Author Topic: What Festool Did You buy Today? (Read 796352 times)

oberlin1 · « **Reply #2280 on:** May 03, 2022, 10:03 AM »

STM1800 should arrive today.

Hope it is as useful for my needs as planned!

Coen · « **Reply #2281 on:** May 03, 2022, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: woodbutcherbower on April 26, 2022, 04:49 PM

As an FOG member well-known for his continuous heavy Festool investment (bags, splinter strips etc. all as the post above), I thought I'd continue my spending spree, since my existing cleanup tools are worn down to their tubular sockets

I'm probably keeping the company in business single-handed.

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I think that pic still shows the previous version of the brush. I think I posted about that before. I do have a brush in reserve now I found out last week, in a big Sys-IV with Dominos, splinter guards, the CMS sliding table and MFT stops. That means I bought it to have in reserve but forgot I did

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #2282 on:** May 04, 2022, 04:02 PM »

This was a long wait and a hard one for me. Thanks for the advices on the Domino folks.
It landed on my front door today. Spendy bit of kit..

Indeed a TS 55 FEBQ Fan Edition too, that comes with a Pica pencil and a measuring tape.
The tape wasn’t to bad. It’s a press to retract mechanism. White nylon coated tape wich was easy to read.

Not pictured: A rail clamp, Rapid “L” version was also received today.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #2283 on:** May 08, 2022, 07:07 PM »

It could appear that I’m on a roll here…
But these suddenly appeared pre-owned by a very nice craftsman in the furniture making business. He was stepping things down and have incredibly many nice tools to sell. Loads of Festool and Mafell. He might be close to have almost anything Festool and raved about how pleased he was with Mafell.. I did go and meet him for pick up, and we had a long lasting nice chat about tools. @Cheese - he has/had a BF 1 E - Band file based on the RAS 115. He’s asking $250 for it.. I checked with e-kat - and the RAS 115 head/attachment is obsolete, so I think I’ll pass (Makita now have a band file on the 18V platform too). I’m afraid spare parts might be an issue soon.

A LS 130 EQ and a RO 150 both sitting on his shelf for over 11 yrs.. I finally can part with my Bosch Turbo, which is a good machine, but that dust port!

+ I had a couple of accessories for the Rotex already at hand - noisy machine though

Sounds like a metal knuckle grinder

. Looking forward to use the LS 130, a machine I wanted, but not the price (new) Now these came with a price very right! And look at them.. He did care for all of his tools, none looked tired. Nice to see with a craftsman.

Cheese · « **Reply #2284 on:** May 08, 2022, 09:46 PM »

Thanks for the heads-up Festita...you have a great memory or else a huge Rolodex.

Ya, that BF 1 really interests me but like you, when replacement parts are no longer available it becomes a dicey situation, especially when transporting across oceans...ouch there are so many Festool products I'd like to purchase if they were offered on this side of the ocean.

The BS sanders spring to mind immediately. The Milwaukee 4" belt I have is made by AEG and it's a sweetheart, however that Festool BS with the sanding frame really captures my imagination. I'd give up the Milwaukee for the Festool BS 105 with a sanding frame in a heart beat.

jh63tango · « **Reply #2285 on:** May 10, 2022, 06:54 PM »

Quote from: niky1 on April 21, 2022, 02:08 PM

I just bought Football SOC-FT1 .....

EPIC!!!

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #2286 on:** May 10, 2022, 07:44 PM »

What is a "fan" edition? Never heard of that, European only thing?

niky1 · « **Reply #2287 on:** May 10, 2022, 11:27 PM »

Quote from: jhuh63tango on May 10, 2022, 06:54 PM

EPIC!!!

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #2288 on:** May 11, 2022, 02:46 AM »

Quote from: Cheese on May 08, 2022, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the heads-up Festita...you have a great memory or else a huge Rolodex.

Ya, that BF 1 really interests me but like you, when replacement parts are no longer available it becomes a dicey situation, especially when transporting across oceans...ouch there are so many Festool products I'd like to purchase if they were offered on this side of the ocean. The BS sanders spring to mind immediately. The Milwaukee 4" belt I have is made by AEG and it's a sweetheart, however that Festool BS with the sanding frame really captures my imagination. I'd give up the Milwaukee for the Festool BS 105 with a sanding frame in a heart beat.

It’s the memory I’m afraid

It was indeed tempting, but price wise on an old tool, no.
BS 75 and 105 are still available here, they are at the moment transferred to the new SYS3 XXL.
(I’m having a mind battle buying a pre-owned BS 75 with all the extras right now)

Quote from: Crazyraceguy on May 10, 2022, 07:44 PM

What is a "fan" edition? Never heard of that, European only thing?

