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Post by kalas on Aug 31, 2013 2:49:48 GMT -5
I've only got the Festool sanders so far. Although, I'm quite happy with most of their features I'm curious about what else is out there on the market. You can never have too many sanders..
The Mafell UVA 115 looks interesting. I like the attachment to the front for corners. Anyone tried it?
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Post by kalas on Aug 31, 2013 2:52:05 GMT -5
I don't speak German, but here you can see a few more options than what is available in the US, I believe-
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Post by jalvis on Aug 31, 2013 14:05:04 GMT -5
Supposedly Makita makes some good Half Sheet Sanders. Havent look into it but thats what some other woodworkers I know recommend.
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Post by woodie on Aug 31, 2013 21:43:53 GMT -5
That's interesting... looks like Flex makes Festool's DTS and RTS sanders.
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Post by jonathan on Sept 1, 2013 1:22:07 GMT -5
Woodie, I refer you to this thread where there's some more info regarding Flex &a Festool.
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Post by 7 on Sept 10, 2013 23:48:14 GMT -5
This is more of a tool storage post. It has to do with sanders so I am guessing this is the best spot for it. Please inform if this would be more appropriate in another location. I'm new to forums, this is the only one I am on so still learning the basics. Some pictures of sandpaper storage. It was always a problem before. The sandpaper boxes were always getting smashed in my trailer. I would not realize that I was almost out of a certain grit until on the job and would make surprise trips to the store. The systainer storage was easy to make and has solved all problems so I thought I would share it. The dividers are just 1/4" MDF glued and nailed with 23 gauge pins. The one is 5" disks and the other is for the festool RO90 sander.    |
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Post by okami on Sept 22, 2013 7:17:10 GMT -5
Supposedly Makita makes some good Half Sheet Sanders. Havent look into it but thats what some other woodworkers I know recommend. The Makita 0946 is a decent half sheet sander with plenty of power. It's gear driven. Makita also makes decent belt sanders, very reliable and powerful. I really like Rupes half-sheet sanders too. I bought a second hand one several years ago and it's been excellent. Made in Italy, I think Rupes only makes sanders and polishers. I sold my Festool half sheet sander after using the Rupes sander. |
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Post by jalvis on Sept 22, 2013 11:56:52 GMT -5
Is Rupes sold in the USA?
I really need to add some sanders to my inventory. Sanding is such a tedious process and the right tool makes things much faster.
Hopefully in a year or two I can get a wide belt which would change how I think and feel about sanding.
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Post by woodie on Sept 22, 2013 12:27:10 GMT -5
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Post by jalvis on Sept 22, 2013 15:48:48 GMT -5
Looks to not have dust collection. Thats not good for me.....I refuse to use a sander without built in dust collection unless its pneumatic over a downdraft table.
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Post by okami on Sept 24, 2013 19:58:06 GMT -5
Looks to not have dust collection. Thats not good for me.....I refuse to use a sander without built in dust collection unless its pneumatic over a downdraft table. Obviously polishers (like the Rupes big foot in the link) don't have dust collection, but all the Rupes sanders I've seen do have dust collection. My old Rupes half sheet sander has good dust collection. I don't know if Rupes sanders are available in the USA. They are available in the uk at 110v 50hz or in Japan at 100v 50/60hz.. |
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Post by fidelfs on Sept 26, 2013 22:13:21 GMT -5
Ok, I mentioned before, I don't know anything about eletricity. I only know to stay away of it.
I have 220V in my home in USA, I would say almost 100% sure that is 60HZ. Can I use the sander in my 220V or do I need anything else (Mafell sander).
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Post by okami on Sept 26, 2013 23:03:32 GMT -5
Yes, you would be running on 60hz.
which sander are you referring to?
220v (and 110v) in the UK runs on 50hz. These handheld power tools almost all run with universal motors.
Universal motors are not too fussy about whether it's 50 or 60hz.
I run a metabo sander from the UK in Japan it's 110v 50hz. My power source is 100v 60hz. I haven't had any problems with it in the years that I've owned it.
I'm not an electrician or engineer, so can't give you a professional answer, just my experience.
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Post by fidelfs on Sept 27, 2013 6:26:47 GMT -5
I am talking about the UVA 115
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Post by fidelfs on Sept 27, 2013 16:13:08 GMT -5
Okami, are you the same member from TalkFestool?
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