New product CT wings - Video

[Wenyce]

Shane or Peter, can anyone tell me what's the diameter on the suction opening ( the when that sucks on the wall/material not the hose inlet)

 

[Stone Message]

Shane or Peter, can anyone tell me what's the diameter on the suction opening ( the when that sucks on the wall/material not the hose inlet)

I am in the house but I would guess that it about 60 x 100 mm - why do you ask?

Peter

 

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[Wenyce]

Shane or Peter, can anyone tell me what's the diameter on the suction opening ( the when that sucks on the wall/material not the hose inlet)

I am in the house but I would guess that it about 60 x 100 mm - why do you ask?

Peter

Thank you ( bought a couple of ur dogs, great stuff), I was just thinking of some other uses for it, but it might be a silly idea but I'll mention it any ways, I haven't really thought it through, but I have two ct's and sometimes get a wiggle when cutting with the mft/3 and the ts saw on smaller pieces, I stabilize the rail by putting an equal thickness piece behind the piece I'm cutting but sometimes I still get a slight movement of the piece as I'm passing the saw over it, I was just wondering if ct wings could be used to suction down a piece from the bottom of the mft through one of the dog holes. Again it's just an idea.. I haven't really thought out the process or even if it's worth doing all that.

 

[Stone Message]

Shane or Peter, can anyone tell me what's the diameter on the suction opening ( the when that sucks on the wall/material not the hose inlet)

I am in the house but I would guess that it about 60 x 100 mm - why do you ask?

Peter

Thank you ( bought a couple of ur dogs, great stuff), I was just thinking of some other uses for it, but it might be a silly idea but I'll mention it any ways, I haven't really thought it through, but I have two ct's and sometimes get a wiggle when cutting with the mft/3 and the ts saw on smaller pieces, I stabilize the rail by putting an equal thickness piece behind the piece I'm cutting but sometimes I still get a slight movement of the piece as I'm passing the saw over it, I was just wondering if ct wings could be used to suction down a piece from the bottom of the mft through one of the dog holes. Again it's just an idea.. I haven't really thought out the process or even if it's worth doing all that.

What an interesting idea. I too have had some ideas but, like you, need some time to do some tests and calculations. I am severely stuck at the moment as I had cleared my pedestal desk out of the workshop to do the CT Wings, brought it back in today expecting to finish it this evening and then disaster - no friend to help with the leather top. Until the top is done I cannot do any other work in the workshop as I do not want to risk moving the desk again.

Let us know you ideas when they mature a bit.

Peter

 

[jimbouk]

Peter, nice video looks like a usefull bit of kit!

Whats the remote control vac start your using?

 

[bkharman]

Peter, nice video looks like a usefull bit of kit!

Whats the remote control vac start your using?

Not sure about the one Peter has in his video but I have looked at this one.  I like it a lot mainly because there isn't anything for me to lose.  I like that you can get 4 different channels to run different scenarios but I would just need one for my CT.  It isn't really rated high enough for plugging a tool into the CT, but for vacuuming and vac assist (like the CT Wings) it is probably fine.

http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=45290

cheers.  Bryan.

 

[Stone Message]

Peter, nice video looks like a usefull bit of kit!

Whats the remote control vac start your using?

Hi Jim

I have had the one shown in the video for about 15 years and it works up to the full 13 amps, has 4 switch units, which can be on separate channels and with just one remote control.

I bought a second (different make) set about 9 years ago but the remote packed up after 5 years.

Neither are available any more - I looked for something similar a year ago. I then went into a branch of Maplin and they had several different ones and I bought the cheapest - a set of 3 switch units, again with a single remote control and working up to 13 amps or about £14.

You could just Google remote control switching or something like that. They will all take the full 13 amps unless otherwise stated.

I use them in the workshop for my two (non Festool) extractors but in the video it was a CTL26 being used. In the house they are great for all sorts - they are especially useful for turning the Christmas lights on and off.

Peter

 

[jimbouk]

Thanks Peter, will lookinto it. Was thinking for the router table as i dont have a switch apart from plugging it in.

 

[Deadskins]

Another great video Peter.
I have to build a new deck next year and this would seem more reliable than my wife to hold up one end of a ledger board or beam

 

[Stone Message]

Another great video Peter.
I have to build a new deck next year and this would seem more reliable than my wife to hold up one end of a ledger board or beam

Hi Ranny,

I think that it is going to prove to be a really useful bit of kit and certainly worth having with you on a job site. Of course the user must make sure that the CT Wings are securely in place and able to hold the load before working under that supported load.

Peter

 

[bkharman]

Another great video Peter.
I have to build a new deck next year and this would seem more reliable than my wife to hold up one end of a ledger board or beam

I am not sure that it would be best suited for this.  at 5 kg that Peter tested, you could probably only get a very short ledger... if it is from a big box store, probably even shorter as they are always soaking wet! 

I had to hang a bunch of 2*12*16s last summer and I just made some 2*6 jack studs to temporarily hold the board.  But yeah, ditch the wife idea...  [wink]

cheers.  Bryan.

 

[jonny round boy]

I discovered another use for them yesterday - attaching to the underside of wall cabinets to support light pelmet whilst fixing. Shame I didn't have one!

 

[GPowers]

Hi Ranny,

I think that it is going to prove to be a really useful bit of kit and certainly worth having with you on a job site. Of course the user must make sure that the CT Wings are securely in place and able to hold the load before working under that supported load.

Peter

And that is why they will NOT be sold in the United States.

 

[Stone Message]

It looks like Festool UK have a teaser video for the CT Wings - don't try this at home children, Mummy won't like it....



Peter

 

[Bigchasbroon]

Looks interesting but doesn't tell you too much.

 

[peter halle]

Looks like this was just posted in another thread.  If you are looking for information check out this thread:  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/festool-ct-wings-a-brand-new-product-video/msg329735/?topicseen#msg329735

Peter

I am going to merge this thread with the other with is longer running. - P.Halle, Moderator

 

[P2P]

What is the long term effect on the extractor motor if this is used?  Seems like the motor could heat up quite a bit since the normal airflow is being restricted, thus shortening life?