Author Topic: Your Festool Purchases (FIRST Purchase Only) (Read 109619 times)

Distinctive Interiors · « **Reply #90 on:** August 25, 2013, 03:15 AM »

I was lucky enough to be given a CT11, an OF 2000 E, and a Rotex 150 along with 400 discs of varying grit.
Oh, and a BS75 in the biggest Systainer I have ever seen.....!!!!!!

First purchases were a 27mm replacement hose, Hose Garage and new bags for the CT, Cleaning Set, 2 new pads for the Rotex and new Base Pad for the OF 2000. Followed very shortly afterwards by a TS 75 + Various Blades, FS 1400 + Joining Bars + Storage Bag, Gecko + Rail Adaptor, Rail Clamps, FS 3000...........TS 55EQ + Various Blades

...........it certainly is a slippery slope

Next on the list is an MFT 3 (Ordered....!!!), an FS 1900 or FS2400....

Cant decide which..!!!!! An OF1400 and I dream about the Kapax but my DW 708 and stand still works fine ATM.

Tim.

otis04 · « **Reply #91 on:** August 25, 2013, 08:28 AM »

It was early Dec and I had just sold some tractor Implements, told my wife I wanted to "look" at these tools at Woodcraft that seemed to have some promise. Went in wanting a TS-55 and maybe a vac. I left with the TS-55, CT36 vac, Domino, Domino assortment. Then, for Christmas, my wife got me the OF 1400 and 70" guide rail.

Everything beyond the TS-55 was purchased at the urging of my wife. She's a good girl!

Kev · « **Reply #92 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:01 AM »

Quote from: otis04 on August 25, 2013, 08:28 AM

Everything beyond the TS-55 was purchased at the urging of my wife. She's a good girl!

A keeper

Untidy Shop · « **Reply #93 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:29 AM »

Ct22, then Ets150/3. Still my favourite sander.

However my new Rotex150 is making a big impression.

dazzer · « **Reply #94 on:** October 20, 2013, 04:18 PM »

55 plunge saw,mini extractor for me,never looked back,got the bug,same as most of yous,got rakes of it haha,would like to upgrade to the 2200 router from the 2000, a new track saw,quite like the maffell tho,still debating that one,not rushing in there,still more than happy with my 55,if it aint broke don't fix it,same with jigsaw and drills,all the rest as in my kapex ctl 26 table saw the 50 mm one,both planers,ro 150,little triangle sander,1010 router,old mft, domino and loads of other festool accessories,i can safely say i was bitten by the festooligan.

NYC Tiny Shop · « **Reply #95 on:** October 20, 2013, 05:00 PM »

My first purchase was the TS 55REQ, CT 26E, and the MFT/3, clamping elements, two quik-lock clamps, and two traditional clamps....whatever all that cost?

sgt_rjp · « **Reply #96 on:** October 20, 2013, 08:38 PM »

There was a recent thread accusing Festool marketing for missing the mark, but I can tell you they hit a bullseye with the CTX. I had never heaard of Festool before i found the CTX. That was like candy from the drug dealer. I've since puchased a TS75, CT26, RO150, and TI15. Of course now I'm eying the TS55, 1010, LR32. Domino 500 and the list goes on.

The forum is a great resource also. Simple things go a long way too. I was cutting rigid foam and remembered someone mentioned using the rail as a straight edge. Perfect! I guess there's still times when you might want to use the saw, but the straight edge works great on foam.

leer · « **Reply #97 on:** October 24, 2013, 12:31 AM »

I've been lurking for a few weeks. Made my first purchase today ... A set of clamps. Does this qualify as the cheapest initial purchase ever?

Today was apparently the "official" date to sell the TS 55 REQ, but my local Woodcraft was out. So I decided I might as well buy accessories while I await arrival of the track saw. I'll likely end up getting an MFT/3 as well.

Festool dust extractor will wait a bit. I just got a Laguna 2HP dust collector in July, so I'll have to think up a really good excuse to use when my wife asks "So explain again why you bought another little shop vac?!"

Suggestions from all you big spenders are most welcome!

Lee

Slappy · « **Reply #98 on:** October 24, 2013, 02:16 AM »

domino 500 last year @ this time

briankb · « **Reply #99 on:** November 03, 2013, 04:13 PM »

My very first Festool the CSX Compact Drill Set (564274)

I had it about 3 months before buying my next Festool!

lovemytoys · « **Reply #100 on:** November 03, 2013, 10:41 PM »

ro 90 ro150 ct26

ryan_k · « **Reply #101 on:** November 04, 2013, 09:32 AM »

TS-55 in 2008, at the time it was my most expensive tool purchase to date.

