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Thread: Festool 150/3 repair advice
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23rd October 2013, 09:22 AM #16
Thanks Rob, I think I would miss the 150/3.
I haven't had a problem with the plug on my Festools but maybe the fixed lead wouldn't be as big a problem as I think.
The DTS 400 sounds good. It hasn't been a consideration because I had the 150/3 and liked it so much. The design looks similar to the Rotex and it is a pain unless I'm sanding a flat surface. The vac hose is always pulling out of it.
I will see if I can find a better deal on the 150/3 and keep an eye out for a second hand hand one, just in case.
Thanks for your thoughts.
RobScally
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28th October 2013, 12:40 PM #17
An Ideal Solution
I have had some good news.
A benefactor has helped my buy a new sander from Ideal Tools.
I decided to stick with the 150/3 because I love the fine finish I got with my old sander.
Then I gave Idea Tools a call and this really helpful bloke called Anthony helped my part with a few more dollars.
With any luck I might be able to revive my poor little sander as well.
By the end of the week life should be pretty good again.Scally
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28th October 2013, 12:53 PM #18
That would be St. Anthony of Williamstown. He truly is a wonderful man.
Regards,
Rob
BTW: I've never seen a man two fisted sanding!
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3rd November 2013, 01:57 PM #19
The 150/3 lives!!!!
No problem Rob. The Rotex is a beast one-handed but I reckon I could use a 150 in each hand.
A slight delay but Anthony Express posted the new Controller.
Only 4 wires. Two small screws to loosen. The controller was replaced quickly.
I plugged the sander up and held the case in place while I pulled the trigger..........a very pleasing hum as life returned.
The only set back was finding where I had "carefully" saved the screws for the case.
A couple of shots of the revived 150/3 at work. Not a difficult job but you need to hold the sander with one hand and rotate the djembe with the other. Lots of round surfaces and sharp edges. Mishaps make a mess of the sanding pads!!!
The finished drum looks fantastic compared to the hand carved African original.
Feeling pretty happy and looking forward to the new 150/5!!!Scally
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3rd November 2013, 03:10 PM #20
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