I've taken the plunge

[HunterL]

I am excited, because I finally took the plunge, now I feel I can really be a member of this forum legitimately... [eek]

I picked up a CT26, TS75, and OF 1400, as well as an edge guide for router, guide rail stop for router, and a shorter rail.

What else should come quickly while the wound is still fresh?

Also, what resources can you point me to in order to learn about these tools which are very new to me. Thanks!

 

[ccarrolladams]

I am excited, because I finally took the plunge, now I feel I can really be a member of this forum legitimately... [eek]

I picked up a CT26, TS75, and OF 1400, as well as an edge guide for router, guide rail stop for router, and a shorter rail.

What else should come quickly while the wound is still fresh?

Also, what resources can you point me to in order to learn about these tools which are very new to me. Thanks!

[welcome] to The FOG!

Since you own both a TS75 and an OF1400, I urge you to buy a 36mm AS hose. The 27mm AS hose which is part of the CT26 is just right for sanders and so on, but the larger routers create chips as well as dust. Chips clog the smaller hose. The 36mm AS hose also snags less on the guide rails and helps dust collection from the TS55 and TS75 saws.

Since you will be using your guide rails with your router, you will need some Festool clamps.

As for learning to get the most from your new Festools, I encourage you to participate in Festool End User Classes. One is called Festool Essentials which covers operation of the core tools, including plunge routers and TS saws. Being coached by a Festool trainer will speed up your learning curve. End user classes are offered at Festool Training Centers in Lebanon, Indiana and Henderson, Nevada, as well as in North Carolina.

 

[VW mick]

Hunter  [welcome]

You will need a sander

 

[ear3]

Return the short rail and put the credit towards an MFT/3 (which comes equipped with a rail).  I just got mine recently, but it was amazing the difference on rail-guided routing applications for things like dados.  As you probably know with routing, especially if you're doing multiple, matching pieces, the actual cut is the easiest part.  It's the setup and alignment that takes so much time, and that the tiniest of errors can throw everything spectacularly off.  With the MFT/3, it's super easy to align the cuts and then clamp everything in place.

And it also matches up well with the TS for certain crosscutting operations that are a pain to do accurately on a table-saw, like long miter joints.

Or if, like me, you want to take a break from working in a cold garage and instead cut (and even rout and sand) things with minimal or no dust inside the quiet, comfort and warmth of my house, wearing naught but pajamas and slippers.

 

[charley1968]

What are you planning to build?

 

[rljatl]

The 1900 rail is better for the TS75.  If you want to keep the 1400 anyway, I would recommend trading it for the 1400 holy rail while you are still in the 30 day window.

 

[ear3]

The 1900 rail is better for the TS75.  If you want to keep the 1400 anyway, I would recommend trading it for the 1400 holy rail while you are still in the 30 day window.

Good point.  According to the manual you only need three inches overhang at either end, but with the TS75 I leave at least 8-10 at the front end, because there is a slight bump as the back end of the saw enters the rail, which could potentially mess up any bevel cuts you are trying to do.

 

[Just F Me]

You should pick up 3 MFT/3s....Yes, three of them

 

[wow]

First, [welcome] to the FOG!

Since we don't what you will be building my comments will be somewhat generic. If you provide more specifics, so will I. And if you don't know yet - or your interest is just 'woodworking' in general - that's just fine too.

You have a track saw, a router, and a CT. That's a GREAT start!

As VW Mick said, you're gonna need a sander. May I suggest looking at the RO90? Great general purpose sander, great size.

But BE WARNED - like a lot of Festool stuff it's a gateway drug. If you buy one (and use it) you'll own at least one other model within 3 months...

Ask me how I know?

 

[sancho57]

I am excited, because I finally took the plunge, now I feel I can really be a member of this forum legitimately... [eek]

I picked up a CT26, TS75, and OF 1400, as well as an edge guide for router, guide rail stop for router, and a shorter rail.

What else should come quickly while the wound is still fresh?

