New Products! Multi-Jetstream Sander, Kapex, Domino Deck System, Site Radio

[festoller]

I just found some new products from Festool, for now just on the German site.

New Products:
http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/NewsHolz.aspx

Special Offers (site radio):
http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/AngebHolz9_09.aspx

Not only did they introduce the new Kapex KS 88, but there also seems to be a modification to the KS 120, a ball-bearing for the rails. Maybe someone can check if this is really new.
Buying a Kapex KS 120 will get you a new Festool site radio for free, at least in Germany.

The most interesting part (for me) is the new Multi-Jetstream sanding system for the ETS 150 and Rotex 150. Unfortunately you'll have to switch to the new sanding paper as well. Since I just loaded up on sanding paper it'll take a while. Check out the video it's quite impressive.

There's also a new Domino deck system for invisible construction, but I couldn't find any information on pricing. I wonder how that compares to other manufacturers and systems.

The new Centrotec Systainer 09 is also out, but with little details except the price EUR 267.

I don't know about the new hand sanders with dust extraction, since I barely would use it, but they look nicely designed.

They've also opened a new Fan-Shop with shirts, cutters, towels and lighters:
http://www.festool-fanshop.de/epages/62243072.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62243072/Categories

 

[John Stevens]

Cool stuff, thanks for posting it.  I liked the hand-sanding blocks with vacuum attachments.  Hope they'll make it to the U.S. soon!

Regards,

John

 

[Bob Marino]

Very interesting - hopefully/maybe some of those items will make their way over here. Martin? Shane?

Bob

 

[AlexThePalex]

Very nice of you to post this festoller. I'm looking forward to this new sanding system, and to trying out the new sanding paper granat.

 

[Brice Burrell]

What about this, 1400 mm rail and new end stop (for spacing the holes) for the LR32 hole drilling system. Someone that can read German might be able to give us a little more info since the Google translation isn't very good.

..............The most interesting part (for me) is the new Multi-Jetstream sanding system for the ETS 150 and Rotex 150. Unfortunately you'll have to switch to the new sanding paper as well. Since I just loaded up on sanding paper it'll take a while. Check out the video it's quite impressive................

From the video it looks like the old Festool paper will work with the new Multi-Jetstream sanding pads it just won't allow you to take advantage of the improvements in the system. 

 

[EcoFurniture]

What about this, 1400 mm rail and new end stop (for spacing the holes) for the LR32 hole drilling system. Someone that can read German might be able to give us a little more info since the Google translation isn't very good.

..............The most interesting part (for me) is the new Multi-Jetstream sanding system for the ETS 150 and Rotex 150. Unfortunately you'll have to switch to the new sanding paper as well. Since I just loaded up on sanding paper it'll take a while. Check out the video it's quite impressive................

Ok, what exactly do you want to know?  ;D 

Great to see the sandingblocks http://www.festool.de/Produkte/Zubehoer-Verbrauchsmaterial/Seiten/Detailansicht.aspx?pid=496962

From the video it looks like the old Festool paper will work with the new Multi-Jetstream sanding pads it just won't allow you to take advantage of the improvements in the system.   

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Very interesting - hopefully/maybe some of those items will make their way over here. Martin? Shane?

Of course some or all of them will make them to the US market.  As usual, their introduction here will not be concurrent with the European launch.  I don't have any specifics for a time frame.

Yes, the new Multi-Jetstream is backwards compatible with all existing abrasives.

 

[bobbobbob]

The multi-Jetstream pad and consummables would be at the top of my list.  I definitely am envious of their special offer of buy 3 boxes and get new pad free:

http://72.14.213.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/AngebHolz9_09.aspx&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhj6Q16Nd2jQqS4ZD_ApuYWW5MtviA

 

[festoller]

Brice:

it's a new and improved hole guide rail (1400 mm) and the "end stop" will connect two hole guide rails and adjust them properly up to 2800 mm. For those using the FS 12424/2-LR32 Guide Rail probably an improvement for transportation.

