New tools for 2019 including CTM Midi and Kapex updates among others

[mrboult]

Having seen how covered in paint, plaster, glue etc some people's CTs get... I hope this touch button screen can hold up to years of being scrubbed clean..

 

[DeformedTree]

From what I understand, the "touch screen" on the CTM Midi allows you to select the size of hose attached so that the airflow detection required for M Class works correctly.

Looking at the picture I don't see a button to select the suction, only a selector for hose diameter.

Is that an improvement?

Just wait for the North American version,  instead of 50, 36, 27, 21  we get  1-24/25  1-2/5 , 1-1/16 etc.    I'm still looking for a tape measure that will read out 7-2/3" so I can set the rear stop on my MFT/3 per Festool's manual.

 

[Cheese]

Just wait for the North American version,  instead of 50, 36, 27, 21  we get  1-24/25  1-2/5 , 1-1/16 etc.  I'm still looking for a tape measure that will read out 7-2/3" so I can set the rear stop on my MFT/3 per Festool's manual.

LOL...and if you find one of those tape measures, let me know because I need one to set my HKC that reads out in inches but only indexes in millimeters.  [eek] [eek]

 

[JEKL]

At this moment it's speculation, but within 3-4 weeks I can confirm this because I ordered the new CTL Midi model.
Look at the picture below: all horizontal green bars are lid, so maximum suction and done with the +/- buttons.
What else are these buttons for?

Before starting, press the +/- buttons to adjust the hose diameter. Startup with +/- buttons sets the power.

 

[JEKL]

Start selling CTM MIDI in March 2019  [huh]

 

[GarryMartin]

Festool have just posted an image on Twitter and confirmed (I assume) that the TKS 80 will be "live" at the BAU Fair in January!

Translated from the tweet - "The first drawing of the #SawStop technology in a new #Festool machine. At the fair BAU from the 14th to the 19th. January you can experience it live."

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[peter halle]

[member=11629]GarryMartin[/member] ,  Thanks for posting that.  That is cool!

Peter

 

[jimbo51]

TSK 80 is maybe modular. There will be a short base for table top mounting and a tall base for floor level. Perhaps a rigidity enhanced MFT option also.

Interesting that they decided to keep it totally quiet until a few weeks until unveiling.

 

[grobkuschelig]

I don’t know if this information has surfaced here already, but the new compact Bluetooth batteries have also been officially announced.

For both, Sanders and Drills etc.

 

[grobkuschelig]

Festool have just posted an image on Twitter and confirmed (I assume) that the TKS 80 will be "live" at the BAU Fair in January!

Translated from the tweet - "The first drawing of the #SawStop technology in a new #Festool machine. At the fair BAU from the 14th to the 19th. January you can experience it live."

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Also the text in the picture translates to:
“Sichtbare Sawstop Anzeige” - visible sawstop indicator
“Wandmontage ermöglicht“ - possible to be mounted to the wall.

Sorry for the rough translation. [emoji51][emoji56]

 

[Michael Kellough]

Festool have just posted an image on Twitter and confirmed (I assume) that the TKS 80 will be "live" at the BAU Fair in January!

Translated from the tweet - "The first drawing of the #SawStop technology in a new #Festool machine. At the fair BAU from the 14th to the 19th. January you can experience it live."

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Sure is a tease.

If SawStop tech was incorporated it is more likely to be approved by UL.

On the other hand, the arrow is pointing at a green strip (looks similar to plastic glide strips on guide rails) a considerable distance from the blade.

So, what does it all mean?

 

[bertv]

On the other hand, the arrow is pointing at a green strip (looks similar to plastic glide strips on guide rails) a considerable distance from the blade.

So, what does it all mean?

"Visible SawStop Indicator", whatever that may be…

 

[Gregor]

On the other hand, the arrow is pointing at a green strip (looks similar to plastic glide strips on guide rails) a considerable distance from the blade.

So, what does it all mean?

"Visible SawStop Indicator", whatever that may be…

Displays the list price of the now needed replacement parts when you triggered the system
Jokes aside, I think it'll be a clearly visible indicator that the system is active, like lighting up that strip.

Looking forward to the table saw, especially as (given the name) it'll have 10mm more cut capacity than the CMS with TS-75.
I just fear the pricing will be prohibitive.

 

[DeformedTree]

Am I the only person who has "a-ha - take on me" get stuck in ones head looking at this image?

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[Rollin22Petes]

Well I wasn't but I am now that really takes me back. I wonder how many younger people would have no idea what your talking about. 

 

[Fogy]

Any news on the impact drill - ill be at Bau in January so will post a few pictures of the saw & hopefully impact drill !? 

 

[Roachmill]

Am I the only person who has "a-ha - take on me" get stuck in ones head looking at this image?

I didn't... until now. Thanks a bunch [wink] People will surely be hunting high and low for the saw once released  [embarassed]

 

[GarryMartin]

Just posted by [member=4497]bunnysbolts[/member] on Twitter... UK availability

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[pingvinlakrits]

Am I the only person who has "a-ha - take on me" get stuck in ones head looking at this image?

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#metoo  [big grin]

As I predicted (though it was not that hard) the TKS 80 is not a pull saw but a "regular" fixed blade table saw. If it shares components with the existing CS 70 it will be very interesting. I can't see why not?

 

[pingvinlakrits]

It seems like I can order the feet for the SYM70 to my old existing one. It will bring it up to SYS 1 level. That is great, thanks Festool!
That seems to be the only difference between the new and the old though. In the physical catalogue the feet are listed as an accessory for the previous model.

On the other hand that Impact I've been pining for - for years - seems to be a somewhat elusive unicorn at the moment.