Festool "PRO 5 LTD" ETS 125 REQ Random Orbital Sander Deal

[Rick M]

Got my ship notice, sander will be here Thursday


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[cajunfirehawk]

Wonder why they suspended sales of these?

 

[RKA]

They don't have enough. The preceding model sold at twice the price with no $50 voucher. This "promotion" outstripped their available supply as soon as it hit websites, possibly even before that as it seems dealers put in large orders anticipating the demand that Festool HQ didn't.

 

[tjpavlov]

The Festool Roadshow stopped in my town last week. I talked to one of the reps there. He said that these sold out way faster than anyone at Festool thought they would. He said that they figured the promotion would run through the end of the year, at least.

As an aside, if the roadshow is ever in your area, definitely make a point to stop. Really cool stuff!

 

[firworks]

Got my ship notice, sander will be here Thursday


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Get us some pics when it arrives! I missed out on this deal waffling on it after posting. I think that's still Ok. This sander is probably not exactly what I need but it is still cool.

 

[skamath]

looks like CPO is selling for regular prices. i am guessing it will sell out soon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Festool-PRO-5-LTD-5-Random-Orbital-Sander-201234-new-/282243423185

 

[Rick M]

looks like CPO is selling for regular prices. i am guessing it will sell out soon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Festool-PRO-5-LTD-5-Random-Orbital-Sander-201234-new-/282243423185

Sold out quick.

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[cajunfirehawk]

4 here on the bay too
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Festool...879015?hash=item2823891827:g:1SUAAOSw4GVYGPDr

 

[BlueBomb]

Got mine from Toolnut yesterday. Great deal for sure. Here's some pics.

















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[Rick M]

Was supposed to arrive yesterday but didn't, no update.

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[Irongrave]

I wanted one but waited a hair too long on pulling the trigger. but my new HK55 will be here next week.

 

[Rick M]

Nice.

 

[tjpavlov]

Anyone know why the sandpaper that comes with it only has one set of holes?

 

[jimbos1ice]

Anyone know why the sandpaper that comes with it only has one set of holes?

Festool proprietary design so only festool paper lines up with their own sanders


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[NotEnough]

Got an email.....on back order...new estimated ship date.....
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9 March, 2017!

 

[tjpavlov]

Festool proprietary design so only festool paper lines up with their own sanders


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Yeah, but the holes aren't the same as in the sander....

 

[Git]

Festool proprietary design so only festool paper lines up with their own sanders


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Mirka Abranet
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019FR37S/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rrich1]

Got an email.....on back order...new estimated ship date.....
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9 March, 2017!

ouch! my update said mine should ship next week.

 

[buba]

ouch! my update said mine should ship next week.

Just got my update email ....... March 23rd. But did not say which year

 

[Horseman]

My new ship date is around January 19th. I think I placed the order the day after the offer first appeared here.

 

[zeekh]

Festool proprietary design so only festool paper lines up with their own sanders


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That killed it for me. Plus I think this more of a finish sander for fine wood working. I'm a butcher

 

[jimbos1ice]

That killed it for me. Plus I think this more of a finish sander for fine wood working. I'm a butcher

Yea 5/64" orbit, which was perfect because I bought a big Bosch the week before and needed something more refined but this isn't good if it's your only sander


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[winlinmac]

Now that a few months have gone by, what are everyone's thoughts on this Sander?

 

[todd_fuller]

That killed it for me. Plus I think this more of a finish sander for fine wood working. I'm a butcher

I've read people making a big deal out of the dust collection holes and always wondered about this. Apparently, those people haven't yet discovered Mirka Abranet. Best dust collection sand paper you can imagine.

 

[tjpavlov]

Now that a few months have gone by, what are everyone's thoughts on this Sander?

Mine is supposed to ship this week!

 

[winlinmac]

Awesome, keep us posted. Did you receive any notification from them earlier this month?

Mine is supposed to ship this week!

 

[tjpavlov]

Just received another email. The ship date is now pushed back to April 21st.

 

[NotEnough]

I'm not going to use my coupon. First person with at least 100 posts to respond to this thread can have it. Only thing I ask is that you post of pic of what you buy.

 

[tarbellb]

PM you NotEnough....

I am still kicking myself for not jumping on this deal. I have the Bosch version of the Rotex 150 and love it but that new Festool would be amazing for fine detail and edge work.

 

[macgee]

I'm not going to use my coupon. First person with at least 100 posts to respond to this thread can have it. Only thing I ask is that you post of pic of what you buy.

PM's you.

If the first guy doesn't work out, I'll be happy to take you up on it.

Also will post a photo and review on it once received. Have several Bosch sanders and the bigger 150/5 Festool that I can compare it to. Need a smaller fine stroke finish sander.

Thanks

 

[NotEnough]

...and tarbellb is across the line first

Merry Christmas. Glad someone can put it to use.

 

[Git]

PM's you.

If the first guy doesn't work out, I'll be happy to take you up on it.

Also will post a photo and review on it once received. Have several Bosch sanders and the bigger 150/5 Festool that I can compare it to. Need a smaller fine stroke finish sander.

Thanks

macgee - I sent you a PM. I have a voucher I am not going to use, you can have it

 

[tarbellb]

Kickass community here guys, thanks!

Can I sick the wolves to find the best deal on a ETS 125 sander?

 

[Git]

Can I sick the wolves to find the best deal on a ETS 125 sander?

There really aren't any deals - that is on of the things that turned me off of the Festool brand. They are basically 'price protected'. All the dealers are required to sell Festool at the MSRP. Festools usually never got on sale - the only way you can ever get a discount is to buy a combination like a vacuum with another tool. (10%)

Since you're in California - look at Lee Valley. I read recently they are shipping Festool out of a warehouse in Reno, so you would get it fairly quick. Or you can never go wrong with Amazon (but you would pay sales tax with them)

http://www.leevalley.com/us/Festool/Index.aspx

Another thing that irked me about Festool - their yearly price increase for no reason other than they can do it... So instead of having a 'sale', some vendors advertise the price increase to trick you into thinking your saving money if you buy right now...

https://www.toolnut.com/blog/2017/03/06/beat-festool-2017-price-increase/

 

[macgee]

macgee - I sent you a PM. I have a voucher I am not going to use, you can have it

Git,

Have to shout out a big THANK YOU to you. Much appreciated and this is what makes GJ such a great place.

Cheers,

Macgee

 

[2manytools]

Cool to hear the voucher swapping. Nice to hear they didn't have to be used in a shorter period of time. I'm going to just keep dreaming of Festools magically eating up my Milwaukee tools.

 

[macgee]

Cool to hear the voucher swapping. Nice to hear they didn't have to be used in a shorter period of time. I'm going to just keep dreaming of Festools magically eating up my Milwaukee tools.

I haven't been able to take advantage of it yet and still waiting to hear back from Tool-Nut. Hopefully it will work, fingers crossed.