Thank you for your lovely comment, it's greatly appreciated! We're hoping to bring many more detailed video like this and if there's anything imparticular you'd like to see feel free to share your thoughts. All the best!
Thanks Tibby, I would really like to see a detailed video on the harness for the planex. I’d like to know how practical and comfortable it really is to use. Also, what’s the highest ceiling you can reasonably get to with that platform. I’m 6 foot tall.
You're welcome my friend! It is a long video but there was so much to get through so it's great to know we answered all your questions! Hopefully we can bring more detailed videos like this on many other products.
Awesome video, mate! Crazy how I can get better expanded information not from the actual Festool videos! I do very light mud finish work over here in Canada and I'm struggling to fine tune this so it's not taking off too much! Even with a 220 pad, low speed and low suction, I'm leaving gouges on my ceiling butt joints. I have an interface pad and 320 mesh pads coming in the mail, hopefully it'll solve my issues. Cheers!
Thanks for your kind words! We tried our best to cover everything and go into much detail as possible so we're glad you found it useful. Let us know how you get on with the fine sandpaper 👍
@@jocelynsparks7318 yeah the interface pad is just a Velcro thin foam. It made a difference for me. The foam helped the sander be a bit forgiving when the head might tilt a little beyond it's range or putting it on the wall/cieling as well as lift off. I was doing vaulted ceilings so I really needed that forgiveness. It does however compromise the suction a little. Not a crazy amount but enough to notice. I was operating at full suction and the head set a bit under the ceiling setting and I could see a little bit more than I did before, particularly on the lift off. The 320 mesh pads are great for avoiding swirls. My only gripe is if you sanding near an outlet or light fixture, it might mess up the mesh, causing a curl on the pad, and if your not aware of it and adjust it, it can cause some light gouges. You also have to pay attention to the wear of those pads because once start to get thin, it'll iether curl easier or start wearing through to the velcro. Just wish they made the regular granat in 320, save me some headache. My other gripe is that it still doesn't taper my edges down very well. I found particularly with the ceilings, I still had to take the edges down by hand. If I tried doing it with the sander, more likely I would either take too much out of my middle or rough up the paper. If anything this tool might convince me to start using general mix alot more and start putting my coats on a bit thicker. Anyway, long response but I hope it helps
@@jocelynsparks7318 oh also, for light mud, I basically only ran the sander on like 3.5 or 4 speed. And if you end up buying an interface pad, look for the new ones (it'll say what model number). The interface pad I bought was for the original model which doesn't have all those small holes in it. I had to use a leather hole punch to add them in. Not a huge deal but if it can save you a monotonous hour on two pads, all the better.
Thank you and here is the link to the Snickers Work Trousers I'm wearing. They are the 6241AllroundWork Stretch Trousers Holster Pockets. www.snickersworkwear.com/detail/149005 Hope this helps :)
Thank you, glad you liked the video! Are you wanted to sand the eggshell off completely or just sand down the walls to prepare it for new coat of paint. To prepare it I would think 120 grit would be sufficient. You wouldn't want to use a course grit as it would leave a rough surface. However if you're wanting to take the paint off completely for some reason or flatten down some major humps in the wall then there's no harm in using a course grit such as 60 Grit but then going over it again with 120 Grit to get a smoother finish. Hope all this makes sense :)
Inevitably there will be some dust there but it's nothing to worry about. It's because of the plastic bag isn't enclosed but that's the only way to do it when sanding walls down. That's why it's important to have auto clean on with the plastic bag as it keeps cleaning the filter every so often. I hope that makes sense 👍
@@TibbySingh that dust can be blown back in the air, doesn’t look right. Why can’t you use the bags for all the time? I’m using bags for 5 years and the filter still looks like new.
Any idea how much this is going to cost when it comes available here in America? I'm told it will be available in May. Great job in your presentation. Thanks!
@@TibbySingh I've been in touch with the local Festool rep, it will be available the first week of May and get this...it will only be $50 more than the current planex extendable version. Pretty cool! Thanks again!
@@tedparreco5963 Hey! We're glad you managed to get in touch with your local rep and that is great news! Thanks for letting us know and it would be great to hear what you think of it. All the best 🙌🙏
Finally came in about the middle of May! Only downside to this sander is the LED light that will show you what you missed when prepping the wall the first time. Here's a nest of nail pops you missed! Get out the power drill, cinch the nail up and three more coats of mud. For the heck of it I cranked up the power at the head, couldn't even pull it off the wall without turning it off!
