Festool 570789 RAS 115.04 E Rotary Sander

From the Manufacturer --------------------- Aggressive stripping and shaping or removing thick layers of varnish or paint on wood or metal requires either a great deal of patience or a machine with an impressive rate of material removal. The RAS rotary sander by Festool is the perfect choice for stripping and shaping. 500 watts of power concentrated in a 4.5 inches pad allows you to quickly prepare your work for more advanced prepping. For those looking for a low-speed, high-torque grinder with dust extraction capabilities look no further than the RAS 115. This tool is designed to work hard on tough surfaces without the mess. And with the on-board MMC electronics this tool provides a soft start-up with no jolting for greater control as well as variable speed to match the material being machined. In addition the electronics monitor the motor speed using pulse width modulation to make speed adjustments on the fly (up to 60 times a second) to keep the pad spinning at a constant speed under varying load for more consistent surface finish with less burning. The electronics also protect against current overload and thermal damage for a long and dependable service life. Used for stripping painted surfaces like clapboard siding, window frames, or anywhere you need to strip a surface right up to an edge. Thanks to the rotating dust extraction shroud the machine can get tight to any abutting surface without sacrificing dust extraction. The RAS is also useful for scribing filler strips in cabinet installation or any scribing task normally done by a belt sander. Dubbed "the termite inches for it's ability to hog through material quickly and easily and without complaint. The RAS is at home in the hands of a painter, carpenter, remodeler, for surface stripping and preparation as well as the wood sculptor, furniture builder, and chair maker. No other grinder or sander provides this type of usage with this level of dust extraction. Made in Germany.

• A low Speed, high torque sander designed for stripping layers of coatingspaints, or varnishes as well as scribing, and rough shaping, of material..
• Dust extraction shroud with brushes rotates 360 degrees around the pad for optimum dust collection and adjusts with a flick of the wrist..
• Equipped with StickFix Hook & Loop pad design for fast and easy abrasive changes or re-using paper for greater economy..
• MMC Electronic controls deliver soft-start, step-less variable speed control, constant speed under load, and thermal and overload protection..
• Electrostatically grounded dust extraction port is grounded to maintain continuity when used with anti-static hoses and dust extractors..