New Tools R Comin' .

[Bob Marino]

Got some projections for the next tools due to make there way here next year.

Rotex RO 90 - March/11
CXS Compact cordless drill  - May/11 drills
Carvex jigsaws, C15  and T18 Li-Ion drills - June/11

These are projections, but it's hopeful!

Bob

 

[woodtradesman]

Any word on the RO 90's pricing?

 

[Bob Marino]

Any word on the RO 90's pricing?

No, but Shane may have more info on that one.

Bob

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Negative. I haven't even seen prices yet. I expect an announcement on some of the prices before the end of the year.

Edit: For comparison sake, the DX 93 is $290 and the RO 90 is going to do what it does and more.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Here the RO 90 costs exactly as much as the RO 125. 

 

[jonny round boy]

Here in the UK, the RO90 costs 10% more than the RO125...

 

[GPowers]

That is only 4 or 5 months a way.  Cannot wait for the Rotex 90. Plus I should get the new jigsaw and the C15 drill. Heck just buy them ALL....

 

[Bob Marino]

That is only 4 or 5 months a way.  Cannot wait for the Rotex 90. Plus I should get the new jigsaw and the C15 drill. Heck just buy them ALL....

Not to rush time, but you are right - it isn't that far off.

Bob

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Thanks for the heads up.  Time to start putting my spare change in the "Next Festool" jar again.

 

[Gene Howerton]

Are we ever going to get the CMS for the Router Table?  That is what I am waiting for.

 

[GPowers]

Are we ever going to get the CMS for the Router Table?  That is what I am waiting for.

Hey, no negatives vibes here, this is a happy time  [big grin] we are final getting the new models. The count down clock has started.

 

[peter halle]

Are we ever going to get the CMS for the Router Table?  That is what I am waiting for.

Gene,

I don't know if you saw the post not that long ago about the CMS that Christian made.  In case you didn't here it is:

"If there were no plans of bringing the CMS to North America, I would say it. We are not raising any bogeymen, and we don't write stuff here just
because it is convenient. It is much true that we are seeking UL approval for the CMS. We have been seeking UL approval for the CMS, since the CMS was launched in Europe.

The initial question was about the CMS and the OF2200 = the CMS system as router table. This is what I was referring to. I can also say that the chance of
getting the CMS approved for use with the TS saw is close to zero.

Why do other companies seem to have an easier time getting UL approval than Festool? I am no UL expert by any means, but UL approval does not
necessarily have anything to do with the quality of a tool. It has to do with meeting certain requirements and standards. Festool is pushing the envelope in some 
categories and might not meet those standards as easily as some of the more common tools. In case of the CMS, we are talking about getting approval for
a) the OF2200 (we have that already), b) the CMS table (don't have it yet), AND c) the CMS with the router as a router table (don't have it yet).

We are in the tool business. We want to sell tools. We want to get as many products to NA as possible. We know the CMS would sell well in NA. We are not
using UL as an excuse. But getting UL approval on tools that are not "standard" tools, like a random orbital sander, can be tough. I don't know if some of you
remember, but getting UL approval on the TS saws took 3 years.

Last but not least: Keep in mind that we are, compared to most of our competitors, a rather small company. We are investing a lot of energy and resources into
innovating new tools. We can't do everything at once, we have to do it sometimes step by step and that takes a little bit more time. Because at the end of the
day, the only thing that really matters is to provide excellent products do you all, products that will make you more productive and efficient. And that means we sometimes have to do things that  cause a delay at UL, because they don't meet existing standards.

Hope this helps to understand a little better where we stand regarding UL.

Christian"

I hope this wasn't redundant for you.

Peter

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

meh...

 

[Gene Howerton]

Thanks for the Update, I will look forward to the day we can get the router CMS modual from Festool.

 

[Bhend18]

Just saw the PS 400 on DIY Network's Cool Tools.  Does that mean we can expect release in North America soon?

 

[ajones]

Just saw the PS 400 on DIY Network's Cool Tools.  Does that mean we can expect release in North America soon?

No,  Shane says no,best go get the Mafell p1 cc  [cool]

 

[JLB builders LLC]

CrP I kinda need another jig saw sooner than that.

 

[tbellemare]

The new Trions are still available for $250.

Tom

 

[Kev]

Am I understanding this right? ... You guys still don't have the CARVEX jigsaw?? Wow - that must suck! The CARVEX is a magic bit of kit and the accessories make any other jigsaw I've seen obsolete.

Hope you get it soon.

 

[ajones]

Hi Kev

How long have you had your carvvex? can you turn off the strobe?