Being a Weekend Warrior, not a pro what Festool product does one need to have?
and what other none Festool product do you need to be one of the first purchases?
And I mean "basics" I'm very curious about your suggestions ?
 
kr
 
Nico
 
FYI (I already have a screwdriver, nails , screws ... :-))

Nico

Assuming you have no tools, and depending on what you want to do and your budget I would recommend the following:

1. Cordless drill (nice to have a Festool, but any good brand will be fine)
2. TS 55 saw with rail long enough to do the type of cutting you might encounter/ Festool bundles in a 1400 which might be a good start.
3. RO 90 sander
4.MFT/3 with 2 quick release clamps
5. A 1400 or 1010 router with a few router bits

I think this should be sufficient to start.  You will find out more as you do projects and fins out what you need.

Vijay

It depends on the projects you are doing and if you do not own any Festools yet this is a good start:


1. CT 26 or CT 36

2. TS 55 note: comes with guide rail FS 1400

3. MFT/3, with clamping elements and quick clamps. note: comes with guide rail  FS 1080

4. Parallel Guides, if I would of known about them when I first bought the TS 55 they would of saved me a lot of headaches.  Once again this is my IMHO.

5. RO 90, 125, or 150.  Depending on your sanding requirements and if your not going to strip finishes by sanding nor polish metal and paint finishes, I would get the ETS 150/3. 

6. OF 1400; however, if you already have a router and any router bits don't make this one your priority as IMHO you can get by without a Festool router until later on and more $$$$ to spend.

7. T series cordless drills; however, the same as the router.

8. WCR 1000, although it was just released and mine is forthcoming this week I can't really comment from personal experience; however, this item really caught my eye since I have a limited space to sit my tools and consumables nearby while I work away.  I sit all of my tools under, on top of, and near the MFT and CT which creates more clutter and causes me to spend more time than I can stand by moving one to get to another and undoubtedly so I eye the Workcenter to be my sanctuary and give me the peace of mind in maintaining a sense of organization.     

This should take care you in a great collection of Festools.



 

Nico,

I don't see a sander on your list - a rotex will definitely help with any renovation project involving removing old paint or finishes.  If you have drywall I use my 150/3 and CT26 to sand small drywall jobs around the house - the noise and dust are so minimal that I did this while the wife was cooking and the 1 & 4 year olds were playing!  The drills are also brilliant - I'd see if you could get a deal on a discontinued C12.  The one tool I use more than any other is the MFT/3.

So based on your existing tool list, if I were in your shoes, I'd look for:

1. Rotex - size depending on jobs planned
2. Vac - one of the smaller ones - the 36 is really big for a homeowner
3. MFT/3
4. Drill
5. 150/3

Cnewport and Kdzito:
Thanks for the quick reply but regarding the sander
all the drywallling is already done , sanding is done (my wife and I used a huge amount of of elbow grease) even the painting is finished .
that project is done.
I think I need a sander for the stairs but which one ? a RO 90 ? (a staircase has many corners)
and what do you guys suggest for my other projects?

Nico

The RO 90 will be nice for the corners, but don't you think you'll want a bigger pad for sanding the rest of the area?  Go with either the ETS 150/3 or Rotex 150 in my opinion.  I have both, and they'll both work well for that, assuming you have the patience to do that much work without a specialized floor sander.  If you are planning on building a deck and shed, it might be helpful to have a good drill/screwdriver.  I'm assuming you have one already, but the C15 is a nice machine, lots of power if you need to do some drilling (or even mixing mortar or some concrete mixes).  

Given that you still have a fair amount of finish work (the built in and cupboard, for example), a MFT/3 might make good sense for you.  It's great for breaking down sheet goods, and is super convenient to glue up / assemble on.  Plus, you can fold it up and put it in a closet when you aren't using it - very handy.  Finally, get a vacuum.  I'd go with the Midi or CT26.  I have a Midi, and it's worked fine for me with the domino, TS55, and OF1010.

