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bellchippy

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Pick up a few days work last week( been a bit quiet lately) but while working hit some concrete with my circular saw blade by accident.
Anyway, went to take blade in for sharpening and what did the dealer have on show, the new Domino XL, it was screaming buy me, buy me. I had no intention of buying one at the moment as no work for it, but It's  is so well made, as we know being festool fans, I love the the two stage plunge, and very smooth plunge action the locks for the fence and protractor are now kip levers and feel very secure when tight ( more so than on the smaller domino).
Well needless to say I bought it and have been grinning ever since. But why, I have very litte work, and none for my new Domino.
What have you guys bought on impulse, and did you regret it.

Can't wait to have a play with it tomorrow.
 
Four kids still need braces and college paid for, there are no impulse buys for me.  :'(
 
It`s very rare i actually really really need a new tool,but like you,works been quiet and now it`s picking up,i`m already starting to buy more tools even though i could manage without them,i think men and tools are like women and shoes lol
 
MFK router is the only Festool I bought that I've questioned getting.
I've had it about four months, and I still need time to get to know it.
There have been a few times I've opened the systainer to use it, looked at the
parts, and then closed the box  [embarassed] I'm sure it's a good little router.
I'm just more comfortable using the routers I know when I'm busy. I'm sure someday
soon I'll have a chance to figure it out.

I'd like the chance to look at the Domino XL, when's it coming to NY?  
 
I tell you what.  That XL may open vistas that didn't exist before.  It's a super machine and if you can afford it get it.  But there is one thing.  You are burning warranty for no good reason.  I say get your money back and bury it in the back yard.  Then go buy your XL wen you can use it immediately on a real job.  There's virtually no learning curve.  You could almost take it out of the box and make your first plunge in a real work piece.

 
I bought the TS75,CT26E and a few other tools and haven't used them yet. I have had them for 3 weeks now. Also want the LR32 system, OF1400 and Domino but like you do not have any solid work for them,although I do have a built in cab job that I might get, Home owner is on a tight budget and kinda flakey.But might and have is the difference between a lot of money out of my pocket for tools and still a lot but not as much out of my pocket. lol

Oh and it all started with the Kapex that I didn't really need because I have the Bosch 4412 miter saw but wanted because of features and weight. After the quality of the Kapex it has been a struggle not to buy all of the Festools I think I need. hahaha
 
Had a play today with XL and Just wanted to say what a superb machine it is, better engineered than the 500 in my opinion. One of my concerne's was how much vibration their might be plunging so deep and with such a large cutter. But it is very smooth and fast, just normal pressure needed. I can see it saving hours on the right job, and can't wait until I get a paid job to put it to work.

I have no regrets buying it.  [big grin]
 
I recently bought the MFK700 kit (though now new, used and at about a $150 savings...)

At first glance, you do sort of start thinking, where's the darn manual for this thing!?  But after a bit of inspection, it's quite simple, very versatile and will likely make ANY edging job faster, better and less prone to screwing up.

Laminate work is one of the only things you can totally trash at the very last step - the MFK will avoid that.

I can see it being the answer to all the things I ever wished my laminate trimmer would do better.

JT

 
Julian Tracy said:
I recently bought the MFK700 kit (though now new, used and at about a $150 savings...)

At first glance, you do sort of start thinking, where's the darn manual for this thing!?  But after a bit of inspection, it's quite simple, very versatile and will likely make ANY edging job faster, better and less prone to screwing up.

Laminate work is one of the only things you can totally trash at the very last step - the MFK will avoid that.

I can see it being the answer to all the things I ever wished my laminate trimmer would do better.

JT
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The thing I find nice about the MFK700 is that, when used in conjunction with the CT22 and boom arm, it helps me to NOT step on the power cord which has caused me to have to re-do several pieces that I've laminated.  The CT22 just does a great job of keeping the work area clean.  

[smile]

 
bellchippy said:
Well needless to say I bought it and have been grinning ever since. But why, I have very litte work, and none for my new Domino.
What have you guys bought on impulse, and did you regret it.

Can't wait to have a play with it tomorrow.
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Many a good chance is lost by not being prepared [tongue]
Tinker
 
Tinker said:
bellchippy said:
Can't wait to have a play with it tomorrow.
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Many a good chance is lost by not being prepared [tongue]
Tinker
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Your so right, had a rush job today, had to build four 32mm thick shaker style cupboard doors, well they were all glue up by lunch time, the domino work flawlessly a big saving on time over traditional mortice & tenon, at least for me. It was great to use it for a paid job at last, just as well I was prepared. [big grin]

 
For me the Domino is the machine that will enable the average woodworker making joints like a pro. The machine works most of the time straight out of the box. After you have ironed out the beginners mistakes and learned how to hold the Domino, you are good to go.
When I heard of the XL, my first thought was: Why a bigger one? But a few months later I could have used it on several projects, like doors and doorframes. I'm already thinking of making longer dominos and using the deepest setting. So I'm ready and waiting.
 
I don't think its possible to buy to much Festool... I just bought this Festool radio.. a rare item in europe :-)
Festool-Radio-350.jpg
 
Hi its quite a retro looking radio can we have some more details please eg when it was available.. was it for sale or was it a promotional item.ect
thanks
 
The seller informed me that her dad had purchased the radio at a Festool tool-show-off in germany 2 years ago, along with some other tool.. maybe the radio was a freebee...?
I paid around 110 euro for it, but hey when are you going to find one again...?  My model i with AUX in, and it runs on 4xC batteries or 240v. When put into 240V it recharges the 4xC rechargeable batteries.
 
mikael1982 said:
The seller informed me that her dad had purchased the radio at a Festool tool-show-off in germany 2 years ago, along with some other tool.. maybe the radio was a freebee...?
I paid around 110 euro for it, but hey when are you going to find one again...?  My model i with AUX in, and it runs on 4xC batteries or 240v. When put into 240V it recharges the 4xC rechargeable batteries.
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The Festool radio was sold for 179 euro I believe. Funny thing is, you could get the same radio from one of many other brands for 59 euro. Yup, that green paint is worth a 120 euros.  [eek]
 
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