New tool justification template

[shed9]

In the interest of assisting new and current Festool owners, I have created a template for those situations where we inevitably ask for group support in buying our first or next Festool device. It seems most of these types of threads follow a set pattern, hence please feel free to use and distribute;

I have [insert requirement] and I think that due to [insert random reason] I may need to purchase a Festool [insert tool of choice].

Now we all know I’m going to buy [insert tool of choice], but would you all please help me in justifying this in telling me I need [insert tool of choice] and that my [insert requirement] will probably be more efficient if I also purchase a/the (delete as applicable) Festool [insert second, third, fourth etc tool/s of choice].

[smile]

 

[Kev]

Let me try it out ...

I have only one Festool/Protool drywall collated screwdriver and I think that due to there being a great deal on a runout Protool corded version, I may need to purchase a another Festool drywall screwdriver.

Now we all know I’m going to buy another Festool drywall screwdriver, but would you all please help me in justifying this in telling me I need another Festool drywall screwdriver. and that my Festool/Protool drywall collated screwdriver will probably be more efficient if I also purchase the Protool jigsaw that is also on promotion.

... hmmm - seems to work ok for me [wink]

 

[Birdhunter]

Hey! This works for justifying new shotguns as well. Brilliant!

 

[Thistleman]

Shed9

A great concept although I suspect you will find a much more sophisticated version is in use by approximately half of the population. It has subdivision to deal with major purchases in the areas of shoes/handbags/dresses/etc

 

[shed9]

Shed9

A great concept although I suspect you will find a much more sophisticated version is in use by approximately half of the population. It has subdivision to deal with major purchases in the areas of shoes/handbags/dresses/etc

A very valid point Thistleman.

I do however hope that no one from that approximate half sees your comment that assumes that they themselves don't work with and/or buy Festool as well as our approximate half.

 

[Kev]

I had a malfunction today and I'm thinking it's a bug in the template. An error that seems to have resulted in some sort of recursive bug.

In simple application I used it and it resulted in the "desired" corded DuraDrive, but then it seems to have spawned another thread based on the "great deal" descriptor I applied. This resulted in me attempting to buy a dedicated JSP 120 Protool jig saw for my CMS ... but then all hell broke loose and I instead ordered a PS300 that was also a "great deal" (more expensive, but comes in a Systainer, has a dust port and is bundled with a big pack of blades) ... and the routine must still be looping because I'm borderline on ordering a "great deal" on a run out VCP 360 Protool DC (same as the "new" HD Festool).

Fix it quick shed9 - before I end up trying to purchase all of Germany [scared] [eek] [huh] ... it'll end badly when I'm down to buying the beer and sausages [embarassed] and it'll be all your fault [tongue]

 

[Sparktrician]

In the interest of assisting new and current Festool owners, I have created a template for those situations where we inevitably ask for group support in buying our first or next Festool device. It seems most of these types of threads follow a set pattern, hence please feel free to use and distribute;

I have [insert requirement] and I think that due to [insert random reason] I may need to purchase a Festool [insert tool of choice].

Now we all know I’m going to buy [insert tool of choice], but would you all please help me in justifying this in telling me I need [insert tool of choice] and that my [insert requirement] will probably be more efficient if I also purchase a/the (delete as applicable) Festool [insert second, third, fourth etc tool/s of choice].

[smile]

You forgot the part about, "Look at this marvelous [insert product here] that I made for you with my new [insert Festool tool of choice], sweetheart!"

[big grin]

 

[leakyroof]

Make this a Sticky, Shane... [wink]

 

[Paul G]

Skip the nonsense, just say the truth

I wanted the [insert product name here] so I bought it

 

[Slartibartfass]

How about when the boss looks at you critical: "Don't even go there, don't want to talk about it...."

 

[iamnothim]

How about when the boss looks at you critical: "Don't even go there, don't want to talk about it...."

For that situation the "Magic Attic" works well.  "Oh that?  I was storing it in the attic."

