Best way to buy new tools?
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U. S. Tool and Fastener ships from MA to other states with no sales tax.
The Domino is an excellent machine. I've been a woodworker for a long time but always used biscuits or hand / machine cut tenons for cabinets and furniture. The Domino adds a new dimension to your possibilities. Enjoy!
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The Domino is an excellent machine. I've been a woodworker for a long time but always used biscuits or hand / machine cut tenons for cabinets and furniture. The Domino adds a new dimension to your possibilities. Enjoy!
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A lot of dealers are on the forum to help out with any questions. I've bought from US Tool before and had a good experience. I'll also recommend Tool Nut and Bob Marino. Free, quick shipping should be a must on all Festool. Any of those three provide good service after the sale as well. I would recommend a dealer as close to you as possible, if only to make shipping a touch quicker.
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I went withhttps://beavertools.com/ due to rewards program and free hat for my domino
Also went to local brick and mortar store for other tools (woodcraft) to benefit from their knowledge and get some hands on with their setup. The had a class that incorporated a couple of festool products that really sold me on my purchase. It was abit more expensive due to tax but their knowledge has been useful and friendly.
Also went to local brick and mortar store for other tools (woodcraft) to benefit from their knowledge and get some hands on with their setup. The had a class that incorporated a couple of festool products that really sold me on my purchase. It was abit more expensive due to tax but their knowledge has been useful and friendly.
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waho6o9 said:
Agree...and I've been a customer of Bob's for many years now....from my very first Festool purchase, as a matter of fact. That said, there are any number of great Festool resellers in the US, some of which you may already do business with. That sometimes counts favorably if you have and established relationship with them.
Thank you all very much!
Now I have so many choices of where to buy the tools, in addition to the details of exactly what to get.
I'm thinking:
DF700 XL EQ
Seneca Small Mortise Adapter Kit
4mm & 6mm cutter in 500 size
8mm, 10mm and 14mm cutter in 700 size
TS75 EQ w/75" track
118" track (for 8' cuts?)
Total $2,834 (no tax, no shipping).
Heck of a large xmas present for myself.
Would very much appreciate any suggestions.
Now I have so many choices of where to buy the tools, in addition to the details of exactly what to get.
I'm thinking:
DF700 XL EQ
Seneca Small Mortise Adapter Kit
4mm & 6mm cutter in 500 size
8mm, 10mm and 14mm cutter in 700 size
TS75 EQ w/75" track
118" track (for 8' cuts?)
Total $2,834 (no tax, no shipping).
Heck of a large xmas present for myself.
Would very much appreciate any suggestions.
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Welcome to FOG. It doesn’t matter who you buy from the price of the tools will be the same. It’s great if you have a good knowledgeable dealer nearby. If not go online. With Amazon you pay shipping unless you have Prime. With others you might not pay shipping or sales tax. With a Domino 700 XL that can add a bit more coin. Bob Marino has been my dealer of choice for the majority of purchases.
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Personally, I prefer to buy from local brick and mortar.
In my neck of the woods that’s Anderson Plywood (Don) and Eagle Tool (Jesse)
The value of helping the local economy, and the hands on knowledge that a mom and pop shop can offer, is greater than the 9% sales tax IMHO.
In my neck of the woods that’s Anderson Plywood (Don) and Eagle Tool (Jesse)
The value of helping the local economy, and the hands on knowledge that a mom and pop shop can offer, is greater than the 9% sales tax IMHO.
Yes, go with the 118" track for the TS75. I like for the TS55 too, just makes life a little easier over the 106". Handy for rough length "eight foot" boards too.
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Both the 700 and the TS75 are heavy tools excellent for big projects. Are you sure these are appropriate for your work?
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ericvancronk said:
I met Don Ware a couple of months ago. The Festool display they have is the best Ive seen at any suppliers everything set up and yer able to handle / fondle before you buy and can help you sort whatever issue you are having with the tool.
Don is one of the most knowledgable people of festool products around.
Hes who I call now when I have questions about the tools, set up and usage. he gives me the straight scoop on them.
Price is the same so picking an online dealer is really about service, in stock selection and knowledge. I purchase my Festool kit from festoolproducts.com (part of Tool Nut). As for the service.....the shipping is free, I have never received anything broken and it typically arrives in three days unless UPS is clogged with Cyber Monday packages. And for me they have always gotten the kit out the door the day I order. As for selection.....never wanted something they did not have in stock and ready to ship the day I placed the order. Finally knowledge.....very well informed group of people. They have answered many questions for me both before and after the sale. If you ever need something it is always pretty easy to find [member=48572]Shane Holland[/member] around here on FOG.
Final bonus.....most states have no sales tax (gotta love the internet).
Final bonus.....most states have no sales tax (gotta love the internet).
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Thanks for the shout out, [member=28223]SoonerFan[/member].
Yup, always glad to help and answer questions. Feel free to PM on here or shoot me an email at shane@toolnut.com. I've personally been involved with Festool for about 13-14 years, including about 8 years working for Festool USA. My colleagues at The Tool Nut are tool geeks and many of them use Festool tools.
We have all of the goodies on your list and would appreciate your order athttps://www.festoolproducts.com.
I answer questions and respond to emails virtually all hours of the day, night, and weekends.
