Fill in the blank: I wish Festool made a ______!
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SilviaS7 said:
it doesnt exist, but if you have milwaukee m12, they are bringing one out sooner rather than later.
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notenoughcash said:
It’s available soon in, teal... [big grin] Pre-order in AUS: (Soon to come is a 165mm version too)
https://www.makita.com.au/building-...-brushless-216mm-8-1-2-slide-compound-saw-kit
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FestitaMakool said:
hummmmm..
i dont need another battery platform............ [unsure] [unsure] (lets do a quick count, lxt, festool 18v, m12, old B&d, parkside, and probably sommit else.)
but on the other hand, i might pick one up coz u can charge lxt batterys on a xgt charger........ and its a darn sight lighter than the 260mm bohemoth. that is stupid [censored] heavy. and that drill is the most powerful on the market, the impact has a zillion and 1 settings, and i have been eyeing up the sds plus with the sucky thing.......
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CNC Templates for routing cavities in Kaizen foam for Systainer3s.
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It's not a product, but I wish Festool also sold new items directly to customers. While I have received great service from local distributors here in San Diego, it would be so much easier than tracking things down or dealing with the handful of larger dealers online or taking a chance with the smaller guys.
I don't know how it's done elsewhere, but in the US there is no hunting for dealers. You go to festoolusa.com, find your obscure item, click purchase online and it gives you list dealers that have it, and you go straight to the item's page. It's literally one click away, or one of those could be local to you. I don't know how much easier it could be.mino said:
There must be a good reason why all tool manufacturers sell through dealers.
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I'm guessing Festool dealer agreements are "all or nothing" , so all dealers have the item no matter how random/odd it is, unless they are out of stock.
That said, I wish Festool sold stuff direct. If it means Festool sells random/odd/low volume stuff that dealers don't want to carry, then that could be a win for all. Dealers have less stuff collecting dust, yet stuff is available that might be NIANA simply because it has an expected very low sales rate, etc.
That said, I wish Festool sold stuff direct. If it means Festool sells random/odd/low volume stuff that dealers don't want to carry, then that could be a win for all. Dealers have less stuff collecting dust, yet stuff is available that might be NIANA simply because it has an expected very low sales rate, etc.
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To be clear, I am not saying to eliminate dealers…since it is nice to check somethings out in a store or, as identified above, good for pro's. But it is a bit archaic, in today’s world, to rely solely on independent/affiliated dealers and third parties. As mentioned above, while the USA Festool website links you to an independent seller, based on my experience it is no way “easy” or convenient (e.g., availability not accurate, may need to go to multiple sellers for multiple purchases, different customer service experiences, dealers provided by site are not inclusive of all available sellers, etc.). Shopping locally (which are not linked to the Festool USA site) means I have to call around and also generally requires waiting for their “Festool Guy” to call you back. Again, I think experience could be better and more convenient if Festool provided an option to buy directly from them. Imagine a system were the entire line up, all accessories, and parts are available, including clear info on availability and status of backorders, etc. Heck, this would eliminate half the rumors, gossip, and sensationalized opinions on this blog. Then people may actually have time to post about their actual projects or helpful technics. ;D
Somewhat related, we recently replaced our vehicles with Tesla’s and their system of direct purchase was an awesome experience. Everything completed quickly online, no sales person, no waiting to haggle or wait to see if sales manager “can come back with a better price”, no pitches for under coating, etc. We showed up on delivery day, signed the forms waiting in car for you, and drove away. That’s it…30 minutes and we were done. BTW – I see a lot of similarities on these blogs between the Tesla and Festool commentariat (fanboys and their haters) (e.g., unrealistic expectations not being met, criticism of price, user error with technology, blathering on about how cheaper is better than price and vice versa, etc.).
Somewhat related, we recently replaced our vehicles with Tesla’s and their system of direct purchase was an awesome experience. Everything completed quickly online, no sales person, no waiting to haggle or wait to see if sales manager “can come back with a better price”, no pitches for under coating, etc. We showed up on delivery day, signed the forms waiting in car for you, and drove away. That’s it…30 minutes and we were done. BTW – I see a lot of similarities on these blogs between the Tesla and Festool commentariat (fanboys and their haters) (e.g., unrealistic expectations not being met, criticism of price, user error with technology, blathering on about how cheaper is better than price and vice versa, etc.).
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SDWW2019 said:
So put the internet out of business...
And yes, the tesla/apple/etc type sales model is where everything is going. Festool has done the first step, with the unified pricing. That makes the next step of selling direct work as now dealers are not competing against Festool selling for a lower price, etc. While some get upset over it, unified pricing is an all around win. This is how Apple and other companies are able to do it and not destroy their dealers. Cars are a great example, people just want to be able to configure a car, it tells you the price, that is the price, the end. I hope it will only be a few more years and courts will throw out the car dealership laws. (for those outside the US, it's illegal for a car company to sell you a car here, you have to buy it thru a dealership and all the hell that goes with it such as completely undefined price of vehicle you are buying).
Anyways, "I wish festool made a better sales model" might be drifting...
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Imemiter said:
They used to have a finger sander, or band file as it is called here, as a removable head for the RAS 115. Dust extraction was non-existent, sort of comes with the territory. I still bang my head against the wall sometimes for not taking a deal where I could get a used RAS 115 + BF1 full set for only €300.
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a hkc 85 would be nice
and a tsc75 with the same depth adjuster as the ts/tsc55
and a flexi rail would be very nice.
and a dfc 500. makita do a cordless busicet jointer, soooooooo
ehc 65 would also be apeciated festool [wink]
and a tsc75 with the same depth adjuster as the ts/tsc55
and a flexi rail would be very nice.
and a dfc 500. makita do a cordless busicet jointer, soooooooo
ehc 65 would also be apeciated festool [wink]
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ChuckM said:
Hmm, I can see its appeal, but technically difficult as it would need a built in fan to create a vacuum.
An adapter for 5.2 battery tools like the Ergo Power Adapter on the ETSC-RTSC-DTSC sander sets that lets you choose between using batteries or 120V. That way, when my batteries eventually go south (and they will) I could use the adapter and 120V to continue using my tools. My main concern about the battery platform is battery failure, and I have a bunch invested in battery Festool items in the last year. I just sent a BT battery in (less than 9 months old) because it would not take a charge. So I make sure no tool is put away with the battery connected, and have concerns about battery life.
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a way to change the suction of the vac via Bluetooth, such as on the sander batterys.
and a EHLC 65. puh leese. it would fill in a big gap.
and a EHLC 65. puh leese. it would fill in a big gap.
Longer jigsaw blades please. The longest for wood is the 204335 - I could use something that has a cutting length more than the 4.75" than that particular blade allows at 90 degrees. Going longer is requiring me to use the reciprocating saw, which doesn't allow me to cut smooth(er) turns and control the cut better.
Please Festool, longer jigsaw blades?
Please Festool, longer jigsaw blades?
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