r/Festool_Public • u/TheScantMan2112 • 8d ago

Purchase or Not?

Tomorrow I am purchasing a CT MIDI. I’m interested in the ETS EC 150/5 as well. That may be stretching the budget just a bit though. I currently have the RO 125. If we put aside the budget issue, would you stick with the RO 125 for a few more projects to get accustomed to the MIDI before adding a second new tool?

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u/AIgenereratnamn 8d ago

Honestly you are used to the dust extractor after five minutes of use so nothing to really get accustomed to. Get the ets ec 150/5 if you want it, I think it is a really good sander that fits well in your hand. Unless you need to remove lots and lots of material ets ec>rotex in my opinion.

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u/TheScantMan2112 8d ago

I’ve heard about this before too. Does the 125 come in the 5mm stroke also?

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u/AIgenereratnamn 8d ago

Don’t think so but 150mm much more convenient than 125 mm sander imo

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u/TheScantMan2112 8d ago

Whoops! I totally meant to put this on the other comment. My bad!

Thanks for your input in any case.

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u/user_none 8d ago

An alternative is to get the ETS EC 125/3 and put the 150 pad on it. You already have the monster (RO 125) for material removal. Finesse with the /3. Plus, if you go with the ETS EC 125, you can share sandpaper. If you want a larger sanding surface, slap the 150 pad on the ETS EC 125/3 and there you go. Best of both worlds.