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

[Cheese]

Perhaps wanting to support an ethically-produced tool (over the sweatshop-produced equivalent) means more to more people than I thought. If so, that is a pleasant surprise.

Point well taken.

 

[tobiaskurz]

At the fair BAU in Munich festool showed a Prototype of a tablesaw with SawStop integration. Most parts fromm the saw wehre manufactured by rapide prototyping methods. This shows in wich early steps of development they are. They hope to be able to deliver it in 2020. The price to change the blade and cartridge was forecasted with around 200€. The Price from the saw it self is still a big surprise ... .
Askt for the acquisition from Shapertools we got the information that they hope to be able to bring it to the european market with in this year. As they mention the biggest problem is to build up a strong customer service.
The new cordless Vecturo will replace the current corded one completely. Sadly the old mounting plate for the accessories like the plunge base is not compatible with the new tool. 

 

[Fogy]

Was also given this - it’s so cool !

 

[BrianSometimes]

Aw, look at its little handle.

 

[JEKL]

fogy:    https://www.naradionline.cz/micro-systainer-t-loc-festool-blue.html

 

[jronman]

Seriously what is the eagerness for a Festool impact driver?  I get tools that tie in with dust collection and rail system and cms systems.  But a tool that is no different and what every brand makes for cheap.  There can't be many folks out there who's only run the Festool battery system. That would be the only real case I can see where someone would want one.

I would expect it will have interchangeable heads/chucks which no other impact currently offers (that I know of) except the discontinued T15 impact also by Festool. That to me sounds different than other brands of impacts. I doubt it will have the raw power of the big guys but who cares. An impact driver doesn't need impact wrench power.

 

[jronman]

I was looking forward to the cordless model, but I see they have gone to the Starlock blade attachment. I will stick with my Vecturo.

What's your issue with starlock?

I do not have an issue with starlock. My issue is that starlock oscillating tools only take starlock blades. On my current vecturos, I can use almost every style blade made for oscillating tools including the starlock blades.

I could see, as a cost savings, for someone to go with blades that aren't Starlock, but apart from the cost aspect of it, why would you want to use blades that aren't Starlock? Most anything available with other OMT connection systems like grinding, cutting, scraping, and sanding are available with Starlock.

 

[pingvinlakrits]

I was looking forward to the cordless model, but I see they have gone to the Starlock blade attachment. I will stick with my Vecturo.

What's your issue with starlock?

I do not have an issue with starlock. My issue is that starlock oscillating tools only take starlock blades. On my current vecturos, I can use almost every style blade made for oscillating tools including the starlock blades.

I could see, as a cost savings, for someone to go with blades that aren't Starlock, but apart from the cost aspect of it, why would you want to use blades that aren't Starlock? Most anything available with other OMT connection systems like grinding, cutting, scraping, and sanding are available with Starlock.

I still have 70+ quality Supercut blades. All I need is a working adapter and then I am set for years and years to come. And I have that adapter.   When the blades run out or if I need a specialty blade I don't already have I will go Starlock. I have nothing against Starlock, just that the original Supercut works so well I don't care as long as it fits the machine with no issues.

 

[AlexThePalex]

I could see, as a cost savings, for someone to go with blades that aren't Starlock, but apart from the cost aspect of it, why would you want to use blades that aren't Starlock? Most anything available with other OMT connection systems like grinding, cutting, scraping, and sanding are available with Starlock.

The cost saving are HUGE. Fein's prices are beyond ridiculous. I buy blades from a cheap brand, Werckmann, and they cost 1 euro a piece and they last as long as blades Fein charges 40 euro for.

 

[GavsterUK]

Had a Great Time at Bau as always.
Thought I'd post few pics of the NEW Vecturo.
Really looks an awesome bit of kit and being a FEIN dealer i'd like to think this will give the Cordless supercut a run for its money.
(It was on public display and i was shown it by the Demonstrator who held it for me to take pics) [smile] [big grin]
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Very Impressed! Can't wait to have them in the UK!
Also the new CS:
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Hope these are of interest to those with a passion for new stuff!
Tried to get as many pics as I could but the stand was very busy!

 

[Roachmill]

Thanks for the photos. The Vecturo looks pretty nice: cordless :-*, dust extraction and... a depth-stop for the plunge base [eek] Would like to have seen a paddle switch on it though.

Back in reality, I shudder to think what a full set with batteries will cost [crying]

 

[BrianSometimes]

Looks like pages for the old corded Vecturo have been pulled from festool.de (and my local .dk) - there are still Vecturo plus and set search suggestions but they result in page errors. Corded Vecturo is still up on festool.com, though.

 

[grobkuschelig]

In the past new products were announced end of January/beginning of Feb.
Or June or in autumn.

I hope they also pull the cordless grinder out of their hats.
Maybe with the new BOSCH „starlock“ for grinders, as someone showed pictures... [emoji1307]

 

[JEKL]

Looks like pages for the old corded Vecturo have been pulled from festool.de (and my local .dk) - there are still Vecturo plus and set search suggestions but they result in page errors. Corded Vecturo is still up on festool.com, though.

The old corded Vecturo is no longer produced. Only stock of sellers is sold. 

 

[wleingang]

Perhaps wanting to support an ethically-produced tool (over the sweatshop-produced equivalent) means more to more people than I thought. If so, that is a pleasant surprise.

Yes this is specifically why I’m waiting on a Festool Impact driver. Also why I buy Festool whenever I need a new tool. Not to mention having a single battery platform is akin to sticking to a prescribed diet: Can be painful at times but ultimately worth the cost.

 

[mrboult]

I'm curious to see the angle grinder. I wonder weather there will be anything unusual about it given Festool's rhetoric about not producing tools unless they bring something new to the game. . .

 

[harry_]

I'm curious to see the angle grinder. I wonder weather there will be anything unusual about it given Festool's rhetoric about not producing tools unless they bring something new to the game. . .

Put dust collection on a sawzall. That would be new to the game!

 

[Dave_B]

Is there any way of knowing when these items are scheduled for release in the US?  I’ve emailed/called a few retail outlets about the Midi, but they either don’t know or they have no idea what I’m talking about.  [smile]

 

[Shane Holland]

Is there any way of knowing when these items are scheduled for release in the US?  I’ve emailed/called a few retail outlets about the Midi, but they either don’t know or they have no idea what I’m talking about.  [smile]

[member=59165]Dave_B[/member], I know what you're talking about. You're just calling the wrong dealers, ha.  [tongue]

Give us a buzz at Tool Nut if you ever have questions. We keep up-to-date on all of the latest news about Festool.

No official word from Festool USA on when or if we will see the updated versions of the MINI / MIDI. If I had to take a guess, I would say we might see them closer to mid-year.

Shane

 

[Dave_B]

Oof.  Thanks Shane.  I'm a master at procrastination, but I may have to pull the trigger if it takes that long.  Thanks for the heads up!