Quote Originally Posted by GraemeCook View Post
Agreed, Rob

I also like my ETS-150, but a look at the Festool website shows that it has just been superceded by the ETS-EC-150 series which looks even more ergonomic, but the price has crept up from $530 to $925.

OUCH !!!


Fair Winds

Graeme
Quote Originally Posted by LGS View Post
I was in Carbatec today and they had ETS150/5 and 150/3 on the stand as usual. nothing to say they were being discontinued. Might give Total Tools in South Melbourne a ring, Or better still, I'll call Anthony at Ideal Tools. It'll be good to catch up with him.
Quote Originally Posted by GraemeCook View Post
Confusing, Elan. And on another page on their website Festool say it is discontinued!
Quote Originally Posted by GraemeCook View Post
ETS 150/3 Random Orbital Sander - No Longer Available

http://www.festool.com.au/ets-150-3-random-orbital-sander

I also like the look of the Mirka - fits my hands beautifully - pitty about the $800 price tag.


Cheers

Graeme
The ETS-EC (brushless) sanders are not a replacement of the current ETS sanders, the current ETS sanders are still in production and likely to be for some time. The ETS-EC sanders are intended for a market that uses them solidly and the brushless have extended lifetime and also some ergonomic benefits with the lower centre of gravity, but cost more than the standard ETS models.

The discontinued models are the non-plugit models without Systainers. These were targeted towards automotive repair shops but that is where the ETS-EC is primarily for, so not surprised Festool Aus have rationalised their range. The normal ETS sanders with plugit and Systainer are still current.

Some ETS model designation code breaking...
  • 125 or 150 = pad diameter.
  • /3 = 3mm eccentric orbit.
  • /5 = 5mm eccentric orbit.
  • EC or EC-TEC = brushless model
  • E = Electronics MMC.
  • Q = plug-it power lead. No Q and it has a fixed power lead.
  • Plus = In a Systainer. Set versions are also usually in a Systaner so they don't say "Plus" if it saws "Set".