is it all short on stock or only me?

[Cheese]

Love the Mafell section  [not worthy] [not worthy] [not worthy] 

Hey Matt [member=65062]DynaGlide[/member]  what are those green cords next to the jigsaw blades in the Festool display used for? I've never seen them before.

 

[RustE]

Here's my local store
...
Just kidding  [big grin] that's from my trip to Germany

Boo!

I was about to ask if you’d ship a green power cord.

 

[grobkuschelig]

...what are those green cords next to the jigsaw blades in the Festool display used for? I've never seen them before.

These are PUR-cables. (Oil and flame resistant, highly flexible). Similar to the orange extension cords from the same material.

 

[Cheese]

These are PUR-cables. (Oil and flame resistant, highly flexible). Similar to the orange extension cords from the same material.

Well thanks for that... [smile] and they are different than the black variety in what way/usage?  When to use green, when to use black?

 

[DeformedTree]

No Velvet rope around the mafell section?  No signs telling folks Portable Band Saws make great stocking stuffers? No "ask about our 96 month payment plans" ?    [tongue]

 

[mino]

These are PUR-cables. (Oil and flame resistant, highly flexible). Similar to the orange extension cords from the same material.

Well thanks for that... [smile] and they are different than the black variety in what way/usage?  When to use green, when to use black?

They are less flexible and the material is very strong - you can pretty much run them over by a lorry without a risk of the cable bursting. They are also oil-resistant as mentioned so will not decompose if put in an oil dump in car shop etc. At this thickness level, these are the strongest cables I have seen in normal use.

In practice they are a bit stiffer so are better (mode predictable) when used tied-in with a hose. But for standalone use the stiffness can be a disadvantage in turn. Unlike with "stiff" rubber cables the stiffness comes from the insulation material which is very hard not form thickness or from the wire itself. I like them also for the color - easy to see at all times where the cable is.

 

[jcrowe1950]

Did anybody else notice the Gen 1 Systainer in the Mafell section?

 

[DeformedTree]

Not sure how old the photo is, but Mafell didn't get to the T-locs until more recently, but they do now ship stuff in T-locs.

 

[Cheese]

Ya, when I ordered my P1 CC a couple of years ago, I fully expected it to arrive in a Gen I because that's all they showed on the website. Surprise, it showed up in a T-Loc instead.  [big grin]

 

[AlexThePalex]

Festool stores here in Holland are just as empty, it's making me cry inside.

I have never seen a display with Mafell tools before, that's an incredible rare sight.

The green pur cords are very stiff, I had one and I didn't like it at all. Seems indestructable though, the cable itself, but the Plug-It part breaks just as easily as with the normal ones. 

 

[DeformedTree]

Festool stores here in Holland are just as empty, it's making me cry inside.

Saves you money!

I have never seen a display with Mafell tools before, that's an incredible rare sight.

Increases their exclusivity, helps support very posh pricing.

 

[Cheese]

Stumbled across this today...this is Festool's best guess in mid-January...some of these dates are really out there.  [crying]  There are quite a few of the "Unavailable until further notice".

