Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools

[lshah72414]

Don't know if any one is interested being this is a Festool site, but Timberwolf tools is having a Mafell sale on select items until September 2019. P1cc  jig saw, Mt 55 cc track saw corded, Mt55 bl cordless,  and Mafell DDF40 duo  doweler, mafell KSS 40 18 mbl cordless complete system.
I believe some of the prices are a lot cheaper than you can get from overseas.

 

[RustE]

Is this an e-mail special?  The DDF 40 shows as $999 with no mention of being a promotional or sale price.

 

[lshah72414]

Yes, e-mail special. Not sure what price on duo doweler was, because I don't follow it.
P1cc :525.00
mt 55cc: 615.00
mt55 18m bL: 599.00
kss 40 complete system: 999.00
ddf 40 duo doweler : 999.00

I followed all except ddf 40, as I have festool already, and all are significantly lower than normal Mafell prices.
Kss 40 complete was 1230.00 yesterday. to bring it over from England, this(999.00) is  still a lower price.

 

[RKA]

The website doesn't indicate it's a sale price, but the prices have been updated.  Some might be good deals, but I looked at the cordless MT55 and once you add the batteries, charger and track, it skyrocketed.  The corded MT55 is reasonable and you can get a bosch track elsewhere.

 

[sancho57]

Looks like the cost of a Erica 85 went up

 

[RustE]

Yes, e-mail special. Not sure what price on duo doweler was, because I don't follow it.
P1cc :525.00
...
ddf 40 duo doweler : 999.00
...

Thanks for the info.

According to the cached Google pages, the prices a few days ago were:
P1cc = $795
DDF 40 = $1,296

Looks like the current promotional prices will have shipping charges and sales tax added.

 

[Cheese]

That’s a good price on the P1 cc, as I paid $765 from Toolnut in 2017.

Would love to pull the pin on the cordless MT55. However as Raj noted, throw in 2 batteries, a charger, a guide rail & 2 clamps and you’re pushing $1500.

My TSC suddenly seems like a good deal  [eek]

 

[ear3]

That's a great price on the jigsaw.  I'm tempted -- but I've kind of already committed my tool budget to the Nova Drill Press.

 

[lshah72414]

@ cheese. You can buy bare tool for 599.00. Get two metabo 8.0 Ah batteries plus charger for 269.00 from ohio power tools. Mafell works on festool rails, and if you have rails , I'm sure you have clamps. 868.00 total plus shipping. Metabo makes mafell batteries. You could even get one 4.0Ah  plus one 8.0 Ah  plus charger for even less.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Wonder how the power of the 18 volt MT55 18M bl compares to the 36 volt TSC?

The Mafell has some nice features but would it be a much more refined plunging HKC or a slightly better but weaker TSC. Maybe the thin kerf blade neutralizes the power supply difference?

Also, is it certain that the 8 amp Metabo battery fits the MT55 18M bl?

 

[Cheese]

@ cheese. You can buy bare tool for 599.00.

Thanks for that info...I was stunned at the prices for the Mafell batteries, something like $265 each...the charger was reasonable at $80+. You’re right I could use Festool rails but I’ve always read that Mafell rails are the creme de la creme of guide rails. Besides my P1 cc needs something to ride on. And to further complicate matters, I’d really like to own the AeroFix rail for cutting in HVAC vents.

 

[Cheese]

Wonder how the power of the 18 volt MT55 18M bl compares to the 36 volt TSC?

Michael, according to Mafell pundits, the power of the saw is somewhere between the TS 55 and the TS 75. I’d consider that’s a very comfortable hammock to be settled in.  [big grin]

So midlin power but minimal weight. That’s what intrigues me. For my needs a 75 is overkill, if I need that much poop, I’d enlist the 8” Milwaukee worm gear or it’s 10” side winder cousin.

 

[DeformedTree]

That dual doweller has been on my list.  What is interesting is they just got the first batch of 110V units in, so really no one has bought them at the previous price. I'm assuming all pre-orders will get the current price.

If I didn't have my track saw, I think the mt55 would be happening for me. But at this point I have my TS-55 and rails, so no reason to change at this time.

Far as the price of the Erika 85, it hasn't changed,  $4050 is the same as it was before this.

 

[Michael Kellough]

That dual doweller has been on my list.  What is interesting is they just got the first batch of 110V units in, so really no one has bought them at the previous price. I'm assuming all pre-orders will get the current price.

If I didn't have my track saw, I think the mt55 would be happening for me. But at this point I have my TS-55 and rails, so no reason to change at this time.

Far as the price of the Erika 85, it hasn't changed,  $4050 is the same as it was before this.

