Chris,

I think that is the thrust of Festools class. As a cab. builder I used to build only in my shop. With the addition of the Festool product line I now build wherever is most suitable. Depending on the project the customers garage or backyard may actually be preferred. The class may be geared toward cabinets but any similar 'built-in' would/could be built using the same techniques.

With the decrease in new building I see an upswing in remodels. One good way to add value and a fresh look to a home is with new cabs., bars, hutches ect.

Maybe Festool is hoping that other finish carpenters will start actively looking at this market. We know many of the bigger cab. shops have closed their doors and that leaves a void.

Just one mans opinion of course.

Chuck

Mac, this was partially my fault.  My understanding is that we had every intention of notifying those who were not selected by email.  I didn't realize that had not happened when I posted that selected participants had been notified.  We needed to wait for all of them to confirm their ability to attend before we could notify those not selected.  Regarding receiving an email confirmation that the survey was received, I will need to check to see if that's something that we can do and will be sure to pass that feedback along to the person who administers the surveys.  This is a new program and we will need to continue to refine the process based on feedback for both the selection process and the class itself.

Again, I would like to remind all applicants that there will be additional opportunities to participate in end-user training.  I have recommended that we choose the next set of attendees from existing applications.

 Shane,

Thanks! How about some names for the faces?

  Bob

I would have liked to have gone, it seemed like it would be a fun couple of days. Thanks for posting the pics Shane and I'm looking forward to the users posting their feedback.

Brice,

I thought that it would have been neat for you and Per ( if he is still around ) to go.  Granted, I personally thought that it would have been neater for ME to go but just like the first class, this is a class to work some of the bugs out and the people chosen had more experience than I.

Peter

Hay that is me in green t shirt.  I'm here having a great time. The festool staff are a great bunch of people. The class is filled with great tips.

I am a cabinet installer from Pittsburgh PA.

Were there any new tools being prototyped or just the current off-the-shelf products?

I like the photo of the training room. The wall looked like it was Systainer heaven. It was nice to see the MFT/3 and I never doubted anything but Festool products would have been used. I love my MFT/3 and the worktop height is absolutely perfect and it's a nice safe height to work at.

Finally, if Festool UK ever offer a training day I'd love an invite. True, I'm only a hobbyist and will hopefully post some photos of my first builtin wardrobe at home. I will never work at the same level as the seasoned professionals do and I guess that disqualifies me from any invitation. Still, there's no harm done by asking.

Good thing you were not required to sign an NDA.