Hello to all....Longtime lurker,figured I'd introduce myself, ask a few questions, and join in on the fun.

First off, My name's Brian, 48 years old with a 1 year old daughter .  Late starter, no problem, greatest joy of my life, wouldn't change a thing.  Anyways, I got a divorce some 6 years ago and she got half, half of my tools as well and the more I take inventory, the more I believe it was more than half ( I'm so happy that she did not understand the value of my lumber supply ).

10 years ago, I would have considered myself a fairly avid woodworker, completely tooled out and almost a house full of my own furniture.  The divorce left me near furnitureless as well as the previous mentioned tool situation.  I often thought it would be just as easy to go and purchase new furniture but the quality coming out of China isn't anything I want in my house.  So about a year ago, I needed a jigsaw and I picked up the PS300 used, barely if that and was absolutely impressed by just the adjustable speed of it.  Since then, I picked up a Domino and the domino kit and a MFT 1080, all new from a local guy who bought the gear and never used it.  What I am most impressed about with the Festool gear is the dust collection.  On line videos (especially Mr. Marcel's), local Woodcraft demos, etc...absolutely impressed by it all.  This has motivated me to get back to woodworking again as the one thing I disliked about my past work was the countless hours spent cleaning after myself.  So my question is follows:

With my current inventory of the Domino, the MFT 1080, and the PS300, I am asking the experienced folks here to prioritize the most important, most used tools in their inventory and maybe a little explanation as to why?  I can't have them all but I want to prioritize my purchases with respect to the most useful.  I have several routers, circular saws, sanders, etc...but the stable will be replaced in time if for no other reason, the dust collection.

Thx in advance, I look forward to learning more and more from you all.

Brian in Oly

If cabinetry is a major focus, a TSnn is a high priority.

I'd bump sanding up the priority ladder and also the use of Festool sandpaper as it makes a real difference ... an ETS150/3 is a sweet option.

The KAPEX makes life simple and accurate - gotta have that in the plan.

You guys don't have the PRECISIO or CMS - so I can't suggest those.

Anything else comes down to real specifics of what you'll be making.

Oh and

How could I forget the RO 90 ... of course ! It's a gem.

Brian,    to The FOG!

One thing I notice is that you mentioned owning a Domino, but did not mention any Festool dust extractor. While the Domino absolutely requires some type of vac, it can work with a lot of suction. Festool sanders really need an extractor which can be adjusted for suction.

Long ago my first Festool sander was the RO 150. Over the years I added all the Festool sanders. I build custom cabinets, so I seldom need to sand large flat surfaces any longer. For sanding narrow face and door frames, since it was introduced, I prefer the RO 90 DX.

I agree with your assessment of the RO150 and RO90 - they are a fantastic combination.  Regarding your second comment on the 150/3 - In my opinion you don't "need" this sander, but it is a gem.  It is so easy and comfortable to use.  I believe the three of these offers a great combo of sanders.  The RO150 is a must have, the 150/3 is a pleasure to have.

If you already have an MFT, you just gotta get a TS - together they are a game changer.  Once you use those two together you will see why you need a router that can run on the MFT guiderail.

Also as a hobbyist, strongly recommend the Boom Arm.  I tripped and stumbled over cords and vacuum hoses for more than a year.  After I got the Boom Arm, i thought how stupid of me for waiting so long.  Certainly get one of the dust collectors and I also suggest the Dust Deputy setup, for all practical purposes hardly ever have to change bags

With what you already have, get any CT first for best, easiest dust control. Beyond that you say you already have a number of other tools. I would replace the tools I use most frequently with the Festool equivalent first. The exception being a standard circular saw - don't buy the TS 55 to replace one of those, it is a much different tool. But for example if you use your router the most, get a Festool router first, etc. If you plan on using a lot of sheet goods to build with, get the TS 55, even if you already have a table saw. Finally, the Festool sanders are in a completely different ball park  from any other sander I've used. The RO's are to me the most versatile with the RO 90 leading the way unless you are mainly going to sand large surfaces.

Bottom line is IMHO since the Festool user experience is so much better than other options, I'd rather buy the Festool to replace my most used tool now rather than wait.

I concurr with what has already been said

TS 55/75
Guide Rails (2ea) 1400s  or 1 ea 1400 and a 2700/ 3000
1010 or 1400
RO 90/150
Dust Extractor

Kapex is potions but nice

Great info folks.  I really appreciate the heavy posting from all.

I should have mentioned that I have Rikon 14" bandsaw, an older contractors grade Bosch table saw, an older Fein Turbo Vac, older Leigh D4 dovetail jig.   Just didn't think posting others competitors' products was kosher on a Festool forum.   

I was hoping to use the Fein as my dust collection but I may end up dedicating it to my router table. 

Looks like the combined CT with a TS55 may be my first purchase.  Probably will go all out with the Boom Arm option as well as there have been some pretty good comments on that option.

I'll try to get to Seattle's or Portland's Woodcraft and see if they can demo some of the sanders...seems to be a lot of opinions and I certainly can't get them all.

I can wait on the routers as I have a Bosch and a Freud.  Older but still do the job...the one thing I look forward to as mentioned above is the dust/chip removal...great routers but in due time, I want to spend my time crafting and not cleaning.

Thanks for the welcome!  Brian

Brian in Oly,

Sounds like you know what you are doing with wood.

You didn't say (or I missed) what it was you mainly work on. That would tell me more what to recommend. But I think you have enough WW experience to know what is is you need next. Moving to Festool is a good move as the product does what it is designed to do.

I would dedicate your Fein as you state. The CT line I find is sooooo much more stable than any round DC and it stores better and the HEPA rating. That getting that in a group purchase deal makes sense.

I agree with your logic that if you have tool that works, keep it and go for Festool tools you don't have. The other side is that if you only have 3 hours to do some work and you spend two hours working and one hour cleaning up.  That tool that works just fine.....might just sell very well and pay for most of a Festool and give you 2.75 hours of work time and 15 minutes to clean up and put away the tools.

Keep us informed what you do.

Cheers,
Steve