Gravitating to LifeLong tools... and some to be bought in Germany.

[festnoob]

To help me better understand your review, have you actually owned and used the Mafel m55 and jigsaw for an extended period or are you just quoting reviews?

Chill with the hostility man. I did not write a review please do not play with my words. Just telling him to consider them. I never said I owned or operated them. There are other options out there.

 

[sancho57]

Do we to have a group hug here  [bite tongue]

 

[SittingElf]

If you're looking for some lifelong tools you should look into the Mafell mt55 saw and the the p1cc jigsaw. From all the reviews I have read those are top of the line. They would throw the color sceme of you shop off but from what I've read in threads from this forum there is nothing better. I know there is brand loyalty here, but take a look at least.

My dealer in Germany carries a literal TON of brands in the store. In addition to the large Festool/Protool display and demo area, there is a Mafell display and workzone as well.  I've had the opportunity to play with both units that you mention, and while they are nice, there are other concerns that lead me back to Festool.

Specifically, there are very few dealers in the U.S., and that means repair and support is likely not as robust as Festool's. Additionally, I don't see THAT much of a difference between the Festool and Mafell tracksaws to justify the price difference, and brand loyalty aside, it makes more sense to stick with a brand you know and trust than to have one-offs where you may not have virtually instant access to supplies and accessories when needed.

As for the P1cc.... I already own a PSC420 Carvex. I bought AFTER trying both the Carvex and the Mafell in the store.  The Mafell is nice, but the barrelled Carvex with the strobe, user friendliness, blades made specifically for the unit, auto speed, and other features were more appealing to me.  I also found maneuvering the Carvex through tight turns and curves to be much easier both in performance, and visually.

Mafell makes some nice stuff... but I'm hooked on Green. (The color red induces rage too!! [eek])

 

[fidelfs]

I like your signature! 

Your chopper is red, just saying  (avatar)

 

[Kev]

To help me better understand your review, have you actually owned and used the Mafel m55 and jigsaw for an extended period or are you just quoting reviews?

Chill with the hostility man. I did not write a review please do not play with my words. Just telling him to consider them. I never said I owned or operated them. There are other options out there.

It was a perfectly fair question ...

 

[festnoob]

To help me better understand your review, have you actually owned and used the Mafel m55 and jigsaw for an extended period or are you just quoting reviews?

Chill with the hostility man. I did not write a review please do not play with my words. Just telling him to consider them. I never said I owned or operated them. There are other options out there.

It was a perfectly fair question ...

I could hear the sarcasm in his voice.  [bite tongue] Anyway the man responded; he prefers the Green Machine

 

[SittingElf]

I like your signature!  

Your chopper is red, just saying   (avatar)

Red?  Who's red? [drooling]

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[Wonderwino]

I have the Hammer AS-41 and you'll love it, especially the lack of noise!

Although they are a bit more, Oneway lathes are very impressive.  http://www.oneway.ca/  There are several dealers for them including Highland woodworking and Eagle Tools.

 

[ccarrolladams]

I could hear the sarcasm in his voice.  [bite tongue] Anyway the man responded; he prefers the Green Machine

The questions I asked was for clarification only. Trust me, on those rare occasions when I do become hostile there is absolutely no doubt.

 

[SittingElf]

I could hear the sarcasm in his voice.  [bite tongue] Anyway the man responded; he prefers the Green Machine

The questions I asked was for clarification only. Trust me, on those rare occasions when I do become hostile there is absolutely no doubt.

OK guys... Do me a favor and take this to another topic. This one is mine, and deals with my woodshop lifetime tools refresh. I can feel the heat all the way here in Nigeria, so hows about we talk gear, and leave WWIII to Obama... 'kay??!! [eek]

Cheers,

Frank

 

[copcarcollector]

Frank - Your list is impressive to say the least! Sounds like you will be busy for quite a while setting all these great tools up - and of course using them too! Fun fun-----

 

[festnoob]

I could hear the sarcasm in his voice.  [bite tongue] Anyway the man responded; he prefers the Green Machine

The questions I asked was for clarification only. Trust me, on those rare occasions when I do become hostile there is absolutely no doubt.

OK guys... Do me a favor and take this to another topic. This one is mine, and deals with my woodshop lifetime tools refresh. I can feel the heat all the way here in Nigeria, so hows about we talk gear, and leave WWIII to Obama... 'kay??!! [eek]

Cheers,

Frank

+1

 

[Crox G]

I think the thing that puts me off a lathe is the mess. I'll be interested to see if you use it a lot after your first session [smile]

I've had excellent results with a Clean Turn Vacuum Gouge.  See  http://www.cleanturn.net

It's best for spindle turning (between centers), but I understand that some turners use it for bowls.  I run a hose from my CT Midi through a trash can with a Lee Valley cyclone lid, and from there to the gouge. No chips at all.  It won't do the details, but just the roughing.  You can tame the detail work and the sanding in other ways. 