CSF · « **Reply #102 on:** November 04, 2013, 05:28 PM »

Had alot of doors to hang on a job and they are oak so need something good to use

So i got a TS 55 with two rails, two connecters and the bag

leer · « **Reply #103 on:** November 12, 2013, 04:51 PM »

I ordered a TS55 REQ today. Although I posted last month that I made my first Festool purchase, it was just a set of clamps. About a week ago I bought the 75" guide rail since I decided to build my own "MFT-XL" (36"X84") workbench for breaking down plywood sheets. I was determined not to get the saw until the workbench is functional, and now just await its arrival.

Timberrat · « **Reply #104 on:** February 25, 2014, 10:15 PM »

Well I made my first festool purchase today. I bought ts55req with fs2700/2 track and 4 4" screw clamps. Can't wait to cut some sheet goods next week. No more table saw

ChrisK1970 · « **Reply #105 on:** February 26, 2014, 05:45 AM »

My first Festool was over Christmas and was from my Fiancé, the TS55REQ. Instantly hooked. I bought the Carvex PS420. Absolutely utterly hooked. Thanks Festool

!!!!!!!

Throwback7r · « **Reply #106 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:55 PM »

CSX for me. I love that little driver!

mike68au · « **Reply #107 on:** February 28, 2014, 06:57 AM »

CXS was my first, as well as 3 Systainers.... that was around 12 months ago. It got real bad after that, real bad.

josephgewing · « **Reply #108 on:** February 28, 2014, 01:43 PM »

ATF 55 saw and CT22 dust collector - both are still going strong.

carlb40 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:13 PM »

Well my first purchase was yesterday, a 1400 rail as a spare to go with the 2 rail TS55 kit i will be getting in just over a week from now.

ivanhoe · « **Reply #110 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:40 PM »

MFT/3 top for a self build came in this past weekend. I am converting another tracksaw maker's table to accept the MFT/3 top. I call it my Frankentable. MFT/3 top, (mft 800 parts kit ordered yesterday), QWAS dogs and rail dogs. And to top it off, a Mafell MT55.

dpetrzelka · « **Reply #111 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:48 PM »

Festool Domino 500 kit - I'm hooked.

Greg Powers · « **Reply #112 on:** March 25, 2014, 08:12 PM »

Quote from: dpetrzelka on March 25, 2014, 07:48 PM

Festool Domino 500 kit - I'm hooked.

The Domino will hook you so fast your head will spin. It changes the way you build projects.

Hawkeye1434 · « **Reply #113 on:** May 08, 2014, 11:35 PM »

Just like GPowers said the domino xl was a huge gamechanger for me one day after that I bought a ct36, carvex and two other Systainers full of dominos

Woza · « **Reply #114 on:** May 10, 2014, 01:28 PM »

ordered my 1st on friday. spent £720 on a TS55r, 2x1400 rails and rail bag, connectors, midi extractor and 2x clamps. cant wait for monday for the delivery

Baremeg55 · « **Reply #115 on:** May 16, 2014, 04:16 PM »

First purchase was the OF1400 with a FS1400 rail and other accessories. Intent was to get the TS55-REQ, local store had no inventory but had them on order. You know where this is going, right?

GH

Cross-cut Canuck · « **Reply #116 on:** September 11, 2014, 06:03 AM »

Hi

My first purchase was a second hand TS 75, 3 different blades, 3000 rail, 1900 rail, 1400 rail, parallel guide set, and CT36AC. It was december 2013, at the time I was just looking for a rail saw and was redoing my garage with cabinets found this add on craiglist thought the deal was kind of expensive had no idea what the name meant. After the first set of cuts I was sold on this splinter free cut. From that time ive research and learn so much im now a fan and slowly building inventory of festool products.

cheers
AAron

Skillman · « **Reply #117 on:** September 11, 2014, 05:17 PM »

Bought my first festool tools over a week ago . Very happy with my TS-55 REQ , Midi , 55" rail , quick clamps , deflector . I'm sure more green gear is on the way in the furture .

SoonerFan · « **Reply #118 on:** November 17, 2014, 10:19 PM »

My first purchase including the following:

TS55 REQ
CT36
MFT/3
OF1400
RO125
Extra rails, abrasives and lots of clamps

twistsol · « **Reply #119 on:** December 04, 2014, 08:12 PM »

My first Festool purchase was a Kapex / CT33 bundle for $1804.00 before tax on 2008 July 01. I'd just seen a demonstration of it at Seven Corners Hardware in Saint Paul, MN. Went across the street for lunch to mull it over, and was loading it into my pickup an hour later. Never a single regret.