Thank you and we're glad you liked the demonstration! Yes they aren't cheap but they will definetly increase productivity and pay for themselves sooner rather than later 👍
You're right although with a tool like this you're most likely wanting to use it over long durations sanding down big areas. Therefore it would need consistent power. Saying that Festool have launched their New Portable Power Station therefore with that it can be used in places where there's no power 👍
The absolute best detailed video I’ve ever seen about this unit. Very well and professionally done with no unnecessary blabbing. Thank you sir.
By far the most helpful video ive watched to date, thank you!
Thank you for your lovely comment, it's greatly appreciated! We're hoping to bring many more detailed video like this and if there's anything imparticular you'd like to see feel free to share your thoughts.
All the best!
Thanks Tibby, I would really like to see a detailed video on the harness for the planex. I’d like to know how practical and comfortable it really is to use. Also, what’s the highest ceiling you can reasonably get to with that platform. I’m 6 foot tall.
Tibby you the man brother answered all the questions I had about the new festool thanks for the share.
You're welcome my friend! It is a long video but there was so much to get through so it's great to know we answered all your questions! Hopefully we can bring more detailed videos like this on many other products.
You sold me. The suction holding it up is amazing... my porter cable cant do that... best review i have seen for this product
Thank you Ryan! You're kind words are much appreciated and we're glad you loved our review! 🙏
Let us know how you get on if/when you get one 🙌
Just bought one of these Tibby. This is all I needed to know. Such an informative video!
Thanks Tibby, happy sanding!!
You're welcome and glad you find our video useful! We're hope you're having fun with the new Planex! 🙌
Thank you Tibby for this video, excellent presentation with clear and detailed information! 👌
Cheers from The Netherlands
Thanks for your comment! It's great to know you enjoyed the video all the way from the Netherlands :)
Awesome video, mate! Crazy how I can get better expanded information not from the actual Festool videos! I do very light mud finish work over here in Canada and I'm struggling to fine tune this so it's not taking off too much! Even with a 220 pad, low speed and low suction, I'm leaving gouges on my ceiling butt joints. I have an interface pad and 320 mesh pads coming in the mail, hopefully it'll solve my issues. Cheers!
Thanks for your kind words! We tried our best to cover everything and go into much detail as possible so we're glad you found it useful. Let us know how you get on with the fine sandpaper 👍
Did the new interface pad work? Is it just a Velcro soft pad? I have the same issue leaving lines in my light weight mud.
@@jocelynsparks7318 yeah the interface pad is just a Velcro thin foam. It made a difference for me. The foam helped the sander be a bit forgiving when the head might tilt a little beyond it's range or putting it on the wall/cieling as well as lift off. I was doing vaulted ceilings so I really needed that forgiveness.
It does however compromise the suction a little. Not a crazy amount but enough to notice. I was operating at full suction and the head set a bit under the ceiling setting and I could see a little bit more than I did before, particularly on the lift off.
The 320 mesh pads are great for avoiding swirls. My only gripe is if you sanding near an outlet or light fixture, it might mess up the mesh, causing a curl on the pad, and if your not aware of it and adjust it, it can cause some light gouges. You also have to pay attention to the wear of those pads because once start to get thin, it'll iether curl easier or start wearing through to the velcro. Just wish they made the regular granat in 320, save me some headache.
My other gripe is that it still doesn't taper my edges down very well. I found particularly with the ceilings, I still had to take the edges down by hand. If I tried doing it with the sander, more likely I would either take too much out of my middle or rough up the paper.
If anything this tool might convince me to start using general mix alot more and start putting my coats on a bit thicker.
Anyway, long response but I hope it helps
@@jocelynsparks7318 oh also, for light mud, I basically only ran the sander on like 3.5 or 4 speed. And if you end up buying an interface pad, look for the new ones (it'll say what model number). The interface pad I bought was for the original model which doesn't have all those small holes in it. I had to use a leather hole punch to add them in. Not a huge deal but if it can save you a monotonous hour on two pads, all the better.
Excellent presentation. Many thanks.
Thank you! 🙏👍
Great video, made the choice much easier. Buying the Planex 2, cant wait to compare it to the Mirka Leros
Ya I'd like to hear your thoughts compared to the leros, as I have one as well, and think it's the best out there.....
Thank you! Glad you liked the video and it would be great to hear how you get on :)
Toney James- did you have success with the new interface pad? I just got the planex and am having the same issues with my light weight mud.
This is the best review of this tool. Good job
Thank you my friend! We hope to bring more reviews like this on many other products in the future :)
You do a better job than festool😊 great review of a tool I’m looking at now. Thanks
I just ordered one of these. Does the hose come with it? I have a Festool vacuum, but it has the green hose and this one looks different.