575306 Kapex KS 120 REB Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Updated Model) 10/01/2021
561756 HK 55 Cross-Cutting Track Saw PLUS Unavailable until further notice
201359 HKC 55 Cordless Track Saw BASIC 07/09/2021
576818 HKC 55 Cordless Track Saw PLUS 08/06/2021
576011 TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Track Saw w/ Systainer3 08/20/2021
575389 TS 75 EQ Plunge Cut Track Saw Unavailable until further notice
575280 CT SYS Mobile HEPA Dust Extractor 07/09/2021
574831 CT 15 HEPA Dust Extractor 08/06/2021
574930 CT 26 HEPA Dust Extractor 07/09/2021
574935 CT 36 HEPA Dust Extractor 08/06/2021
576760 CT 36 AC HEPA Dust Extractor with Autoclean 07/09/2021
574938 CT 48 HEPA Dust Extractor 07/09/2021
576761 Remodeler's HEPA Dust Extractor CT 48 E AC AutoClean 08/06/2021
574837 CT MIDI I HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor 08/06/2021
574845 CT MINI I HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Unavailable until further notice
576098 CXS 10.8 Volt 2.6Ah Li-Ion Cordless Drill 08/06/2021
576099 CXS 10.8V 2.6Ah Li-Ion Cordless Drill Set w/ Right Angle Chuck 08/06/2021
576444 C 18 Cordless Drill Bluetooth HighPower 4.0Ah Kit w/ Systainer3 07/23/2021
576181 Carvex PS 420 EBQ Jigsaw w/ Systainer3 07/09/2021
576049 Top Handle Jigsaw TRION PSB 300 EQ w/ Systainer3 06/11/2021
576192 PSB 420 EBQ Carvex D-Handle Jigsaw w/ Systainer3 06/25/2021
576531 Cordless Carvex Jigsaw PSBC 420 EB BASIC w/ Systainer3, Tool Only 07/09/2021
576535 Carvex PSBC 420 EB Cordless Jigsaw /w Systainer3 Bluetooth 4.0Ah Kit 08/06/2021
576039 Barrell Grip Jigsaw TRION PS 300 EQ w/ Systainer3 08/06/2021
576522 PSC 420 EB Cordless Carvex Jigsaw BASIC w/ Systainer3, Tool Only 07/09/2021
576527 PSC 420 EB Cordless Carvex Jigsaw Bluetooth 4.0Ah Kit w/ Systainer3 09/03/2021
574432 Domino Joiner DF 500 Q Set 11/26/2021
574332 Domino DF 500 Joiner 11/12/2021
574422 DF 700 XL EQ Plus Domino Joiner 09/03/2021
574447 DF 700 XL EQ Plus Domino Joiner Set 12/24/2021
576204 OF 1010 EQ Router w/ Systainer3 08/13/2021
574692 OF 1400 EQ Router 10/29/2021
574689 OF 2200 EB Router 11/12/2021
574456 MFK 700 EQ Edge Banding Router for Conturo 08/06/2021
574368 Router MFK 700EQ Set 09/17/2021
576061 DTS 400 REQ Orbital Sander w/ Systainer3 08/06/2021
575383 DTSC 400 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless Sander BASIC 11/26/2021
575706 DTSC 400 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless Sander Bluetooth 3.1Ah PLUS 11/26/2021
575707 DTSC 400 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless Sander Bluetooth 3.1Ah SET 08/06/2021
576070 ETS 125 REQ 125mm (5") Random Orbital Sander w/ Systainer3 09/03/2021
576079 ETS 150/3 EQ 150mm (6") Random Orbital Sander w/ Systainer3 08/20/2021
576088 ETS 150/5 EQ 150mm (6") Random Orbital Sander w/ Systainer3 08/20/2021
576340 ETS EC 125/3 EQ 125mm (5") Compact Brushless Finish Sander w/ Systainer3 11/26/2021
576326 ETS EC 150/3 EQ 150mm (6") Compact Brushless Finish Sander w/ Systainer3 11/26/2021
576339 ETS EC 150/5 EQ 150mm (6") Compact Brushless Finish Sander w/ Systainer3 11/26/2021
575384 ETSC 125 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless 125mm (5") Sander BASIC 09/17/2021
575715 ETSC 125 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless 125mm (5") Sander Bluetooth 3.1Ah PLUS 10/01/2021
575716 ETSC 125 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless 125mm (5") Sander Bluetooth 3.1Ah SET 10/29/2021
576054 RTS 400 REQ Orbital Sander w/ Systainer3 09/03/2021
575382 RTSC 400 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless Sander BASIC 07/09/2021
575727 RTSC 400 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless Sander Bluetooth 3.1Ah PLUS 11/12/2021
575728 RTSC 400 18V Brushless Hybrid Cordless Sander Bluetooth 3.1Ah SET 10/01/2021
567852 LS 130 Linear Sander 06/11/2021
571823 RO 90 DX Rotex Sander 09/03/2021
576032 RO 125 FEQ 125mm (5") Rotex Sander /w Systainer3 10/01/2021
576028 RO 150 150mm (6") FEQ Rotex Sander w/ Systainer3 09/03/2021
