Fill in the blank: I wish Festool made a ______!

[tiralie]

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.

Hmmm, so it doesn't do 3mm thick edging? All the videos I have watched seem to indicate that it can.
Were your problems only with the homemade "real wood" or all 3mm. Also have you tried some veneer softener on that home made Oak veneer of yours?
Tim

 

[jmbfestool]

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.

Hmmm, so it doesn't do 3mm thick edging? All the videos I have watched seem to indicate that it can.
Were your problems only with the homemade "real wood" or all 3mm. Also have you tried some veneer softener on that home made Oak veneer of yours?
Tim

No i don't know about the other stuff not tried that yet. I am sure it will work fine with bought 2 -3 mm stuff made for edging.  

I am having problems with home made stuff I make my self.    

I would like to work with home made edging stuff because some times I might only want a couple of metres making and I don't want to end up buying rolls of all different kinds of wood to store when I might only ever use one type of wood edging.  

Like I said I can get it thin enough but its a pain 2-3mm is nice thickness to machine up.

I didn't know you could get veneer softer.  That would make solid oak soft?!? Lol   Currently I'm using American white oak to make my edging strips

 

[jmbfestool]

+1 jmb. Big design flaw and makes the machine almost pointless for me the amount of hassle doing 2mm solid. Proper pony.

Yeah I think it is something festool should of picked up on.  

It took me 10 seconds.

Straight away I thought if this accessory wheel would extend forward it would be problem solved.

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.    If it had an extendable wheel I'm sure it would do the job.

Thicker I can get the edging the better 2-3mm is nice decent edge.

Yeah the stuff we get on the reel is 2mm thick. If it cant do that which is industry standard no point for me.

If you are buying you edging in  i'm sure it will work fine no?!?! Have you got festool edge bander

It's my home made stuff I'm having problems with.

 

[roblg3]

How about a 90* quick clamp?  That way i could use multiple to create a  vise along the entire length of the MFT3 instead of just clamping the 2 ends which also limits the length of material i can vertically clamp. hmmm maybe my idea doesn't work on second thought, but maybe it will inspire one of the FANTASTIC engineers at FESTOOL. 

 

[Deansocial]

+1 jmb. Big design flaw and makes the machine almost pointless for me the amount of hassle doing 2mm solid. Proper pony.

Yeah I think it is something festool should of picked up on.  

It took me 10 seconds.

Straight away I thought if this accessory wheel would extend forward it would be problem solved.

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.    If it had an extendable wheel I'm sure it would do the job.

Thicker I can get the edging the better 2-3mm is nice decent edge.

Yeah the stuff we get on the reel is 2mm thick. If it cant do that which is industry standard no point for me.

If you are buying you edging in  i'm sure it will work fine no?!?! Have you got festool edge bander

It's my home made stuff I'm having problems with.

Yeah if its on a reel its already bent so far so i thought it would work.

 

[jimbouk]

+1 jmb. Big design flaw and makes the machine almost pointless for me the amount of hassle doing 2mm solid. Proper pony.

Yeah I think it is something festool should of picked up on.  

It took me 10 seconds.

Straight away I thought if this accessory wheel would extend forward it would be problem solved.

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.    If it had an extendable wheel I'm sure it would do the job.

Thicker I can get the edging the better 2-3mm is nice decent edge.

Yeah the stuff we get on the reel is 2mm thick. If it cant do that which is industry standard no point for me.

If you are buying you edging in  i'm sure it will work fine no?!?! Have you got festool edge bander

It's my home made stuff I'm having problems with.

No same deal. It works sometimes sometimes snaps. Sometimes just too much spring back to get a good join. Its meant for pvc edging or 1mm solid is what i have been told. The edging we buy is really good and had no issues at all in the past.

Saperate issue but the lamelo cantex is the nuts for trimming off solid edge after been applied, pricey but worth it if using a bit.

 

[jmbfestool]

+1 jmb. Big design flaw and makes the machine almost pointless for me the amount of hassle doing 2mm solid. Proper pony.

Yeah I think it is something festool should of picked up on.  

It took me 10 seconds.

