Festool Training in June

Zacharytanner · May 15, 2015

Psyched- finally going to a Festool class!!
Going to doors and drawers in June.
Anyone else signed up?

Frank

Sparktrician · May 16, 2015

Great class!!! You're going to love it!!!

Greg M · May 16, 2015

I just attended my first Festool class this past week and my next one is in 4 weeks. Judging from what I've heard and what little I've seen I believe the next class I'm going to will be the most useful class Festool has, the essentials class. I've got a feeling that the essentials class might be one that's worth attending more than once.

Zacharytanner · May 16, 2015

Can't wait to go

sancho57 · May 17, 2015

Greg M said:
I just attended my first Festool class this past week and my next one is in 4 weeks. Judging from what I've heard and what little I've seen I believe the next class I'm going to will be the most useful class Festool has, the essentials class. I've got a feeling that the essentials class might be one that's worth attending more than once.

I took it in LV, I want to take it again. There is so much info thrown at ha in such a short time and with the new kit there is way to much to learn and info to soak in my pea brain in such a short time.

To the OP which training Center is your pilgrimage to? Indiana or LV?

benwheeler · May 17, 2015

So what gets covered in these sessions? The one Festool event I've been to (Aus) was "product training", but in reality was a sales event. I'm really interested in actual training, and Festool surveys keep asking about training, but none's materialised so far.

copcarcollector · May 17, 2015

benwheeler said:
So what gets covered in these sessions?

I have been two a few classes in Las Vegas, here are some threads about them:

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/end-user-training-class-henderson-nv-cabinet-class/msg304827/#msg304827

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/festool-end-user-training-henderson-nv/msg254744/#msg254744

Zacharytanner · May 17, 2015

Indiana

tjbnwi · May 17, 2015

benwheeler said:
So what gets covered in these sessions? The one Festool event I've been to (Aus) was "product training", but in reality was a sales event. I'm really interested in actual training, and Festool surveys keep asking about training, but none's materialised so far.

I have a feeling you will see the training classes sooner than later.

Tom

sancho57 · May 17, 2015

copcarcollector said:
benwheeler said:

So what gets covered in these sessions?

Click to expand...

I have been two a few classes in Las Vegas, here are some threads about them:

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/end-user-training-class-henderson-nv-cabinet-class/msg304827/#msg304827

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/festool-end-user-training-henderson-nv/msg254744/#msg254744

Ya also got to be careful cuz you'll never know what seedy character ya might meet in the class [oops]

sancho57 · May 17, 2015

benwheeler said:
So what gets covered in these sessions? The one Festool event I've been to (Aus) was "product training", but in reality was a sales event. I'm really interested in actual training, and Festool surveys keep asking about training, but none's materialised so far.

I've been to about 4 training classes in LV. Sure they all sort of seem like a sales class, but they give us a project or series of projects to build using festools, and you learn how to use the tools to the fullest, well until you or someone else comes up with a new application for the tool. But it's sort of mind numbing because there is so much info coming at ya it's hard to remember all of it. I wish they would give us a DVD on the build so we could remember all we were taught.

BTW I spend a average of about 2k on tools when I finish a class, not because of the sales angle, but because the tools are that good and after learning what ya can do with them they sell themselves.

Greg M · May 17, 2015

jobsworth said:
BTW I spend a average of about 2k on tools when I finish a class, not because of the sales angle, but because the tools are that good and after learning what ya can do with them they sell themselves.

That's why they should pay us to go to the classes!

copcarcollector · May 17, 2015

Ya also got to be careful cuz you'll never know what seedy character ya might meet in the class [oops]

Hey now--- !!

I agree there is selling, but in my opinion not really hard core. Steve reminds you that it is a savings to buy a kit vs individual tools and then their accessories, but honestly he is not a sales guy, and does not know a lot of the prices right off the top of his head.

You do learn the 'Festool Way' to do things, and new ways to use tools and accessories, for example using the Kapex crown extensions on the MFT as a little jig to do Domino mortices, or use the RAS 115 like an angle grinder to scribe toe kicks to walls etc.

And, at least if you go to Vegas, Steve is a great and fun guy, especially if you like to BS a bit, and can take the same coming your way!

The classes fill up fast, and are typically limited to 6 users per class, so you get a lot of one on one vs having a bunch of people there and maybe getting lost or not being able to ask questions. Plus, its just fun!

benwheeler · May 18, 2015

Wow, those events sound perfect. Hopefully they do materialise in Aus.

sancho57 · May 18, 2015

Oh Philllllllllll

Festool training.........

SittingElf · May 18, 2015

Once again, Festool Training opens up some slots.....and they are ALWAYS during one of my six-week work tours in Nigeria! [mad]
This has happened repeatedly for two years.

How bout letting me register for one that isn't even on the books yet?? [tongue]

Frank

snodgrass23 · May 18, 2015

Greg M said:
jobsworth said:

BTW I spend a average of about 2k on tools when I finish a class, not because of the sales angle, but because the tools are that good and after learning what ya can do with them they sell themselves.

Click to expand...

That's why they should pay us to go to the classes!

Hey Greg, this is Jim I was in the class with you last week. I agree they should pay us for the classes, or maybe at least include them with the tool purchases.

Phil Beckley · May 18, 2015

jobsworth said:
Oh Philllllllllll

Festool training.........

I take the hint Ron...... [wink]

Greg M · May 18, 2015

snodgrass23 said:
Greg M said:

jobsworth said:

BTW I spend a average of about 2k on tools when I finish a class, not because of the sales angle, but because the tools are that good and after learning what ya can do with them they sell themselves.

Click to expand...

That's why they should pay us to go to the classes!

Click to expand...

Hey Greg, this is Jim I was in the class with you last week. I agree they should pay us for the classes, or maybe at least include them with the tool purchases.

Kings Mountain, right?

Festool has to know that the classes result in more tool and accessory sales. I know Greg didn't do any selling in our class but the tools sell themselves when you see what they can do. I mean it got me interested in the parallel guides which I have no interest in buying. However, I thought I'd never be interested in the CMS but I must admit that I'm now going to buy one, eventually.

sancho57 · May 20, 2015

Phil Beckley said:
jobsworth said:

Oh Philllllllllll

Festool training.........

Click to expand...

I take the hint Ron...... [wink]

[dead horse]

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