575994 Planex Drywall Sander LHS 2 225 EQI w/ Soft Pad 06/11/2021
574609 Conturo KA 65 Hand Held Edge Bander 07/09/2021
576612 HL 850 E Planer in T-LOC Systainer (2019 Model) 06/25/2021
576590 Vecturo OSC 18 StarlockMax Cordless Multi-Tool SET 4.0Ah Kit /w Systainer3 06/25/2021
571011 Shinex RAP 150 150mm (6") Polisher 08/06/2021
201065 Vac-Sys Clamping Unit SE 1 08/20/2021
580062 Vac-Sys Clamping Unit SE 2 08/20/2021
203149 Vac-Sys Vacuum Clamping System Set 08/20/2021
205601 TID 18 Impact Driver and TSC 55 Track Saw 5.2Ah Combo Kit Unavailable until further notice
205602 TID 18 Impact Driver and HKC 55 Track Saw 5.2Ah Combo Kit Unavailable until further notice
205603 TID 18 Impact Driver and PS 420 Jigsaw 4.0Ah Combo Kit Unavailable until further notice
205604 18V Cordless 4-Piece PRO Finish 5.2Ah Combo Kit Unavailable until further notice
205605 18V Cordless 4-Piece PRO Remodeler Combo Kit Unavailable until further notice
203158 CMS-GE Router Table Set 10/01/2021
497471 CT Workcenter WCR-1000 07/23/2021
495465 MFT/3-Kapex Multifunction Table 06/11/2021
500608 MFT/3 Multifunction Table Basic 06/11/2021
495315 MFT/3 Multifunction Table 08/20/2021
769967 Syslite Duo LED Work Light PLUS 07/09/2021
491503 75" Guide Rail FS 1900 06/11/2021
491498 FS 1400 55" Guide Rail 05/28/2021
496304 Universal Saw Blade for TS 55 Plunge Cut Saw - 28 Tooth 06/11/2021
500462 32-Tooth Blade for HK/HKC 55 06/11/2021
496309 Solid Surface/Laminate Blade for TS 55 Plunge Cut Saw - 48 Tooth 07/23/2021
497131 Granat, 40 Grit for DTS 400 Sanders, 10 Pack 07/09/2021
497127 Granat, 40 Grit for RTS 400 / LS 130 Sanders, 10 Pack 06/25/2021
497128 Granat, 80 Grit for RTS 400 / LS 130 Sanders, 10 Pack 06/11/2021
575158 Granat, 180 Grit for 150 mm (6") Sanders, 10 Pack 06/11/2021
575154 Granat, 40 Grit for 150 mm (6") Sanders, 10 Pack 07/09/2021
496511 Vlies, White for 125 mm (5") Sanders, 10 Pack 07/23/2021
575181 Rubin2, 100 Grit for 150 mm (6") Sanders, 10 Pack 07/23/2021
575182 Rubin2, 120 Grit for 150 mm (6") Sanders, 10 Pack 07/23/2021
575180 Rubin2, 80 Grit for 150 mm (6") Sanders, 10 Pack 07/23/2021
200060 Black EVA Edge Banding Adhesive for Conturo - 48 Pack 06/11/2021
492392 CT Cleaning Accessory Set 06/11/2021
202097 Bluetooth Remote Control Set for CT 26/36/48 Dust Extractors 07/09/2021
201499 Domino Tenon, Beech Wood, 14 x 75, 104-Pack 07/09/2021
494859 Domino Tenon, Sipo Mahogany For Outdoor Use, 5 x 19 x 30mm, 900-Pack 06/11/2021
498691 Domino XL Sipo Tenon, 10x24x750 (28X) 06/11/2021
494870 Domino Tenon, Sipo Mahogany For Outdoor Use, 6 x 20 x 40mm, 190-Pack 06/11/2021
494860 Domino Tenon, Sipo Mahogany For Outdoor Use, 6 x 20 x 40mm, 570-Pack 06/11/2021
500177 Edge Bander Trimming Set KB-KA 65 SYS for Conturo 07/23/2021
201349 Domino XL Split Anchor, 32-Pack 06/25/2021
493334 Hepa Filter Element For CT 22 / CT 33 07/23/2021
496939 32mm Hole Drilling 55" Guide Rail 06/11/2021
202459 Multi Jetstream2 150mm (6") Super-Soft Pad for ETS/ETSC 150, 1-Pack 06/25/2021
495718 Parallel Guide Extensions 06/11/2021
497295 CT 48 Dust Extractor Handle 06/11/2021
768135 Reducing Sleeve 36mm-to-27mm Hose Adapter 07/09/2021
495246 Plexiglas Template OF 1010, OF 1400, and OF 2200 06/25/2021
496509 Vlies, White for 150 mm (6") Sanders, 10-Pack 08/06/2021
204083 CT Cyclone Dust Collection Pre-Separator CT-VA 20 06/11/2021
203343 Granat NET Protection Pad for 6" Sanders, 2-Pack 07/09/2021
202098 Bluetooth Remote Control for Festool CT Dust Extractors 07/09/2021
490164 Sanding Pad, Radius 18 Concave 07/23/2021
490167 Sanding Pad, Radius 25 Convex 07/23/2021
488036 DX 93 StickFix Sanding Pad, Extended Length , 06/11/2021
493487 Domino Trim Stop 06/25/2021
495294 Vac-Sys Vacuum Pad Set 07/09/2021
204940 Lid Pad for Systainer3 M 06/25/2021
204949 Systainer3 Labels, 25-Pack 06/25/2021
204941 Base Insert for Systainer3 M 06/25/2021
204948 Base Insert for Systainer3 XXL 05/28/2021
204850 Systainer3 XXL 237 05/28/2021
204852 Systainer3 Organizer M 89 06/11/2021

