Festool 201311 SYS-MFT FX Clamping Systainer Set - Limited Availability (US)
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Let's let [member=101]Festool USA[/member] know there's still interest in this set, maybe they'll consider bringing it back or adding it as a regular catalog item.
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We can probably second that regarding Festool in Europe too. I think a set like this or even a revised or slight different set would sell very well. The number of people using one or more MFT tables are quite high..
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[member=70363]MikeGE[/member] Thanks!
Although, Norway is not a part of EU and dealers will sell, but not ship outside EU.
I saw some sets on eBay, but €400 plus shipping and later 25% tax on top of both the set price and shipping.. auch.
I have one set for now, but would like another.
Although, Norway is not a part of EU and dealers will sell, but not ship outside EU.
I saw some sets on eBay, but €400 plus shipping and later 25% tax on top of both the set price and shipping.. auch.
I have one set for now, but would like another.
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Darius said:
So, for the U.S. customers here's the price breakdown.
Clamping Elements - $125.00
Quick Clamps x 2 - $84.00
Planing Stops x 2 - $49.00 (from Lee Valley)
Short surface dogs x 4 - $31.80 (from Lee Valley)
Sys1 Systainer - $76
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Grand Total $365.80 if my addled brain is functioning. The Festool price is/was $300. We had one of these sets for as long as I worked at Woodcraft and then it sold. I was able to get some more transferred in from another Woodcraft store and immediately sold both sets the same day. After another transfer, I bought a set and we have two more available. Stop by the Chattanooga Woodcraft store if interested. This is a great deal, iff, you actually have a use for all of the contents. I personally like the fact that you can store and carry your MFT clamping solutions in a single systainer. YMMV. The plane stops are really cool for putting in your MFT at right angles and using them to hand plane down to a fairly thin board. I think Dave Stanton reviewed this set on Youtube and he uses the surface dogs for holding stock to domino. In any case, I love the set and use the contents regularly. 8)
And, we, as woodworkers know there's no such thing as too many clamps....
Postscript - Bessey must make the Festool quickclamps because we sell the Bessey and the Festool ones at our store....the Festool version is significantly less expensive. ($58 Bessey vs $42 Festool)
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Postscript - Bessey must make the Festool quickclamps because we sell the Bessey and the Festool ones at our store....the Festool version is significantly less expensive. ($58 Bessey vs $42 Festool)
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They do. And Wiha and Wera is most likely the ones making screwdriver handles, bit holder and bits for Festool. Including Bessey, they are first rate products in Europe, I guess they are well positioned in the US market as well. As of today, and 20+ years of using bits and bit holders from those none has broke, Bessey too make very nice quality products. I think Festool is one of few who have “rebadged” other high quality brands under their name. I know DeWalt used to have bits from, I think Wiha, those from DeWalt were also almost bullet proof.
Postscript - Bessey must make the Festool quickclamps because we sell the Bessey and the Festool ones at our store....the Festool version is significantly less expensive. ($58 Bessey vs $42 Festool)
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They do. And Wiha and Wera is most likely the ones making screwdriver handles, bit holder and bits for Festool. Including Bessey, they are first rate products in Europe, I guess they are well positioned in the US market as well. As of today, and 20+ years of using bits and bit holders from those none has broke, Bessey too make very nice quality products. I think Festool is one of few who have “rebadged” other high quality brands under their name. I know DeWalt used to have bits from, I think Wiha, those from DeWalt were also almost bullet proof.
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Darius said:
We do, and I may or may not be at work tomorrow (cold/flu) but you should be able to talk to anybody there. The downside of TN is that our sales tax rate is high....9.25%. In any case, give them a call and see what the damage is.
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iIf anyone is looking for these, I know that the Burlington Design Center in Mt. Laurel, NJ has several. I was there yesterday trying to decide on pulling the trigger on a MFT. They are not really a mail order dealer, but I'm sure that they can ship items this small.
Ask for the owner Mike Keane.
Burlington Design Center
Mount Laurel
3019 Marne Highway
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
(856) 778-7772
Good luck,
Robb
Ask for the owner Mike Keane.
Burlington Design Center
Mount Laurel
3019 Marne Highway
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
(856) 778-7772
Good luck,
Robb
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Postscript - Bessey must make the Festool quickclamps because we sell the Bessey and the Festool ones at our store....the Festool version is significantly less expensive. ($58 Bessey vs $42 Festool)
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They do. And Wiha and Wera is most likely the ones making screwdriver handles, bit holder and bits for Festool. Including Bessey, they are first rate products in Europe, I guess they are well positioned in the US market as well. As of today, and 20+ years of using bits and bit holders from those none has broke, Bessey too make very nice quality products. I think Festool is one of few who have “rebadged” other high quality brands under their name. I know DeWalt used to have bits from, I think Wiha, those from DeWalt were also almost bullet proof.
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I always thought it was kind of interesting how they use Wera for the bits, but Wiha for the handle.
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They do. And Wiha and Wera is most likely the ones making screwdriver handles, bit holder and bits for Festool. Including Bessey, they are first rate products in Europe, I guess they are well positioned in the US market as well. As of today, and 20+ years of using bits and bit holders from those none has broke, Bessey too make very nice quality products. I think Festool is one of few who have “rebadged” other high quality brands under their name. I know DeWalt used to have bits from, I think Wiha, those from DeWalt were also almost bullet proof.
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I always thought it was kind of interesting how they use Wera for the bits, but Wiha for the handle.
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I’ve wondered about the same. There could be just the trade among suppliers for Festool. It is not unusual asking for bids on production series. Wiha definitely won somehow at some time back, as the installers set’s handles of late is Wiha. The new Centrotec locking bit holder is Wera..
I have a very rare tool chest (mechanic tools) where all pliers and screwdrivers are Wiha. They are immaculate. Bauhaus (German wholesaler, also in Norway, Sweden, Denmark) sells Wiha produced screwdrivers etc. under their own name; Wiscent. I bought those as well in my former job, recognising that it was rebranded Wiha. Those screwdrivers have been through a lot, but still as good. They are now pensioners in my light work home kit [big grin]
I have a very rare tool chest (mechanic tools) where all pliers and screwdrivers are Wiha. They are immaculate. Bauhaus (German wholesaler, also in Norway, Sweden, Denmark) sells Wiha produced screwdrivers etc. under their own name; Wiscent. I bought those as well in my former job, recognising that it was rebranded Wiha. Those screwdrivers have been through a lot, but still as good. They are now pensioners in my light work home kit [big grin]
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