Peter Halle said:
Holmz said:
Is the 32-mm system easy enough, or should I just get the DD40 ?
Odd that you ask this. At least twice in the last week you have suggested that others get the DD40 system versus the LR-32 system. Does this mean that you haven't used either?
Peter
I have a router and the 32-mm system (but as the Bosch version). The Bosch and the Festool seem like the do the same thing, but you end up with a better router with the FT.
I mention it because people that have the workload or coinage to invest in Festool would be the same sort that would invest in the DD40 or the Lamello. Pretty much everyone except for those investing solely in Festool for ease of decision making.
So it is still a totally sincere question...
Do people find it easy using the 32-mm system, or have some moved to the DD40, or even a template-rail and a drill?
I am not proficient enough with the 32-mm to say it is as easy and fast as I would like it, and absolutely no hands on with the DD40.
I will be doing some 32-mm for a template before the holidays to drill a book case in-situ, and then in Jan-Mar for some sheet goods or different cabinet or two.
Kev said:
Holmz said:
Is the 32-mm system easy enough, or should I just get the DD40 ?
[member=40772]Holmz[/member]
Personally I think you should go DD40 and report back.
... maybe change your forum name to "Mr Mafell" while you're at it [big grin] [wink]
I had thought you'd gone with the DD earlier. Was the discussion we had on the Lamello part of the thinking process on it?
To me the DD40 is part of a different journey ... you can take a few tools like for like and compare them, but investing in a DD40 to me means going down a different path for joining as well (philosophically). That's why (all kidding aside) I'm saying go DD40, you're already heavily invested in Mafell, unlike the majority here with a Festool investment bias.
On 32mm v's 40mm. I'm a fan of 32mm for what it fits and I like that little bit of finer choice in positioning.
I'm still personally against investing in Mafell with no local supply or support .. Do you have Mafell or Euro connections that give you some confidence? My only interaction with Mafell left me with a very bad taste in my mouth! The DD and the jigsaw are easy enough to ship if you need to (though it'd be a long down time), but bigger things like the Erika [eek]
Well [member=13058]Kev[/member] I am not changing my name.
I like the XL700 and the DX93, so it is totally like XMAS in garage with green and red.
I play no favourites, but I try to select them carefully.
It was the Lamello I ordered. I could not abide the thought about using Dominos as that meant I would need to glue up the project which means I cannot ship it flat if I choose to later.
The decision is difficult when the tools are >$. When they are under the limit that attracts GST, then you save enough exVAT that it totally covers the 50-Euro shipping. There are a few places that ship out. On the more recent front, the Tag-n-test fellow said that he certifies either new cords or new plugs on Euro tools, so that workplace drama is averted. I will take the tools around to him even though I do not require it.
What is stopping me from going the DD40 is the XL700. As the XL700 already does joinery.
I have 2 sets of 500/700 Systainers and the Seneca gear.
I have 2 gates to build and the first should be done this weekend... Maybe a few doors later...
It is easy and pretty quick, but I am not sure it is better than a dowel - especially when the parts are too narrow for 2 dowels... Then a small domino helps to keep the part aligned with 1-less degree-of-freedom.
I will probably keep suffering through the router for doing the 32-mm. It is not like it will be saving me time each day, just a few hours every few months. But I am now looking a more stuff to do with sheets, so I am thinking that the DD40 may be worthwhile.
I'll see if I speed up with router in the near term. [huh]
In any case I am looking forward to the Lamello, and have 3 projects for it at the moment. [big grin]
[member=38144]sae[/member] - That is what I was thinking...
