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That's a good list but I haven't seen anything like that in assortment over it just seems to be packs
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Got two items today [big grin] it's is amazing a quiet dust extractor and a powerfull sander I am hooked ha ha
Hi Robert
This takes me back...
In the beginning I really struggled to convince myself that Festool was a good choice despite several months of market research. Once I had my first new bits of bright green I realised that it was absolutely the right choice. I am certain that there is a huge amount of effort put into design, ergonomics and durability. I am in no doubt that my investment is worthwhile. Tools that are a joy to use produce great woodwork. I never cease to be amazed at how square my woodwork is and how easy it all comes together at glue time.
Even after I became a Festool user I had my doubts about the Festool Centrotec standard. It was only after a recent review that I did that I realised that (yet again) Festool have thought and studied and engineered their way to a brilliant result. I am now going to convert myself to this new standard at the best speed that I can afford.
Festool do not always try and produce their own solution to every challenge. They have adopted some great designs from elsewhere (like that super dust catcher for drilling operations) but they have also produced radical improvements to old standards - like the Zobo bits. They have produced "game changers" like the Domino, particularly the DF700 and, more recently, the Conturo.
It will break my heart when I find a duff bit of Festool kit.
Peter
This takes me back...
In the beginning I really struggled to convince myself that Festool was a good choice despite several months of market research. Once I had my first new bits of bright green I realised that it was absolutely the right choice. I am certain that there is a huge amount of effort put into design, ergonomics and durability. I am in no doubt that my investment is worthwhile. Tools that are a joy to use produce great woodwork. I never cease to be amazed at how square my woodwork is and how easy it all comes together at glue time.
Even after I became a Festool user I had my doubts about the Festool Centrotec standard. It was only after a recent review that I did that I realised that (yet again) Festool have thought and studied and engineered their way to a brilliant result. I am now going to convert myself to this new standard at the best speed that I can afford.
Festool do not always try and produce their own solution to every challenge. They have adopted some great designs from elsewhere (like that super dust catcher for drilling operations) but they have also produced radical improvements to old standards - like the Zobo bits. They have produced "game changers" like the Domino, particularly the DF700 and, more recently, the Conturo.
It will break my heart when I find a duff bit of Festool kit.
Peter
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Cheers peter all cause of your reviews I really appreciate it thanks for all the hard work that goes into making them hopefully my store gets the rest on Tuesday [big grin]
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Im going to give ya a little bit different list of must haves.
Festool is a system and with any system there is a foundation which the rest of you personal kit will be built
In my opinion the foundation of the system is the MFT and TS 55 and CT. So with that being said,
1) MFT w/ TS 55, various clamps for the MFT
2)2 1400 guide rails with connectors (trade up for the holy rails if you can)
3) CT Dust Extractor your choice of size
4) jig saw with a Carvex or PS300
5) Router probably a 1010 will do what you need.
6) Domino
7) Kapex with extension wings (whether festool or some other after market wings)and Stand whether Kapex MFT or UG stand.
8) Sanders- depends what your doing. I own 3, RO 90, RO 150, DTS 400, they all are need for different jobs.
Festool is a system and with any system there is a foundation which the rest of you personal kit will be built
In my opinion the foundation of the system is the MFT and TS 55 and CT. So with that being said,
1) MFT w/ TS 55, various clamps for the MFT
2)2 1400 guide rails with connectors (trade up for the holy rails if you can)
3) CT Dust Extractor your choice of size
4) jig saw with a Carvex or PS300
5) Router probably a 1010 will do what you need.
6) Domino
7) Kapex with extension wings (whether festool or some other after market wings)and Stand whether Kapex MFT or UG stand.
8) Sanders- depends what your doing. I own 3, RO 90, RO 150, DTS 400, they all are need for different jobs.
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Cheers jobsworth what I have order [big grin] ts55 2 x1400 one will get cut to 800 ,2700 rail ,midi and I think it's the trades man cleaning set with the 36mm hose, df700 with the 8-10 assortment sys ,RO90 with sand paper assortment sys and the small cxs can't wait for the rest of it I do like the sound of the mft and the kapex I did plan on getting the cordless carvex barrel grip but you can only get it with one battery which sounds stupid to me oh and I ran out of funds [crying] but there next on the list
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EV said:
Ye that cxs gets a great reveiw can't wait to get my hands on it
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and you know what that CXS will be 3 years old in December. It hasn't missed a beat. It been absolute gem of a drill. on the other hand My PowerMaxx Metabo set was nat. Just after several months it has developed a horrible gearbox wobble. none of that with festool.
You will love it.
PS That kit in the photo was only available for a limited time. It came with a 6 Piece stubby wood drill bit set and a lid compartment systasiner SYS 2. I'm not sure you can still get it.
Regards
EV
You will love it.
PS That kit in the photo was only available for a limited time. It came with a 6 Piece stubby wood drill bit set and a lid compartment systasiner SYS 2. I'm not sure you can still get it.
Regards
EV
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Ye I am just getting the standard one I think
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Davej said:
It should be [blink]ha my boss is going to love it I bet we might have to get another one [big grin]
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Well picked up the ts 55 and df700 I have no dominos to play with hopefully Tuesday
So what the first things to be done as in set up [big grin]
So what the first things to be done as in set up [big grin]
Hi Robert,
With the TS 55R you need to confirm that at the 90 degree point it is at right angles when in the detent. Then you need to slide it on your rails and adjust the little green rail tension adjusters (forgot their proper name) to make sure that there is no play between saw and rail. Next do a cut on the rails to cut the splinter guard on the rails then you should be good to go.
For the DF700 - set it up very carefully on your bench so that it is upright sitting on the front fence face. Sit on a stack of systainers, sip your coffee and admire. These will be the best 5 minutes of your day - a truly great machine.
The only thing that I did was to make a reference block which I use for domino layout work. I took each of the cutters and made some slots at normal and wide width. That allows you to factor in those widths when required and helps when judging number and distance of slots. Remember not to tighten the cutters more that a 'nip' and I occasionally put a very tiny drop of silicone or graphite oil on the thread. Then just watch your fingers are never on the far side of the piece where the domino is going - that machine has a 15-70mm depth of cut remember. I always do 3 checks before turning either the DF500 or DF700 on - slot width? height adjusted? depth set?
Peter
With the TS 55R you need to confirm that at the 90 degree point it is at right angles when in the detent. Then you need to slide it on your rails and adjust the little green rail tension adjusters (forgot their proper name) to make sure that there is no play between saw and rail. Next do a cut on the rails to cut the splinter guard on the rails then you should be good to go.
For the DF700 - set it up very carefully on your bench so that it is upright sitting on the front fence face. Sit on a stack of systainers, sip your coffee and admire. These will be the best 5 minutes of your day - a truly great machine.
The only thing that I did was to make a reference block which I use for domino layout work. I took each of the cutters and made some slots at normal and wide width. That allows you to factor in those widths when required and helps when judging number and distance of slots. Remember not to tighten the cutters more that a 'nip' and I occasionally put a very tiny drop of silicone or graphite oil on the thread. Then just watch your fingers are never on the far side of the piece where the domino is going - that machine has a 15-70mm depth of cut remember. I always do 3 checks before turning either the DF500 or DF700 on - slot width? height adjusted? depth set?
Peter
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Thanks peter I won't get to play it Monday [crying] and the hopefully my domino assortment shows up on Tuesday with the rest of the goodies [big grin]
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