The Festool PLANEX LHS 2 225 Drywall Sander Starter Set (579566) is a complete long-reach drywall sanding system built for drywall finishers, painters, and remodeling crews who need to sand walls and ceilings smooth without wrestling separate tools and dust collection into a working setup. This is a drywall sander combo kit designed for wall and ceiling sanding, pairing the PLANEX LHS 2 225 long-reach sander with the CT 36 EI AC HEPA dust extractor, a pre-loaded abrasive Systainer, and an HSK-A hand sanding block for corners and edges — a Festool value set available in limited quantities while supplies last.

The PLANEX 2 itself runs an 8-1/2 in. (220mm) interchangeable sanding pad under an 8-7/8 in. (225mm) abrasive disc, driven by a 400-watt motor with an eccentric motion speed range of 5,000 to 8,500 RPM and a 3/16 in. (4mm) sanding stroke. That stroke length and speed range are what let the tool cut through drywall compound quickly on rough passes while still finishing smooth enough for a paint-ready surface without swapping tools. At 55 in. (1.40m) long, it reaches ceiling seams and high wall sections from standing height, which is the main reason a long-reach sander earns its price over a standard random orbital — less ladder time, less strain from working overhead.

Dust handling is where this bundle earns the "system" label rather than just being a sander with a vacuum attached. The included CT 36 EI AC extractor carries HEPA-rated filtration and Festool's AutoClean function, which automatically clears the filter during operation instead of relying on you to stop and manually knock dust loose. On a job that's producing a steady stream of fine drywall dust for hours, that automatic cleaning is what keeps suction from tapering off halfway through the session — weaker suction means more airborne dust and a dirtier job site, so the AutoClean function isn't a minor convenience, it's the thing that keeps the whole system working as advertised.

The pre-loaded abrasive Systainer (D225 GR NET HSK-A) keeps a range of Granat net abrasive discs organized and ready to grab by grit, so you're not digging through loose sandpaper mid-job when you move from a coarse pass to a finishing grit. The sander also ships with a Granat P180 five-pack, a guide extension, a hose clip, and hook-and-loop fastener hardware for the sanding pad — the accessories that actually get used on a real job, not just the bare tool.

System compatibility runs through Festool's interface pad and abrasive ecosystem — the 220mm interface pad and Granat abrasive discs in this set are sized specifically for the PLANEX 2's 8-1/2 in. pad, and the 27/36mm dust port on the sander matches standard Festool CT-series extractor hoses, including the kink-resistant D36x3.5 hose sold separately for extended reach.

Buy this set if you're doing regular drywall finishing work — new construction, remodels, patch repair — and want the sander, extraction, and abrasives sorted out in one purchase instead of assembling a system piece by piece. It's built for drywall finishers, painters prepping walls for finish, and general contractors who take on their own drywall work. If your sanding needs are occasional and small-scale, a standard random orbital sander will cover it for less; this bundle is for crews who are sanding walls and ceilings often enough that reach, dust control, and abrasive organization actually matter to the bottom line.

Sand the Whole Room Without Stopping to Reset

The Festool PLANEX LHS 2 225 Drywall Sander Starter Set hands you the sander, the extraction, and the abrasives all matched to work together — no guessing on hose sizes or grit availability.

• Who it's for: Drywall finishers and remodeling crews who sand enough walls and ceilings that reach, dust control, and abrasive organization actually save time on the job.
• Why it stands out: The CT 36's AutoClean filtration keeps suction from fading over a long sanding session, the pre-loaded abrasive Systainer means you're never hunting for the right grit mid-job, and the included HSK-A hand sanding block covers the corners and edges the long-reach sander can't get into.
• Worth knowing: This is a limited-quantity value set — grab it while it's available, since the individual components would cost more bought separately.

• Does this kit include sanding discs? Yes — a Granat P180 five-pack ships with the sander, a full abrasive Systainer loaded with additional Granat net abrasive grits, and the HSK-A hand sanding block ships with its own 80x133mm Granat Net sheets in 80, 120, and 180 grit.
• Is the dust extractor included, or do I need to buy one separately? The CT 36 EI AC HEPA dust extractor is included in this set.
• How far can the sander reach? The PLANEX 2 measures 55 in. (1.40m) overall, letting it reach ceilings and high wall sections from the floor.
• Is this bundle always in stock? No — it's a Festool value set offered in limited quantities while supplies last.
• What's the hand sanding block for? It's for corners, edges, and detail areas the long-reach machine sander can't get into — it connects to the same CT 36 extractor for dust-free hand sanding.