Festool Sanders User Manual

Getting the Most from Festool Sanders
Text and photos by Jerry Work
It is always fun to watch visitors who come into my small gallery and studio
as they approach the fine furniture I design and hand craft. Unlike those
who stand back to look at flat art or sculpture, when looking at furniture
most people move quickly to a piece and invariably move their hands
across the surface while they take in the piece with their eyes from up
close. They might pause
to ask if it is OK to touch
the pieces first, but once
they know they can, the
tactile urge takes over.
At some point the question
is always asked, “what
kind of finish do you use?”
It does not make any dif-
ference if it is a flat oil
based finish or a highly
polished mirror-like finish,
they seem to think the
silky tactile feel is some-
how accomplished by the
application of a magic
elixir.
While the choice of finish
material is important to
achieving the desired
overall look and feel, the
far more important factor
is how the raw wood was
prepared before the appli-
cation of the finish material. And, that is what this manual is all about.

Festool Sanders Specifications

General

Brand	Festool
Model	Sanders
Category	Sander
Language	English

Summary

Three Different Grit Standards

Dust Control With Festool Sanders

Festool Dust Extractors

Overview of Festool's dust collection units, their sizes, and features.

Festool Supplied Sanding Media

Why So Many Different Sanding Materials?

Understanding Festool Sander Types

Sander Motion Types Overview

Explains linear, rotary, and random orbit motions used by sanders.

RAS 115 Rotary Sander

Aggressive rotary sander for rough shaping and material removal.

LS 130 EQ Linear Sander

Linear sander for edges and profiles, ideal for custom shapes.

Orbital Sanders: DS 400, RS 400, RS 2

Small, lightweight orbital sanders for tight corners and detail work.

DX 93 Deltex Detail Sander

Compact detail sander with short orbit for precise restoration.

Random Orbit Sanders: ETS Series

Random orbit sanders for fine finishes with minimal scratching.

Dual Mode Rotex Sanders

Versatile sanders offering both random orbit and rotary modes.