New from Festool for Europe - September 2018: CT pre separator with cyclone tech

Cheese said:
Gregor said:
It likely won't massively reduce the amount of very fine dust going into the filter and the fine stuff (that's just coarse enough to not pass through the filter) is what's clogging it quickly, ending good airflow.
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I’d take the opposite tack, from what I saw, this thing collects 90% of the drywall dust which would leave the CT 36 AC in a rather neutered position.
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No way does it collect 90% on drywall.  I’ve seen it for my self it doesn’t

Even Festool don’t claim it does well the rep anyway .  He said it will hit 90%+ with wood but not plaster.
 
Cheese said:
1. When the Festool Roadshow came to town, Steve Bace demonstrated it for me. After using it with a Planex, he unlatched the 2 modules, removed the clear plastic tub of drywall dust and then latched the 2 halves back together and said it could be used in that more compact manner without the plastic tub. He then unlatched the 2 units and reinserted the plastic tub between them and went back to drywall sanding. I know there's not a gasket in the lower unit and I don't remember seeing a gasket on the plastic tub. Possibly there's a gasket on the upper unit?

2. There's already an excess of suction when using Festool sanders so that's probably not an issue. The only possible exception could be when using it attached to the Kapex. Any decrease in suction may compromise the dust collection of the saw. If so, maybe it's in the same realm of using the 27mm vs 36mm hose on the Kapex?
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Thanks, that’s good info.  Think I’ll get one.
 
I went to Anderson Plywood Thursday and had Don Ware and Klaus (the festool rep) demonstrate it for me. They used a sander and a TS 55. It collected everything no issues. I can confirm that that there is no gasket either for sealing the bin or just the 2 halves.
 
There is no need for a gasket it the parts fit together snugly.  I use small steel drums used for grease or paint, probably 20-25 gallon for under my two steel Oneidas.  When I turn on that vacs there is an audible thump as the lid clamps down to the drum, the marvels of vacuum!
 
rst said:
I use small steel drums used for grease or paint, probably 20-25 gallon for under my two steel Oneidas.  When I turn on that vacs there is an audible thump as the lid clamps down to the drum, the marvels of vacuum!
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In case you want to have fun with these drums: apply some real vacuum (1mbar abs and lower) instead of the slightly reduced pressure you generate with a shopvac (though one of these can already be enough to collapse lesser vessels in case the intake hose gets fully blocked).
 
I know a lot of guys here are clever at designing their own versions of different things that Festool itself makes and that's great.  Some of us either aren't smart enough, don't have the patience or the time to develop our own.  I like the new Festool version of the cyclone for a few reasons.  1. even with a tub, it's almost a foot shorter than the DD.  2.  I like the clear container.  3.  Although many may disagree or not care, I like the idea that Festool designed it and it looks like it belongs.  It's like buying curb feelers for a Mercedes. They don't belong.  4.  It's only $75 more than the DD.  For some folks, that's a deal killer but for me, I don't mind spending a bit more for a Festool designed and branded product so I really don't care. 5.  I just got one of the new ct36's and using their accessories guarantees I won't screw up my $800 vac by using someone else's aftermarket product. 
 
"... Klaus (the festool rep) demonstrate it for me. They used a sander ... "

So Sander Klaus works for Festool in the off season.
 
jimbo51 said:
"... Klaus (the festool rep) demonstrate it for me. They used a sander ... "

So Sander Klaus works for Festool in the off season.
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Don’t care who you are, that’s funny
 
270 GP is around $346. if I did the math correct using the exchange rate of $1.28 = 1 GBP. So thats about what we are going to pay here in NA for it.
 
jobsworth said:
270 GP is around $346. if I did the math correct using the exchange rate of $1.28 = 1 GBP. So thats about what we are going to pay here in NA for it.
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Pricing was already announced. $375, see first page of thread.
 
DynaGlide said:
jobsworth said:
270 GP is around $346. if I did the math correct using the exchange rate of $1.28 = 1 GBP. So thats about what we are going to pay here in NA for it.
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Pricing was already announced. $375, see first page of thread.
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Ok 270 GBP was at toolfest, ,

I just found it for 249 GBP @ FFX .co.uk including VAT

Nuts and Bolts has it for 268 GBP,

Europe doesnt price fix like NA does.
 
Actually got my hands on the new cyclone today.  Not for sale yet, but got a few impressions.  The tub looks a bit smallish but I don't think it's much of an issue.  The tub also rocks a bit in it's base but that would also make it very easy to remove and replace.  I didn't see a bag in the box and I thought it came with one.  It may have been in with the rest of the documentation.  I really don't think it's going to be too tall, either, nothing like the DD.  It's very solid feeling and I would imagine I could go pretty much all day without worrying about emptying the bin.  I'm convinced it's a well conceived and executed accessory and will soon find a home on top of my new CT36. 
 
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