 

[bobbobbob]

Translated links for:
1) Domino deck system:
http://72.14.213.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/lochreihensystem.aspx&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhik9TCpv8nrRbE1hsIDYuwYMGA8UA

2) 'Improved hole number system':
http://72.14.213.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/lochreihensystem.aspx&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhik9TCpv8nrRbE1hsIDYuwYMGA8UA

3) 'Premium abrasive garnet':
http://72.14.213.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/granat-soft-vlies.aspx&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhi1Q56576TLhqfrTGuEouR3m-OtCg

4) Hand sanding blocks with collection:
http://72.14.213.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.festool.de/Aktionen/Herbstangebote-2009/Seiten/Handschleifklotz.aspx&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhhrEgh5MI43GW71uunZ6KGQ8nK97w

 

[Brice Burrell]

Brice:

it's a new and improved hole guide rail (1400 mm) and the "end stop" will connect two hole guide rails and adjust them properly up to 2800 mm. For those using the FS 12424/2-LR32 Guide Rail probably an improvement for transportation.

Thanks, I gathered that much. The translation is more fun than helpful:

"With a new connection, and more length
To edit full-height furniture to 2.40 m, there is now a new row of holes with a 1400 mm rail length, which can be extended with the equally new length stop. The length stop serves as a teaching setting with locking pin to align the rails exactly. He also has an additional stop of 9.5 mm from the side - for precise positioning of cabinet connection fittings."

"Edit full-height furniture", "equally new" and "teaching setting"  ;D

 

[b_m_hart]

Very interesting - hopefully/maybe some of those items will make their way over here. Martin? Shane?

Of course some or all of them will make them to the US market.  As usual, their introduction here will not be concurrent with the European launch.  I don't have any specifics for a time frame.

Yes, the new Multi-Jetstream is backwards compatible with all existing abrasives.

Does the multi-jetstream work with existing sanders, or does it require a new version of the sanders?  As in, is it just a new pad that pops right on to my sander, and is fully functional?

 

[Frank Pellow]

Very interesting - hopefully/maybe some of those items will make their way over here. Martin? Shane?

Of course some or all of them will make them to the US market.  As usual, their introduction here will not be concurrent with the European launch.  I don't have any specifics for a time frame.

Yes, the new Multi-Jetstream is backwards compatible with all existing abrasives.

Does the multi-jetstream work with existing sanders, or does it require a new version of the sanders?  As in, is it just a new pad that pops right on to my sander, and is fully functional?

That is exaCTLY THE QUESTION THAT i WAS GOING TO ASK.  i THINK (AND, OF COURSE HOPE) THAT IT IS JUST A NEW PAD.

 

[AlexThePalex]

It's just a new pad and works with the Ro150, the ETS 150 and the WTS150, no worries. Also, your old standard Festool sandpaper goes on it and is still usable.

That offer for 3 packs of paper to get a new pad is really nice. I hope you can choose the hard pad because I've been wanting to get one for my Ro150.

 

[bobbobbob]

I think this will clear things up for you guys!

http://64.233.169.132/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.festool.de/Service/Videos/Seiten/Multijetstream-Video.aspx&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhiiKgOAt160nEFSFJI5hmzAu882SQ

 

[Brice Burrell]

It's just a new pad and works with the Ro150, the ETS 150 and the WTS150, no worries. Also, your old standard Festool sandpaper goes on it and is still usable.

That offer for 3 packs of paper to get a new pad is really nice. I hope you can choose the hard pad because I've been wanting to get one for my Ro150.

Alex they have the hard too, check out this link.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Aye, they're rebuilding the website. 

 

[Mark]

I like the concept of hand tools with dust collection. Right now we're removing some old vinyl asbestos tile and I've been using the CT22 + Hose to contain scraping up some of the mastic. What would be an ideal tool would be a scraper that I can attach the CT22 hose to, so most of the dust and debris is sucked up at the source. Of course I should be using some kind of citrus solvent to dissolve the mastic but then it creates this giant mess you have to deal with. Scraping + duct collection seems so much better.

 

[festoller]

The first Festool Site Radio on Ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/ktfmqb

Something like US$ 190 plus shipping of course.

 

[clev1066]

Judging by the picture of the radio, it will be in mono. That just doesn't cut it with me.