Sanders · Pro tier

Festool ETS EC 125/3 Random Orbital Sander

The Festool. If you know, you know.

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The verdict

The Festool. Brushless, balanced, addictively smooth.

Best for

· fine furniture
· auto-body
· pro shops

Why we picked it

The Festool. If you know, you know. It earned a place in our pro tier lineup because it does exactly what its category demands — and a little more, in the hands of someone who knows the difference.

Smooth it on. Buff it out. Show it off.

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