HowardH
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« on: May 2, 2008, 09:27 AM » |
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I just saw the release on the safety glasses and tape measure. Glasses looked nice but that tape measure has the usual Festool ingenuity! Love the hole for making circles and the top view so you don't have to bend the tape and guess at a measurement. It will also help me to build the relationship between imperial and metric as I slide o so precariously down the slope that is building in metric units. I'll be ordering this as soon as it's available.
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Howard H
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« Reply #1 on: May 2, 2008, 09:39 AM » |
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Have you got a link to these? I read about them in the sysnotes email but no pictures.
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« Reply #2 on: May 2, 2008, 09:40 AM » |
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Might as well add a tool to your order too, so you can get the "free" shipping....  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 2, 2008, 09:45 AM » |
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Here are the photos.
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HowardH
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« Reply #4 on: May 2, 2008, 09:52 AM » |
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Are these items available now?
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Howard H
The Plano Texas Festool Fanatic!
Shelby Metcalf, basketball coach at Texas A&M, recounting what he told a player who received four F's and one D: "Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject."
mft1080, T15, RO150FEQ, TS75, Parallel Guides, RTS400, OF1400, CT22, Boom Arm, 800, 1400, 1900 rails - Kapex by year end!
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« Reply #5 on: May 2, 2008, 10:12 AM » |
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Howard,
These items are currently available. I can tell you that in checking which dealers had ordered these yesterday it looks like availability may be spotty. I suggest you contact your dealer of choice and check availability.
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« Reply #6 on: May 2, 2008, 11:03 AM » |
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Ahh, The Festool sun err Saftey glasses. Comes with two lenses folks. Clear and smoke This is the smoke, obviously.  Now it also comes complete with a darling little belt purse, perfect for disco roller blading. Though I think I am not the first to mention this. On the other hand if you need to pack a .25 colt with that speedo, itsa keeper. Per |
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« Reply #7 on: May 2, 2008, 12:16 PM » |
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ok I can't find them how much are the glasses?
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« Reply #8 on: May 2, 2008, 12:30 PM » |
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ok I can't find them how much are the glasses?
$25 for the glasses, 470 209 $25 for the tape, 495415 $225 for the MFK 700 Starter Bit Set, M0041 http://www.festoolusa.com/whats_new_details.aspx?docid=901 |
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« Reply #9 on: May 2, 2008, 12:55 PM » |
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Ahh,
The Festool sun err Saftey glasses.
Comes with two lenses folks. Clear and smoke
This is the smoke, obviously.
Now it also comes complete with a darling little belt purse,
perfect for disco roller blading. Though I think I am not the first to mention this.
On the other hand if you need to pack a .25 colt with that speedo, itsa keeper.
Per
Hi, Whoa, Now!  That is waaaayyy tooo much of a close up of those  glasses!  Seth |
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« Reply #10 on: May 2, 2008, 02:29 PM » |
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Per-
My guess is you could pack a .32 and maybe even a snub nose .38 in that cool pack. And look good while you're at it.
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robsw
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« Reply #11 on: May 3, 2008, 12:32 AM » |
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Cool looking glasses. They look better than my sun glasses.
Rob
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« Reply #12 on: May 3, 2008, 12:49 AM » |
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The glasses are very comfortable. I have a pair
Dan Clermont
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« Reply #13 on: May 3, 2008, 01:28 AM » |
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That tape looks very nice.
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AndrewDS
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« Reply #14 on: May 8, 2008, 10:58 PM » |
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For those of us who wear glasses will the safety glasses fit over our regular glasses?
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« Reply #15 on: May 9, 2008, 01:20 AM » |
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That tape looks very nice. It is - mine arrived Wednesday. Hard to believe there could be any 'innovation' applied to a tape measure, but there you go... My only minor gripe is that the scale shown in the window on top of the tape body is upside down in normal use i.e. with the body of the tape in your right hand. But very nice all the same. Now all I need is a 5 metre version Cheers, Pete |
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« Reply #16 on: May 9, 2008, 02:41 AM » |
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Per,
I think you need upgrade your image icon now.
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Per Swenson
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« Reply #17 on: May 9, 2008, 04:53 AM » |
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Ok done Anthony, 'cause even then, they said I was a smart alec Per |
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« Reply #18 on: May 9, 2008, 05:24 AM » |
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For those of us who wear glasses will the safety glasses fit over our regular glasses?
No, I don't think they wiil. |
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Anthony
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« Reply #19 on: May 9, 2008, 06:27 AM » |
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Ok done Anthony, 'cause even then, they said I was a smart alec Per Well they weren't wrong. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 9, 2008, 09:03 PM » |
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Is the tape measure made in China?
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« Reply #21 on: May 9, 2008, 09:54 PM » |
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Nothing less than the .45 for me Per. They are great glasses, and the tape.. well, everyone should just get one right?
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« Reply #22 on: May 9, 2008, 09:57 PM » |
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Is the tape measure made in China?
The tool/drill holder that was limited supply was. It's still a great tool, but yes, China, not Germany. Christian, remember it's $5 for the Chinese stuff and $25 for the German. We in the U.S. have our limits and standards. Chris... |
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« Reply #23 on: May 9, 2008, 10:07 PM » |
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Nice tie, Per! Doesn't even get caught in the router bits... Howard |
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Howard H
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mft1080, T15, RO150FEQ, TS75, Parallel Guides, RTS400, OF1400, CT22, Boom Arm, 800, 1400, 1900 rails - Kapex by year end!
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« Reply #24 on: May 10, 2008, 04:58 PM » |
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Is the tape measure made in China?
The tool/drill holder that was limited supply was. It's still a great tool, but yes, China, not Germany. Christian, remember it's $5 for the Chinese stuff and $25 for the German. We in the U.S. have our limits and standards. I purchased a 25' "Big Johnson" tape measure, made in England, for a lot less than $25.00. Festool should be ashamed to have their name on a "made in China" product! |
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« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2008, 05:57 AM » |
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Is the tape measure made in China?
I think that the Festool tape measure...  ...is a "re-badged" version of the BMI 405 Viso Tape...  BMI is a German firm, and the BMI 405 Viso tape is made in Germany. It is therefore extremely likely that the Festool tape is also made at the same factory in Germany. Forrest |
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« Reply #26 on: May 12, 2008, 07:43 AM » |
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Ahh,
The Festool sun err Saftey glasses.
Comes with two lenses folks. Clear and smoke
This is the smoke, obviously.
Swa-vay and De-boner, Per! |
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« Reply #27 on: May 12, 2008, 09:42 AM » |
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Is the tape measure made in China?
I think that the Festool tape measure... ...is a "re-badged" version of the BMI 405 Viso Tape... BMI is a German firm, and the BMI 405 Viso tape is made in Germany. It is therefore extremely likely that the Festool tape is also made at the same factory in Germany. Forrest and we can all buy the red one for $10 less than the blue/green one at the following link: BMI Tape for $14.20 at Gemplers |
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