Festool Tradesman/Installer Cleaning Set Critique

[Brice Burrell]

No sure wa the Festool one costs in the USA  but found one which looks like the same one but not festool.    In UK you can get them in 32mm or 35mm just im finiding them at £90 in UK and I paid like £30 or something for mine.  

http://www.govacuum.com/8161-Maxi-Turbo-Eureka-Part-60047.aspx

JMB, I see the price listed for this off brand as $51.99, it is $125 for the Festool version.

 

[jmbfestool]

No sure wa the Festool one costs in the USA  but found one which looks like the same one but not festool.    In UK you can get them in 32mm or 35mm just im finiding them at £90 in UK and I paid like £30 or something for mine.  

http://www.govacuum.com/8161-Maxi-Turbo-Eureka-Part-60047.aspx

JMB, I see the price listed for this off brand as $51.99, it is $125 for the Festool version.

Yeah I know I linked it for you USA GUYS more than half price then.    

Alot to pay for just a festool sticker

 

[festoolviking]

Here is the extension frame on a Mini. A regular lid can be attached to the frame.

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Seth

Wow a SYS-toolbox 7 with a built in VAC and cart.  [poke]

[eek]

Festoolviking

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I have never had a problem with that set, never thought it was hard to put it all back either. I even keep 4 extra things in there with all that stuff.

 

[semenza]

I think the bottomless Systainer option is probably better than using an extension. You can choose the size and the sides will be less prone to bowing out.

Seth

 

[mpaulus]

Thought i would throw out my 2 cents. Have been using this kit for almost 2 years at first the 36 mm hose would have to bee coiled so tight to fit in the box that it would like to kink itself while being used to clean or cut. But more recently I purchaesed the ct 36AC that comes with the black 36mm antistatic and is extremely flexible I just love that hose, swapped the planex end for a standard end and use that hose in the kit now while the other stays at home with my ct 48. this hose will coil more compact into the systainer it leaves room for the turbo head and a Y adaper also.
As for the turbo head, I have used many vaccuums on the jobsite and this by far this is not only convenient but one of the best, not only will it suck the dust but the screws, sheetrock chunks, would chips, metal pieces, ect,ect, . A number of years ago on this site I suggested a powerhead would be a nice add to the cleaning system, but aside from really ground in sheetrock dust this turbo head will clean anything.

 

[nanook]

I think the bottomless Systainer option is probably better than using an extension. You can choose the size and the sides will be less prone to bowing out.

Seth

The MIDI should really just come with enough storage for the 36mm hose.  [eek]

 

[semenza]

Thought i would throw out my 2 cents. Have been using this kit for almost 2 years at first the 36 mm hose would have to bee coiled so tight to fit in the box that it would like to kink itself while being used to clean or cut. But more recently I purchaesed the ct 36AC that comes with the black 36mm antistatic and is extremely flexible I just love that hose, swapped the planex end for a standard end and use that hose in the kit now while the other stays at home with my ct 48. this hose will coil more compact into the systainer it leaves room for the turbo head and a Y adaper also.
As for the turbo head, I have used many vaccuums on the jobsite and this by far this is not only convenient but one of the best, not only will it suck the dust but the screws, sheetrock chunks, would chips, metal pieces, ect,ect, . A number of years ago on this site I suggested a powerhead would be a nice add to the cleaning system, but aside from really ground in sheetrock dust this turbo head will clean anything.

Hi,

Great first post. Thanks for the good info on using the turbo head  [thumbs up]

Seth

 

[RonMiller]

Are these extension frames still available in the US? I'd love to put the 36 mm hose in my midi with one of these. Anyone kow if it will fit and is available?

 

[bwiele]

Are these extension frames still available in the US? I'd love to put the 36 mm hose in my midi with one of these. Anyone kow if it will fit and is available?

I'm also interested - anyone know where to get one of these?

Brian

 

[festoolviking]

Hi Brian

I was looking for one the other day but it's not available here in Europe anymore, atleast not the Festool one. Maybe Tanos still carry it? 

Festoolviking

 

[bwiele]

Thanks guys - Seth hooked me up with a source...