Eksentersliper ETS EC 150/3 Festool

Switched from a heavier sander and the difference in forearm fatigue is night and day—this one's so compact it feels like an extension of my hand. The fine finishing pass on walnut came out glass-smooth with zero swirl marks, and the dust box stayed nearly full without a single grain escaping into t

The dust extraction is so efficient that I barely see any residue on the workpiece, which saves me a ton of cleanup time. It's also remarkably quiet for a sander, so I can work longer without my ears ringing.

The balance and low weight make a huge difference when I’m doing a full day of finishing — my hand barely gets tired, and the fine sanding mode leaves a glass-smooth surface every time. It's pricey, but the control feels worth every cent.