I bought a festool midi L, can i use the standard hose on the planex?
Great review, any links to those pants they look good
Thank you and here is the link to the Snickers Work Trousers I'm wearing.
They are the 6241AllroundWork Stretch Trousers Holster Pockets.
www.snickersworkwear.com/detail/149005
Hope this helps :)
Excellent bit of kit - next time I specify a high quality finish - I’ll know that there is a bit of kit that can help.
It's a great piece of kit that makes light work 👍
Festool No.1 Sir 👍
Thank you my friend! :)
Great video! If I want to sand off some old patchy eggshell paint, what grit should I use? The plaster and the paint are both quite old.
Thank you, glad you liked the video! Are you wanted to sand the eggshell off completely or just sand down the walls to prepare it for new coat of paint. To prepare it I would think 120 grit would be sufficient. You wouldn't want to use a course grit as it would leave a rough surface.
However if you're wanting to take the paint off completely for some reason or flatten down some major humps in the wall then there's no harm in using a course grit such as 60 Grit but then going over it again with 120 Grit to get a smoother finish.
Hope all this makes sense :)
Top Guide man, thanks for making it!
Thanks and you're more than welcome! We're glad it helps and we're hoping to do more videos like this 🙌
19:53 why there’s dust under the filter?
Inevitably there will be some dust there but it's nothing to worry about. It's because of the plastic bag isn't enclosed but that's the only way to do it when sanding walls down. That's why it's important to have auto clean on with the plastic bag as it keeps cleaning the filter every so often. I hope that makes sense 👍
@@TibbySingh that dust can be blown back in the air, doesn’t look right. Why can’t you use the bags for all the time?
I’m using bags for 5 years and the filter still looks like new.
Informative video! What brand are your work pants?
Thank you! The trousers that I'm wearing are Snickers 6241 AllroundWork Stretch Work Trousers with Holster Pockets. Hope this helps :)
Very helpfull and informative review. Better then festool do!!
Curious when theyll be available in canada
Hi Jim,
This New Festool Planex has been out a while now so I believe it should be available in Canada by now.
Let us know how you get on.
Middle of may....$1779.00
@@bobseguin2195 Thank you! 👍
Very informative and detailed, thank you.
Thank you! We're looking forward to doing more videos like this on new products :)
Excellent demo
Thanks
Thank you! 🙌🙏
holy shit this guy is great at showing what it does im sold on it ill buy it alsome work
Thank you for you kind words! Glad you found it useful and we always like to show all the features in detail when demonstrating any product 🙌
Good evening sir, is this available to other country like India. If so, then what is the price? Please reply me with details of this product.
Hi Sir, I'm not too sure if it's available to buy in India but I'm sure you could order it online 👍
Any idea how much this is going to cost when it comes available here in America? I'm told it will be available in May. Great job in your presentation. Thanks!
We believe this is avalible in America now and we're not too sure about the price. Thank we're glad you loved our presentation 🤗🙏
@@TibbySingh I've been in touch with the local Festool rep, it will be available the first week of May and get this...it will only be $50 more than the current planex extendable version. Pretty cool! Thanks again!
@@tedparreco5963 Hey! We're glad you managed to get in touch with your local rep and that is great news! Thanks for letting us know and it would be great to hear what you think of it. All the best 🙌🙏
@@TibbySingh I'll be sure to let you know! I've told the Sherwin Williams rep that as soon as they get in I want one!
Finally came in about the middle of May! Only downside to this sander is the LED light that will show you what you missed when prepping the wall the first time. Here's a nest of nail pops you missed! Get out the power drill, cinch the nail up and three more coats of mud. For the heck of it I cranked up the power at the head, couldn't even pull it off the wall without turning it off!
Very nice review!
Great demonstration of both bits of kit. Shame it costs a small fortune or I’d be getting them both.
Thank you and we're glad you liked the demonstration! Yes they aren't cheap but they will definetly increase productivity and pay for themselves sooner rather than later 👍
Screwfix have the dust extractor on sale. Might have to pick one up
Love the details
hi i wanted that maschine how much price
Hi, are you based in the UK?
Awesome videos bro
Thank you! :)
very impressive man
Thank you! It's a great piece of kit 👌
How much?
1100 British pounds $1900.00 Canadian, $1500.00 u.s.
almost there... just needs a battery ....
You're right although with a tool like this you're most likely wanting to use it over long durations sanding down big areas. Therefore it would need consistent power.
Saying that Festool have launched their New Portable Power Station therefore with that it can be used in places where there's no power 👍