Festool End User Training, Henderson NV

[copcarcollector]

I have just completed day two of Festool System Essentials end user training in Henderson NV

Let me say at the top, Steve Bace is an EXCELLENT teacher. He takes the time to evaluate each students skill level and find out what each person wants to learn about. The hands on training is well though out and each task presented clearly.

Day one started with a short time 'around the room', an introduction from each participant and finding out what tools they have. Keeping each class limited to six participants is great as there is plenty of one on one time with the tools and with Steve - he is not so busy running around the room from group to group, instead he has time to explain how the tools work and the tasks are to be done, and also presents different approaches to each task.

We then went into the shop and had a great demo on setting up the MFT/3. I had just set mine up a few days prior, but learned a few tweaks I could do, as well as ways to make sure the fence and rail were square, and if not how to fix it. We then broke into three groups of two people and set up our own MFT/3 tables. We then learned how to set up, calibrate and use the parallel guides with the rail , and broke down a sheet of MDF into specific widths with the TS55 track saw. We also got to use the Kapex to cut a few of these boards down to specific lengths. Miter cuts were also made on a few of these boards, both with the Kapex and track saw.

Day two consisted of turning our cut lumber into several demo projects using the Domino 500. Angles and fence and depth adjustments were required and this was a great way to learn some of what the Domino is capable of.  Once all of the groups had finished these projects, we had a short demo of the LR32 system, as well as learning how to adjust the Kapex lasers, a quick demo of the work center (they have the work center mounted on the MFH1000 stool, its a cool set up!), and a great demo on the (currently available) jigsaw and how to adjust the guides and cut the splinter guard.

I have a bunch of these tools and have watched lots of videos on their use, but seeing it in person and being able to ask questions or have something clarified was awesome. I am very eager now to get back home and put what I have just learned to use.

I am also registered for the Advanced Router Class later this week. I will post an update on that one later.

Again thanks to Steve for being a great host and teacher. The class was fun and informative.

I know the classes fill up quickly when they are announced. I strongly encourage anyone to sign up, especially someone like me who is new to woodworking. I learned a lot so far this week-

 

[peter halle]

Great to hear about your experience at the class!  If you are anything like me  [eek] you will find yourself remembering things over the next few months as you need them and smiling.  Steve and Brian can get inside your head with their training and tips.

Hope you have another couple of great days at the Advanced Router class.  If you don't already have a 1010 router you will never be able to look at that one on display at a dealer and not at least smile or drool.

Peter

 

[sancho57]

Im in the Router class to, Leaving this morning for the long Boring drive to LV, Ill see ya tomorrow  [big grin]

 

[sancho57]

Great to hear about your experience at the class!  If you are anything like me  [eek] you will find yourself remembering things over the next few months as you need them and smiling.  Steve and Brian can get inside your head with their training and tips.

Hope you have another couple of great days at the Advanced Router class.  If you don't already have a 1010 router you will never be able to look at that one on display at a dealer and not at least smile or drool.

Peter

Word up

Its my go to router, even though I just got the 2200, I love that little rascal

 

[skids]

Great to hear about your experience at the class!  If you are anything like me  [eek] you will find yourself remembering things over the next few months as you need them and smiling.  Steve and Brian can get inside your head with their training and tips.

Hope you have another couple of great days at the Advanced Router class.  If you don't already have a 1010 router you will never be able to look at that one on display at a dealer and not at least smile or drool.

Peter

Word up

Its my go to router, even though I just got the 2200, I love that little rascal

LOL  [thumbs up]

 

[ccarrolladams]

Plus 1 for Steve Bace! I have participated in all of the available end user classes, and some more than once, in Henderson.

Back in 2010 there were still 8 participants per class, so Brian "Curly/The Sedge" Sedgely would fly into Henderson to co-train and Steve would fly to Lebanon for those classes. For me that was marvelous because I had the advantage of learning from both Steve B and The Sedge.

My most recent class was in May 2012. What I notice from the excellent photos is that in the workshop base cabinets which used to line the wall have been removed so the Sysports can be moved back a couple of feet, adding to the space available especially for Group #2, while the arrangement of Sysports at my usual Group #3 space is largely the same.

Please note the fabulous cork floor. Steve had that in his original training center and lovingly moved it tile by tile to this training center. Having that floor sure makes an 8 hour day of training so much easier on the feet and legs!

 

[sancho57]

thats good info, I didnt know I could take a class more then once and it not be "unusual". This is my 3rd class and Id like to repeat the other 2 once I finish all of them. Who knows maybe Ill take them all again.

I found that there is so much info being thrown at me in these classes its hard to remember it all.

 

[sancho57]

I learned something yesterday in the class, setting up the MFT. It seems every class Steve goes through the set up procedure. I learned quite a few things about te festool routers but that one little tidbit setting up te mft , I had a epiphany , the light came down from heaven with Peter, Steve and Sledge acting like the  angles singing….

Sadly it was something I should of known all along but for some reason, my one brain cell (the only one left that works) didnt pick up on it.

What was it you ask.

Well Im not gonna tell yas  hehehehe

No it was simple, as soon as I set the fence to the guide rail and get it at a perfect 90' then loosen the 2 screws on the protractor head to re-adj it to match the 90 then I dont have to fool around re-setting it every time I break it down as long I keep the guide rail attached to the do hicky it mounts to on the MFt. Just slide it off as 1 unit rather then disconnecting the 2 for storage.

I dont know how I missed that.

Senile I guess…

 

[peter halle]

I learned something yesterday in the class, setting up the MFT. It seems every class Steve goes through the set up procedure. I learned quite a few things about te festool routers but that one little tidbit setting up te mft , I had a epiphany , the light came down from heaven with Peter, Steve and Sledge acting like the  angles singing….

Sadly it was something I should of known all along but for some reason, my one brain cell (the only one left that works) didnt pick up on it.

What was it you ask.

Well Im not gonna tell yas  hehehehe

No it was simple, as soon as I set the fence to the guide rail and get it at a perfect 90' then loosen the 2 screws on the protractor head to re-adj it to match the 90 then I dont have to fool around re-setting it every time I break it down as long I keep the guide rail attached to the do hicky it mounts to on the MFt. Just slide it off as 1 unit rather then disconnecting the 2 for storage.

I dont know how I missed that.

Senile I guess…

Peter?

 

[sancho57]

Yea buddy, you carry a better tune then Shane..

Sorry Shane..