I did it! I bought my first Festool..... and second and third and fourth.

[dheisner]

I've been hanging out on here lusting over Festool tools since 2007.  I feel like I owe you guys a big "Thank you!" for helping me figure out what I should start with.  You guys have all helped educate me so much (especially Bob Marino).

Even though I'm not a pro, I got a couple of paying projects to help pay for it.  I went with the TS 75 saw, the CT 48 dust collector, an RO 90 sander, and an MFT/3 table.  They will all be here by the end of the week and I can't wait! [big grin]

Looking forward to posting some project pictures.

You guys are the best!

Thanks!

Danny

 

[RJNeal]

Have fun with your new stash.
Nice first leap.
Rick

 

[ear3]

Congratulations.  Happy building.

I've been hanging out on here lusting over Festool tools since 2007.  I feel like I owe you guys a big "Thank you!" for helping me figure out what I should start with.  You guys have all helped educate me so much (especially Bob Marino).

Even though I'm not a pro, I got a couple of paying projects to help pay for it.  I went with the TS 75 saw, the CT 48 dust collector, an RO 90 sander, and an MFT/3 table.  They will all be here by the end of the week and I can't wait! [big grin]

Looking forward to posting some project pictures.

You guys are the best!

Thanks!

Danny

 

[Kev]

Good on ya Danny [big grin]

I predict a geometric increase in your Festool buying from here .. particularly if the Festools can fund more Festools! [wink]

 

[#Tee]

congrats! dont let anyone borrow them! lol

 

[Grakat]

Congratulations.  It's the top of a very slippery slope, but every time you use them you'll be happy.

 

[rst]

Welcome and congratulations... using my fortune telling powers, I can see more sanders in your future and routers and, and , and....

 

[shed9]

I went with the TS 75 saw, the CT 48 dust collector, an RO 90 sander, and an MFT/3 table.

Knowing what I know now and the equipment I have accrued, if I was starting out from scratch again those four items would be near the top of my list.

Superb choice, looking forward to pics 

 

[waterloomarc]

Congrats. As said, start socking away money for more!

We're almost neighbors!

 

[SS Teach]

Way to go. Just realize when it comes to sanders you can't own just one. The Ro 90 is a terrific sander, very versatile. I've used mine a lot. The 3 inch disk is limiting when sanding larger pieces. And so it begins, the accessories and consumables, more Festools and a whole lot of fun.

 

[sancho57]

[jawdrop] you poor guy, you don't know what you just did......

we have a 12 step program available if your ready

 

[Paul G]

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[bdiemer]

Nice Start !!!!!!!!!

 

[TylerC]

Congrats! Those are great choices for your first options. I'm looking forward to seeing your work!

(And if people are paying you for your work, I'd say you're a pro.  [big grin])

 

[ScotF]

Congratulations!! Good first set-up with some core tools. Looking forward to pics once you put them to work!

 

[dheisner]

I already have plans for another sander and possibly a router, but first things first.  I already have 2 routers, so that isn't as big of a priority.  I'm wearing out the shipping company's tracking feature watching it come this direction. 

Can't wait!

 

[redbirdone]

First, congrats.  Second, if you are building projects for paying clients, then you need a Domino.  It will change the way you look at joinery.  I was hesitant and not sure, but after about 3 seconds with the Domino 500 I was reassured about my purchase.  And then later, I got the Domino XL and was even more impressed at what I could do with it.

Festool routers are great.  Sanders are great too.  But neither do anything that something from another brand can't do.  But the Domino is a game changer unlike any tool I've ever seen. 

 

[jbasen]

Congratulations!!!  It is a sad state of affairs you find yourself in.  Festool tools are like rabbits; they multiply rapidly  [wink]

 

[dheisner]

Well, I got 3 out of 4 in today.  The MFT was on backorder, but is on its way now.  Got my first install tomorrow.  Going to have to do it without the MFT.  Oh, well.  I got started on the job and was blown away.  I used to always cut boards to a rough size and then clean it up with my table saw.  Well, I had read that some of you used to do the same thing before you got a TS, so I cut the shelves exact the first time and they were exactly the same size and perfectly square. 

If I had the MFT, I could have made all of the cross cuts a whole lot faster, but they still all turned out perfect.

One of you suggested a domino system.  I may get one eventually, but I have a really nice biscuit joiner that I would need to part with first.  I realize that dominos are a real step up from biscuits, but I have to get the right project to pay for it first.

The RO 90 is sweet.  Only got to use it a little.  Still trying to figure out how much suction is the right amount.

Thanks for all the feedback!

Danny