Buying a new TS 55 - Should I wait
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Packard
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I can't address the original question. But I will mention that my new catalog from Rockler shows that they are now a Festool authorized seller. I would assume they have inventory.
squall_line
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Packard said:
I thought Rockler had been a Festool dealer for a while now? I got my STM1800 from them last April, and they had gotten them in January.
Packard
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I was not aware. This was the first printed catalog that I have received that shows Festool.
They also have a nice-looking drill to drill press attachment for $190.00 that probably is meant to compete with the Woodpeckers'
unit.
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-por...MI-tK3_a-Y9QIVnP6zCh2EyADgEAQYASABEgLd0fD_BwE
They also have a nice-looking drill to drill press attachment for $190.00 that probably is meant to compete with the Woodpeckers'
unit.
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-por...MI-tK3_a-Y9QIVnP6zCh2EyADgEAQYASABEgLd0fD_BwE
That drilling guide looks pretty pricey compared to the Milescraft's at $38US:
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/73237-drill-guide?item=46J8370
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/73237-drill-guide?item=46J8370
Packard
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I have been surprised at the quality of the Milescraft products (considering the low prices). Their products have been consistently reliable and accurate. (But they do "feel" inexpensive.)
Packard
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ChuckS said:
I asked our QC manager at work to check the 45-degree and 90-degree settings on this Milescraft piece on our Nikon optical comparator. He told me that the 90 was exactly on, and the 45 was "less than a half a degree off". So entirely satisfactory. And less than $9.00.