 

[Kev]

How about when the boss looks at you critical: "Don't even go there, don't want to talk about it...."

For that situation the "Magic Attic" works well.   "Oh that?  I was storing it in the attic."

You'll need the spray on cobwebs too.

 

[shed9]

How about when the boss looks at you critical: "Don't even go there, don't want to talk about it...."

For that situation the "Magic Attic" works well.   "Oh that?  I was storing it in the attic."

You'll need the spray on cobwebs too.

Another good one is "Thank goodness that's finally arrived, I must have ordered that at least six months ago".

 

[wow]

"Don't even go there, don't want to talk about it...."

"Oh that?  I was storing it in the attic."

"Thank goodness that's finally arrived, I must have ordered that at least six months ago".

These are GREAT! Keep 'em coming!

Edit: I'll add my own:

"I had to use up some points."

 

[Dragginbutt]

[wink] My trusty go to template is: "Howmuch did you spend on the last 3 sewing machines?"  Second one is : You couldn't find material with the perfect shade of green in the sewing room?"  And lastly, when I am real desperate: "But honey, didn't I just buy you a new Durango to drive, while I stick with my 8 year old truck?" [big grin]

 

[bkharman]

I have never done this (mainly because my wife is cool and spends a lot of money on other things I don't care to know about) but my buddy will order things under his friend's name and have it delivered to his house.

He even hopes that his wife will accept the delivery so she sees the "fake" name. That way he will just say, "I will give it to him when I see him in a day or 2". It works because we live in Ohio with no amazon tax and his buddy lives across the river in KY where they do get taxed.

Even has his buddy cover for him if she ever brings it up. Standard answer is "yep, I got it from him, thanks for the tax fee item!!"

I just tell my wife that I am ordering stuff. I don't say how much the "stuff" costs! 

 

[Acrobat]

I tell mine it was on special and I though it was best to get it whilst the dollar is still high.

 

[Gary in Texas]

I've reached the conclusion the systainer system was designed by a woman/women.....  As my mountain of systainers has grown in recent past, it is quite obvious additions have been made to my Festool collection!  And us men, we like those systainers (and the goodies inside them) and love the way they stack and we proudly display the collection.

All the wife has to do is enter the workshop, note the height/abundance of the systainers, and draw the easy conclusion additions to the collection have indeed been made.  This alleged woman designer even made it easy for womankind, as the systainer proudly displays the contents of any said systainer.  They can then note down the description and model number, and verify online what has been spent from the family (her) pool of money.....

Don't kid yourself fellows, if the missus wants to know what you've purchased, she WILL know....  My approach, never NEVER question her purchases, even encourage her to go on a shopping spree from time to time (like right before I want a new tool/gadget) and keep my additions within reason (hah).....

Doesn't always work, but helps keep a balance. 

G

 

[Kev]

I've reached the conclusion the systainer system was designed by a woman/women.....  As my mountain of systainers has grown in recent past, it is quite obvious additions have been made to my Festool collection!  And us men, we like those systainers (and the goodies inside them) and love the way they stack and we proudly display the collection.

All the wife has to do is enter the workshop, note the height/abundance of the systainers, and draw the easy conclusion additions to the collection have indeed been made.  This alleged woman designer even made it easy for womankind, as the systainer proudly displays the contents of any said systainer.  They can then note down the description and model number, and verify online what has been spent from the family (her) pool of money.....

Don't kid yourself fellows, if the missus wants to know what you've purchased, she WILL know....  My approach, never NEVER question her purchases, even encourage her to go on a shopping spree from time to time (like right before I want a new tool/gadget) and keep my additions within reason (hah).....

Doesn't always work, but helps keep a balance. 

G

NAH! If it's easy for you wife to notice a few additional systainers, you simply don't have enough yet! [big grin]

 

[fdengel]

as the systainer proudly displays the contents of any said systainer

You mean you haven't replaced the labels on yours yet with ones that say "screws", "nails", "spare parts", ... ?