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« on: March 04, 2011, 03:32 PM » |
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New to the forum. Drank the kool-aid the other day and bought...
CT36E
Compact cleaning set
TS55
TS75
Rail kit
Domino set
Assorted Domino kit
Interesting that the Domino kit included the 4/5/6/8/10mm bits and tenons. Was not expecting 4mm in the set. Everything I read says 5/6/8/10mm.
Next up possibly the MFT...
Glad it is the weekend so I can play with my new toys...
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2011, 03:44 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum.  Look forward to hearing more from you. Feel free to jump right into the discussions. We have a friendly bunch of folks here. My name is Shane Holland and I am an employee of Festool USA. If you ever need help or have questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks, Shane |
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2011, 03:55 PM » |
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New to the forum. Drank the kool-aid the other day and bought...
CT36E
Compact cleaning set
TS55
TS75
Rail kit
Domino set
Assorted Domino kit
Interested that the Domino kit included the 4/5/6/8/10mm bits and tenons. Was not expecting 4mm in the set. Everything I read says 5/6/8/10mm.
Next up possibly the MFT...
Glad it is the weekend so I can play with my new toys...
Hi and welcome to the forum! I see you got both saws, and are planning for a MFT3. The saws are able to be purchased in combo with the MFT. Saves you about $60. They're the only tool in combo with the MFT3 (maybe the Kapex?). Anyway, congrats, and way to go in big! You won't regret it. |
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GPowers
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2011, 04:01 PM » |
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Welcome to the FOG. Just wondering why you bought both the TS55 and the TS75 at startup. Seems to me You should have bought the Domino instead of the TS75  |
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TA455HO
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2011, 04:08 PM » |
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I also bought the Domino. Reviews were so good for both saws I couldn't decide. Probably use the 55 for most occasions but have the 75 in case the need arises.
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2011, 04:21 PM » |
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Welcome. I too have both saws. 55 is usually in the trailer for job site & the 75 home in the shop where the 3m rail is easier to store & use. Both are great saws. Just built a new rolling table for my old MFT so it is the same height as my MFT/3. It also increase my systainer storage. PS you have just started down the slope.  |
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TA455HO
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2011, 04:50 PM » |
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Thanks.
Plus I just like saws. Another recent purchase is a D24000 wet tile saw. Lovin' it! If this works....here's a pic of the tilework in the master bathroom I've been remodeling at my house.
I have two 1971 Trans Ams so I live on a slippery slope. Shop has traditionally been car oriented, but I've decided wood and cars can co-exist...
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« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2011, 05:53 PM » |
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Nice job. Like the heated towel rack.
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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2011, 06:06 PM » |
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Here's another view. I'm using Additional Options to Attach the image. Is there a better way?
Thanks
Chad
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
Porter Cable 24" Omnijig, 2 x 690LR Routers (both with D-handle), 557 Biscuit
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2011, 06:09 PM » |
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Very nice. Did you use Kerdi floor & wall system? Love that stuff. No that's the only way I know. Ask Shane or Peter, they may know for anther way.
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2011, 06:19 PM » |
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It's all Durock backer behind the tile on the walls. Heated floors using RPM mats with a self-leveling cement and WarmTiles wiring/thermostat. The stone is a Travertine material. Floors are honed Walnut. Walls are polished Walnut halfway up and then polished Ivory in the shower above the mid-line. The break line is two rows of 3"x3" squares cut from the same 12"x12" tiles in a brick lay pattern. The Ivory on the upper half is on the bias. Glass guy just came in this week and hung the two panels and the door. No framing for the glass, its just siliconed in place. Looks very clean compared to the old glass with brass-colored frames.
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
Porter Cable 24" Omnijig, 2 x 690LR Routers (both with D-handle), 557 Biscuit
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2011, 07:46 PM » |
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It's all Durock backer behind the tile on the walls. Heated floors using RPM mats with a self-leveling cement and WarmTiles wiring/thermostat. The stone is a Travertine material. Floors are honed Walnut. Walls are polished Walnut halfway up and then polished Ivory in the shower above the mid-line. The break line is two rows of 3"x3" squares cut from the same 12"x12" tiles in a brick lay pattern. The Ivory on the upper half is on the bias. Glass guy just came in this week and hung the two panels and the door. No framing for the glass, its just siliconed in place. Looks very clean compared to the old glass with brass-colored frames.
