Festool Bringing Walko to America?
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Cheese said:
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http://www.walko.nl/en-uk/index.html
Looks like Festool AU is marketing them.
http://www.festool.com.au/workbenches-mobile-tables/worksite-table
I've seen them previously, really nice set up. Should have got one when I could.
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Wow. Just watched the videos and this Walko looks amazing! The smallest one is $516 at todays exchange rate and then $34 shipping. Not bad at all.
I am seriously considering ordering one. The smallest seems a bit heavy at 54.2 lbs (large one is 68.7 lbs) which is the same weight as an MFT table. Very interesting.
I am seriously considering ordering one. The smallest seems a bit heavy at 54.2 lbs (large one is 68.7 lbs) which is the same weight as an MFT table. Very interesting.
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The Walko was a "thing" around 2008 when it first started being imported by a few Festool dealers. I think the defunct Festool Junkie was one of the first. After that failed, Woodcraft tried it for a while before cutting it. I think it just isn't going to sell.
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Cheese said:
Well, I've not been involved in the product other than being an observer, but I think that it's lack of marketing and high import costs. Niche product.
Agree. These transformer like products look good in commercials but in reality are not practical. You going to cut with track saw vertically like that guy shows? Really? Or reconfigure for every operation?Shane Holland said:
And in the end:
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Yes.Shane Holland said:
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They are made here in Holland. However, I have never seen one here in the store nor in the wild.
I have had a Walko 3 for years. Works great. Use it mostly in the sawhorse position with both tops about the same height as the MFT table, so great for larger assemblies.
It does offer more clamping flexibility than the MFT. I don't think it is a replacement as the two tables would not give you a cutoff accuracy to the MFT due to hole alignment across them.
It is lighter and easier to transport than the MFT (3 piece breakdown) but has less chance of racking given the design.
When Woodcraft stopped selling them, they did a 50% off sale as I recall. Even at that price they were close to an MFT basic in price.
It does offer more clamping flexibility than the MFT. I don't think it is a replacement as the two tables would not give you a cutoff accuracy to the MFT due to hole alignment across them.
It is lighter and easier to transport than the MFT (3 piece breakdown) but has less chance of racking given the design.
When Woodcraft stopped selling them, they did a 50% off sale as I recall. Even at that price they were close to an MFT basic in price.
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Shane Holland said:
Shane I remember when they were first introduced but can't remember whether there was more of a discussion here on the Talkfestool Forum. I think there was originally a problem with the table tops delaminating when used outside or exposed to moisture, but overall people thought it was a robust build. I think personally the video shows a great versatility, but really how many people actually need that and use it is another thing.
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I don't think it would compete with the MFT any more than the Trion competes with the Carvex. Actually, what TJBNWI says about them complimenting each other seems more accurate to me.
As for the vertical sheet breakdown ability, that is what piqued my interest several years ago when I first learned of them. That is a very handy feature for those of us who work in commercial carpentry environments. I remodeled 22 bathrooms in a hospital one year. Our available work space was very limited. Laying sheets horizontal for cutting was not possible, so we had to process our sheet goods in the parking lot. I've been in the same situations in Academic remodel settings.
I googled Walko yesterday and was surprised to see the Festool Australia site come up. That is what sparked my query here.
I agree that many products designed to do too many things, often end up not doing anything well. But the Walko looks like it fills the promise. Now that I know I can actually order them direct, it's going on the "buy" list, but probably not until after the first of the year. It's hunting season ya know
As for the vertical sheet breakdown ability, that is what piqued my interest several years ago when I first learned of them. That is a very handy feature for those of us who work in commercial carpentry environments. I remodeled 22 bathrooms in a hospital one year. Our available work space was very limited. Laying sheets horizontal for cutting was not possible, so we had to process our sheet goods in the parking lot. I've been in the same situations in Academic remodel settings.
I googled Walko yesterday and was surprised to see the Festool Australia site come up. That is what sparked my query here.
I agree that many products designed to do too many things, often end up not doing anything well. But the Walko looks like it fills the promise. Now that I know I can actually order them direct, it's going on the "buy" list, but probably not until after the first of the year. It's hunting season ya know
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Rather interesting, with the devaluation of the Euro, the Walco-3 is approximately the size and weight of the MFT/3 Basic, and costs $523.
Also checked out the Walco Quick clamps, they looked familiar, $49 for a pair. [big grin]
Also checked out the Walco Quick clamps, they looked familiar, $49 for a pair. [big grin]
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