I've been more of a lurker than a contributor for several months, mainly because the only Festool's I've ever touched are at my local woodworking shop. However, like Nestea, I'm ready to take the plunge.
I do have some experience with woodworking, but am by no means am a professional. Sadly, I have a whole shop of equipment, however, I have no shop. Given the economy, and the need to fund more important things, like my children's college funds, retirement, etc.... realistically, it'll be 2 more years before construction can begin (hopefully, commodity prices will still be low). In the meantime, I miss cutting wood, and need a home office and areas of storage, so I figure I can do it myself. It won't be high-high end stuff, but mainly plywood cabinet based furniture / entertainment centers / bookcases etc...
I wish to build my 5 year old daughter a similar desk for Christmas as well
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/7459
I have a picture of my booklist but am waiting for me gallery. Here's links to 2 of them
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=30853446
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208668794
Hopefully, you get the idea of my intentions.
Here's my shopping list:
452921 Handle for CT 22/33 Dust Extractors 1 $70.00
456736 Compact Cleaning Set 1 $68.00
482107 Guide Rail Connector 2 $28.00
491621 Festool 1080mm (42.5") Guide Rail for Drilling Holes 1 $76.50
I would get the longer rail...if you are making tall bookcases. Mine were 78" tall, so the longer rail came in handy. The other option is to go with 2 of these, which might save you a little money vs one long rail
492753 Boom Arm For Dust Extractor Handle 1 $240.00
This is good if your extractor is going to stay in one place. If you plan on moving it around the shop...it is a bit laborious as the legs will need to be adjusted each time you want to move it. A couple of options to consider. mount the boom arm to a stud (if you have one...I'm thinking of doing this) or get a smaller CT MIDI to move around the shop or out of the shop area when needed.
571540 Festool ETS 150/3 EQ Random Orbit Sander 1 $275.00
I am assuming you chose this, because of the 6" pad...an alternative would be to purchase the DTS 400 instead...this is a great sander, which will allow you to get into corners, as well as sanding flat surfaces...The Rotex can handle anything else, and the only benefit of the ETS 150 is the smaller footprint for tight spaces...but the DTS 400 is smaller and lighter, but gives great results and additional versatility
571594 Festool Rotex 150 FEQ Dual Mode Sander 1 $475.00
574283 Festool Domino DF 500-Plus Set with Trim and Cross Stop 1 $800.00
You can get the domino with a nice SIPO assortment pack of dominos if your store purchased the promo item that ran on Sept. 15th...ask them...they might still be able to get them...SIPO are mahogany dominos and can be used for both indoor or outdoor applications.
583291 Festool LR 32-SYS Hole Boring System For OF 1010 & 1400 1 $406.00
493296 Beech Dominos for Indoor Applications 1 $69.00
M0079 Festool Promotion MFT Clamp Set 1 $180.00
P2574267 Package, OF 1400 EQ and CT 22 E HEPA Dust Extractor 1 $891.00
might consider an additional 36mm hose (27mm is fine for sanding and TS, but I really like the extra suction of the 36mm for routing and cleanup.
PT3561174 Package, TS 55 and MFT 3 Table 1 $992.50
At some point, you might consider an additional MFT/3 Basic...I actually use three to make up a huge work surface, but two work to support large work pieces...sort of like sawhorses on steroids.
Does anyone see any glaring vacancies or redundancies?
The store where I will purchase this is only open till noon on Saturdays and closes at 5 each weekday so it's nearly impossible for me to get there so I would rather do it all in one swoop.
I also need to setup , e.g. make, a router table and was thinking of using the woodpecker's router lift, and making the table/cart myself. Good idea / bad idea?
Anyway, thanks everyone in advance for any comments / suggestions
tenfingers
