This is a really great tear down. Thx @Carl Maltby. Only thing missing are pictures of work piece, but there are videos for that. It also makes more sense when you directly compare the sanders to look at the results.
I just had one Festool sander in my hands 2-3 years ago and it also felt a bit too thick to grip, especially at handle section further back. I don't have gigantic hands, while they aren't small. A lot of day in day out woodworkers have pretty huge hands, but even then...only the ones with biggest hands would call it comfortable.
Maybe they want it that way...just guiding but less gripping/moving. I only worked 3 days with it and I share your feedback of the machine.
Festool ETS EC 125/3 EQ-Plus Random Orbit Sander
in Tools and Consumables
Posted
This is a really great tear down. Thx @Carl Maltby. Only thing missing are pictures of work piece, but there are videos for that. It also makes more sense when you directly compare the sanders to look at the results.
I just had one Festool sander in my hands 2-3 years ago and it also felt a bit too thick to grip, especially at handle section further back. I don't have gigantic hands, while they aren't small. A lot of day in day out woodworkers have pretty huge hands, but even then...only the ones with biggest hands would call it comfortable.
Maybe they want it that way...just guiding but less gripping/moving. I only worked 3 days with it and I share your feedback of the machine.