I've been lurking on the Festool Owner's Group for well over a year now, so I figured I'd introduce myself.
I've been a hobbiest woodworker since about the age of 16 when I was introduced to it when completing a service project in High School. Throughout the years, I made a number of small projects with nothing more than a circular saw, drill, the neighbor's jigsaw and a few miscellaneous hand tools. The projects mainly involved enhancements to my college drinking experience like a bar and glass rack. I was also an car audiofile back in high school and college, so I was always building new sub enclosures for my car trunks.
It was just over 3 years ago that I started to really get into woodworking when I decided to tear down the dinky 6'x8' PT deck on the back of our house and replace it with a 300+ Sq. Ft. cedar deck. The tools kept accumulating and one day I woke up and realized I could finally start making some of those more agressive projects that I've always dreamed of. Now, 3 years later, I'm completely addicted to wood working and tools!!!
As far as Festool goes, I never heard of the brand until I came across various woodworking forums. Being an Engineer, I was intrigued with the product and after demoing a few things at Woodcraft, I began to appreciate Festool's committment to engineering and inovation. Still, it was hard for me to pay $250+ for a sander when a similar looking on could be purchased at the BORG's for 1/3 the price. However, about 3 months ago, I was sanding with my DeWalt ROS and came out of the shop covered in dust despite being hooked up to my Dust Collector and my hands were numb for over an hour. I also read that Festool was going to increase their prices as of April 1. Well, this was enough motivation to finally buy the CT-22 and 150/3 sander.
Within the 1st week of owning the sander, I got to put it to good use and was amazed how comfortable it was and how clean I left the shop. It was actually a pleasure to use.
Anyway, a little over a month later, I now own the following Festools:
I guess its fair to say that I'm addicted to Festool. This past weekend, I was over at my Mom's fitting a new Mantle I'm building for her and having the Festool's with me made the job so easy.
Outside of my woodworking hobby, I am married with no kids and work as a Senior Systems Engineer for our Family's Engineering Firm. I am also getting my MBA at Washington University, which unfortunately, has really cut into my woodworking time. I only have 2.5 years to go!!!
That's about it.
Tim
I've been a hobbiest woodworker since about the age of 16 when I was introduced to it when completing a service project in High School. Throughout the years, I made a number of small projects with nothing more than a circular saw, drill, the neighbor's jigsaw and a few miscellaneous hand tools. The projects mainly involved enhancements to my college drinking experience like a bar and glass rack. I was also an car audiofile back in high school and college, so I was always building new sub enclosures for my car trunks.
It was just over 3 years ago that I started to really get into woodworking when I decided to tear down the dinky 6'x8' PT deck on the back of our house and replace it with a 300+ Sq. Ft. cedar deck. The tools kept accumulating and one day I woke up and realized I could finally start making some of those more agressive projects that I've always dreamed of. Now, 3 years later, I'm completely addicted to wood working and tools!!!
As far as Festool goes, I never heard of the brand until I came across various woodworking forums. Being an Engineer, I was intrigued with the product and after demoing a few things at Woodcraft, I began to appreciate Festool's committment to engineering and inovation. Still, it was hard for me to pay $250+ for a sander when a similar looking on could be purchased at the BORG's for 1/3 the price. However, about 3 months ago, I was sanding with my DeWalt ROS and came out of the shop covered in dust despite being hooked up to my Dust Collector and my hands were numb for over an hour. I also read that Festool was going to increase their prices as of April 1. Well, this was enough motivation to finally buy the CT-22 and 150/3 sander.
Within the 1st week of owning the sander, I got to put it to good use and was amazed how comfortable it was and how clean I left the shop. It was actually a pleasure to use.
Anyway, a little over a month later, I now own the following Festools:
- ETS 150/3
- CT-22
- TS 55 EQ
- Deltex DX-93 Detail Sander
- RS 2E Orbital Sander
- Trion PS 300 EQ Jigsaw
- Hose Garage
- 12 Drawer Sortainer with 1,300 Screw Assortment (Should be Delivered Today)
I guess its fair to say that I'm addicted to Festool. This past weekend, I was over at my Mom's fitting a new Mantle I'm building for her and having the Festool's with me made the job so easy.
Outside of my woodworking hobby, I am married with no kids and work as a Senior Systems Engineer for our Family's Engineering Firm. I am also getting my MBA at Washington University, which unfortunately, has really cut into my woodworking time. I only have 2.5 years to go!!!
That's about it.
Tim
;D 8) Pictures sent to me from their wives before any of you pervs ask. 