Also, what resources can you point me to in order to learn about these tools which are very new to me. Thanks!

Festool TV has a wealth if info,

But You'll need a MFT then you'll have the foundation of the system covered

 

[HunterL]

Thanks for all the info, everyone.

This initial purchase was a big expense for me, so it will be a slow process accumulating some of the items mentioned.

But, alas, I knew this would happen when I took the plunge, I just didn't know it would happen so fast!

 

[HunterL]

Well, that was quick...

Since my initial post above, I've "accidentally" added an MFT/3, RO 125, ETS 125, Domino DF500, CXS Drill Set, and various clamps and sandpaper. Slippery slope indeed! Very happy Festoolian here though! Thanks for all the advice.

 

[SS Teach]

You probably need a sander that can do corners. And since you got a Domino a systainer full of dominos would be handy.

 

[VW mick]

Nice one I've RO125 ,and ETS125 ,I think it's a good combo

Would like to know how you accidentally added them lol

 

[wow]

Well, that was quick...

Since my initial post above, I've "accidentally" added an MFT/3, RO 125, ETS 125, Domino DF500, CXS Drill Set, and various clamps and sandpaper. Slippery slope indeed! Very happy Festoolian here though! Thanks for all the advice.

Too funny!

You are now officially a 'victim' of the green bug. There is no cure...

...but it can be treated by occasional purchases that will keep the worst symptoms at bay.

[thumbs up]

 

[jbasen]

The 1900 rail is better for the TS75.  If you want to keep the 1400 anyway, I would recommend trading it for the 1400 holy rail while you are still in the 30 day window.

Congratulations on both your purchases.  I would second what RLG-Atl says and trade in your 1400 rail for a holy rail while you can do it within the 30 day money back guarantee window.  If you ever decide to build some cabinets with European style shelving and hinges you will need the holy rail, your OF 1400 router, and the LR-32 system.  You could be 2/3 of the way to all the components you need if you get the holy rail now.  It will save you money down the road and doesn't cost you anything extra today.

Have fun with all your new toys!!

 

[SoonerFan]

Well, that was quick...

Since my initial post above, I've "accidentally" added an MFT/3, RO 125, ETS 125, Domino DF500, CXS Drill Set, and various clamps and sandpaper. Slippery slope indeed! Very happy Festoolian here though! Thanks for all the advice.

Now you just need a Carvex, Centrotec Set and parallel guides and you should be covered for another few weeks.  Unless of course you "accidentally" add a Kapex, CT Wings and a planner this weekend in which case you should be covered for a month.

Enjoy.

 

[coug]

Wow, busy two weeks!

 

[sancho57]

Thanks for all the info, everyone.

This initial purchase was a big expense for me, so it will be a slow  accumulating some of the items mentioned.

hehehehe we all said that...

 

[Scorpion]

Well, that was quick...

Since my initial post above, I've "accidentally" added an MFT/3, RO 125, ETS 125, Domino DF500, CXS Drill Set, and various clamps and sandpaper. Slippery slope indeed! Very happy Festoolian here though! Thanks for all the advice.

Dude...I never fully got it I think.  I took the plunge myself last weekend and got a Domino DF500 and MIDI with the intention (walking out of the store) of never buying another tool until I needed to replace one of my non-Festool's.  In the last 4 days I've been in a frenzy trying to figure out how to buy one of everything and only after building a single drawer with the 500. 

I am an extremely experienced tool buyer and owner.  I've survived the Miller Blue addiction, overcome the SnapOn Red addiction, and gotten through a variety of other minor illnesses between and since the two including a tooling addiction for metal milling and lathe work which is extremely expensive no matter how you go at it.  The Festool itch is an itch that's quite a bit more all encompassing than anything of the previous ones and I'm really concerned that maybe it will break me.  For the first time in I can't remember how long I've actually taken inventory of what I have (non-Festool) and considered what I could sell all of it for used and translate into Festool. 

I don't feel well.  Moderators, do me a favor -->  [ban]