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I got round to do a comparative test between the Rotex 150 versus Ras 180. Playground was old pine floorboard. I used grit 36 for both machines.

For a similar surface, it took 5' fot the...

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I am referring to the arm attached to the angle bracket. It is an aluminium guide along which your stock rests.

riri

Hi Klaus,

I have a Basis which i have been using extensively for 6 years now and it is still as good as new so i imagine yours must be in pretty good shape. My advice, first check for a square...

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Yes i've done it. Now i have a Rustofix and a RAS 180:U

On the picture, a Rotex 150 to show you the size.

Other Festools tools can also be converted into another tool at a fraction...

Are you implying that i should patent the name "Makitool" :U

Never forget that Festool ( part of TTS ) is only a divison of FESTO AG one of the world leaders in automation ( pneumatics cylinders, valves etc.).

Is Festool strategic to the group? That is the...

It all started with the systainer in which Makita now sells its tools but worse is coming. Today i've seen the Makita copy of the TS 55 ans its rail. It is called the SP 6000 K and it is sold at 100€...

Quite right about plastic and plastic. Carbon fiber has indeed replaced woodveneer on the dashboards of some luxury cars. As for the KAPEX, suffice to compare it with the SYMETRIC ( which i am lucky...

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I have had the opportunity to try the KAPEX with a festool sales rep. The tool has enormous capabilities and is very easy to work with. You could saw and chop the whole day without getting...

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I have a DTS400. It is a wonderful little sander. It is very light which makes overhead jobs very easy. In corners it does the job and you can reach pretty much what you need. I use it on...

Hi Anthony,

No the one i refer to is the extension arm ( up to 2 meters ) with the tape measure and the 2 legs. As i have adjustable legs, the height is not an issue and i was glad ( after the...

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It is now confirmed that the Basis extensions do fit on the machine. All you need is the connecting plate.

riri

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Remember everyone that i did have a similar problem with my Domino about a year ago. It would not centre or align with the height scale. Finally Festool replaced it without telling me what...

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Just back from Cannes where i gave a hand to a friend of mine setting up a couple of VIP stands. Of course i brought over all my necessary Festool equipment. I was surprised to note that...

By the way...anyone has used a RAS 180 sander/grinder? How does it compare with the Rotex?

Thanks,

riri

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Here are the parts needed:

2 Allen screws hold the Rustofix attachment to the body. Unscrew these and replace the Rustofix attachment with hood extractor ( part n°441308 ). The sanding...

Has anyone used the Rustofix?...Yes i have:U and i immediately put it to work. It does wonders at scrubing old pine floorboards. It does it in a much quicker way than sanding. It is comparable to a...

Thanks for reply. Support disk is available as replacement. I do not know about the hood. I've checked yr link but witout success. I will try later.

riri

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On further question. Since the Rustofix shares the same body as the grinder RAS 180, would you think it is feasible to convert the Rustofix into an RAS 180 if need be?

riri

good for you man!

No sorry it is the Rustofix that i have ordered. I have about 200m² of oak floor that has to be "cerused" and i believe the Rustofix will do that in a jiffy:roll: .

riri

Thanks for replies,

I have ordered one:2tsup: as i have a feeling it will save me a lot of hard work on a commission i have. I hope i am not mistaken :( .I'll keep you posted.

riri

Thanks for replies, i was just wondering if this tool could be used ( effectively ) to scrap/remove old paint or varnish?

riri

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I take that no one has used/bought the Rustofix on this forum at least.

Thanks anyway,

riri

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I wonder if anyone has ever used the Rutofix and for which purpose? Which one of the 3 available brushes are you using? Thanks for sharing yr experience.

riri

NEW: Dominos now available in hard wood ( sipo).

riri

NEW Dominos now available in hard wood ( sipo ).

riri

Hi,

Just got my Rotex back:2tsup: . It works wonderfully and it has a new 6 months warranty. Not cheap though: 118€ + VAT.

So please, do open yr rotex occasionally and spray a little grease...

Hi Zuma,

Right now when i am tackling a major work, i use: a chain saw, ATF55 with basis, TS 75, Symmetric and a TRION. I also une a small Bosch circular saw for dirty work. That is a lot of...

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Shame is it not? I now discover that the Kapex can do all what the Symetric can ( reporting and cutting angles ) but so much more:o . I therefore wonder whether i should sell the Symetric:o ...

You are right Zuma, after 4 years of intensive use, it is normal that something should break. It is a pain because i've got to wait a week before i get it back and, of course, i need that thing now...

Well it breaks because lack of maintenance if you like better:U . I have to say that i am a bit disapointed but at the same time i have been using this tool day in day out for 4 years. I should have...

Well i don't know about that:? . Having dismantled my Rotex i have seen that there are a set of two plastic gears ( yes i know plastic gears on a Rotex sounds a bit...cheap:oo: ). The green turning...

Yeah i should have done something:doh: . After having spent 2 hours trying to fix it, i brought it back to Festool. I fear it is the exentric lever ( the green button ). It is going to cost me...

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To my great surprise my trusted Rotex 150 refused to change from rotary to excentric:oo: . Shame on me! i had never performed any sort of maintenance in 4 years except for a little vacuum...

Ahum excuse me :doh: the height of the Kapex table is exactly a systainer 1 higher than de table top of a MFT...

That is exactly what i am saying it is too high if on a MFT.

Well and if you...

If i may say so Festool got it wrong :no: to sell the Kapex sitting on the MFT. I fear it is going to be way too high to get a good grip. In my view the height of the cutting table of the Kapex...

These arms are the same that the ones i've got for my basis, are they not?

riri

hi,

In europe it is already up for sale with a number of on line tools merchants. I suppose they could send send it to you. Obviously transport charges will be applicable.

riri

Hi,

I got it in french and in fact there is very little to translate:

1- Photographs of the tool

2- Accessories available

3- Examples of use

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For those who are not familiar with Festool polishing product, the MP range commes with four grades 6000, 8000, 10000, and 11000. The last one being the finest grain for an amazing finish....

Why would that be i wonder? Surely, you guys must be entitled to quality tools as well:U .

riri

Euh right, except... this is either in German or in French!!! ( it alternates ). It comes from Festool Switzerland. When it comes into french i can help you. what you want to know? if it's...

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Here is a link that gives all accesssories available for the Kapex. click on picture to enlarge.:2tsup:

riri

Hi Dan,

I can only but recommend this precious link made by our beloved Festool about polishing:

http://net.festool-automotive.com/ From there you can dowload PDF with various aplications.
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Correction: tools are very good and marketing superior.

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I wonder why they keep presenting the Kapex resting on an MFT 800 instead of having as stand of its own? This prevent the Kpex of being at the same height than the MFT therefore using the MFT...

good and quick job! i note that beer is not far away!

Hi Anthony,

It is true that i am rarely using the MFT as a stand for sawing ( mind you the top that you see on the picture has just been replaced, so i must be using it somehow:U ). As i said i...

The MFT is exactly the same height as the Basis. I am not sure it is the case with the CMS. Also, in my opinion the CMS is not quite the same standard of quality than that of the Basis. Having said...