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  1. 22nd February 2013, 07:41 PM #1
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    Default My Festo sander died.

    It is with heavy heart I report my Festo RS2E orbital sander has died and gone to heaven.
    It was just coming up to its 21st birthday too. RIP.

    When pockets allow I will be lined up for a new Festol sander for sure!
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    I'm sorry for your loss Brengun. But, hey, at least it lived a good and useful life. RIP
    What do you think you'll get to replace it?

    Regards,

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  4. 22nd February 2013, 11:04 PM #3
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    Oh I found a beast and its on special online atm for $769 too!
    Festool Orbital Sander RS100CQ-Plus

    Strengths and benefits:
    • Vibration Stop for smooth running and healthy working
    • High economic efficiency thanks to extremely high material removal rate and reduction gearing
    • Well-balanced centre of gravity for perfect results and non-tiring work
    • External dust extractor guarantees a spotlessly clean and healthy workplace
    Main applications:
    • Sanding off varnish, paint, filler over large areas
    • Flush sanding of protruding edges on glued parts
    • Sanding the surface of mineral sublayers
    • Polishing metal
    Specification:
    • Power consumption : 620 W
    • Speed : 6,300 min-1
    • Max. speed : 10,000 min-1
    • No. of strokes : 12,600 min-1
    • Sanding stroke : 5 mm
    • Interchangeable sanding pad : 115 x 225 mm
    • Connection Ø d/e : 27 mm
    • Weight : 3.0 kg
    • Scope of delivery:
    - StickFix sanding pad 115 x 225 mm
    - StickFix abrasive

    Looka the watts on that! I can't wait.
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  5. 23rd February 2013, 05:55 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brengun View Post
    Oh I found a beast and its on special online atm for $769 too!
    Festool Orbital Sander RS100CQ-Plus

    Strengths and benefits:
    • Vibration Stop for smooth running and healthy working
    • High economic efficiency thanks to extremely high material removal rate and reduction gearing
    • Well-balanced centre of gravity for perfect results and non-tiring work
    • External dust extractor guarantees a spotlessly clean and healthy workplace
    Main applications:
    • Sanding off varnish, paint, filler over large areas
    • Flush sanding of protruding edges on glued parts
    • Sanding the surface of mineral sublayers
    • Polishing metal
    Specification:
    • Power consumption : 620 W
    • Speed : 6,300 min-1
    • Max. speed : 10,000 min-1
    • No. of strokes : 12,600 min-1
    • Sanding stroke : 5 mm
    • Interchangeable sanding pad : 115 x 225 mm
    • Connection Ø d/e : 27 mm
    • Weight : 3.0 kg
    • Scope of delivery:
    - StickFix sanding pad 115 x 225 mm
    - StickFix abrasive

    Looka the watts on that! I can't wait.
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    Not many tools last as long as that great sander had for you especially electronic ones.There is no reason to think that your new prospective one won't either!
    Festool has proven beyond a doubt that it is certainly a tool of choice as you have been testament to along with many other folk.

    Time to move on and to enjoy the new in your life time and space.

    Cheers
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  6. 12th March 2013, 11:17 PM #5
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    Default Rolls Royce

    Silly Boy! Don't you know your Festo sander has not died at all. It has just "failed to proceed".
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  7. 12th March 2013, 11:48 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by terraaustralis View Post
    Silly Boy! Don't you know your Festo sander has not died at all. It has just "failed to proceed".

    OMG ... This is hurting my rib cage ...
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  8. 25th March 2013, 07:12 PM #7
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    .Sad news - condolenses - and I regret to advise that I will not be able to attend the wake.



    Fair Winds

    Graeme
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