First festools

[Nippychippy]

Hi guys I know it probably discussed loads of times but after finely convincing my boss that festool is the way to go he got the festool auto feed plasterboard gun  [eek]what a machine it's amazing we had the makita one and it's not in the same league oh the the boss loves it  ;D thank god. So here's my dilemma I have been bitten hard by the green bug  [crying]  like everyone on the fog . I am a carpenter / joiner in dundee Scotland  and I want to get rid of all my makita tools for festool I have some  money saved and been gifted some so what do I get first or would I get a better deal buying most what I think I need  cheers for the help any advice would be great

Robert

 

[wrightwoodwork]

What sort of work is it you mainly do that will dictate what tools to buy as needed. Properly change the tools you use most first

 

[Nippychippy]

Ye sorry I should of said that kitchens wardrobes doors skirting and architraves it changes daily but I was thinking ts55 with the 1400 guides and cut one in half and get the 2.7 for sheet goods  cxs drill set  either the cordless carvex or the ehl 65 planer and probably rotex 90 idone a fair  bit of sanding recently pain in the but with the dewalt 125 I thinks tired might need the bin and would love the dominio we made two big doors this year with a router and making floating tenons it was a knight mare cause the router had no dust extraction so was thinking of the 700 but how easy isit to get  the senca adapters and shim plates they sound great in the uk hope fully that clears things up am I missing any thing or am I going to big here oh and hopefully the uk retailers can drop me  price for the mentioned items

 

[AlexThePalex]

What I think should be the basic tools to start with are:

1. A drill of course. The most basic one of all. T15, C15, CXS, depending on your own preference. Festool's Centrotec system is sooo nice.
2. A tracksaw like the TS55 or TS75.
3. A router, OF1010 or OF1400.
4. A sander, preferably 2, like a round one (ETS 150, RO150/125) to cover ground, and one to get into corners (DTS 400, DX93/RO90).  
5. A dust extractor like the CTL Mini or CTL26.
6. A jigsaw like the Carvex PS420 or older PS300
7. And if you're a carpenter who does a lot of tenoning, a Domino DF500 might proof te be very handy.

 

[fin]

i got a midi and a ts55 to start with. think id go kapex and planer next.

my sander is a cheapo b&q job. does for now though.

 

[fin]

and theres a few different length rails ya can buy aswell...

 

[Nippychippy]

What I think should be the basic tools to start with are:

1. A drill of course. The most basic one of all. T15, C15, CXS, depending on your own preference. Festool's Centrotec system is sooo nice.
2. A tracksaw like the TS55 or TS75.
3. A router, OF1010 or OF1400.
4. A sander, preferably 2, like a round one (ETS 150, RO150/125) to cover ground, and one to get into corners (DTS 400, DX93/RO90).  
5. A dust extractor like the CTL Mini or CTL26.
6. A jigsaw like the Carvex PS420 or older PS300
7. And if you're a carpenter who does a lot of tenoning, a Domino DF500 might proof te be very handy.

Cheers Alex that's what  was thinking asked nuts and bolts for a price and let's see what happens
I was thinking of the dominio 700 due to the fact parts can be got for doing smaller stuff does anyone have any info on the senca stuff in the uk or does anyone have them

 

[Nippychippy]

And what sand paper should I get for the or 90

 

[Bigchasbroon]

A Dundonion eh? I lived in Fintry for a couple of years, rescued a damsel in distress and took her over the water to the land of milk and honey

The way I've collected festools is just bought what I needed replaced the most, or what I didn't have and what deals were going on. Every few months there's usually a deal to be had, just now there are £30 off of sander vouchers kicking around. If you're not too desperate it might be worth holding some money back and waiting for a deal to appear.

The track saw is the one tool that was a massive step up for me. Compared to my old makita rip snorter it's night and day.

I'll be working in Forfar on Saturday if you want to check out any of my festools. I'm hoping to have an mft by then too. It's on my little list here but I've been waiting 3 weeks on it.

 

[Nippychippy]

A Dundonion eh? I lived in Fintry for a couple of years, rescued a damsel in distress and took her over the water to the land of milk and honey

The way I've collected festools is just bought what I needed replaced the most, or what I didn't have and what deals were going on. Every few months there's usually a deal to be had, just now there are £30 off of sander vouchers kicking around. If you're not too desperate it might be worth holding some money back and waiting for a deal to appear.

The track saw is the one tool that was a massive step up for me. Compared to my old makita rip snorter it's night and day.

I'll be working in Forfar on Saturday if you want to check out any of my festools. I'm hoping to have an mft by then too. It's on my little list here but I've been waiting 3 weeks on it.

Cheers man just finialising the deal with my local shop they are pretty good said they would match any prices I get oh and I got a demo voucher  [big grin] but I am busy this weekend woodturning so I would love to take you up on that offer some hopefully you can teach me so tricks

Cheers robert

 

[Stone Message]

What I think should be the basic tools to start with are:

1. A drill of course. The most basic one of all. T15, C15, CXS, depending on your own preference. Festool's Centrotec system is sooo nice.
2. A tracksaw like the TS55 or TS75.
3. A router, OF1010 or OF1400.
4. A sander, preferably 2, like a round one (ETS 150, RO150/125) to cover ground, and one to get into corners (DTS 400, DX93/RO90).  
5. A dust extractor like the CTL Mini or CTL26.
6. A jigsaw like the Carvex PS420 or older PS300
7. And if you're a carpenter who does a lot of tenoning, a Domino DF500 might proof te be very handy.

