This was featured in FW Issue 201, November/December 2008. It is made from cherry instead of the original mahogany. It was a challenge and learning experience.
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Festool ETS EC 125/3 EQ-Plus Sander 5-in.
- Without a vacuum, stock removal was poor and dust collection fair - With a vacuum, dust collection was excellent, tock removal fair to poor - Roomy waist, but square body isn’t very comfortable - Very quick to stop
While this sander is among the least expensive models in the test, its performance ranks among the best. The stock removal was excellent, and dust collection was solid when used with a vacuum. It handles really smoothly, too, and has a tall body that fit my hand nicely whether I was holding it from above or around the waist.
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Comments
Nice job. Did you stain the cherry? What is the finish?
Very nice!
Response to gary_d. The stain is Minwax cherry, and the finish is 3 coats of amber shellac. Thanks for your interest.
Very nice!
Very nice. Looks like you mastered the finish without the blotches that cherry is noted for.
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