So, to recap:

1) rent a floor sander, or buy a RO90 and ETS150/3 or RO150
2) C15
3) MFT/3
4) CT Midi or CT26

I agree with everyone else about what to buy first but the truth is you are starting down a very slippery slope and you will become addicted like the rest of us.  You will enjoy using all of these tools

Don

Yes, I believe that a (small) table saw is invaluable for ripping boards, and cross cutting small pieces. These saws are not good for accurately breaking down sheet goods your TS 55 is much better for that. As has been mentioned a good dust collection machine (Midi or CT26) would be a good idea, particularly because (I assume) you are working and living in the the house and breathing that dust all day and night is not good for your health. I suggest you also consider getting a good jigsaw...I heard Festool is coming out with a new one that kicks !

To accomplish the tasks on your list, here are my comments on what tools you might need in addition to the ones you already own:

*Renovation of the staircase (New England style) - I have no idea what this and what materials you are using but you could use the TS 55 you have, a router for the edge etc. and maybe a jigsaw to fit a new tread in place

*1 built-in wardrobe that is about 4 meter width  and 2  meter height - use your TS55 to break down sheet goods, a table MFT or homemade permanent table (if you have space) for cutting and assembly and depending on the style (euro etc.) and material (Melamine, veneer, plywood etc.) used for assembly a drill, Domino, router, table saw, sander and jigsaw.

*1 built-in cupboard  ( 6 meter width below a sloped roof) - Same as above.

*Build a porch  ((3, 5 meter width , 7 meter length ) - Depending on construction type a Table saw to rip boards, drill, jigaw ladders, levels, etc.
*Build a garden shed - depending on the materials used - a table saw, jigsaw, drill hammer nails, screws, ladder, level
*Make some garden funiture / childrens toys - a table saw with an accurate fence, Jigsaw, sander, router and drill.

Good luck.
Tim

So ,
what would be the best money spend?
MFT or table saw?
difficult ...

Nico

Small TS
MFT with associated clamps.
MFT table extension/ build a out feed table or buy 2 MFTs like I did.
compressor
15 ga / 18 ga nail guns
cordless impact gun/driver
good set of chisels
Sliding Compund Miter saw/ Kapex

Plus1 on what Tim has posted. If you're living in a house while you work on renovating it, dust collection to prevent troubles to your health and that of your family is important. Once you buy the dust extractor, then any Festool or OTHER tool that has a dust port that works with the hose sizes offered by Festool and others can be easily tamed to make your life better, less stressed.  Sander, plus one on the Rotex 90 DX. You're getting several sanders here in one package, so it's a great value even though it's smaller than its bigger brothers. Stairs don't need a large sander if you've got time, and it already sounds like you've done that with hand tools or hand sanding.
Having a powered sander, with EXCELLENT dust extraction will not only speed up the process, you've save on abrasive costs since you won't clog the sandpaper with crud like you would with just hand sanding. So you save several different ways.
 While a table saw is nice, you already have a handheld power saw and guides. You would have to be the one to decide if that is your next large power tool purchase.

Staircase: Remove paint with heat gun and scraper.

                 To replace the tread you need to access the underside and remove the wedges. then just remove the damaged tread   
                 cut a replacement tread and wedges. (hammer, chisel, router to make bullnose on tread, cramps to laminate timber                         
                 for tread and plane to tidy up.)

As for the other projects I don't see anything power tools you need other than a sander. The money you would spend on a festool sander/vac/table saw could be invested in cheaper tools and better finishes for your projects i.e quality paint for your staircase;  nice ironmongery for your wardrobe/furniture or quality timber/glass for you porch depending on its size.

Don't get my wrong I am a carpenter by trade and use my Festools (amongst others) daily, they are great tools but buying a vac, sander and accessories is a lot of money for some DIY 

Hey, I figured someone else would probably have Chris and I'm too tired today to think up a witty name so just trademarked it instead 

Also going to post this because at first glance I thought he had a giant moustache 

Do you have layout tools - a square, a level, a good steel ruler, bevel gauge, protractor, a good tape, good pencils. etc?

I am not a professional woodworker, but I have purchased and completely remodelled several homes, the last being over 100 years old.  I found my allergies slowly growing worse over time until I figured out it was the dust from remodelling.  Dust control is one of the primary reasons I have as many Festools as I have.  I am considering replacing a radial arm saw that I've had for 30 years simply because it has such bad dust control.  Fein might be perfectly acceptable, but my old shopvac wasn't close to sufficient.   The CT26 is fantastic.