I haven't had the nerve to try sanding turnings with my RO 90 and the squishy pad.  Anyone?

Don't shy away from turning because of the mess.  Put the lathe on rollers and do it in the garden.  By the way, +1 on Oneway lathes.

I'm so jealous!

Crox

 

[Kev]

I think the thing that puts me off a lathe is the mess. I'll be interested to see if you use it a lot after your first session [smile]

I've had excellent results with a Clean Turn Vacuum Gouge.  See  http://www.cleanturn.net

It's best for spindle turning (between centers), but I understand that some turners use it for bowls.  I run a hose from my CT Midi through a trash can with a Lee Valley cyclone lid, and from there to the gouge. No chips at all.  It won't do the details, but just the roughing.  You can tame the detail work and the sanding in other ways. 

I haven't had the nerve to try sanding turnings with my RO 90 and the squishy pad.  Anyone?

Don't shy away from turning because of the mess.  Put the lathe on rollers and do it in the garden.  By the way, +1 on Oneway lathes.

I'm so jealous!

Crox

So I just tell the better half I'm making mulch for the garden then? [cool]

 

[sancho57]

KEV,

You can do what I do just follow my lead….
listen woman, Im the man, I make the money I'll buy any tool I want

Then I woke up

 

[semenza]

I could hear the sarcasm in his voice.  [bite tongue] Anyway the man responded; he prefers the Green Machine

The questions I asked was for clarification only. Trust me, on those rare occasions when I do become hostile there is absolutely no doubt.

OK guys... Do me a favor and take this to another topic. This one is mine, and deals with my woodshop lifetime tools refresh. I can feel the heat all the way here in Nigeria, so hows about we talk gear, and leave WWIII to Obama... 'kay??!! [eek]

Cheers,

Frank

Better yet, drop the hostility entirely.  It has no place in any topic on FOG.

Thanks,

Seth

 

[SittingElf]

I think the thing that puts me off a lathe is the mess. I'll be interested to see if you use it a lot after your first session [smile]

I've had excellent results with a Clean Turn Vacuum Gouge.  See  http://www.cleanturn.net

It's best for spindle turning (between centers), but I understand that some turners use it for bowls.  I run a hose from my CT Midi through a trash can with a Lee Valley cyclone lid, and from there to the gouge. No chips at all.  It won't do the details, but just the roughing.  You can tame the detail work and the sanding in other ways. 

I haven't had the nerve to try sanding turnings with my RO 90 and the squishy pad.  Anyone?

Don't shy away from turning because of the mess.  Put the lathe on rollers and do it in the garden.  By the way, +1 on Oneway lathes.

I'm so jealous!

Crox

Man!  I like that gouge!  Great idea and can be modified to do more than spindle work. I may order a few with my lathe.  Thanks for the website!

 

[JoggleStick]

@SittingElf,
Just getting back to the 'vacuum head'. I remember seeing these being demonstrated at a Festool stand. I never bought one, but I distinctly remember that 'if' I did- I would definitely get two heads. One head was definitely sufficient for say scalloping a chair seat, but once you get into anything longer, the one head can be quickly overwhelmed.
Make sense? I just thought seeing as you have to import from Germany, you may as well get two heads. The system is designed to run the two heads from the one pump, etc.... I remember I was amazed at the functionality of the one head.... But seriously blown-away at what could be accomplished with the two heads working in parallel...
Just a thought.... Depends of course on your project...

 

[JoggleStick]

Another thought...
I see you're getting two bandsaws, I get that- particularly the smaller one.
There's no doubt the LT20 has a large frame, but the blades are relatively small?
I'll put it another way. My first criteria for a re-saw bandsaw would be blade size... I wouldn't entertain a re-saw bandsaw that couldn't take at least a 3" blade and preferably up to 4" blade. You don't have to be re sawing trees to appreciate this size blade. A 6 tooth re-saw blade has astonishing control and capability to slice the finest veneers from the gnarliest timbers. Have you tried one? Do yourself a favour, if you haven't, and see if you can go try one, I doubt you'll look back.
If I had to have just one bandsaw, it would be a 3" blade re-saw. It sorts the men from the boys....

 

[JoggleStick]

Oh yeah, for the man who has all the toys....
In Australia we cannot get a mains powered Portaband? It is a true frustration...
Not one manufacturer brings one in. (A couple of cordless- but light duty only)
It is such a versatile tool that I researched bringing in a 110v, but it just got too 'clunky'.
Anyway, if money was no object... I would not hesitate to buy a Mafell Portaband. Dunno if they do 110v, but UK power is close enough for Australia. It's about the same price as what I've seen the LT20, so it ain't for the light of wallet..., but man-o-man, what an astonishing tool.... Going by the reviews anyway...
Just a tease...