May be, but nothing really new; they even had a bodysuit for toddlers in Festool blue with “Festool Fan” logo.. This is nothing else than green color on the two handles on the SYS + free tape measure and pencil. It’s easy to spot the SYS with the track saw in it, that’s a bonus too

Coen · « **Reply #2289 on:** May 12, 2022, 08:49 AM »

BS 105 in XXL? Really? Last I checked the 105 disappeared and the 75 got into a XXL

Cheese · « **Reply #2290 on:** May 14, 2022, 11:03 AM »

Here's a comparison between the MIDI I and the MINI I. I really wanted another MIDI I but nothing has come up on the Recon site for the last 5-6 months and the local Woodcraft has been empty. Ya, you save $40 on the MINI and it's 12 oz lighter but for all practical purposes the MIDI is a better deal all around.

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #2291 on:** May 16, 2022, 02:04 PM »

Always impeccable images Cheese - best comparison photos I’ve seen on those two

Did the jump and bought a pre-owned BS 75 just now, from the same guy as the two other sanders. A furniture maker and fitter who is scaling down.
And this has seen very little use.. dust was included in the deal

It’s more of a necessity, rather than a result of drinking cool-aid

Cheese · « **Reply #2292 on:** May 20, 2022, 11:31 AM »

Very nice Festita...I'm envious, sure wish they offered that thing in 120volts.

I also like that everything fits in a single Systainer, sander, frame, fence & feet, is that a Maxi Systainer?

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #2293 on:** May 20, 2022, 02:02 PM »

Quote from: Cheese on May 20, 2022, 11:31 AM

Very nice Festita...I'm envious, sure wish they offered that thing in 120volts.

I also like that everything fits in a single Systainer, sander, frame, fence & feet, is that a Maxi Systainer?

Thanks Cheese, I believe it’s a Maxi systainer, outside photo below. One of the top clasps are more or less toast - but I don’t think I’ll fit any systainers on top. This is too the old Set version that also includes the tilting fence - too bad I had both the fence and metal version of the feet new in box from before.. I’m also considering moving it into the new SYS3 XXL.. as they are sold now. It makes the SYS compatible with what I have..
Then again, this is a tool that normally don’t sit in a stack.

Michael Kellough · « **Reply #2294 on:** May 20, 2022, 02:12 PM »

That’s the smaller Maxitainer, same footprint less height.

The only way to add Systainers to the top is to turn them sideways. You can put/lock two on top.

Cheese · « **Reply #2295 on:** June 04, 2022, 01:22 AM »

I just received a Festool 50 mm hose, 452887, that I plan to try on the Kapex. It's the non-anti static version so it's extremely flexible, a lot more so than the 36 mm anti static version I now use. The old style 36 mm version is extremely stiff. Unfortunately it came with 2 each 50 mm collars so a 36 mm adapter needed to be added.

I happened to have an extra 36 mm hose end but the OD needed to be turned down to fit into the 50 mm collar.

Here's the end view of the jig I needed to fabricate to machine the 36 mm hose end. The 36 mm hose end is held in place on the wooden form with a long GRK screw and several fender washers.

And the 36 mm connector is mated with the 50 mm collar.

LsDelancy · « **Reply #2296 on:** June 04, 2022, 06:11 PM »

Got my first taste of FT. Picked up a CT MIDI and the BT remote for it yesterday in anticipation that the DF 500 and domino / cutter kit I ordered would be here today. Had it all out and running around noon today! I def need to get the hang of the domino and the remote won’t pair. But I’m super stoked!

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #2297 on:** June 05, 2022, 07:24 AM »

There is a bit of a learning curve with the DF500, but it is a fantastic tool. You will learn to rely on it.

slavi.yordanov · « **Reply #2298 on:** June 06, 2022, 01:45 AM »

I bought a ETSC 125 set, edge sanding guide and a small assortment of paper at a great price from a local guy. That’s my second ETSC, so one will be dedicated for edge sanding. Now I have to get rid of the Bosch sander.

hdv · « **Reply #2299 on:** June 06, 2022, 02:07 PM »

Well... I am almost ashamed to admit it, but...

Today I found a brand new VAC SYS Set SE 1, SE 2 and VT Sort while I was looking for something else on the website of a local shop that was quitting its business. To be honest, I never saw the need for this tool in my shop and had already decided not to buy it some months ago when it was announced that Festool would stop producing this item. But the pricing on the complete set was very attractive and my will power just too weak to resist.

So, yeah, I did succumb to the temptation...

In my defence, and if I remember the original prices correctly, I paid about €400 less than what it was priced at at the beginning of this year before all the madness around the VAC SYS started.

So now I need excuses to justify buying it.