Straight away I thought if this accessory wheel would extend forward it would be problem solved.

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.    If it had an extendable wheel I'm sure it would do the job.

Thicker I can get the edging the better 2-3mm is nice decent edge.

Yeah the stuff we get on the reel is 2mm thick. If it cant do that which is industry standard no point for me.

If you are buying you edging in  i'm sure it will work fine no?!?! Have you got festool edge bander

It's my home made stuff I'm having problems with.

No same deal. It works sometimes sometimes snaps. Sometimes just too much spring back to get a good join. Its meant for pvc edging or 1mm solid is what i have been told. The edging we buy is really good and had no issues at all in the past.

Saperate issue but the lamelo cantex is the nuts for trimming off solid edge after been applied, pricey but worth it if using a bit.

That's ridiculous price!!! LoL  not much to it.

That's for proper thick edging like 10mm thicker.

I use my CMS to trim of the excess.  I pack up the back fence by 4mm.  Then set if flush with a straight cutter.

Do you find when sanding the glue clogs up your sand paper!?!

Jmb

 

[tiralie]

I didn't know you could get veneer softer.  That would make solid oak soft?!? Lol   Currently I'm using American white oak to make my edging strips

I believe it is designed for thinner veneer, but it might work.
Haven't tried it, but I may need to apply some "homemade" 3mm trim and will try some hide glue and a veneer hammer as I don't have enough banding to send out and we don't have the Festool edge bander here in NA.

 

[jimbouk]

+1 jmb. Big design flaw and makes the machine almost pointless for me the amount of hassle doing 2mm solid. Proper pony.

Yeah I think it is something festool should of picked up on.  

It took me 10 seconds.

Straight away I thought if this accessory wheel would extend forward it would be problem solved.

I did some at a strong to 2.5mm 3mm thick edging.  

Got poor results really.  They where to thick ended up rotating edge bander so much it was to far away from the edge really to apply proper pressure onto the surface.    If it had an extendable wheel I'm sure it would do the job.

Thicker I can get the edging the better 2-3mm is nice decent edge.

Yeah the stuff we get on the reel is 2mm thick. If it cant do that which is industry standard no point for me.

If you are buying you edging in  i'm sure it will work fine no?!?! Have you got festool edge bander

It's my home made stuff I'm having problems with.

No same deal. It works sometimes sometimes snaps. Sometimes just too much spring back to get a good join. Its meant for pvc edging or 1mm solid is what i have been told. The edging we buy is really good and had no issues at all in the past.

Saperate issue but the lamelo cantex is the nuts for trimming off solid edge after been applied, pricey but worth it if using a bit.

That's ridiculous price!!! LoL  not much to it.

That's for proper thick edging like 10mm thicker.

I use my CMS to trim of the excess.  I pack up the back fence by 4mm.  Then set if flush with a straight cutter.

Do you find when sanding the glue clogs up your sand paper!?!

Jmb

Yeah have found that on the blades of the cantex bit of a gummy glue build up on them. I dont really sand that much after using that only a slight rub with 240 or 320. I got the lamelo second hand for half price and still eye watering.

 

[tiralie]

Saperate issue but the lamelo cantex is the nuts for trimming off solid edge after been applied, pricey but worth it if using a bit.

Agreed. Love the Cantex. Trims 19mm edge like butter, without even kissing the veneer.
Tim

 

[mlanders]

I wish Festool made a guide rail connector that had a piece of tract an inch or two long with both guide rail connectors attached. Also there would be a quick connect or quarter turn lock, something faster/easier to use than constantly having to screw and unscrew the connectors.

 

[bkharman]

I wish Festool made a guide rail connector that had a piece of tract an inch or two long with both guide rail connectors attached. Also there would be a quick connect or quarter turn lock, something faster/easier to use than constantly having to screw and unscrew the connectors.

Invest in the Makita rail connectors. You won't curse nearly as much and won't worry about putting a divot in your aluminum rails. Save the divots for the golf course.

Cheers. Bryan.

