jumping in head first

[juststartingout]

Hi all,

I am new to the crazed group they call Festool Owners.  I have recently jumped in for my own collection after working with festool at my local woodshop for a couple of months.  I purchased...ready: [wink]
-MFT/3
-2 Quick Clamps
-Clamping elements
-TS 55
-1900 Track
-800 Track
-RO 90
-RO 150
-CT 26
-OF1400
-Guide stop
-Edge guide
and a bunch of Granat abrasive of varying degrees for the 90 and the 150.
I'm debating on the carvex right now.

Any way I was wondering what any essentials I'm missing or hacks you guys might suggest I make to add to my purchases.

Thanks and Cheers!
 

 

[Kev]

[scared] Where's the KAPEX and Domino [crying]

[welcome]

 

[dltflt]

You will love the Carvex if you decide to buy it. I agree with Kev on the Kapex and Domino

 

[Stephen B]

[size=11pt]

Go to this and start at page 1.  [smile] [big grin]

http://www.festoolusa.com/media/pdf/Festool%20Canada%20Catalog%202013.pdf

And head the warning, Festool can be addictive.

[size=14pt]

To be serious, follow Kev's advice above. Analyse your real needs, do not be trapped in just collecting, and enjoy using some great tools.  [smile]

And welcome to the FOG.

 

[batcave]

A 23 foot non-AS hose is great for cleanup duties around the work zone.

Enjoy the tools, the list never ends. You have a great list of tools and by this time next year, you will be ready for another slide of the slippery slope.

Kevin

 

[kdzito]

Domino!!!!!! Go, go, Domino!!!!!

 

[es07Eric]

Welcome!!!  It is a very slippery slope... 

[welcome]

 

[Sparktrician]

ETS 150/3, Domino, Kapex, LR 32, Holy Rail x2 (with connectors), CXS, CMS-GE. 

 

[Paul G]

Any way I was wondering what any essentials I'm missing or hacks you guys might suggest I make to add to my purchases.

Thanks and Cheers!
 

The essential we're missing is having some idea of what kind of work you want to accomplish and what other tools you may have at your disposal.

 

[juststartingout]

Hi guys,

I'm gonig to be doing some basic type of work.  Building cabinets and small boxes.  I'm taking this on as a hobby and some immediate needs would be a small bathroom cabinet, workshop cabinets, a couple of bookshelves and for some beer money i'll be making some small tables.

Thanks,

Oscar

 

[b_m_hart]

Hi all,

I am new to the crazed group they call Festool Owners.  I have recently jumped in for my own collection after working with festool at my local woodshop for a couple of months.  I purchased...ready: [wink]
-MFT/3
-2 Quick Clamps
-Clamping elements
-TS 55
-1900 Track
-800 Track
-RO 90
-RO 150
-CT 26
-OF1400
-Guide stop
-Edge guide
and a bunch of Granat abrasive of varying degrees for the 90 and the 150.
I'm debating on the carvex right now.

Any way I was wondering what any essentials I'm missing or hacks you guys might suggest I make to add to my purchases.

Thanks and Cheers!
 

Welcome, and please forward our collective condolences to your bank account.

 

[tiralie]

Hi guys,

I'm gonig to be doing some basic type of work.  Building cabinets and small boxes.  I'm taking this on as a hobby and some immediate needs would be a small bathroom cabinet, workshop cabinets, a couple of bookshelves and for some beer money i'll be making some small tables.

Thanks,

Oscar

Oscar:
Start with the workshop cabinets, and congratulations...
Tim

 

[Paul G]

Hi guys,

I'm gonig to be doing some basic type of work.  Building cabinets and small boxes.  I'm taking this on as a hobby and some immediate needs would be a small bathroom cabinet, workshop cabinets, a couple of bookshelves and for some beer money i'll be making some small tables.

Thanks,

Oscar

Some other useful things:
-miter saw (I get a lot done with a 10" non slider but a Kapex would be nice)
-table saw (even small contractor type saws are helpful)
-something for faceframe joints, ie pocket screws or domino and clamps
-router table depending on the cabinet doors you will build
-finish nail guns and compressor
-Fein multimaster
-cordless drill driver (I use Milwaukee M18 fuels but Festool makes excellent ones also)
-jig saw for stuff like sink cut outs (Carvex is expensive but works well)
-a quality square
-and many many more

Be safe and enjoy the journey