Help with Christmas Wish List

[john ferri]

I don't mean to be argumentative, but let me say that the reason I purchased festools was not because of their obvious quality, product support, and guarantee. To me, a non-professional, my concerns were safety and clean air (I am mildly asthmatic).  Every festool had built in dust extraction--it was not an afterthought or add on.  In addition, the tools were clearly designed for safe two hand operation. Hands on the tool = a lifetime of 10 fingers (I play the piano).

They are nice (luxury) tools, no doubt.  Health and safety should not be luxury for a hobbyist or a pro.

Sermon over.

JF

 

[nickao]

Dust Extraction is key for sure. I did not sense any argument starting at all.

If you tried the MFT tables great, if you haven't give one a try for a day or two.

 

[Sparky977]

I know you are already planning on getting it, but I also agree, the MFT3 is a must have.  I can't wait till I can afford a couple more frankly.  Also, the boom arm attachment is amazing.  I've only had mine a couple weeks, but I would never go back, and the slight hassle of moving it is not even remotely a deal breaker.
For stocking stuffers, get the clamping elements for the MFT, they just work amazingly. 

 

[GreenGA]

for Sparky977...

Clamping elements, excellent stocking stuffer suggestion.

Thanks.

Oh and to those that suggested the ETS/3.  I looked at it in the 09 catalog and it looks like it would be perfect fit with what I already have.  Thanks to all!

So far, accepted suggestions for my Christmas Wish List include:

ETS/3
MFT/3 (natch)
95" guide rail for the LR32-Sys
Table mounted router
Centrotec collection/systainer
Trolley's (probably homemade...?)
MFS
Multi-drawer systainers
Boom arm (though only a tentative wish)

Stocking stuffers include:
Clamping elements
other small stuff

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Please folks, while I may be the one that started this thread, others are free to jump in with what they would like Santa to leave under their tree.  If you want/need it, perhaps I may as well.

BTW...  I do not know this as a fact, but I believe my limit is about 1k.  ;D