Festool ROTEX RO 150
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Greatest tool for a tradesman – Best tool on the market love it Have wanted one for years Show details · 1
Best 150 mm orbital sander on the market – Very very happy with my new rotex sander it is great to use on both settings very well built Show reply
Great Sander – I was recommended to this tool by a friend whom is an excellent boat painter and restorer. He has had one for years. Having bought it i am very impressed and wondered how i lived without one for so many years. A great tool and worth the expense. I thoroughly recommend it. Show details · 1
Makes hard work easy – Been floor sanding for over 30 years, Festool is certainly a high quality tool, I have a big collection of Festool products! Worth every cent! Check them out if you a new to the Festool range. Show details · 1
This is my second one ( Rotex 150) – Can’t believe how good these are, I’ve had my old for probably 10 years Show reply
Simply Outstanding!! – I purchased the Festool RO 150 in 2016. It would have to be one of the most versatile sanders going around. I was sceptical at first and considering the price, a little hesitant in purchasing. This feeling disappeared after about 2 minutes of using it. The power (and power adjustment) is incredible; in the coarse mode, it acts almost like a… Read more · 1
belt sander, removing incredible amounts of material. But be warned, hold on tight because this will just about rip itself out of your hands if you're not ready for it.
In fine mode, it becomes a powerful orbital sander that can have your project ready for finishing in no time.
I would definitely recommend using a Festool dust extractor with this sander.
Believe the hype – This sander is a beast. At first I thought I may have bitten off more than I can chew, finding it a little hard to control. However after watching the Festool tutorial relating to this sander, everything changed. Easy to use and will go all day. Unbelievable. Show details · 1
This is very bad tool and very bad service – I bought this tool from Sydney tools Sunshine Melbourne Vic on Sunday 6/2/2022 and I used it on Tuesday 8/2/2022. It was very hot after I used it for 15mins-20mins. After that, It doesn’t work anymore. I brought it to the dealer to repair or change a new one And they kept my tool from 8/2/2022 until now. I dont have tool for work while I paid $1135 for it and just use for 20 mins. Show details
This is the forth one I’ve owned – I still have the other 3 , 2 very old ones with the switch on the side. They no longer are rotex as such because they won’t switch over without breaking the switch inside. So one is orbital and one is buffing type, sought of. The third is a newer one that has been repaired but it wasn’t used because it was going to be months before it was… Read more
repaired. So a new one was bought and when it came back it went on the shelf as a spare. Big mistake because when I did use it, it only lasted for about an hour and a half. And started to spit black plastic out the air vents. Of course it didn’t have warranty because it had sat for maybe a year. I wanted to get it repaired again but was quoted $500? No thanks. So I was left with a spare parts one. The new one is good, well I guess I would say that seeing I’ve bought 4. The only thing I’m not overly happy about is the new pads with 48 holes is hard to find at a fair price. The older machines have seven and nine I think. And I like the screw in the middle to swap pads. I also feel that it might be a little hotter than the other machines after about an hour of sanding a car.
best sander ever – fast effective . 2 mode sanding for 2 tools in 1 ease . I don't know how i worked without it , worth every penny . The old saying - 'buy cheap and you buy twice "rang true again Show details
Worlds best sander – This is my second Festo sander, the first ro150e lasted over 15 years and is still going, the new one is so smooth and effective, I guard it with my life Show details
A worthwhile purchase, but an annoying unresolved problem – This has been a pleasure to use after a bit of a breaking in period. In combination with the dust collector I was able to sand back some inbuilt shelves in the house with minimal cleanup required. There was a problem getting the spindle lock to engage initially but that has become a bit of a moot point.. I did purchase a harder backing plate… Read more · 1
for some specific tasks I had but I have been unable to get it to attach to the sander. Even the local FESTOOL rep was unable to solve the problem. He did say he would make another backing plate available for me to collect from the local stockist to see if that resolved the issue but that didn't eventuate. So I am unable to use that particular backing plate and have had to make do with the one supplied with the machine. And of course, no need to use the spindle lock.
