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EQUIPMENT ADVICE by Festool
GOING CORDLESS
We have all been in the annoying position when on site, when the power supply drops out! So what do you do if this happens at the time you are sanding something? Invariably, you would go backwards (in time perhaps) by using a cork block or a lump of timber that may be lying around and finish the task manually just to make sure your labour time is being used but accept the drop in overall work output.
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The above scenario is now a thing of the past as Festool has launched the next generation of ‘hybrid’ sanders which mean that conveniently, the same machine will work with a high performance 18v battery and also an adaptor for running on 240v.
The ‘hybrid’ sanders are available in three variants each with a specific application; ETSC 125mm diameter, RTSC 400 and DTSC 400.
The ETSC eccentric sander it has a 2mm orbit, this is ideal for working on panels or frame work to ensure a high quality finish and an even cut rate even when cutting back finishes. The RTSC can cut right up to an edge and with the ‘edge protector’ fitted no scuff marks will be made on the side of the rebate or damage the pad of the sander. The DTSC with comes with a delta pad which is ideal for getting in to a corner to leave a perfect surface. All of the machines use a brushless motor and the major benefit of this is that in combination with the Festool 18v ERGO 3.1 Ah battery the brushless motor uses the limited power supply very efficiently and so the run-time is ahead of any competitor machine. Of course the runtime is the important part, as you can work for longer and with a charge time of 25 minutes and a run-time of 30 minutes with two batteries it means one will be charging while the other is effectively earning you money.
Swapping from the battery to the adaptor for corded power is simple meaning each model can be used in any environment to produce high quality work. When