Anybody pre-ordering Carvex?

[The Next Level]

I have the Trion, wondering if there is that much difference between that and Carvex

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Differences vs. Trion:

- Brushless motor technology = more power, less weight (4.1 lbs), longer lasting
- A blazing 3,800 stokes per minute, which I believe makes it the fastest cutting jigsaw on the market
- Stroboscopic LEDs which pulse at the same rate as the blade, making it appear to stand still and also improving blade visibility (can be turned always on or always off as well)
- Interchangeable base system with a multitude of bases for specific applications
- New FastFix blade change system where you simply insert the blade and give it a twist to insert it and push a lever to eject it so you don't have to handle hot blades
- Adjustable chip guard for better blade visibility while maintaining dust extraction
- Ambidextrous design making it easier for lefties to use
- Cordless models coming later in the year

 

[Theshipstore]

Pre-Ordered for sure, with Accessory Kit

 

[The Next Level]

tempted!

 

[JerrySats]

Pre-Ordered for sure, with Accessory Kit

+1

 

[Peter Durand]

I have the Trion, wondering if there is that much difference between that and Carvex

I have put in my order.

 

[ccarrolladams]

Although I personally have been served well by my Trion PS300, I have pre-ordered a Carvex PS420 and the Accessory kit for my shop. Chances are strong that several of the master cabinet makers working for me will want the Carvex. My memory is that I bought my Trion in 2007. It still works as if it were new, but at some point it will need to be retired.

 

[builderbob]

I am going to preorder the carvex and accessory kit and convert my trion to have the Collins coping foot!

 

[The Next Level]

Now Im wondering barrel or D handle. [eek]

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Now Im wondering barrel or D handle. [eek]

D-Handle gives you a variable speed trigger.

Barrel grip is more compact.

 

[Theshipstore]

D Handle for me

 

[Michael Kellough]

I started with a D handle. With a variable speed saw it does make starting the cut a little easier
and it certainly makes stopping quicker. When I realized how much better the cuts in finished material are
when using the saw upside down I found the D handle to be a bit of a hindrance so my subsequent jigsaws
have been barrel grip.

I have a barrel grip Carvex on order.

 

[FulThrotl]

Differences vs. Trion:
- Cordless models coming later in the year

not to be snarky, but which year?

i waited, and waited, and waited...... finally
had to buy other stuff instead. not sure if
i'd spend the money on it now. i have stuff
to get done what i need to get done.

 

[Davej]

I started with a D handle. With a variable speed saw it does make starting the cut a little easier
and it certainly makes stopping quicker. When I realized how much better the cuts in finished material are
when using the saw upside down I found the D handle to be a bit of a hindrance so my subsequent jigsaws
have been barrel grip.

I have a barrel grip Carvex on order.

The side  switches on the d handle mean its easy to hold by the body when cutting upside down and turn it on and off.

 

[jmbfestool]

Shane,

We all know this strobe is pretty much a hit or miss function! Im sure Festool knows this and you should do.

Stroboscopic LEDs which pulse at the same rate as the blade, making it appear to stand still and also improving blade visibility (can be turned always on or always off as well)

30% of the time will the strobe actually go WITH the blade to create the stand still appearance!  The % was with the Carvex 400 and the Carvex 420.  I have used BOTH for a while now.

I find the LED's in strobe CAN often get in the way and make it MORE difficult to see!  I simply flip the Carvex upside down which turns the LED's OFF and you can rotate the Carvex Back upright and they stay OFF  only when you switch the carvex OFF and ON will they come back on.  I do this pretty much 80% of the time. I might as well set LED's to be OFF and just switch them on FULL(not strobe) when needed    Yes the LEDs do come in when its dark but most time they do my head in strobe mode.

Dont get me wrong I like the carvex 420 nice jigsaw!

 

[Davej]

Shane,

We all know this strobe is pretty much a hit or miss function! Im sure Festool knows this and you should do.

Stroboscopic LEDs which pulse at the same rate as the blade, making it appear to stand still and also improving blade visibility (can be turned always on or always off as well)

30% of the time will the strobe actually go WITH the blade to create the stand still appearance!  The % was with the Carvex 400 and the Carvex 420.  I have used BOTH for a while now.

I find the LED's in strobe CAN often get in the way and make it MORE difficult to see!  I simply flip the Carvex upside down which turns the LED's OFF and you can rotate the Carvex Back upright and they stay OFF  only when you switch the carvex OFF and ON will they come back on.  I do this pretty much 80% of the time. I might as well set LED's to be OFF and just switch them on FULL(not strobe) when needed    Yes the LEDs do come in when its dark but most time they do my head in strobe mode.

Dont get me wrong I like the carvex 420 nice jigsaw!

I agree about the strobe it's hit and miss and  really annoyed me so I just set it to permanently on

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

We all know this strobe is pretty much a hit or miss function! Im sure Festool knows this and you should do.

That's not been the case in my experience. I will say that I've not spent a lot of time with my Carvex yet, maybe a 2-hours-ish.

That's not to discredit you or say that you're not having trouble. But, I think you're implying that I'm well aware of it being a problem, which I am not.

 

[Paul G]

Now Im wondering barrel or D handle. [eek]

D-Handle gives you a variable speed trigger.

Barrel grip is more compact.

No variable speed trigger on the barrel grip?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

No variable speed trigger on the barrel grip?

Variable speed DIAL, yes. Variable speed trigger, no. The trigger is an on/off on the side of the saw.

 

[Birdhunter]

My experience with low serial number products, especially custom shotguns, isn't all that positive. Lots of early production issues that only get ironed out in later production runs. Is Festool better with getting early production units right?  I've now got a workshop full of Festol products, but all have been in production for a while before I bought them.