Course Description:
We are now calling for entries for a 2-day class focused on the practical application of the Festool Router System.  The class will take place at Festool's Training Center in Lebanon, IN (just NW of Indianapolis), and will be primarily geared towards professional applications.

In this class, we will cover the full Festool router lineup, including the MFK 700, OF 1010, OF 1400, and OF 2200, as well as key system accessories such as the MFS, LR32 Hole boring system, and FS Guide rails.  Participants should expect to walk away with a range of broadly applicable skills, with emphasis on panelized doors, circles and arcs, cabinet shelf pins and hinge boring, inlays, fluting, and edge-banding, among others.

Participants will leave with an improved understanding of advanced routing techniques as they apply to trim carpentry, cabinet work, and furniture construction.  Real-world, application-based exercises will enhance the participant's understanding of how to efficiently employ the Festool Router System in the shop and on the jobsite.

Since most of the two days will be spent in the shop actually using the tools, we request that registrants have some previous knowledge of the Festool Router System, and/or the basics of trim carpentry, cabinet or furniture construction.   

Though we expect to add classes geared toward novices in the future, this should be considered an intermediate to expert-level class.


What will I learn?

Precision in shop and on jobsite with Festool Routers

• MFK 700 Trim router - Precision and flexibility
• OF 1010 Plunge Router - Small in size, big on performance
• OF 1400 Plunge Router - Our most versatile router
• OF 2200 Plunge Router - A portable shaper

Enhanced efficiency with Festool System Components

• Arcs, circles and raised panels with the Festool MFS system
• Efficient cabinet construction with the LR 32 Hole boring system

• Boring of hinge plates and shelf pins on cabinet sides
• 35 mm Hinge boring on cabinet doors

• Routing fluted columns with the Festool parallel guide
• Clean and efficient edge banding with the MFK 700 and OF1010 plate systems
• Routing grooves and slots with the OF 2200 and Plexiglas template
• Precision routing with FS guide rails
• Precision inlays with Festool Routers

How do I apply and how are participants selected?
If you are interested in participating, please click here to complete this online survey, and provide a few details about yourself.  If you have applied for previous end-user training events, you will need to re-apply for this one.  Attendees are accepted on a first-come basis.

We will notify selected participants (as well as a handful of alternates) by email. The one thing we ask of our selected participants is that you arrive on time and stick around for the full two days.


Travel and Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for all travel and accommodations.  We will be glad to help you make hotel reservations at our preferred local establishment (Farifield Inn, 86th St, Indianapolis).  And for those participants staying at that hotel, Festool will arrive for pick-up on both days at 7:30am. 

Festool will provide basic refreshments (bagels and coffee) in the morning at our Training Center, and lunch will be provided both days.   There will be an offsite group dinner on the first night.


When & Where?

Class date:	April 28-29
Class times:	8am-5pm
Class location:	Festool USA Headquarters, 400 N Enterprise Blvd, Lebanon, IN
Class size:	6-8
Fee:	$100

   
* Please note: Attendees will be responsible for all expenses related to travel and accommodations.


Class Feedback:
We plan to reserve at least an hour at the end of the second day to get everyone's feedback on the class.  We want to hear what you thought about the class structure and material covered, among other things. 


Festool training personnel in attendance:

• Brian Sedgeley, Tool and Application Trainer
• Steve Bace, Tool and Application Trainer

There may also be additional members of the Festool USA team present periodically throughout the training event.

I'll be there, too!   

I was there last week for the cabinet class and they are letting me return!!! Stinks that I have to wait 2 months though.
 

Hi Chris.  Ted's Montana Grill in the mall north of the hotel. 

Went to the on-line survey and it said it was "closed".  Is the class filled up already?

Chris yes that is correct a complete vegetarian and organic menu.
TIM

This simply means that Festool should offer this course again in the [near] future!  See you there.

Dave R.

Kevin, the classes are 6-8 people in size.

Brice,

Glad to see you got a chance to go and experience.  Regarding your posting about the class, I have one word for you as co-Moderator here - caffeine.

Seriously, I am sure that many would love a write-up of your experiences.  I sure would!

Peter

I'm sure I'll write up something. I wish I took more pictures.

That reminds me, I don't have a group of the class, can one of the attendees send me a copy? Thanks.




Oh, come on, you're going to make me blush. We, at least you didn't damage and of the equipment this time. 

Looks like a story that is just waiting to be told!

Sorry Peter for holding you back.  That goes for my previous lab partner as well, Andrew.

Class was great.  Great group of guys and as usual the instructors were spot on.  We had the privilege of meeting the head trainer for Festool as he audited our class and jumped in as needed.  I got to meet Steve from Hederson and was very impressed with his approaches to practical application, and how the two instructors played of each other to expand our understanding of the tools.  I'm looking forward to a future class with Steve in his primary field of expertise.  

Food was great, the hotel that Minnie hooked us up with was very nice and I think everybody felt right at home, again.  All in all it is a great operation and I highly encourage all my fellow FOGgers to take a class or two.

Thanks Brice for the demo on your set up for mass line boring.  I look forward to using the idea and saving some time.  You Da Man.

If you are considering any of these classes but feel that you may be under-skilled or not really qualified based upon the class description - JUST DO IT! I was fortunate to be paired up with Chris Hughes - an extremely talented professional. He was full of ideas and tips himself. I had a great time with him and learned lots. The point is, these classes have a mix of attendees and Brian and Steve pair up the teams as a mix of skills. You can learn so much from the instructors AND your team-mate.
It was just great meeting so many who post here. WonderWino, Dave Ronyak, Chris Rosenberger, Chris Hughes, Jay, Brice, Tim. Thank you all for making this such a wonderful event.

Harry - just pay attention when the instructor tells you that carbide can cut aluminum!!

Dag-nab-it Jay!!!!!  You really did it now. Brian kept saying there was no sales pitch and you go out right away and spent money. He is now going to think he is a real salesman.