New HL850

[Acrobat]

Yes agreed, I'm reluctant to take mine out of the bench attachment, its so handy up that way and simple to clamp and set up and go. I'm still tentative running my hands near or past the cutter head even though she's covered well by the spring cover but it does such a nice job, so crisp and sharp and smooth!  I'm using the usual push sticks and small pads, and will someday make a better push stick thing..another thing on a list If they did a 150mm width cutter (6") it would do me even better.

 

[iamnothim]

I do not know why Festool doesn't charge more and include the angle stop.  The one that is included is worthless.
Yes, with it, I am a happy camper.

I need more practice with the bench attachment.  Come to think of it I need more practice with every Festool I own.
#1  Still having issues coping crown with the Carvex and Collins Foot.  Baseboards are pretty good.  Crown has a long way to go.  I am comfortable with the barrel grip Carvex.  I now love it.  Still have to be very careful it doesn't bite me. [scared]
But I'm using it inverted with the Collins Foot.

Hey!!!!  It's my thread and I'll talk about the Carvex if I want to  [smile]

 

[Tinker]

Yes agreed, I'm reluctant to take mine out of the bench attachment, its so handy up that way and simple to clamp and set up and go. I'm still tentative running my hands near or past the cutter head even though she's covered well by the spring cover but it does such a nice job, so crisp and sharp and smooth!  I'm using the usual push sticks and small pads, and will someday make a better push stick thing..another thing on a list If they did a 150mm width cutter (6") it would do me even better.

I have the same problem with being uneasy running small (thin) pieces thru the bench mounted planer.  But then, I am uneasy with putting my fingers close to any cutter type machinery.  Any moving type machinery can be dangerous.  To not be the slightest bit uneasy is the bigger danger.  To be uneasy and to use all precautions to prevent injury is the sensible approach; but even then, accidents can happen.
Tinker

 

[Acrobat]

Yep, I stupidly put my thumb too close to a tablesaw blade a while back and thought it was safe because it had a guard and riving knife but I misjudged and nicked some flesh off, could have been far worse and I try extra hard not to get too complacent and still get a bit nervous even now.

 

[Tinker]

Whenever I have an accident, I just take it as a warning shot, try to figure what went wrong and I thank "The Man Upstairs" for the warning and for the chance to improve on my performance for next time.

And then go for the first aid kit
Tinker