can't comment on those particular discs but I can recommend the abranet range, good life span and fantastic dust extraction.

 

[Ed Bray]

I bought a selection of the Mio ones along with a selection of Starcke ones: http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/pro ... xide-125-9 and tried them all against Festools Rubin Discs, I thought they all worked well, with the Rubins possibly edging ahead for longevity, but considering the price difference then they are well worth trying to see if they suit you.

 

[hairywan]

Thanks guys, I am just a beginner/hobbyist, will try both abranet and the starcke discs at some point, so cost is important.
I have some 10 pack festools to compare with cheaper ones, but suspect the cheap options may do me well for a bit.

 

[Ed Bray]

Just be aware that if you use abranet type discs on a RO-125 it is recommended you use an intermediate pad between the RO-125and the disc.

I have used the abranet disks and found that when on an RO-125 they can make the RO-125 difficult to control.

 

[hairywan]

Thanks Guys, really useful.

Thanks for the tip re: intermediate pad with abranet type discs, I have read something negative about discs falling apart, this probably solves this.