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Tom Sustins
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« on: May 23, 2012, 05:55 PM » |
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Hi Guys
I have had some questions from our non-UK members about the Walko Workbench. Obviously shipping them abroad isn't going to be cheap, but I'm willing to organise shipping quotes for those interested in owning the excellent Walko Workbench. It's impossible to give a flat rate on international orders, so please contact me either via PM or on our website and I will get you an individual quote based on what products you are interested in and your address.
Many thanks
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Peter Halle
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 06:43 PM » |
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If you are looking to ship multiples here you should investigate the services of a freight consolidator. Basically they arrange for multiple people to put all their stuff in shipping containers and the cost is a lot less than going stand alone. Ou might want to check out Schenker and discuss what you are trying to accomplish.
Best of luck and if you need some names let me know and I will try to dig up paperwork from the Fogtainer project.
Peter
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 07:23 PM » |
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Thanks Peter. I do actually use a Freight Forwarder for my Import/Export and get excellent rates. Group buying may be a good idea, but we would need to weigh up the options. For example if those orders where scattered throughout the US, it might not work out any cheaper than a direct service. I'm happy to help find the most cost effective way to do it if people are interested.
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Intelligent Workshop http://www.intelligentworkshop.co.ukFestool Power Tools - Walko Workbenches - iGaging Measuring Devices - Veritas Hand Tools - Kreg Pocket Hole Jig FastCap - Bessey Clamps - TiteBond Glues - Oneida Dust Deputy - Trend Diamond Sharpening Only The Best
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 07:54 PM » |
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You're the MAN!
Peter
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 09:19 PM » |
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Which model Walko would make me not want to build the UWB. Mainly i want to process sheets with a one foam piece on top. Everyone tells me the UWB is about $200 to make, what are people estimating the cost of a fully loaded Walko that can process sheets to be? What can i do with the Walko that i cant with the UWB? Any help would be appreciated, thanks Eric
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 09:25 PM » |
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Eric,
I can't offer much insight to most of your questions, but the cost of the Walko far exceeds the costs that you quoted for building the UWB.
Peter
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 10:05 PM » |
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Peter, i looked at the Walko UK website and while it looks awesome as an mft it doesnt look that great for sheets or assembly, Eric
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 10:16 PM » |
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Eric, The Walk has some really need features. I thought about getting one years ago but passed because I didn't want to haul another 50 lb plus table around to jobsites. I still utilize sawhorses and pink foam at times.  Peter |
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Alan m
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2012, 03:02 AM » |
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i think the walko is more suited to site work rather than shop work . it is all about flexability. if i was cuting sheets all day in the same place i would have a dedicated cutting table. but for the odd sheet or 2 , the walko shines. set it up cut the parts , set it up as a tablle and machine the parts.
it doesnt have the same clamping capabilities as the mft (no extrusion).
the walko 3 is my go to site bench. i love the thing and would reconment it to anyone.
if you have a big van (lots of the us lads have big vans) then get the walko4
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ts 55+2 1400 rails+ 1 lr32 1400 rail, domino+assortment systainer+ domiplate, ct 22 with boom arm+home made thien baffel, lr32 set, rotex 150, home made MFT,home made work center, 6 t locs for other tools, of2000 , ro 90, mft 800, trion , ls 130
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