Looks good. I used "EZ Board" on all the tiled areas when I built our house. Was pretty sweet - basically foam board with cement skin, cuts with a razor knife and attaches with screws in a drywall gun! |
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2011, 05:40 PM » |
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Still working on my picture posting skills. Worked some more on the bathroom this weekend. Didn't get to play with Festools much, but did some practice boring with the domino. Nothing worth mentioning. But... ...got the heat register in. Nice cast iron piece.  ...and started the shower bench. This will be ready for tile by next weekend.  I'll be building the new vanity for the bathroom so I messed with my Porter Cable Omnijig and this is my second attempt after making some subtle adjustments. This is, of course, a through dovetail and I'll probably do some half-blind dovetails for the actual drawers. This is just for the learning experience.  |
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2011, 05:57 PM » |
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Welcome to the FOG. Thats some haul of tools in one go, must have hurt the pocket a bit eh. Cool looking bathroom, do you have to seal the travertine tiles with anything. I think the ones you get here can be quite porus
Woodguy.
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2011, 06:12 PM » |
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Yes, I'm using the 511 Porous Plus http://www.miraclesealants.com/s_porous_plus.htmlReally nice stuff to work with. It is stinky smelling, but it doesn't tend to haze much and is easy to apply. Water just sits on top of the stone once it's been sealed. Travertine is a natural stone so it is porous, but there are definitely different grades of porousness. Stuff from China seems extremely porous while stuff from India seems to be significantly less so. Yes, even Chinese rock is cheesy...!!! A bit of a dent in the pocketbook, but it's just money. |
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
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« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2011, 04:02 PM » |
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Went back for another sip of kool-aid. Ordered some more items yesterday.
MFT/3
106" rail
Rotex RO90
<Slurp slurp>
Good stuff.
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
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« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2011, 06:12 PM » |
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Welcome to the FOG and hope you enjoyed the KoolAid!
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Kapex, TS55, Domino, MFK 700, OF 1400, OF 1010, RAS 115, RTS 400, ETS 150/3, ETS 125, CT 22 (2), C 12 (2), T-15+3, T-12+3, PSB 300 & more MFT's than i can count!
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« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2011, 06:54 PM » |
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Hi,
Welcome!
One thing to note- since you have just bought a couple of saws which come with guide rails, and you may buy an MFT in the future, you should be aware that you can "upgrade" your rails to longer ones when you buy the saws. Since you are well within the 30 day return period, it's worth bearing this in mind if you want a longer (or shorter) rail than the ones you have.
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I like green.
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« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2011, 07:46 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum TA455HO and congratulations on your purchases.
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« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2011, 08:45 PM » |
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Spokane? I know Woodcraft is out in the valley but don't know if Spokane Power Tool is a Festool dealer now. I'd be curious since I'll be over there in two or three weeks. Oh by the way |
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« Reply #20 on: April 04, 2011, 05:54 PM » |
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I'm not in Spokane. That's Eastern Washington. I'm over in Western Washington near Bellevue. My local Festool dealer is Eastside Saw. http://eastsidesaw.com/ |
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
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« Reply #21 on: April 04, 2011, 07:56 PM » |
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I'm not in Spokane. That's Eastern Washington. I'm over in Western Washington near Bellevue. My local Festool dealer is Eastside Saw. http://eastsidesaw.com/OOPS  , Muffed that, read western and saw eastern...oh well all west of here. |
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« Reply #22 on: April 04, 2011, 07:58 PM » |
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I just flew into Seattle today.
So far, everything I expected .... It's raining !
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« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2011, 06:50 PM » |
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The good part is April showers bring May... showers...  We don't tan...we rust....  |
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DeWalt D24000 tile saw, DW708 miter saw, DW735 Planer
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Every time I watch the movie "Dante's Peak" I think about Puyallup and their fair. Washington state is so neat with it's various regions.
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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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Every time I watch the movie "Dante's Peak" I think about Puyallup and their fair. Washington state is so neat with it's various regio
The wines not half bad either. |
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