New products for January 2018 (Europe) - Facelift for 26, 36, 48

[jonathan-m]

I wonder how the new hoses fare when cutting them for eg shortening for use with a kapex.
Is the sleeve bonded to the hose or is it loose and will it fray?
And how easy/difficult is it to get rid of that godawful retarded new hose end and swap it out with the old ones?

 

[pingvinlakrits]

The sleeve is not glue or heatbonded as it seems but it is very snug. If it had been bonded it would not be as agile, now the two layers can slide (a little) so the hose is very flexible.

Fray? I have already a little fray mark on mine - but the fray does not wander off thanks to the knitted design. So far, I like it. Easier to pack and stow.

One small minus is that it is so flexible it literally snakes when coiling it up in hand or moving it about - but it is no big deal. It will probably be a little more annoying the longer the hose gets as the hose can start to wrap up around things if you have to pull it around an object / corner. That would only be a potential small annoying thing with the longer hoses, the standard hose should be just fine.

 

[yetihunter]

It slithers, and it really does look like a snake.  I can imagine that it will scare the life out of small children.  [big grin]. 

 

[Runhard]

[member=19475]yetihunter[/member]
Will the new hose have a tendency to snag on a track or corner of the MFT? I’ll probably get one or two of the new smooth hoses, but I have a football field length of the old/ current hoses. Maybe not the much, but I have 12 hoses. Maybe I should sell a few unused 27mm hoses? 
[poke]

 

[jpmeunier]

Will it have a tendency to snag on a track or corner of the MFT? I’ll probably get one or two of the new smooth hoses, but I have a football field length of the old/ current hoses. Maybe not the much, but I have 12 hoses. Would anyone want to buy a few unused hoses? 
[thanks]

I'd like a dedicated 36mm hose for my miter saw. 3.5 would be longest I'd be interested in.

 

[Runhard]

Will it have a tendency to snag on a track or corner of the MFT? I’ll probably get one or two of the new smooth hoses, but I have a football field length of the old/ current hoses. Maybe not the much, but I have 12 hoses. Maybe I should sale a few unused 27mm hoses? 
[poke]

I'd like a dedicated 36mm hose for my miter saw. 3.5 would be longest I'd be interested in.

PM me your location and I can work something out for you.
I should be more careful joking around. I did ask and since you responded, I’ll help you out. I’ll probably just hook you up with the hose and you can purchase the two hose end fittings.

 

[yetihunter]

[member=19475]yetihunter[/member]
Will the new hose have a tendency to snag on a track or corner of the MFT? I’ll probably get one or two of the new smooth hoses, but I have a football field length of the old/ current hoses. Maybe not the much, but I have 12 hoses. Maybe I should sell a few unused 27mm hoses? 
[poke]

It doesn't glide as smoothly as the stopgap product with the white sleeve that came out about two years ago.  However, it definitely meets the need of no snags while also being much lighter, less cumbersome, smaller (but not a miniature hose diameter) and infinitely more flexible.  You won't be tripping over yourself thanks to
memory on a rigid hose and you won't mess up a router cut because you're suddenly trapped with a snag. 

I'm willing to wager that we will hear something about NA availability on March 1st.
Maybe even earlier if anyone in the UPS 1 day ground zone wants to get in deep doo doo and pass around some catalogs early.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

JUST ANNOUNCED! The new versions of the CT Dust Extractors will be available in the US and Canada on March 1!

Visit festoolusa.com/dust-extractors and festoolcanada.com/dust-extractors for details.

On April 2 we'll be releasing DOMINO DF 500 connectors, Multi-Jetstream 2 sanding pads, GRANAT net abrasives, and more! Details to come shortly ...

(Tyler)

 

[pixelated]

On that linked page, in the section on the bluetooth enabled battery packs, it states the following;

For communication with the Bluetooth module on your CT Dust Extractor, and to make sure that even cordless tools start automatically when the mobile dust extractor is switched on.

Shouldn't that be the other way around, that starting the tool starts the extractor, and not that switching on the extractor starts the tool?  [eek]

 

[mooi]

Can this be used on a CT MIDI? 

The best solution for me isn't one larger dust extractor, it's three MIDIs set up around the shop, two handling larger tools (Kapex, etc.) and one servicing the bench and any tools used on it.  The biggest drawback to the system is having to walk around the bench a few dozen times a day to switch modes on the unit so I can clean up after a cut or a router pass. 

Are you working on something for users of the smaller machines, or are you adopting the Apple-style approach to customer service?

 

[yetihunter]

The larger machines are adopting an optional module for a module bay that was always present on those machines
and never present on the mini/midi/ct-sys.

   

 

[ben_r_]

Just pre-ordered the new Bluetooth remote control set from FestoolProducts.com this morning! Only $80! I was surprised to see it under $100. Doesnt ship till April 2nd though, so theres a bit of a wait.

 

[Welshdog]

Those who have older hoses might consider this product to retro "sleeve" them yourself. It's called Dura Wrap and is on the Internet from many vendors - available in various diameters. Closes with strong velcro and made of very tough woven Nylon.

 

[Cheese]

Can this be used on a CT MIDI? 

The MINI & MIDI are missing some pinouts on their circuit boards, until Festool decides to upgrade the boards, the answer is no. [sad]    [crying]

 

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[Welshdog]

I see that Festoolproducts.com has the new improved T-Loc garage for the CT 26,36,48 listed for $49.95
I think I'm gonna get one.  My CT36 suffered another break when I moved it while it was under my MFT.  The garage bumped into one of the cross members and new chunk missing.  [blink]

 

[Simon O]

"3) Can the old style tool-end connector be fitted to the new hose?"

Just finished reading this thread, the above question has been asked more than once - third time lucky?? Perhaps someone who has the new hose could comment on whether they think it's possible? Or indeed [member=41214]Phil Beckley[/member] ?

A lot of talk about the new sleeves (I must say they look great and sound like an improvement); the Bluetooth tech and battery pairing (have to admit I'm lost where this is concerned); but absolutely no mention of any improved efficiency?

Do these new models filter better?

Is their exhausted air, cleaner?

Aren't factors like these at least as important as new hoses/bluetooth connectivity/tougher plastic? Or perhaps more important, given the principal purpose of a dust extractor?

I'd really appreciate an answer from Festool about this, but fellow Foggers, feel free to chime in.

 

[Mario Turcot]

Can someone give me the outside size of the new hose please.

Mario

 

[aloysius]

"3) Can the old style tool-end connector be fitted to the new hose?"

Just finished reading this thread, the above question has been asked more than once - third time lucky?? Perhaps someone who has the new hose could comment on whether they think it's possible? Or indeed [member=41214]Phil Beckley[/member] ?

A lot of talk about the new sleeves (I must say they look great and sound like an improvement); the Bluetooth tech and battery pairing (have to admit I'm lost where this is concerned); but absolutely no mention of any improved efficiency?

Do these new models filter better?

Is their exhausted air, cleaner?

Aren't factors like these at least as important as new hoses/bluetooth connectivity/tougher plastic? Or perhaps more important, given the principal purpose of a dust extractor?

I'd really appreciate an answer from Festool about this, but fellow Foggers, feel free to chime in.

Same basic architecture, same bags, same motors, same filters.  Same as before I'd expect!  Well... with a less heavily corrugated hose there may be slightly less internal turbulence & hence slightly better airflow.

Maybe.