 

[FestitaMakool]

These are PUR-cables. (Oil and flame resistant, highly flexible). Similar to the orange extension cords from the same material.

Well thanks for that... [smile] and they are different than the black variety in what way/usage?  When to use green, when to use black?

I learnt from a specialist Festool dealer in Stockholm that the green PUR cables was favoured by typical car body shops, furniture makers and so forth who work with delicate surfaces.
These cables do apparently not easily leave marks as the black ones can do. I have one as spare, and it seems a little bit more rigid.

 

[UltraFest]

buying my very first TSC 55 and sander, not a single one in stock in my aera, Im from Canada.
is this means they are refreshing the products? maybe just changing the package to new sys3? or maybe just add cordless sander to the line?

So, there is a global shortage of all Festool Stuff. Almost every festool dealer is stripped to the shelves of everything.

Sys 3 change over has caused some items to be gone for bits of time. You also have people hunting down the old versions to avoid Sys 3.

Festool did just announce a new version of the TSC55, I doubt it's shipping in Europe yet, and it tends to take 1/2-1 year for things to show up in the new world.  You will have to decide if it is worth the wait for the new version to you.

So yeah, finding one could be a challenge right now.  You might want to keep an eye on the Festool Recon site, I think it's available to Canadians too.

Did you try ultimatetools.ca

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Cheese, I wonder what is up with the TS75s that have popped up lately?
I got one a few weeks ago after someone posted about US Tool & Fastener having them in stock. At least a few other members here got them too.
Mine came in a T-loc Systainer. I guess that these could have been sitting in some warehouse somewhere and just got discovered?
Maybe the "unavailable until further notice" is the new stock coming out of the factory? Maybe those will be in new Sys3?