Just glad to have a wife that is very supportive when it comes to my tool addiction.

imdking · « **Reply #2300 on:** June 08, 2022, 12:04 PM »

Quote from: hdv on June 06, 2022, 02:07 PM

snip...

Just glad to have a wife that is very supportive when it comes to my tool addiction.

She's not supporting you, mate. She's enabling... 😉

hdv · « **Reply #2301 on:** June 08, 2022, 12:54 PM »

You might be right there!

batmanimal · « **Reply #2302 on:** June 09, 2022, 01:13 AM »

Took the drive to the dealer to pick up a 8mm bit for my 1010 router.

Here’s how that worked out:

I opted for the basic version of the AGC because the sales rep said I could use my C18 batteries for it. But online I see everyone using the 5.2 airstream batteries.

Questions for AGC users:

1) Do I need the AS battery or will my C18 4.0 batteries (2022 model) work?
2) Even if my C18 batts work, SHOULD I get the 5.2 AS battery for improved balance, better performance (I will NOT be using this continuously for hours at a time, in case that matters - just light homeowner use), or other reasons?
3) If I get the AS battery, do I need the AS charger, or can I just use my existing charger? Any reason to get the AS charger anyhow?

I also got the full separating guard/cover and hand protector because I didn’t want to forget any key accessory. Of course, I was already on the freeway home when i realized I forgot the cutting wheel I needed 😂. Isn’t that always the way?

FestitaMakool · « **Reply #2303 on:** June 09, 2022, 05:55 PM »

Batmanimal, it seems that you are in constant danger of your local dealer, especially if this dealer is medium far away. Being well assorted it seems..

- You’ll end up grabbing what catches your eye since the trip is long enough that the “better safe than sorry” catches up at the store rather than revisiting in the near future

Still, very useful catch

Cannot say anything about the ACG, but I don’t think you need to worry about having to use only AirStream battery’s. Any of the 18V should be fine, except the Ergo battery’s for the sanders.

LsDelancy · « **Reply #2304 on:** June 10, 2022, 10:15 AM »

Quote from: Cheese on May 14, 2022, 11:03 AM

Here's a comparison between the MIDI I and the MINI I. I really wanted another MIDI I but nothing has come up on the Recon site for the last 5-6 months and the local Woodcraft has been empty. Ya, you save $40 on the MINI and it's 12 oz lighter but for all practical purposes the MIDI is a better deal all around.

@Cheese

Should the MIDI come with that cord wrap?
The one I got last week does not have one (unless I somehow missed it in the packaging).

batmanimal · « **Reply #2305 on:** June 10, 2022, 10:54 AM »

@LsDelancy The midi comes with that cord wrap. I think it might be packaged inside the body of vac. If you didn’t get one, contact Festool.

@FestitaMakool you’ve hit the nail right on the head. I only allow myself to go to the Festool dealer 2-3 times per year. The last time I was there, in January, I left with a CMS router table kit. So I considered this week’s haul to be downright modest. It’s a two hour drive and they are VERY well stocked. Much to easy to pick up anything that catches my eye or that’s on my “mental list” of Festools that “if I ever come across” I am primed to buy. The AGC was on that list!

I did end up ordering a 5.2 AS battery for it to see if there’s a better weight balance / better performance vs the 4.0 ones that came with my drill.

Cheese · « **Reply #2306 on:** June 10, 2022, 11:18 AM »

Quote from: LsDelancy on June 10, 2022, 10:15 AM

@Cheese

Should the MIDI come with that cord wrap?
The one I got last week does not have one (unless I somehow missed it in the packaging).

Yes, as others have noted it should be in the bottom of the vac along with a new bag and possibly the owners manual.

LsDelancy · « **Reply #2307 on:** June 10, 2022, 11:50 AM »

Yeah, I figure out how bone headed I was the day I unboxed it.

Thanks for the response!

PreferrablyWood · « **Reply #2308 on:** June 19, 2022, 05:01 PM »

Bought the CTH 26 e Have been eyeing the form factor for some time, and finally as my CTL Midi seems slowly but surely being more worn requiring a new hose, new hose garage and brake that I decided to get the much more capable and beefy CT- 26 form factor. As I work in in old buildings with annoying dust and often sand mahogany or teak I felt the CTH was the best fit. Yes the bags are more expensive but the piece of mind and my health and others in who move through the spaces I will work in makes I worth it . I will pass the expense of the bags to my various work places.

jcameron42 · « **Reply #2309 on:** June 22, 2022, 03:31 PM »

Quote from: oberlin1 on May 03, 2022, 10:03 AM

STM1800 should arrive today.

Hope it is as useful for my needs as planned!

where did you get it from?