Take the leap, its worth it! – Like many I have gradually worked up through C brand sanders to A brand and now to the rotex 150. If I add up all the money spent on others I could have bought the rotex long ago. And I should have. I make furniture, I laminate wood, this unit has replaced all my other sanders and with the exception of a hand sanding block for in-between coats of… Read more
finish, it's the only sander I use. I can start with 40/60 grit when the wood comes out of clamps up to a near polished finish at 400/500 grit in one machine and super fast. Its attached to my ct midi and boy is dust collection good. I recently built a 2.4m console table, and there was literally no dust in the air. This is the sander to end all sanders. Buy this, nothing else and the only thing you'll regret is not buying it sooner.
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Sanding has been so easy – My AEG 150mm orbital sander failed so I upgraded to the rotex. Very happy moves material fast and can produce very fine finish. Quiet relative to my other sanders and almost no vibration (although I have always used to much pressure when sanding prior to getting this tool and watching the videos). Haven’t tried bufffing yet. Two negatives. The… Read more
hole pattern is truely unique and even the "fits all " brands won’t fit your Rotex. So buy there paper and the adapter to allow micro mesh sanding pads. The rust collection port obviously is designed for the festool vacuum. I managed a bodge a pipe that works well but will need to get a length of festool hose.
Awesome – I should have brought one of these the first time. The rotex 150 is an awesome sander it has cut my sanding time in half highly recommend it to anyone. Show details
Great machine, massive improvement over my previous sander – Great machine, fast and efficient. Saves time sanding in rotex mode and compliments my ETC 150mm 3mm stroke sander. Great addition for smooth polishing and buffing finishes to mirror gloss… Show details
Aggressive to fine - all in one – The tool is perfect for fast removal of the stock's surface and then pivoting to finish sanding. The vibration takes a toll on the grip after several square meters of operation, expected though. I cannot live without this, wish I bought this years ago. Show details · 1
Excellent sander with excellent dust extraction – Almost pneumatic performance from an electric sander. Difference is quite substantial to other electric sanders I have used. Well balanced tool. A bit noisy but very clean work space and surface quality. I can justify the money spend on the tool. Dust extraction port requires an adaptor if your extractor hose is 36mm. This should be included in… Read more · 1
the box given the price point of product. Sanding discs are dear compared to choices available in bulk in the market but last longer. I am massively impressed by this tool. Looking forward to buy a bs-105 belt sander
A great time saver – Have used the sander to sand down the outside walls of a small log cabin (over 70 square metres) over a couple of days and it didn't let me down. Still got the hard bits left to sand down around the windows and door but it shouldn't be a problem. Have used cheaper brand sanding sheets that work very well. Show details · 1
Once you use a Rotex sander it’s hard to go back – I work with slab timber mainly and Rotex sander does the kid of a belt and finishing sander only better. Speeds the process considerably. Virtually no dust. Paper lasts exceptionally Show details · 1
Best sander I’ve ever used – The sander made light work of machining up all the timber for my vanity, Door jams, laundry and window reveals. The dust extraction is second to none and I am more than impressed with the efficiency of the sand paper Show details · 1
Does everything I ask it to – I’ve sanded stairs, tables, chairs, small decks, more stairs and going strong. Every job I’ve done has been made easier with this sander. I haven’t owned one before this but I know it will outperform most of not all of them, that’s how confident I am in it’s quality. I don’t ever use the bump guard as it can’t get close enough to edges but without… Read more
it it does get knocked around a bit along the rubber Velcro pad that is still original. You can buy a new replacement but my guess is that it’s not cheap. But it is a workhorse of a tool.
Best On Site Solid Surface Sander I've Used – I've used this sander for years on solid surface finishing and it does a great job , very little dust great biter and polisher , the only thing to be careful for are power chords , very expensive to replace . great work horse no overheating very well sealed for water finish , though you don't have to with this. Show details
Seriously, the best professional tool you can get – I have been using the Festool RO 150 for several years now, and have found it to be completely reliable and flexible. The two settings for a harder cut, or for a normal orbital cut mean that any sanding task is quickly dealt with. Changing between modes is a simple switch, speed variation is with a roller. Changing sand paper is switching over a… Read more
velcro sheet, can't get easier than that. If you will be using an orbital sander on a regular basis, this is the one to get. Seriously. Fantastic workhorse A bit expensive for the handy man, but a good investment for the tradesman
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Chien, thanks for reaching out sorry to hear… Read more