Looking for a 100th Anniversary DF500?

[onocoffee]

Went to Hersheypark for lunch on Wednesday and after decided to stop by Woodcraft Harrisburg (Pennsylvania). They still had three DF500 Anniversary sets, if anyone is in need.

 

[luvmytoolz]

It'd be good if you could buy the systainer on its own.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

It'd be good if you could buy the systainer on its own.

The smart thing would have been to put the 100th marking on the machine itself. The only thing special about it is the Systainer. I think they are leaving a lot on the table, for 100 year commemorative products

 

[PaulMarcel]

I've seen at least 2 go by on Recon

 

[onocoffee]

The smart thing would have been to put the 100th marking on the machine itself. The only thing special about it is the Systainer. I think they are leaving a lot on the table, for 100 year commemorative products

I completely agree. 100 years and they missed the boat on this.

 

[smorgasbord]

The smart thing would have been to put the 100th marking on the machine itself.

Or actually update the DF500 with the improvements made with the DF700.

Or come out with a DF600…

 

[Cheese]

Or actually update the DF500 with the improvements made with the DF700.

Or come out with a DF600…

Ya, Festool had a lot of good viable options but unfortunately, they exercised the option with the least amount of impact. I'd argue that they spent more effort in branding a $155 rail than a $1100 tool.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I'd argue that they spent more effort in branding a $155 rail than a $1100 tool.

That's by far the most baffling part to me!

 

[usernumber1]

they don't even make the systainers, just placed an order for blue from tanos. how lazy is that

 

[six-point socket II]

Look at it from this perspective: For the 90 years anniversary it was only a latch, now it’s a complete Systainer. Only 25, 50 or 100 years to go for something that truly blows us off our feet. lmao.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Jim_in_PA]

they don't even make the systainers, just placed an order for blue from tanos. how lazy is that

Is the same color of blue with the green latch available direct from Tanos? (Just curious)

 

[Cheese]

Is the same color of blue with the green latch available direct from Tanos? (Just curious)

Yes and no...I've ordered T-Loc Systainers in sapphire and that's a match. The green latches however, need to be replaced with Festool versions for the right look. Here's an example of Tanos version vs Festool.

 

[UncleRunkle]

Yes and no...I've ordered T-Loc Systainers in sapphire and that's a match. The green latches however, need to be replaced with Festool versions for the right look. Here's an example of Tanos version vs Festool.

I imagine that limitation on the green is by design

 

[peter halle]

The Festool green for systainers and systainer parts has been an exclusive to Festool for eons. When I did the Fogtainers more than a decade ago, I was able to purchase and use the Festool green latches directly from Tanos only due to permission by the then CEO of Festool in Germany.

Peter