« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2018, 09:47 AM »
Peter: I agree with you.
The two products are “aimed” at two different market segments.
Ergo... Though they invariably will be compared - It’ll be an “apples and oranges” comparison.
One needs to view Festool’s new Separator in light of Festool’s continuing business model and market focus - Which is primarily the “on site” tradesman.
The entirety of their product line has always been dedicated to “portability” (even the fold-up MFT’s).
The “woodworking” segment of the tool business is minor in comparison to the potential/actual construction trade segment.
Given that consideration, neat as their new Separator is, other than the space saving “stackability” atop a Festool Dust Extractor - I, as a “workshop” woodworker - Won’t be inclined to trade my Dust Deputies in for this new product, neat as it apparently seems to be.
Were I an “on site” tradesman - Moving my tools/equipment about regularly - I be “chomping at the bit”, awaiting its availability.
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