Shane
Yup, always glad to help and answer questions. Feel free to PM on here or shoot me an email at shane@toolnut.com. I've personally been involved with Festool for about 13-14 years, including about 8 years working for Festool USA. My colleagues at The Tool Nut are tool geeks and many of them use Festool tools.
We have all of the goodies on your list and would appreciate your order athttps://www.festoolproducts.com.
I answer questions and respond to emails virtually all hours of the day, night, and weekends.
Shane
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I don't think you could go wrong with any of the suppliers listed. Toolnut has been earning my business for 8+ years and seem to have the online ordering dialed in to a science.
Regarding your purchases, I might consider picking up a shorter rail than the 75" if you are going to get the 118". Many dealers allow you to customize your rail selection with the TS75. I might also suggest spending a bit less on the domino cutters and instead supplement with a few extra blades( crosscut and panther). You can do a lot with just a few sizes of domino's ( 6 and 12) then add others as the needs arise.
Make sure you have your dust collection figured out, Dominoes don't work well without some extraction.
Regarding your purchases, I might consider picking up a shorter rail than the 75" if you are going to get the 118". Many dealers allow you to customize your rail selection with the TS75. I might also suggest spending a bit less on the domino cutters and instead supplement with a few extra blades( crosscut and panther). You can do a lot with just a few sizes of domino's ( 6 and 12) then add others as the needs arise.
Make sure you have your dust collection figured out, Dominoes don't work well without some extraction.
Thank you again everyone for your help.
I didn’t realize the pricing was controlled until I started searching. Now I understand that the selection of vendor is about reputation, helpfulness, stock, selection, shipping and tax charges. And, US Tool and Fastener, Tool Nut/Festoolproducts, Bob Marinos Best Tools, Beavertools all come highly recommended. Amazon also has availability. And there’s plenty of support for local brick and mortar for the service value and the importance of supporting the community.
[member=1619]SRSemenza[/member]: Thank for the support of the 118” track decision.
[member=15289]Birdhunter[/member]: When I was 18, I was certain about everything. Several decades later, I’m not certain of much. These tools will be used in my hobby workshop, where I sometimes use ½” ply and sometime use 12/4 Maple. I have lots of rough wood and the idea of a TS75 making long, deep cuts that are glue-up ready (something I’ve read repeatedly online) is crazy exciting. So that’s my thinking on these larger/heavier models.
[member=28223]SoonerFan[/member]: That’s the recommendation. Very nice to hear that there’s a source of knowledge available from an online vendor. And sales tax is no joke at these prices.
[member=48572]Shane Holland[/member]: I will email shortly. Thank you!
[member=5841]Kevin Stricker[/member]: That’s a great suggestion about getting a shorter rail. Maybe the 55”, and use the 118 for anything in between. And another great suggestion about a crosscut and Panther blade. I’ve never used a Domino. I thought I’d need a very small one (like a 4 or 5) for plywood, and large one for the 8/4 and up stuff, but I can always get them as needed. I’m working on a dust collection solution, but for now it’s just shop vacs. Is there a fitting/adapter that will make that easier?
Thank you!
I didn’t realize the pricing was controlled until I started searching. Now I understand that the selection of vendor is about reputation, helpfulness, stock, selection, shipping and tax charges. And, US Tool and Fastener, Tool Nut/Festoolproducts, Bob Marinos Best Tools, Beavertools all come highly recommended. Amazon also has availability. And there’s plenty of support for local brick and mortar for the service value and the importance of supporting the community.
[member=1619]SRSemenza[/member]: Thank for the support of the 118” track decision.
[member=15289]Birdhunter[/member]: When I was 18, I was certain about everything. Several decades later, I’m not certain of much. These tools will be used in my hobby workshop, where I sometimes use ½” ply and sometime use 12/4 Maple. I have lots of rough wood and the idea of a TS75 making long, deep cuts that are glue-up ready (something I’ve read repeatedly online) is crazy exciting. So that’s my thinking on these larger/heavier models.
[member=28223]SoonerFan[/member]: That’s the recommendation. Very nice to hear that there’s a source of knowledge available from an online vendor. And sales tax is no joke at these prices.
[member=48572]Shane Holland[/member]: I will email shortly. Thank you!
[member=5841]Kevin Stricker[/member]: That’s a great suggestion about getting a shorter rail. Maybe the 55”, and use the 118 for anything in between. And another great suggestion about a crosscut and Panther blade. I’ve never used a Domino. I thought I’d need a very small one (like a 4 or 5) for plywood, and large one for the 8/4 and up stuff, but I can always get them as needed. I’m working on a dust collection solution, but for now it’s just shop vacs. Is there a fitting/adapter that will make that easier?
Thank you!
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All good choices above, I bought my Saw from a small local shop, consider that a plug for whatever indie brick and mortar place you might have locally.
As for bigger shops, I've found Woodcraft to be a good source, one advantage they have is that you can try the stuff out, and I've found their sales folks to be very knowledgeable. Woodcraft has stores all over the country + a large mail order operation.
As for bigger shops, I've found Woodcraft to be a good source, one advantage they have is that you can try the stuff out, and I've found their sales folks to be very knowledgeable. Woodcraft has stores all over the country + a large mail order operation.
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