 

[roblg3]

did i mention a magnetic extension with sleeve to guide screws that works with the centrotec??  i have many by other manufacturers, but none fit the centrotec?!?!  i would think this would be easy [unsure]

 

[Stephen B]

[size=14pt]

As mentioned elsewhere in past months, I really like my CXS.

However after working in a dark enclosure within an old house today with the CXS and a Makita 18v 3amp, I do wish that Festool had installed its light like that on the Makita which can be trigger switched prior to bit rotation and remains on for a few seconds after bit stop.

[size=10pt]

And if anyone tells me I have missed some magic switch/technique with the CXS I will be  [mad] and  [embarassed].

 

[bkharman]

[size=14pt]

As mentioned elsewhere in past months, I really like my CXS.

However after working in a dark enclosure within an old house today with the CXS and a Makita 18v 3amp, I do wish that Festool had installed its light like that on the Makita which can be trigger switched prior to bit rotation and remains on for a few seconds after bit stop.

[size=10pt]

And if anyone tells me I have missed some magic switch/technique with the CXS I will be  [mad] and   [embarassed].

If you squeeze it a hair, it will light up without rotating. You could also lock the drive between forward and reverse and it will also still light up.

Cheers. Bryan.

 

[jbasen]

Wireless hand-held remote control that would plug into the outlet on a CT vac and allow you to turn the vac on/off remotely.  The receiver end could have both a plug and an outlet on it so a wired tool could also be used to remotely trigger the vac. 

I am sooooo tired of constantly bending over to turn my ct mini on /off every time I'm using it to control dust with a battery operated tool. 

There are some products on the market that would plug between the vacuum and the wall.  However, that would mean the vacuum wouldn't operate unless the vacuum was first turned on with the wireless remote.  I don't feel this would be as convenient and I'm not sure they would be rated to handle the current of the vacuum with a large tool; like a Kapex. 

Hope this helps

Jay

 

[Stone Message]

Wireless hand-held remote control that would plug into the outlet on a CT vac and allow you to turn the vac on/off remotely.  The receiver end could have both a plug and an outlet on it so a wired tool could also be used to remotely trigger the vac. 

I am sooooo tired of constantly bending over to turn my ct mini on /off every time I'm using it to control dust with a battery operated tool. 

There are some products on the market that would plug between the vacuum and the wall.  However, that would mean the vacuum wouldn't operate unless the vacuum was first turned on with the wireless remote.  I don't feel this would be as convenient and I'm not sure they would be rated to handle the current of the vacuum with a large tool; like a Kapex. 

Hope this helps

Jay

Although it is not an elegant solution...

If you have a second socket on the CT then you could put a wireless gadget into that and then plug something random into it. I do not know what the minimum current is to start the CT but it might be possible to have a light plugged in. Then when you press the wireless control the light (or whatever) goes on and makes the CT start.

Peter

 

[wow]

Wireless hand-held remote control that would plug into the outlet on a CT vac and allow you to turn the vac on/off remotely.  The receiver end could have both a plug and an outlet on it so a wired tool could also be used to remotely trigger the vac. 

I am sooooo tired of constantly bending over to turn my ct mini on /off every time I'm using it to control dust with a battery operated tool. 

There are some products on the market that would plug between the vacuum and the wall.  However, that would mean the vacuum wouldn't operate unless the vacuum was first turned on with the wireless remote.  I don't feel this would be as convenient and I'm not sure they would be rated to handle the current of the vacuum with a large tool; like a Kapex. 

Hope this helps

Jay

Although it is not an elegant solution...

If you have a second socket on the CT then you could put a wireless gadget into that and then plug something random into it. I do not know what the minimum current is to start the CT but it might be possible to have a light plugged in. Then when you press the wireless control the light (or whatever) goes on and makes the CT start.

Peter

Yes, and you could do the same thing with a multi-tap outlet. just plug in your remote controlled load, then activate it turn on the DE>

 

[Jonhilgen]

Need something like this, but in a systainer.  Would be handy to bring to a jobsite for those smaller rooms I have to work in and need to cut stuff

 

[ShilohWood]

Nail guns......nail guns! [emoji24] Please!!!!