Festool Owner

[JimB1]

Can I ask why you opted for the ETS 150/3 as opposed to one of the Rotex sanders? Being new to woodworking, the Rotex sanders look capable of a much broader range of applications.

As someone who is in the process of deciding on a new ROS, I can tell you that I am not looking at the Rotex simply because I don't do a lot of heavy stock removal and I have a polisher already so why pay for functions I never use? I need more of a finishing sander that can occasionally do down to 100 grit then anything else so the ETS-150/3, ETS-150/5 and ETS-125 are all on the list of options for me to try out. Right now by the numbers I think the ETS-150/3 is probably what I will get but I need to get them in hand to really make the call...

Gnarly, took that huge honking gulp of the Kool-aid huh Looking forward to reviews as you get to use them. Really loving my 1010, just an awesome router.... Good luck with them.
-Jim

 

[gnarly]

JimB1 I opted for the  ETS150/3 first of all it felt good in hand, and so as a first Festool sander this is my starting point. Once i get comfortable with all the tools and have my system figured out I am sure as others are indicating, I will be adding more to the mix.

Kaptex Nooooooooo,  Such a beautiful saw, I was tempted, but resisted for Now ??

 

[leakyroof]

Thanks all for your words of encouragement, one has a difficult time resisting further purchases.

Yep, that about sums it up!!!!!! [embarassed] [embarassed] [big grin]

 

[tiralie]

- Set of cabinets in my shop, (this is where I am going to work out all my learning bugs, I hope ?
- Two bathrooms complete remodeling with cabinets, Walk-in closet, complete kitchen remodel, and finally 2 different wall units for our living room.  And what ever else my wife can come up with.

This is quite the list. You will have some fun for sure.
It will help you plan (less errors) and your wife to visualize (happier) what you are building if you use a program like Sketchup.

I also have in my purchase the Guide rails Fs 1400-Lr32  x2, Guide rail accessory kit, Hole drilling Set, Sys. Assortment for Domino, Parallel side rails.

Do you have a table saw? For nothing else it's useful for ripping thinner width stock.
Even if you have a table saw, you may find you will need a longer rail to break down sheet goods. I would get one 1400 and one 2424 LR32 rail. While LR1400 is indispensable for smaller cabinets, the longer LR 2442  allows me to make shelf holes for taller wardrobe type cabinets and if you need to rip sheet goods you can add either the LR 1400 or the rail that comes with your MFT to the end of the 2424.
The parallel guides are excellent for getting consistent sized cabinet parts. I found the only drawback was working with 1/2" sheet goods. But I am sure you will find a work around for that.

Good luck.
Tim

 

[gnarly]

Yes I am trying to get up to speed with Sketchup.

I think I mentioned earlier that I have 2 of the  Fs 1400-Lr32 with connectors so that should cover most of my tall cabinet needs.

My trusty table saw won't be sitting idle as I plan to cut my sheet stock in half with that first, this is till I figure out a more efficient way of getting those full sheets moved around. The mind is willing yet the body has been complaining of late.  [crying] [sad]

I find for now that 1/2" stock is fairly easy to rip on the table saw, and this is mostly for backing, which has worked just fine for me so far.

 

[GPowers]

Wow what a start! What happened to all your old tolls, Garage sale?

To break down sheet good you might want to consider a 3000mm guide rail?

 

[sancho57]

Now you did it. Your once peaceful life you had is all gone away, soon you will be buying only..runing home to get the boxes unpacked ad thrown away before the wife gets home…

Its just a start my friend..
But on a good note

we have a heck of St. Pattys day party here on FOG we break out the green big time.

 

[jacko9]

Thanks all for your words of encouragement. I spent a lot of time reading through the forum, before I made up my mind as to which tools I was going to purchase. The projects for now are as follows:
Set of cabinets in my shop, (this is where I am going to work out all my learning bugs, I hope ?) Two bathrooms complete remodeling with cabinets, Walk-in closet, complete kitchen remodel, and finally 2 different wall units for our living room.  And what ever else my wife can come up with.
I also have in my purchase the Guide rails Fs 1400-Lr32  x2, Guide rail accessory kit, Hole drilling Set, Sys. Assortment for Domino, Parallel side rails.
I figured that I would make the big purchase up front, as it seems from what I have been reading in the forum that once started, one has a difficult time resisting further purchases. The other point being if there is a price increase coming I wanted to avoid that for the time being. This way once I am up to speed and have all tools setup properly I can build all my cabinets the Festool way. !!

Way to go Gnarley - The more you accomplish the more the wife will appreciate your talents and her imagination will keep you going for many years.  I did a complete re-build of my house after outfitting my wood shop and 31 years later, I'm still keeping busy but, in the last few years I'm doing it faster with Festool.

Edit> moved reply out of quote box.

 

[gnarly]

I finally got to setting up some of my new tools. great disappointment thought when I opened the Domino box only to find that this was clearly a demo model, saw dust all over the base plate looked well used, etc. So I returned it to the dealer, they have a new one on order. their invoice indicated re serial number that this was a new unit.  [sad]
These things can happen, but when you purchase this quality you would think that they would be a little more careful than that. ???

 

[sancho57]

See its starting already….

I wonder if Festool Stress Disorder (FTSD) will become a epidemic ?

 

[Kev]

I finally got to setting up some of my new tools. great disappointment thought when I opened the Domino box only to find that this was clearly a demo model, saw dust all over the base plate looked well used, etc. So I returned it to the dealer, they have a new one on order. their invoice indicated re serial number that this was a new unit.  [sad]
These things can happen, but when you purchase this quality you would think that they would be a little more careful than that. ???

That's poor. Take comfort in the fact that you know it will be remedied. I think you deserve a free Domino XL for your trouble  [wink]