Cheers Alex that's what  was thinking asked nuts and bolts for a price and let's see what happens
I was thinking of the dominio 700 due to the fact parts can be got for doing smaller stuff does anyone have any info on the senca stuff in the uk or does anyone have them

Hi Robert

I agree with Alex's list. You should definitely get the DF700 - it is one of the 3 best designed and engineered tools on the market today (others are OF2200 and the Conturo - neither of which suit your needs).

If you can, go for the CT26 as it has a greater capacity. Put a 36mm hose in your wish list as it is a great help with sawing and routing. I have a 5m 36mm hose which means that I can use a sky hook (hook in ceiling and a bungee) to make the hose more manageable.

If you are getting just one sander then the RO90 is an excellent all rounder. If you get more than one then make sure that you have Rotex capability.

As for sanding sheets...

I really like Granat and use it at all grits from 60-240. I have Rubin 2 in the 80-180 range and Brilliant 2 for the finer end up to 400. I have quite a bit of Rubin 2 in the cupboard but am running it down because of my growing love of Granat. I have yet to try Granat beyond 240.

When you have the final list let us know what you are getting; and why not post a picture so we can all feel good too.

Peter

 

[shed9]

I agree with Alex's list. You should definitely get the DF700 - it is one of the 3 best designed and engineered tools on the market today (others are OF2200 and the Conturo - neither of which suit your needs).

If you can, go for the CT26 as it has a greater capacity. Put a 36mm hose in your wish list as it is a great help with sawing and routing. I have a 5m 36mm hose which means that I can use a sky hook (hook in ceiling and a bungee) to make the hose more manageable.

If you are getting just one sander then the RO90 is an excellent all rounder. If you get more than one then make sure that you have Rotex capability.

+1 on the 700, the 36mm hose and the Ro90

The Domino XL is just superb, well engineered and in my opinion easier to handle than the 500. The 36mm hose will certainly help with extraction however be prepared to see a lot of your budget disappear in sundries like hoses, especially when you go the anti-static route. As for the Ro90, this sander just feels right to use, the ergonomics are spot on.

Also as Peter says, keep us updated when you take delivery. I initially felt awkward posting pics of all my new toys as it I didn't want people to think I was gloating but where else will people appreciate the sheer joy of new black and green power tools ?

 

[Nippychippy]

Cheers guys I am getting geedy now I will defo up some photos [big grin]

 

[Bigchasbroon]

What dealer are you using in Dundee?

 

[Nippychippy]

What dealer are you using in Dundee?

Siis in dundee there in Kirkcaldy aswell went in today the have most of the machine in for me all stacked up on the midi
I was like kid in a sweet shop there must be something wrong with us  [bite tongue]

 

[Bigchasbroon]

What dealer are you using in Dundee?

Siis in dundee there in Kirkcaldy aswell went in today the have most of the machine in for me all stacked up on the midi
I was like kid in a sweet shop there must be something wrong with us  [bite tongue]

I know them. I have used the one in Kirkcaldy but not for festool. I'm a bit miffed about my mft, I ordered it from a dealer on 8th April and agreed £30 more than online because I wanted to support my local guy was told it would be 7-10 days then 30th April then today another 2 weeks. I know it's not their fault but I could of had it 3 weeks ago for £30 cheaper.

 

[Nippychippy]

That's no use hopefully I don't get that story I can't what to get my hands on them ;D it's was good today telling the guys in the store everything about tools

 

[wow]

And what sand paper should I get for the RO90

Contact Tom Bellemare
tbellemare@tool-home.com
www.tool-home.com
512-428-9140

He helped me make up a GREAT assortment which I am quite certain you will like. Less than $100 and covers every grit in both styles.

 

[wow]

I just noticed that you are NINA, so here's my original post about the assortment:

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/ro-90-abrasives-assortment/msg309600/#msg309600

And here's the list, which perhaps you can get made up somewhere locally:

Granat RO 90 DX Abrasives Assortment

Granat RO 90 DX (Delta)
Qty Grit     Use
2 - P40   Heavy Duty - for that odd job
3 - P60   Heavy Duty - because it's quite useful to clean up paint and drywall
10 - P80   Coarse
10 - P100   Coarse
10 - P120   Coarse
10 - P150   Intermediate
10 - P180   Intermediate
10 - P220   Fine
10 - P240   Fine
5 - P320   Fine - because it's good between coats of finish
2 - P400   Fine - in case you need it

and the same assortment in Granat  RO 90 DX (Round)
Qty Grit     Use
2 - P40   Heavy Duty - for that odd job
3 - P60   Heavy Duty - because it's quite useful to clean up paint and drywall
10 - P80   Coarse
10 - P100   Coarse
10 - P120   Coarse
10 - P150   Intermediate
10 - P180   Intermediate
10 - P220   Fine
10 - P240   Fine
5 - P320   Fine - because it's good between coats of finish
2 - P400   Fine - in case you need it

Total Cost = $98 Nice!

 

[shed9]

Thanks wow, that's a useful list, I'll be using that in the near future.  [smile]