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{{ToolInfoBox
{{MachineInfoBox
|tool name=''Eccentric Sanders''
|machine name=''Eccentric Sanders''
|image=Festo RO 2 E.jpg
|image=eccentric sander motion.png
|synonyms=geared eccentric sanders,<br>random orbital sanders,<br>DE: (Getriebe-)Exzenterschleifer,<br>Handscheibenschleifmaschinen
|synonyms=geared eccentric sanders,<br>random orbital sanders,<br>DE: (Getriebe-)Exzenterschleifer,<br>Handscheibenschleifmaschinen
|type=power [[sanders]]
|access=after [[Handheld Sander Introduction|personal introduction]]
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|tutors=[[Lukas]], {{P}}
|similar=other [[Handheld Sanders|handheld sanders]]
|similar=[[Belt Sander|belt sander]]
|used with=[[Sanding Discs|sanding discs]]
|used with=[[Sanding Discs|sanding discs]]
|type=Sanders
|extrabox=yes
}}
}}
An eccentric sander is very useful for finishing surfaces. The major advantage of this kind of sander is the irregular motion of the [[Sanding Disc|sanding disc]] which greatly reduces unsightly marks on the workpiece.
An eccentric sander is very useful for finishing surfaces. The major advantage of this kind of sander is the irregular motion of the [[Sanding Disc|sanding disc]] which greatly reduces unsightly marks on the workpiece.
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== Suggested Reading ==
== Suggested Reading ==
*[https://assets.festool.com/media/p2010_gwro150_de.pdf (DE) Grundwissen Rotex]
* [https://assets.festool.com/media/p2010_gwro150_de.pdf ''Grundwissen Rotex (DE)'']
* [http://www.holzwerken.net/Blog/Heiko-Rech/Eckig-oder-rund ''comparison of sheet vs. eccentric sanders on Holzwerken.net (DE)'']


== Consumables ==
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=== [[Sanding Discs]] ===
Typical sanding disc sizes are 120 or 150 mm. We are not currently keeping them in stock so you should be prepared to bring your own.
 
The sanders currently available use disks with 8 holes. Bauhaus only sells discs with 6 holes, however with a [[Hole Punches|hole punch]] they can be "converted" to fit the 8-hole sander.
 
If you plan to remove paint, make sure to use special discs that don't clog as easily (usually with a white coating)! A [[spatula]] or a [[plane]] is usually more appropriate for this kind of work, though.


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== Festo RO 2 E ==
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{{ToolInfoBox
[[MachineType::Eccentric Sander]]
|tool name=Festo RO 2 E
|order=descending
|image=Festo RO 2 E.jpg
|format=embedded
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|embedonly=yes
|tutors=[[Lukas]], {{P}}
|manual=[https://manuall.de/festo-ro-2-e-schwingschleifer/ manuall.de]
|used with=150 mm [[Sanding Discs|sanding discs]] with 8 holes
}}
}}
The Festo RO 2 E had a broken switch when we got it, we overrode that and installed a cord switch instead. That means it has no protection against accidental turning on after you plug it in (''keine Anlaufsicherung'')!
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== Festo RO 150 E ==
{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Festo RO 150 E
|image=Festo RO 150 E.jpg
|access=after repair (see [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/25 #25]) & [[Handheld Sander Introduction|personal introduction]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] (ladder shelf)
|tutors=
|manual=nearly identical to [https://manuall.de/festo-ro-2-e-schwingschleifer/ Festo RO 2 E (manuall.de)]
|used with=150 mm [[Sanding Discs|sanding discs]] with 8 holes
}}
The Festo RO 150 E '''needs to be repaired (see [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/25 #25]) before it can be added to the [[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]].''' Since the other one is working, this is not overly urgent though.




[[Category:Power Tools]]
[[Category:Sanders]]
[[Category:Sanders]]
[[Category:Sanding]]
[[Category:Sanding]]
[[Category:Woodworking]]
[[Category:Woodworking]]

Latest revision as of 23:21, 24 October 2022

MachineInfoBox

Eccentric Sanders

Eccentric sander motion.png
Synonyms: geared eccentric sanders,
random orbital sanders,
DE: (Getriebe-)Exzenterschleifer,
Handscheibenschleifmaschinen
Material: wood
Used with: sanding discs
Access Requirements: Handheld Sander Introduction
Tutors: Lukas
NitramLegov
Pakue
Lmnl99
Johannes
Luzian
Keno
Sebastian
Jakob
Similar (More or Less): other handheld sanders


An eccentric sander is very useful for finishing surfaces. The major advantage of this kind of sander is the irregular motion of the sanding disc which greatly reduces unsightly marks on the workpiece.

Safety

When using an eccentric sander, always take the time to properly clamp down your workpiece, hook up the shop vac and wear safety glasses. Depending on your material, you may also need a dust mask.

As with all our sanders, please go outside if you can't keep the airborne dust to a minimum!

Suggested Reading



Festo RO 2 E

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Festo RO 2 E

Festo RO 2 E.jpg
Type: Eccentric Sanders
Used with: 150 mm sanding discs with 8 holes
Location: Sanding Area
Access Requirements: Handheld Sander Introduction
Status: Broken
Manual: bedienungsanleitu.ng
Tutors: Lukas
NitramLegov
Pakue
Lmnl99
Johannes
Luzian
Keno
Sebastian
Jakob



The Festo RO 2 E had a broken switch when we got it, we overrode that and installed a cord switch instead. That means it has no protection against accidental turning on after you plug it in (keine Anlaufsicherung)!

When the foam part of our usual sanding part crumbled away, Keno and Lukas glued its velcro (Klett) sheet to a healthier pad with bad velcro ("Polymer-Klebstoff", XPS scrap piece for even clamping pressure without breaking the disc).

Festo RO 150 E

MachineInfoBox

Festo RO 150 E

Festo RO 150 E.jpg
Type: Eccentric Sanders
Used with: 150 mm sanding discs with 8 holes
Location: Sanding Area
Access Requirements: Handheld Sander Introduction
Status: Broken
Manual: nearly identical to Festo RO 2 E (manuall.de)
Tutors: Lukas
NitramLegov
Pakue
Lmnl99
Johannes
Luzian
Keno
Sebastian
Jakob



The Festo RO 150 E needs to be repaired (see #25) before it can be added to the wood workshop. Since the other one is working, this is not overly urgent though.


Bosch GEX 40-150

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Bosch GEX 40-150

Bosch GEX 40-150.jpeg
Type: Eccentric Sanders
Material: wood
Used with: 150 mm Sanding Discs
Location: Sanding Area
Access Requirements: Handheld Sander Introduction
Status: Working
Manual: manuall.de
Tutors: Lukas
NitramLegov
Pakue
Lmnl99
Johannes
Luzian
Keno
Sebastian
Jakob



This eccentric sander can use 150 mm sanding discs with many holes (Multiloch).