Festool's Grand Opening Celebartion

[woodshopdemos]

Bob,
    I, too, thank you for such a complete reportng of the fest...one I sorely missed.

 

[Paul Franklin]

Bob

Any pictures?

Cheers

Paul

 

[Bob Marino]

Bob

Any pictures?

Cheers

Paul

Paul,

There was a photagrapher there and maybe Shane can help us out , but for me, only one pic, taken with my cell phone!

Bob

 

[Bob Marino]

Bob,
    I, too, thank you for such a complete reportng of the fest...one I sorely missed.

Hey John,

You were missed also,  was looking forward to seeing you there.

Bob

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

There was a photagrapher there and maybe Shane can help us out , but for me, only one pic, taken with my cell phone!

Well, I took my digital SLR but left it in the car and didn't remember it until I walked out to leave.  I'll check around the office, I'm sure we have digital photos.  It may be a day or two until I can post something.

 

[The Dude]

Pic One...Kutting the "Grand Opening Ribbon" Kapex operated by Ms. Stoll, Ron Pegram and Maria Taylor of McFeely's in the background.
Pic Two...Table Center Piece
Pic Three...A Very kewl slide show and commentary presented by Mr. O.

 

[nickao]

I like the table  centerpieces, did you guys get to take them home!

Nick

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I like the table  centerpieces, did you guys get to take them home!

Nick

That wasn't the centerpiece... it was the main course.  ;D

 

[nickao]

Yummy!

 

[greg mann]

Love pic#3. Maybe we get such good prices in the US because of the Marshall Plan?  ;D

 

[Frank Pellow]

Love pic#3. Maybe we get such good prices in the US because of the Marshall Plan?  ;D

Hey Greg, that's a good theory!

 

[Michael Kellough]

Love pic#3. Maybe we get such good prices in the US because of the Marshall Plan?  ;D

Good eye's Greg!

 

[Wonderwino]

the beams are roughly 6 inches thick, 14 - 20 inches wide.

Timmy C
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Did they have a special TS160 to cut those beams with?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

It's been slow getting some photos that were taken at our Grand Opening event but here are a few.  Some how I seemed to dodge the camera so this was the only photo of me.  We were moving a huge tent from end of the parking lot to the other the day before the event when this was taken.

 

[robtonya]

It's been slow getting some photos that were taken at our Grand Opening event but here are a few.  Some how I seemed to dodge the camera so this was the only photo of me.  We were moving a huge tent from end of the parking lot to the other the day before the event when this was taken.

I love the ribbon cutting, that is awesome, more ribbon cutting should be done that way!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

A few more photos...

#1 - The ribbon cutting by Ms. Barbara Austel
#2 - Ms. Maier-Stoll, owner of Tooltechnic Systems
#3 - Tom Silva, Martin Johnson and Christian

 

[robtonya]

A few more photos...

#1 - The ribbon cutting by Ms. Barbara Austel
#2 - Ms. Maier-Stoll, owner of Tooltechnic Systems
#3 - Tom Silva, Martin Johnson and Christian

I liked how there was dust collection hooked up, even on ribbon cutting. And I am a big fan of Tom Silva. If any of you ever see him again, just tell him he has a big fan in Princeton, Indiana.

 

[festnoob]

Sorry to revive an old thread but I am driving with my family from NY to IL and it just so happens that I have to drive through IN. Is it possible to just stop by the plant? This will probably be my first and last time in IN.

 

[peter halle]

Give Festool a call. 

Peter

 

[Bob Marino]

Wow, this post brings back pleasant memories. Festool has come so far since the early days back in 2000-2001 in their Goleta, CA headquarters, where IIRC, the CEO and CFO shared an office desk. There were no dealers at those days, only Independent Sales Agents (ISA's) and the Regional Sales Managers covered at least a half dozen states. Trade shows were staffed by Festool RSM's and we ISA's were paid a per-diem rate to work the booth and had dinner and drinks afterward. Virtually nobody attending the shows heard of Festool at that point in time and we could present the Festool magic in it's virginal glory  - dust free sanding, circular saws riding a track, jigsaws that cut the thickest materials with no lateral deflection............
One sad note since then is the passing of one of Festool's earliest reviewers and a true gentleman whom I've had the pleasure of visiting a few times- John Lucas. If there's a woodworking heaven, he's there.
I don't reminisce  about that Open House too often, but I am reminded every time I pour a cup of coffee into this mug how fortunate I was to be present at that event.

Bob