 

[Chainring]

Same for the Domino 500. Out of stock everywhere.

I receive a product alert notice from US Tool & Fastener for the Domino 700. Don't recall signing up for that, but I checked the 500 set and it's in stock. Same place that sent me the notice on the TS 75. I, of course, jumped all over the 500. It's in a T-Loc container and was manufactured 2021-02.

 

[mino]

Cheese, I wonder what is up with the TS75s that have popped up lately?
I got one a few weeks ago after someone posted about US Tool & Fastener having them in stock. At least a few other members here got them too.
Mine came in a T-loc Systainer. I guess that these could have been sitting in some warehouse somewhere and just got discovered?
Maybe the "unavailable until further notice" is the new stock coming out of the factory? Maybe those will be in new Sys3?

They could have also decided to make a batch from available spare parts stock ..

Either way, combining the elevated demand with supply chain and workforce restrictions going off just about now across Europe, I would not expect available stock situation to get significantly better till Q4 or so as it will take some time for the dealers to re-stock even after back-orders are filled. And then comes another x-mas season ..

Finger in the air: Expect a return to "normal" around Q2 2022.

Ref. the dates posted, knowing production plants are in operation and not closed, I would suspect these dates are missing context. Most likely these were not "when we can make some" but more of "we project the supply will meet demand at this time" type of dates.

I hate it when stuff like this leaks from a project team even internally in a company.
A simple "what-if" scenario can easily be taken for a "plan" and just wastes everyone's time to damage-control the confusion.

 

[Cheese]

I ventured into the local SW store today for some paint & supplies. The first thing I noticed is the Festool items that were on display no longer are. The sanders are gone as is all the sandpaper.  [sad] 

That in itself didn't surprise me as I figured that SW would never be capable of perpetuating the momentum needed to sustain the Festool supply line.

Painters generally, just don't buy into the Festool system because of the expense. All they need in their mind (and they're not necessarily wrong) are a half dozen sanding sponges and some flat sheets of sandpaper that they can form into whatever shape they need.

So, with that local supplier of Granat crossed off the list, I looked around for some primer and paint. Here's what I found in the primer aisle. These shelves were always completely filled with gallon cans of primer. All that's left is a bunch of 12 oz rattle cans.

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And here's what I found in the paint aisle. Less than a couple dozen quarts of paint.  [crying]

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So...not much of anything.  [eek]  I questioned the clerk and she informed me that ever since the melt-down in Texas in February/March, their local resin manufacturers in Texas had to discard all of their product because of the lack of electricity, consequently, the resin suppliers never got things up and running until sometime after the spring rush for painting supplies in North America happened.
So for the last 6 months they've been trying to play catch-up with the NA painting season. Every week the local SW puts in an order and with every delivery they're lucky to receive 20%-25% of what they ordered. They hope with the slowdown of the painting season in the fall that they can start to recover the inventory that they need.

I asked for 2 gallons of Duration Exterior and they had zero...

I asked for a gallon of All Surface Enamel and they only had 2 quarts...

Let's see where this goes and for how long.  [smile] [popcorn]

 

[jimbo51]

A friend who works for a large housing developer told me that darker colors of vinyl siding are backordered with no clear delivery dates. Buyers can wait or switch to a lighter color that has better availability.

 

[leakyroof]

Wow Cheese, misery loves Company.... [wink]  I was JUST at my closest S-W store near my house. NO PVA DRYWALL primer in stock, no other store had the Gallons of it either. I 'could' go to a nearby S-W store and buy 5 gallon buckets.....they had that in stock there...
I almost never work with drywall, so that wasn't an option..... [big grin] [big grin] [big grin] Maybe sell the excess left over on Ebay???  [smile]

They cut me a deal on their Multi-Function Latex Primer, in qt cans no less, and added a clean/new empty Gallon Container to put my 4 individual qts into..... [blink] [blink]

Jeez, it's a Supply Chain Jungle out there..... [eek] [eek]