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Recently, we connected with Cliff, the self-proclaimed "Wood Nerd", and provided him with the soon-to-be-released RO 90 DX sander to run through its paces. Cliff was nice enough to produce a very detailed assessment of the RO 90 and give his candid thoughts about how it performed in his shop. His review includes several videos that demonstrate various features and techniques. If you like to soak up every detail about a product when considering a purchase, you'll really appreciate Cliff's thorough commentary, dozens of detailed photos and videos.
If, after reading over Cliff's review, you still want to learn more about the RO 90 DX then head over to our Rotex micro website. There you'll find in-depth information about the features and benefits offered by Festool's family of Rotex sanders.
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You may have noticed this peculiar light blue colored abrasive in some of our recent photos. First, even though the name is "Granat", it is not made for Granite or stone material. It's actually made for use with wood.
"So what's so special about Granat", you might ask. Well, Granat is a hybrid abrasive comprised of hardened aluminum oxide with a ceramic grit. This hybrid approach causes Granat to retain it's cutting edge much longer than any other abrasive. Even though Granat uses a stearated coating, it does not contain wax. Since it lacks any type of wax additive, there are not issues with water-based finishes that you may have had with other Zinc stearate abrasives.
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In the review of the RO 90 DX multi-mode sander written by Cliff the "Wood Nerd", he mentions that initially he struggled with the balance of the machine. The weight of the motor in the rear of the sander combined with the weight of the dust extraction hose were making it challenging to keep the pad flat. This brings up a very important point about how proper technique can make a noticeable difference in the performance of a tool.
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Creating an elegant table using Festool power tools.
Our good friend Marc Spagnuolo, well known for his video woodworking webcasts on thewoodwhisperer.com, was nice enough to share his latest creation with our readers, an elegant trestle table. His three part video series on the trestle table offers very thorough step-by-step explanation and documentation of the complete fabrication and finishing process. This means that even if you're not interested in building a trestle table, you get the benefit of seeing processes that you may use in another project.
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Choices, choices, choices...
Well, there's no doubt that all the different types of abrasive offered by Festool can be intimidating, if not confusing. But, each one is developed and engineered to solve a specific problem. You may have tried one type of abrasive, like Brilliant, and decided it does the job and you can just use it for every purpose. Well, that may or may not be the best choice. In this article, we're going to sort through the different types of abrasives and touch on the ideal application for each. Hopefully, once you're done reading this you'll have a better understanding of what you should be using to get the best results.
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Multi-mode functionality at your fingertips.
Visit our new Rotex RO 90 DX website to get all of the details on this phenomenal new multi-mode sander. Enjoy all of the features you've come to expect from other Rotex sander models: an aggressive gear-driven mode, a random orbital finish sanding mode, and polishing capabilities. Plus the RO 90 DX can be converted into a delta-shaped detail sander in seconds without the need for tools. Check out a quick video that shows the amazing capabilities of the world's most versatile sander: Festool's Rotex RO 90 DX.
Expect to see the new RO 90 DX sander available for purchase starting on March 1st, 2011!
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The soon-to-be-released Rotex RO 90 DX promises to be the one sander that you can't live without. All of the great features of the RO 125 FEQ and RO 150 FEQ sanders, plus the ability to convert into a delta sander capable of reaching deep into corners.
Check out this quick sneak peek of the RO 90 and be sure to sign up to receive additional information as it becomes available. We will soon be adding video, a complete list of features, specifications, pricing and availability. Don't worry, we make it easy to unsubscribe if you change your mind later.
Drew Pancroft, proprietor of Zenith Detail, takes the Festool Rotex for a "test drive" in this latest end-user article. Drew travels the country detailing some of the most exotic cars in the United States. Recently, we sent Drew a Rotex RO 150 FEQ and Shinex RAP 150 (Available Spring 2011) to test out and give us some feedback on how these products meet the high demands of his clients. Be sure to check the Zenith Detail website for incredible before and after photos of the Ferrari F-430 from this article.
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