Author Topic: One for the Aussies... (Read 414130 times)

benwheeler · « **Reply #210 on:** May 21, 2015, 06:45 AM »

Yes, at Festool in Dandy. I got an email about it.. Perhaps due to attending the product demos? Perhaps due to blowing all of my cash on their goodies this year?

Bohdan · « **Reply #211 on:** May 21, 2015, 07:02 AM »

@benwheeler

See you there.

Mr_Mod · « **Reply #212 on:** May 21, 2015, 07:26 AM »

We blow all our spare cash on their products and now they wish for us to spend $250 to do the training.

Kev · « **Reply #213 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:10 AM »

Quote from: Mr_Mod on May 21, 2015, 07:26 AM

We blow all our spare cash on their products and now they wish for us to spend $250 to do the training.

Tea and biscuits are very expensive ...

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #214 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:28 AM »

Well I didn't get an invitation.

Do you think it might be due to my recent critical comments both here and on their Facebook page?

Is this workshop at Festoo HQ or The Tool House and what is it offering? There is no obvious link on Facebook or Web page that I could see.

@benwheeler @Bohdan

DB10 · « **Reply #215 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:53 AM »

Nah, I didn't get one either and I'm on their mailing list too, probably just down to a lack of co ordination

benwheeler · « **Reply #216 on:** May 21, 2015, 02:23 PM »

@Bohdan great!

You didn't hear it from me, but you could always try Googling "Festool training Melbourne" and see what pops up

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #217 on:** May 21, 2015, 07:17 PM »

Well guess what email arrived at 2.44am this morning? Could these emails be coming from Germany?

Looks to be a great two days, but regretfully I can not attend due to work commitments. I note that there is another one in NSW in September.

Michael1960 · « **Reply #218 on:** May 22, 2015, 04:45 AM »

Quote from: Kev on May 21, 2015, 08:10 AM

Quote from: Mr_Mod on May 21, 2015, 07:26 AM
We blow all our spare cash on their products and now they wish for us to spend $250 to do the training.

Tea and biscuits are very expensive ...

Are you sure tea and biscuits are in the 'scope of delivery'.

If the training is high standard and I learnt some new skills I'd go along with the fee. If not, I'd be a 'ticked' off.

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #219 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:12 AM »

Festool Australia have announced a June Competition with a Vecturo as the prize.

Research a few facts about this tool at -
http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/563010/SubProducts/F28404

- then enter the competition using the Facebook Link -
https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia

Edit: there appears to be a problem with the entry form. It asks for statement at a maximum of 50 words. When I entered 37 words, a warning appeared inferring I had exceed 50 Characters!

I have left a comment on their Facebook page.

See if you have this problem fellow Ausies and please report here your experience.

@Kev @Michael1960 @Bohdan @DB10 @benwheeler
@Linbro

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #220 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:15 PM »

This morning [AEST] I successfully entered the competition following the links from the Festool Australia web page, rather than the Facebook link.

DB10 · « **Reply #221 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:22 PM »

Thanks for the info & good luck with the comp,

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #222 on:** June 08, 2015, 09:53 PM »

Has any Aussie Fogger received good news regarding the Survey Competition that concluded at the end of May?

benwheeler · « **Reply #223 on:** June 09, 2015, 04:38 PM »

I don't think they've contacted the winner yet - there's nothing in my inbox. I even checked the spam folder!

Kev · « **Reply #224 on:** June 09, 2015, 06:32 PM »

I feel my lot in life is to be statistical fodder for games of chance

benwheeler · « **Reply #225 on:** June 09, 2015, 06:34 PM »

I suppose that, statistically, that must be true for most of us!

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #226 on:** June 09, 2015, 06:56 PM »

Do not give up Kev and Ben.

Through working for a Hardware Franchise Store/TY, I have been told that competitions generate far more publicity than actual entries.

@Kev @benwheeler

Kev · « **Reply #227 on:** June 09, 2015, 08:56 PM »

Quote from: Untidy Shop on June 09, 2015, 06:56 PM

Do not give up Kev and Ben.

Through working for a Hardware Franchise Store/TY, I have been told that competitions generate far more publicity than actual entries.

@Kev @benwheeler

That can be true ... Depends a lot on the prize and the audience. Something like this would generate <1000 entry magnitude I'd guess a but certainly >100.

Linbro · « **Reply #228 on:** June 10, 2015, 12:01 AM »

While I'm in the Aussie area, I'd thought I'd ask - does anyone have any classic systainers, in good condition, they'd like to swap for t-locs? I've got mainly sys-2 & 3 to swap, looking for anything classic.
Lincoln.

Kev · « **Reply #229 on:** June 10, 2015, 11:40 AM »

Quote from: Linbro on June 10, 2015, 12:01 AM

While I'm in the Aussie area, I'd thought I'd ask - does anyone have any classic systainers, in good condition, they'd like to swap for t-locs? I've got mainly sys-2 & 3 to swap, looking for anything classic.
Lincoln.

