Festool and mafell

[Cheese]

Mafell Aerofix... [popcorn]

 

[Svar]

Mafell Aerofix... [popcorn]

Here is my ignorant opinion: I have not tried it, but it looks cumbersome.

 

[Cheese]

I haven’t tried one either...I just thought that it’d be useful for installing new HVAC vents in hardwood flooring. I usually use the TS and a rail but I’m always nervous about any rail movement. The Aerofix would give me one less thing to worry about.  [smile]

 

[Svar]

I haven’t tried one either...I just thought that it’d be useful for installing new HVAC vents in hardwood flooring. I usually use the TS and a rail but I’m always nervous about any rail movement. The Aerofix would give me one less thing to worry about.  [smile]

You can't put Aerofix flat on the floor because of hose attachment contraption. Only works on a table etc., where it can hang off the edge.

 

[Cheese]

The hose attachment contraption can be mounted underneath or topside.
https://www.timberwolftools.com/mafell-aerofix-f-af-1-suction-clamping-system

 

[McNally Family]

I haven’t tried one either...I just thought that it’d be useful for installing new HVAC vents in hardwood flooring. I usually use the TS and a rail but I’m always nervous about any rail movement. The Aerofix would give me one less thing to worry about.  [smile]

You can't put Aerofix flat on the floor because of hose attachment contraption. Only works on a table etc., where it can hang off the edge.

As Cheese pointed out, the device can be used on top or bottom of rail:

**EDIT just realized link had just been posted.

 

[Svar]

I haven’t tried one either...I just thought that it’d be useful for installing new HVAC vents in hardwood flooring. I usually use the TS and a rail but I’m always nervous about any rail movement. The Aerofix would give me one less thing to worry about.  [smile]

You can't put Aerofix flat on the floor because of hose attachment contraption. Only works on a table etc., where it can hang off the edge.

As Cheese pointed out, the device can be used on top or bottom of rail:

Ok, ok, I got it. No need to rub it in.  [big grin]

 

[Cheese]

Just curious McNally if you own one? Looking for feedback.  [smile]

 

[McNally Family]

Just curious McNally if you own one? Looking for feedback.  [smile]

Not yet, but it is on my list to purchase, since I already have my rails.  Once I finish my KSS60 (or KSS50) saw purchase this will be next.

[member=9290]GhostFist[/member] has it, and is wise in all things Mafell.

 

[southrider]

So - the aerofix  track and hose IS compatible with festool plunge saws?

 

[antss]

Rider , I don't think anyone has said that. 

MAfell saws will work on FT tracks , but not vice versa. 

The hose would be close enough to fit, but the vacuum assembly won't work on a FT track.

 

[southrider]

Cool - thanx!

 

[Svar]

FT track has space between non-slip strips for Aerofix-like fixture to work. It is possible to cobble something like this together or 3D print it for Festool. Mass production though might be impeded by copyright issues.

 

[GhostFist]

Come check out my banned web forum for lots of feedback on mafell stuff including the aerofix.

 

[yetihunter]

Never heard of it.  8)

 

[McNally Family]

Never heard of it.  8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuOmKBRtNa8

 

[Steven Owen]

i like the duo doweler but the domino stilll wins overall.

Well....wins for some applications.  You can't drill shelf pins with the Domino.

over all the domino wins but the duo doweler can do the shelf pins.
i used the duo doweler in colage. it was good but i found it a pian to keep aligned properly. a few of the holes were slightly mis aligned. not sure why
they both have a place in the arsenal of tools
i like how you can take off one bit and have only one dowel or put different sized bits on so that the piece can only go together one way

I would think the doweler would have a slight advantage in joining plywood over the domino because your not breaking through as many layers of the ply by drilling larger holes than dowels.  You’re also able to drill deeper holes in the the plywood with dowels creating more glue surface area than the 500 series domino. 

I’m surprised Festool hasn’t bought out Mafell.  It would be good fit within the Festool line-up.

 

[Holmz]

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I’m surprised Festool hasn’t bought out Mafell.  It would be good fit within the Festool line-up.

How would it be a good fit?

There have been  a number of rebranded tools that Festool "makes" over the years.
- The tape measure
- The Nilfisk Vacuums
- The previous Mafell routers
- The belt sander (Was that an AEG?)
- The cement mixer looks like an Eibenstock
- The Tanos made systainers

None of them seemed to be improved by making them change color to green.

 

[peter halle]

..
I’m surprised Festool hasn’t bought out Mafell.  It would be good fit within the Festool line-up.

How would it be a good fit?

There have been  a number of rebranded tools that Festool "makes" over the years.
- The tape measure
- The Nilfisk Vacuums
- The previous Mafell routers
- The belt sander (Was that an AEG?)
- The cement mixer looks like an Eibenstock
- The Tanos made systainers

None of them seemed to be improved by making them change color to green.

I guess that if Mafell was purchased by Festool that would really bother you based on your post.

Just an observation.

Peter

 

[Holmz]

..
I’m surprised Festool hasn’t bought out Mafell.  It would be good fit within the Festool line-up.

How would it be a good fit?

There have been  a number of rebranded tools that Festool "makes" over the years.
- The tape measure
- The Nilfisk Vacuums
- The previous Mafell routers
- The belt sander (Was that an AEG?)
- The cement mixer looks like an Eibenstock
- The Tanos made systainers

None of them seemed to be improved by making them change color to green.

I guess that if Mafell was purchased by Festool that would really bother you based on your post.

Just an observation.

Peter

I like competition and options.
The concept of a buy-out seemed to imply that the tools would somehow improve if they carried a Festool badge...

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I cut ~3 sheets of MDF yesterday (doing mostly Rip-cuts), and have a couple more cuts before doing a Chaos wall in the garage today.
Need some organisation to happen.

Using fimit (Conformit?) screws with a "snappy tools" countersink drill, next to a 10.8V A10M drill.
I need to haul out the MFT, and get the Aus-dogs in place to trim the MDF to length (in cross cut fashion) with the Mt55.
Then later I will get the Festool rebranded Zobos out of the Centrotek box, along with the nice Festool Brad point drill-bit in 6-mm, and then put in some countersinks for anchor bolts in the MDF to it stays on the wall.

Obviously I am either colour blind, or I have cognitive discomfort with tools that are mis-matched in brand.

The only cognitive discomfort is in my understanding how such a buy-out would improve things for me and others using the tools?