Hello from a new member on FOG. Descision Descisions

[Rembo]

2 years ago, came to our town Festool Representatives. I gave my studio for a demonstration. Many people came, and everyone can try all the tools that they brought
I compared it with a tool that I have ..
Thank you guys from Festool for the holiday!

 

[adubeau]

I would go for the OF2200   and forget the others untill Festool sorts out the dust extraction on the others.   Alot here on FOG will say it depends what you do cus of the size and weight  but the OF2200 KICKS bottoms  with dust extraction  dust is pretty much non existent with that thing and the POWER is Amazing it is a BEAST!.

Are you saying the dust collection on the OF1400 is bad? The reason I ask is that it is on my wishlist to improve my dust collection. I use a Dewalt 625 at the moment which really lets the side down when I do edge routing. It is mainly when I am trimming end panels or worktops to final size using a straight bit. I was hoping the chip catcher on the OF1400 would solve the issue. How deep is it and would it catch the dust on a 40mm deep worktop if i were to edge trim it?

I have an OF1400.... I dont have issues with dust collection with my CT mini and a 36MM hose....  I would love to have both the OF1010 and 2200 in my collection of Festools... but I have other toys I am trying to save for...

 

[sancho57]

Oh yea you can always go back to that store, or call) get the phone number of the Festool Rep for your area. The rep will more then likely come to your shop or meet you at a supplier and demo the tools for you.

Ive talked to a couple of different reps in my area. They were very helpful and provided great customer service.

 

[Jacko7724]

Hi TJ

Interesting story - I write books too!

I would avoid your original dealer - he is not representative of the Festool norm.

The TS 55 is a great saw and the demo you had does not do it justice at all. Once set up (mine was perfect out of the box) it retains its accuracy even after some abuse. Before you buy a Mafell find a decent Festool dealer and give the TS 55 a second chance.

The OF2200 router is wonderful and I use it rather than my CMT or Dewalt 625. It is easier to handle, has bags of power and is very accurate. Dust collection is amazing.

My Kapex 120 does not get moved from site to site but it does get a lot of use. Again it was perfectly set up out of the box but I did accidentally knock it with a heavy lump of wood and had to re-adjust the bevels - it was simple and is perfect every time just like new.

Peter

Do you not like mafell? Have you tried their track saw?

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[Sanderxpander]

This thread is six years old.

 

[grbmds]

I would go for the OF2200  and forget the others untill Festool sorts out the dust extraction on the others.  Alot here on FOG will say it depends what you do cus of the size and weight  but the OF2200 KICKS bottoms  with dust extraction  dust is pretty much non existent with that thing and the POWER is Amazing it is a BEAST!.

Are you saying the dust collection on the OF1400 is bad? The reason I ask is that it is on my wishlist to improve my dust collection. I use a Dewalt 625 at the moment which really lets the side down when I do edge routing. It is mainly when I am trimming end panels or worktops to final size using a straight bit. I was hoping the chip catcher on the OF1400 would solve the issue. How deep is it and would it catch the dust on a 40mm deep worktop if i were to edge trim it?

I am always interested in other's experience with tools, especially Festool. I get virtually 100% collection with my OF1400 for my use so I'm not sure how it could get better than that. I would find the 2200 too large for handheld use in my shop and don't use a Festool router table. For me, the 1400 is the best general use router I have used but I'm not a contractor. Maybe a builder or remodeler has a need for a handheld router as large as the 2200, but the requirements of the work would dictate that rather than dust collection based on my experience.

 

[Mario Turcot]

This thread is six years old.

Quite funny  [big grin] but the worst is that the OP asked for feed back and never post back.