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Brand: Festool
Online Retailer ID: 3994
Located in: Holiday Gifts, Sanders
If you strip coatings and prep surfaces regularly, the Festool RAS 115 is the tool for you. This rotary sander offers ideal speed ranges and torque for the job, and the extremely efficient dust extraction helps keep the air and the area clean. A swiveling hood enhances dust extraction, while giving you a clear view of the workpiece. Benefits at a Glance Outstanding results, since sanding speed range is optimized for stripping coatings and for solid surface work Slim, compact ergonomic design and low weight make handling easier Effective dust extraction through patented system. Dust extraction hood swivels to catch almost all dust Dust protection hood reduces flying dust when extraction is not available Spindle lock for toolless backing pad exchange Constant speed, even under load Electronic temperature monitor prevents overheating Electronic starting control keeps startup smooth and jolt-free "StickFix" hook-and-loop abrasive attachment for fast, easy grit changes
A dust collecting grinder
By Dan
from Cleveland, OH on 6/11/2008
from Cleveland, OH on 6/11/2008
Pros:
Compact Design, Easy Storage, Easy To Use, Excellent Dust Collection, Safe, Variable Speed, Very Agressive
Best Uses:
Fiberglass Repair
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The RAS 115 grinds every bit as well as my 4-1/2" Makita but when used with the dust extractor (CT22 for me) it collects better than 85% of the dust. Grinding for fiberglass repair (like tabbing or hole repair) need not fill the boat with dust any more. I was really surprised at how effective the dust collection is. It's not cheap but neither is a lung transplant. After hours of use clean up is basically washing your hands. The stuff it doesn't collect tends to be larger chips not the fine dust. I would still use a proper respirator though.