Decisions....

[Jesse Cloud]

I have both the Rotex and the 150/3.  They are both great sanders and I wouldn't part with either one, but I find myself reaching for the 150/3 most of the time. 

 

[Chappy]

Well, I done went and did it.... came home today with TS 55, MFT/3, OF1400, CT36,Domino set, Rotex 150, paper, 106" rail, clamps, etc..... and the wife says it all has to go under the tree.  [doh]

 

[grobin]

Congrats! Enjoy.  BTW happy new year (the solstice is today).

 

[tbellemare]

What fun!

I thought my new coffee machine was cool.

Tom

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Congrats...now it will be like you are a kid again anxiously waiting for Christmas!!  Enjoy your new toys...that selection should allow you to handle most any project!

Scot

 

[atomicmike]

I thought my new coffee machine was cool.

It's just not Festool cool.  [wink] What kind of machine did you get?

 

[tbellemare]

It's just not Festool cool.  What kind of machine did you get?

I had a Saeco Vienna that performed valiantly for many years but finally had a weird series of problems. I was able to keep it going for a while with various fixes but eventually, it had some electrical problem that led to a semi-potted board. The whole thing was hard to get to but could have been fixed, I think, if I knew how to get a new board.

Anyway, to my delight, I was presented with a Gaggia Platinum Vogue. It produces a great cup. It also reminds you to do things that I would sometimes forget to do with the old one. That might make it last longer, though the old one lasted most of 10 years. I thought that was pretty good for such a complicated thing and the environment.

It's an extravagance. I worked for a few years drinking instant coffee because my employer was too cheap to have a coffee bar and before that, a while with nothing because I was too lazy to get up and make a thermos. Since I work from my home, it serves me all the time, which is nice.

I think it beats the one cup alternatives hands down. I have more control over the coffee and can make americano, espresso, capucino, or whatever.

But this seems like a thread theft.

Choppy should have a Happy New Year! I hope all of you do as well...

Tom

 

[Michael_MA]

Well, I done went and did it.... came home today with TS 55, MFT/3, OF1400, CT36,Domino set, Rotex 150, paper, 106" rail, clamps, etc..... and the wife says it all has to go under the tree.  [doh]

Dont you have to verify, all was delivered properly  [cool] so it's a must to unpack and verify it's functionality .......

kind regards, Mike

 

[WoodChuckWoods]

Greetings all, been lurking here for a while now but only recently registered. I have a decision to make... SWMBO has decided that I can add some occupied systainers to my "pile of stuff". Now,  the men in my family all seem to get bitten by the woodworking/remodeling bug in their late 30's or so and while I used to snicker and scoff about this I have been symptomatic for about four years now.

That is a great list I would only change a few things, get the ct26 instead. GET a rotax a festool sander is a tool you will put on your nightstand before you go to sleep at night. If I could start over I would have got the ts55 instead of the planer.also the domino is a dream I use it on EVERY project get the full set and extra dominos. Hoped this helped

 

[GPowers]

Well, I done went and did it.... came home today with TS 55, MFT/3, OF1400, CT36,Domino set, Rotex 150, paper, 106" rail, clamps, etc..... and the wife says it all has to go under the tree.  [doh]

Merry Christmas! That is a great list for tool to get ALL at once. You must have a very understanding wife!

 

[Chappy]

Bob, you were right... I should have included the boom arm kit in my initial purchase.  [doh]  I think maybe I will be placing an order with you in the near future if I can plunder the budget a bit more... if congress can do it......

 

[davidwilkie]

If you are looking for more complete outfit of your shop, I agree with many of the posters above that you will need some tools that either Festool does not make or which are simply too easily satisfied at a much better cost-to-performance ratio.

I would echo above on getting the 106" guide rail for breaking down plywood sheets. But I would also add the Parallel Guide. I just broke down six sheets for some new cabinets I am making and the speed and accuracy when making repeated cuts is amazing. My pieces are nearly identical. No need to take them to the table saw (which I do own -- Grizzly 3hp cabinet saw has served me quite well and it's reasonable cost -- and yes you probably need one).

The Domino is terrific. But a lot of money on more of a speciality tool. Depending on what you're making, you might make good use of a biscuit jointer. I have the DeWalt and it works well. If you are planning to make a lot of tenon joinery furniture (stressing "furniture"...not remodeling projects, etc.) then maybe you can justify the Domino.

I have the Makita compound mitre saw (LS13 model or something like that) and love it. It is very accurate. If I were to only buy only one plug in power tool, it would be a compound mitre saw. The ability to make a quick and accurate end cut with about 2 seconds of setup time is simply too wonderful with a CMS. I'm sure Kapex owners would state how much better Festool's is, but I can not think of one way the Makita could be better and it is far less.

You need to assess what your wood source will be: S4 (finished on all 4 sides) or raw lumber? If raw, a joiner and a planer are a must. I have a 6" Grizzly that works great so long as the lumber is not so long. And my DeWalt planer is simply amazing. Practically do not need to sand afterwards it cuts so smooth. Seriously. These tools will dent your budget, but the choices I made were relatively inexpensive compared to what you can spend on those tools and I have been very satisfied with both.

I am sure you will get some advice to go high end for every tool, that they will last a lifetime, etc. But I think you can find some relatively high performance-to-cost solutions for some of the things you need and mix in the Festool were the ergonomics or vastly superior performance is warranted. Good luck!

 

[Chappy]

If you are looking for more complete outfit of your shop, I agree with many of the posters above that you will need some tools that either Festool does not make or which are simply too easily satisfied at a much better cost-to-performance ratio.

I would echo above on getting the 106" guide rail for breaking down plywood sheets. But I would also add the Parallel Guide. I just broke down six sheets for some new cabinets I am making and the speed and accuracy when making repeated cuts is amazing. My pieces are nearly identical. No need to take them to the table saw (which I do own -- Grizzly 3hp cabinet saw has served me quite well and it's reasonable cost -- and yes you probably need one).

The Domino is terrific. But a lot of money on more of a speciality tool. Depending on what you're making, you might make good use of a biscuit jointer. I have the DeWalt and it works well. If you are planning to make a lot of tenon joinery furniture (stressing "furniture"...not remodeling projects, etc.) then maybe you can justify the Domino.

I have the Makita compound mitre saw (LS13 model or something like that) and love it. It is very accurate. If I were to only buy only one plug in power tool, it would be a compound mitre saw. The ability to make a quick and accurate end cut with about 2 seconds of setup time is simply too wonderful with a CMS. I'm sure Kapex owners would state how much better Festool's is, but I can not think of one way the Makita could be better and it is far less.

You need to assess what your wood source will be: S4 (finished on all 4 sides) or raw lumber? If raw, a joiner and a planer are a must. I have a 6" Grizzly that works great so long as the lumber is not so long. And my DeWalt planer is simply amazing. Practically do not need to sand afterwards it cuts so smooth. Seriously. These tools will dent your budget, but the choices I made were relatively inexpensive compared to what you can spend on those tools and I have been very satisfied with both.

I am sure you will get some advice to go high end for every tool, that they will last a lifetime, etc. But I think you can find some relatively high performance-to-cost solutions for some of the things you need and mix in the Festool were the ergonomics or vastly superior performance is warranted. Good luck!

Oh, I agree... I plan on picking up a jointer, planer, cabinet saw, bandsaw and an oscillating drum sander at the very least... but this will all come after the Morton crew rolls off site... and they might not even get "on site" for a couple more years... need to see how 11' shapes up. [big grin]