I have some, but I'm in Sydney. That'd be a costly up and down I'd guess!

boost13 · « **Reply #230 on:** June 10, 2015, 11:31 PM »

I have heaps of sys1 & sys2 and a couple of sys 4 classics. Would be happy to send to you

Quote from: Kev on June 10, 2015, 11:40 AM

Quote from: Linbro on June 10, 2015, 12:01 AM
While I'm in the Aussie area, I'd thought I'd ask - does anyone have any classic systainers, in good condition, they'd like to swap for t-locs? I've got mainly sys-2 & 3 to swap, looking for anything classic.
Lincoln.

I have some, but I'm in Sydney. That'd be a costly up and down I'd guess!

Aquila · « **Reply #231 on:** June 11, 2015, 06:53 AM »

I have a bunch of 1's, some 2's and 3's & a couple of 4's but I'm in Brisbane - same comment as Kev re freight.

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #232 on:** June 15, 2015, 09:26 AM »

Re Survey Comp.
Congratulations to Jack from Geelong.
Do not know if you are a FOG member.

http://blog.festool.com.au

We can now officially give up Kev and Ben.

He chose the obvious great prize, but I was holding out for a PDC 18. However, if the new HKC had been released here, it would have been that. Oh well, Vecturo anyone!?

@Kev @benwheeler

Kev · « **Reply #233 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:36 AM »

Quote from: Untidy Shop on June 15, 2015, 09:26 AM

Re Survey Comp.
Congratulations to Jack from Geelong.
Do not know if you are a FOG member.

http://blog.festool.com.au

We can now officially give up Kev and Ben.
He chose the obvious great prize, but I was holding out for a PDC 18. However, if the new HKC had been released here, it would have been that. Oh well, Vecturo anyone!?

@Kev @benwheeler

Hmmm .. does anyone notice a family resemblance ..

benwheeler · « **Reply #234 on:** June 15, 2015, 02:39 PM »

Quote from: Untidy Shop on June 15, 2015, 09:26 AM

Re Survey Comp.
Congratulations to Jack from Geelong.
Do not know if you are a FOG member.

http://blog.festool.com.au

We can now officially give up Kev and Ben.
He chose the obvious great prize, but I was holding out for a PDC 18. However, if the new HKC had been released here, it would have been that. Oh well, Vecturo anyone!?

@Kev @benwheeler

Oh well - I can wait for the grand prize of a complete set of drills and sanders :-D

Kev · « **Reply #235 on:** June 15, 2015, 07:28 PM »

Quote from: benwheeler on June 15, 2015, 02:39 PM

Quote from: Untidy Shop on June 15, 2015, 09:26 AM

Re Survey Comp.
Congratulations to Jack from Geelong.
Do not know if you are a FOG member.

http://blog.festool.com.au

We can now officially give up Kev and Ben.
He chose the obvious great prize, but I was holding out for a PDC 18. However, if the new HKC had been released here, it would have been that. Oh well, Vecturo anyone!?

@Kev @benwheeler
Oh well - I can wait for the grand prize of a complete set of drills and sanders :-D

You'll probably be living your next life as a dolphin by then !

benwheeler · « **Reply #236 on:** June 17, 2015, 04:19 AM »

I've discovered a cunning plan that Total Tools has come up with for having an EOFYS under the new regime:
1) Announce a grand sale, complete with radio advertisements mentioning Festool
2) Put lots of SALE signs against Festool items on the website, but keep prices the same
2) Profit...?

Jim Carroll · « **Reply #237 on:** June 17, 2015, 05:50 AM »

I use Ideal Tools in Melbourne for all my festool purchases, always get back to you quickly on any inquirys and delivery is usually 2-3 days.

I ordered an MFT on Sunday night and had in my shop on tuesday morning.

Crabatec are only brand collectors supplying only parts of the range from any brand of tools, if you want something from the brand they have and not listed can take up to 6 months or more to get in so easier to order direct from that supplier.

Kev · « **Reply #238 on:** June 17, 2015, 07:14 AM »

Quote from: Jim Carroll on June 17, 2015, 05:50 AM

I use Ideal Tools in Melbourne for all my festool purchases, always get back to you quickly on any inquirys and delivery is usually 2-3 days.

I ordered an MFT on Sunday night and had in my shop on tuesday morning.

Crabatec are only brand collectors supplying only parts of the range from any brand of tools, if you want something from the brand they have and not listed can take up to 6 months or more to get in so easier to order direct from that supplier.

My local - Northern Abrasives is great for phone and in store service, but their website is STILL a work in progress.

Michael1960 · « **Reply #239 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:08 AM »

I called Northern Abrasives yesterday about sanding discs for my
Metabo sander - (been waiting on spare parts for my Rotex 90 for 2 weeks!). As soon as I explained it was the 80mm size the response was 'that's for the SXE400'. And they have stock... Good knowledgeable people at Northern Abrasives.