BlueZero
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« on: November 04, 2011, 08:06 PM » |
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Darn expensive ticket I might add but I'm excited. Just picked up a TS55 and CT36 tonight. My local tool store had a Festool rep there today and tomorrow. I've been there before and talked to the sales guys but while nice and polite they didn't really seem to know much about Festool. After spending over an hour talking with the rep I was sold. Had a hard time getting out of there with just the saw and vac, almost walked out with a C15 and a RO sander. Hmmm they are open tomorrow too.  I don't really do much woodworking, mostly more carpentry stuff now. Hoping to get into woodworking more this winter when it's too cold here in Green Bay to go outside and do anything else. Looking forward to chatting and learning from you all! Scott |
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Alex
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 08:28 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum Scott. Looks like you're struck by the virus already.  Don't worry about the C15 and Rotex, they'll be your property soon enough because that's what I read between your lines. And all those Festools will work great on carpentry jobs too. You've just stepped into a whole new way of doing things. |
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TomLewis
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Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Member Since: Oct 2011
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2011, 08:53 PM » |
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That's the thing about tools... you're always looking for ways to use them.
Tomorrow you'll come across a project that you'll like, and say to your self, "Self, I have everything I need to do this, except a Rotex. If I had a Rotex, I could do this!"
And so it starts.
And then it continues.
* Edited for spelling.
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AT65 EB/1 Plus plunge saw
OF1000 EB/1 Plus router
OF2000 E/1 Plus router
CT33E dust collector with hose garage
D36 UNI-RS-Plus dust collector kit
RO125 FEQ-Plus sander
T15+3 Li2,6 Set cordless drill
MFT/3 table
5 tracks, both FS and FS/2 versions
parallel guides, extentions, misc clamps and accessories
Centrotec Installers Kit
Festool tape measure, beer mug and watch!
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honeydokreg
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2011, 09:30 PM » |
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scott, welcome to the FOG, check in regulary for updates and let us know what you are doing.
I have several videos on youtube on making custom builtins and knocking down sheet goods with the ts55 etc.. check them out you will learn alot.
search builtinsbykreg on youtube.
enjoy your new toys !!
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Brice Burrell
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2011, 09:46 PM » |
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 I think Alex is right, you'll have a Rotex and a Festool drill in no time.  |
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mparka
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2011, 10:15 PM » |
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Yes, your new festool goodies will start telling you that they need more friends. Stacking those systainers is very addictive. Under no circumstances, watch review videos here. There is a strange affect of accelerating festool collection growth before you know it.
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ScotF
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2011, 11:20 PM » |
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Welcome Scott, from another Scot but with only one T ! Before you know it you will have more Systainers and you will not even know how they all appeared...you should take advantage of the 10% off promo for the sander and paper this month and a drill is one of those must-have tools. Of course we will cheer you on in all of your future purchases! Enjoy your new toys and have fun thinking about what is next on your list. It truly is an addiction! Scot |
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 11:48 PM » |
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Hi Scott, Welcome to the FOG ! Now that you have started with Festool, you will be inventing woodworking projects just to get to use the tools. You will find plenty of carpentry, and remodeling jobs to use them for too. Seth |
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Dakotapix
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2011, 02:32 PM » |
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Congratulations, Scott. I'm in a similar situation having ordered the TS55 through Amazon and fulfilled by Tool Nut. Problem is that it was supposed to have been delivered on Oct. 31 and I've yet to see it. Shipping by UPS but I get no info from the tracking number other than "in transit." I finally got through to Tool Nut this morning (Saturday) and the guy I talked to reminded me that they had a big blizzard out East that affected them for five days. I imagine that could have affected all ground shipping so I hope to see the saw this coming week. I'm ready to join your ranks.
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Tinker
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2011, 07:35 PM » |
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Welcome to the slippery slope Scott HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA  Tinker |
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Dan Clark
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2011, 10:03 PM » |
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Scott, Welcome to FOG. A word of warning... One NEVER buys just one ticket! The Festool ticket machine Has lots of tickets! Regards, Dan. |
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honeydokreg
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2011, 11:52 PM » |
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Well what did you go back and charge on your visa today? Lol
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BlueZero
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« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2011, 08:35 PM » |
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Hahaha! First off thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I can't tell if this is the right place to be or maybe the totally wrong place to be for my budget.  No more purchases... so far. Was so busy this weekend I didn't even have time to test out my new toys. Got the vacuum bag in and the saw adjusted to the track. lol Thanks for the info on the videos honeydokreg. Watched a few so far and will be sure to watch the rest soon. Very nice work! Fingers crossed for you Dakotapix, hopefully it comes soon. |
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honeydokreg
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2011, 01:01 PM » |
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thanks bluezero!
enjoy
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