NEW FESTOOOL STUFF AVAILABLE NOW- HOSE GARAGE - CRISTAL ABRASIVES

[Bob Marino]

  The Hose Garage, item # 494-388 is availabole for $40.00. This attaches to the CT 22 or 33 (without tools) and allows for hose and cord storage. Systainers can be secured to the hose garage for storage and transport.
The CRISTAL line of abrasives, Festool's most aggressive, high quality abrasive, is ideal for rapid stock removal on wood, plastics and fillers. Stripping, rough shaping and stock removal on large surfaces canbe achieved quickly, without clogging. This paper is open coated.
At this time, it's available for the 5" and 6" ros's. Grits range from 40 through 120 and are available in packs of 5, 50 and 100 depending on grit.

Bob

 

[ejfud]

Cool, I'm a few days away from my sander/vac order.

I may have to add the garage to the vac for good measure.

Gary

 

[Dan Clark]

Bob,

OK, I'll bite... Where are they?  I looked on your site and couldn't find the hose garage.

Dan.

 

[Frank Pellow]

Bob, the hose garage sounds great but I can't find anything about it at the Festool USA web site.  Can you point us to a picture and a description somewhere?

 

[Bob Marino]

We just got the info info in a PDF File and should have the pics and info up by tomorrow. I think the hose garage will sell very well - it's a real convenience for shop storage or transportation.

Bob

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Here are some photos and product info on the hose garage.  Festool part number is 494388.
http://www.mcfeelys.com/festool/product/494388

Shane

 

[Frank Pellow]

Thanks for the photos Shane.  I will definately be getting one.

 

[Tinker]

That hose garage loks like a great idea.  Thanks for the site pics.  Just when i think i have all of the toys i need, those guys 2 Festool come up with a newer idea. 

my biggest problem in my shop (I know i am not alone) is space for all of my toys.  One of the most annoying problems is storage of cords and hoses.  Installing the boom has helped, but with an extra CT to be used for out of shop projects, i still have extra cords and hose to store away until needed.  The garage looks like the answer. 
Tinker

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Information on the Cristal series of abrasives including a PDF brochure can be found athttp://www.mcfeelys.com/tech/cristal.asp.  Although the brochure lists Cristal for other sanders, it will only be available for the 5" and 6" sanders initially.