Since the posted price is colored red like other sale items maybe this is fortelling a price increase?

Noticed the lower voltage windings on the Duo cost about $150 more...

 

[Cheese]

Far as the price of the Erika 85, it hasn't changed,  $4050 is the same as it was before this.

Considering the pricing of some of their other tools, the Erika seems like a steal...I'm serious.  [smile]

 

[southrider]

The email call it a "summer sale" with prices good through September.

 

[RustE]

The email call it a "summer sale" with prices good through September.

Well, up here in Ohio the "summer" finally arrived a few weeks ago.  So I'm good with it staying around for a bit.

 

[LaVike]

@ cheese. You can buy bare tool for 599.00. Get two metabo 8.0 Ah batteries plus charger for 269.00 from ohio power tools. Mafell works on festool rails, and if you have rails , I'm sure you have clamps. 868.00 total plus shipping. Metabo makes mafell batteries. You could even get one 4.0Ah  plus one 8.0 Ah  plus charger for even less.

Longtime lurker here and seeing this topic made me sign up for the FOG.  So, this is my first post.

Long story short, I've been wanting to get back into woodworking after taking a 40+ year break.  The last time being in woodshop class in High School.

My brother gave me a great gift of an MFT/3 because of some things I'd done for him.  I don't have a lot of room in my garage and he was hoping to help get me into woodworking.  While the MFT/3 is a great gift, there is also the curse of getting "green in my blood".  So, I'm in this thread asking for advise/recommendations.

I've been looking at getting a TS55.  That cost is $590 plus tax & shipping.  From looking at Timberwolf's website, the Mafell equivalent is the MT55 and that is $615 plus shipping (no tax in my state).  So I can probably pickup the MT55 cheaper than getting the TS55 even with Amazon's Prime shipping if I were to go a cheap route like Amazon.

My advise request is should I go with the MT55 or are there other Festool advantages or accessories that make the TS55 worthwhile?  Also, I quoted the above because of the option for cordless.  Right now I think I'll be doing most of my work in a garage and have only thought I would need a corded saw but is there a compelling reason to go cordless?

As far as what I'm hoping to make with this stuff, my ultimate goal is to build a replica of a dry sink/hutch that my parents have.  I'd probably be making some simpler/smaller stuff to start out.  I'm sure other stuff would come up but that is the big target right now.

Thanks!

 

[ScotF]

@ cheese. You can buy bare tool for 599.00. Get two metabo 8.0 Ah batteries plus charger for 269.00 from ohio power tools. Mafell works on festool rails, and if you have rails , I'm sure you have clamps. 868.00 total plus shipping. Metabo makes mafell batteries. You could even get one 4.0Ah  plus one 8.0 Ah  plus charger for even less.

Longtime lurker here and seeing this topic made me sign up for the FOG.  So, this is my first post.

Long story short, I've been wanting to get back into woodworking after taking a 40+ year break.  The last time being in woodshop class in High School.

My brother gave me a great gift of an MFT/3 because of some things I'd done for him.  I don't have a lot of room in my garage and he was hoping to help get me into woodworking.  While the MFT/3 is a great gift, there is also the curse of getting "green in my blood".  So, I'm in this thread asking for advise/recommendations.

I've been looking at getting a TS55.  That cost is $590 plus tax & shipping.  From looking at Timberwolf's website, the Mafell equivalent is the MT55 and that is $615 plus shipping (no tax in my state).  So I can probably pickup the MT55 cheaper than getting the TS55 even with Amazon's Prime shipping if I were to go a cheap route like Amazon.

My advise request is should I go with the MT55 or are there other Festool advantages or accessories that make the TS55 worthwhile?  Also, I quoted the above because of the option for cordless.  Right now I think I'll be doing most of my work in a garage and have only thought I would need a corded saw but is there a compelling reason to go cordless?

As far as what I'm hoping to make with this stuff, my ultimate goal is to build a replica of a dry sink/hutch that my parents have.  I'd probably be making some simpler/smaller stuff to start out.  I'm sure other stuff would come up but that is the big target right now.

Thanks!

Cordless TS55 is awesome - full power and convenience of no cords or hoses and you can pick one up for a discount at some dealers with the older non-Bluetooth batteries. I would opt for the MT55 over a corded TS55 because of power and if you are going to invest in one over the other and need rails, the MT55 works with both FT rails and the Mafell rails. More overall accessories available for Festool, but Mafell covers most of what you need and the advantages of it outweigh many other shortcomings. The prices on Mafell right now are crazy good - for the 5 tools that they have on sale - so if you are inclined to go that route, now is the time. 

 

[LaVike]

ScotF - thank you very much!  I think I'll be going the MT55cc route.