Oh boy, here we go.
First see the definition of "issue" below.
By saying its an "issue" doesn't imply or state its going to result in a failure. By saying its an issue could simply mean its just an inconvenience to the user or workflow. Such as waiting for the motor to spool back up before proceeding with a cut. However, every electrical motor on the planet that I know of or care to know of draws more current upon start up. More current = more heat = possible additional wear on brushes, windings. ***note*** I did say "possible" I'm not an electrical engineer nor do I pretend to be. Only that what I know says starting and stopping of an electrical motor continuously isn't beneficial for it. My dust collector specifically says NOT to start/stop repeatedly for this specific reason. Granted, its different circumstances and the DC has bigger impeller load etc. to rotate but its also a bigger motor too. Either way its pretty common knowledge that it isnt "good" for it either.
If this is the first time you have seen it mentioned as a concern or issue you haven't been paying enough attention before rushing to judgement. There was some mention/discussion of it on FOG and others noticing the cycle timing particularly when using the SCMS, just within the last couple weeks. So, just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it didn't happen...It only means that you didn't see it.
I also clearly stated I was happy with the CT and would buy it again. So, not sure how you are claiming what I said as disingenuous. Frankly, I'm a little tiered of you "selectively quoting" to try and make a point. Please if your going to quote me or someone else include the post in its entirety. Enough of just highlighting a few key words out of a post. This practice of "selective quoting" seems disingenuous to me.
I also know that there are lots of CT's that are decades old and still in service. That also doesn't mean that there aren't some failures as well. Is it from starts/stops constantly? Don't know, and never said it was. There was just a post on FOG from a very angry CT customer that let the smoke out of his CT with less than 24 hours of use. If you take the time to search you will see I clearly, and unequivocally stuck up for the CT. I am not here to bash Festool. However if I see a better option, possible issue, concern or room for improvement. I will voice it, not in an effort to bash Festool but in hopes to help an individual look at his or her situation from different angles that he or she might not have even thought of so they can make the best decision that fits their needs and hopefully save them some time and money. Also so Festool can address and make things better in the future.
I have said it before and will say it again incase anyone missed it. Festool makes some really great tools and I own a fair share of them BUT they also make some stuff that I would never buy because it lacks the quality for what Festool charges and there is need for improvement on more than one of their offerings. That's not to say I think Festool is a bad brand. Im also a heavy Dewalt user and have a similar list of needed improvement's for them. Hopefully that clears a few things up and you can look at a situation from another persons perspective.
First see the definition of "issue" below.
By saying its an "issue" doesn't imply or state its going to result in a failure. By saying its an issue could simply mean its just an inconvenience to the user or workflow. Such as waiting for the motor to spool back up before proceeding with a cut. However, every electrical motor on the planet that I know of or care to know of draws more current upon start up. More current = more heat = possible additional wear on brushes, windings. ***note*** I did say "possible" I'm not an electrical engineer nor do I pretend to be. Only that what I know says starting and stopping of an electrical motor continuously isn't beneficial for it. My dust collector specifically says NOT to start/stop repeatedly for this specific reason. Granted, its different circumstances and the DC has bigger impeller load etc. to rotate but its also a bigger motor too. Either way its pretty common knowledge that it isnt "good" for it either.
If this is the first time you have seen it mentioned as a concern or issue you haven't been paying enough attention before rushing to judgement. There was some mention/discussion of it on FOG and others noticing the cycle timing particularly when using the SCMS, just within the last couple weeks. So, just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it didn't happen...It only means that you didn't see it.
I also clearly stated I was happy with the CT and would buy it again. So, not sure how you are claiming what I said as disingenuous. Frankly, I'm a little tiered of you "selectively quoting" to try and make a point. Please if your going to quote me or someone else include the post in its entirety. Enough of just highlighting a few key words out of a post. This practice of "selective quoting" seems disingenuous to me.
I also know that there are lots of CT's that are decades old and still in service. That also doesn't mean that there aren't some failures as well. Is it from starts/stops constantly? Don't know, and never said it was. There was just a post on FOG from a very angry CT customer that let the smoke out of his CT with less than 24 hours of use. If you take the time to search you will see I clearly, and unequivocally stuck up for the CT. I am not here to bash Festool. However if I see a better option, possible issue, concern or room for improvement. I will voice it, not in an effort to bash Festool but in hopes to help an individual look at his or her situation from different angles that he or she might not have even thought of so they can make the best decision that fits their needs and hopefully save them some time and money. Also so Festool can address and make things better in the future.
I have said it before and will say it again incase anyone missed it. Festool makes some really great tools and I own a fair share of them BUT they also make some stuff that I would never buy because it lacks the quality for what Festool charges and there is need for improvement on more than one of their offerings. That's not to say I think Festool is a bad brand. Im also a heavy Dewalt user and have a similar list of needed improvement's for them. Hopefully that clears a few things up and you can look at a situation from another persons perspective.
