Newbie setup

[FOGNewbie]

So here is what I am looking at.  Please let me know if there are things i can get away w/ not using or something i am missing.

Festool Domino 500 Systainer Assortment - 5 Cutters, 1255 Domino Tenons (498899)
$285.00

Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw (561556)
Packa​ges: Add a​ MFT/​3 Set​ (+ $​562.5​0)
$1,147.50

Festool LR 32 Hole Drilling Set in Systainer (584100)
$480.00

Festool OF 1010 EQ Router (574339)
Packa​ges: Add a​ CT 2​6 (+ ​$535.​50)
$945.50

Festool Quick Clamp, 6 5/8" (168 Mm) (491594)
$80.00 (qty 2)

Festool Domino DF 500 Q SET (574432)
$900.00

Festool Parallel Guide Set For Guide Rail System (P00108)
$325.00

Festool Clamping Elements for MFT Table, 2-pack (488030)
$105.00

Festool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw (561287)
Packa​ges: Add a​ CT M​INI T​L (+ ​$391.​50)
$1,766.50

Festool 3.5" Dual Mode Rotex Sander RO 90 FEQ (571823)
$395.00

Grand Total: $6,429.50

Does this sound about right for setup?

Wow! Fantastic set-up.

I would consider the OF 1400 for a router if you are getting only one. It is Festools most versitile router. You can use it with the LR-32 system(mounts to plate with provided screws)  and their router tables if you think that is in your future.  The 1010 will be easier for edge banding and mounts directly to the LR-32 plate though. I have the OF 1400 and love it.

Also a good square/ triangle will really help with setting up the MFT.
Steve Bace and Greg Paolini(SP?) have videos on how to calibrate the MFT fence.

http://www.woodpeck.com/carpentertriangles.html

This will work, but a bigger square makes calibrating easier:

http://www.woodpeck.com/1281.html
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2084579/37664/Woodpeckers-Precision-Woodworking-Square-12in-x-8in.aspx

http://www.woodpeck.com/1281.html

 

[jacko9]

Sounds like a great purchase but, let me ask a basic question.  Do you already own a Jointer, bandsaw, planer?  If your getting started in woodworking unless you intend to only use sheet goods, then you need to consider getting hard woods straight and true, the milled word from the big box stores or even the lumber yards are not totally milled to exact dimensions needed for furniture making and wood constantly moves.

Good start but keep in mind that woodworking in hard woods needs careful consideration before you use those Great Festool products.

Jackl

 

[FOGNewbie]

Sounds like a great purchase but, let me ask a basic question.  Do you already own a Jointer, bandsaw, planer?  If your getting started in woodworking unless you intend to only use sheet goods, then you need to consider getting hard woods straight and true, the milled word from the big box stores or even the lumber yards are not totally milled to exact dimensions needed for furniture making and wood constantly moves.

Good start but keep in mind that woodworking in hard woods needs careful consideration before you use those Great Festool products.

Jackl

Great points. That describes my situation to a T. I am still trying to figure out the power jointer/ bandsaw situation. Since there are a few good lumber yards in the area that will help with this if needed I can get by. I have other work arounds, but still an issue. For some of us, that is a big leap. Especially if you get a big dust collection system, or have electricity issues. For now it's a hand jointer and hand planing or lunch box planer/ lunch box planer with sled, or ask the lumber yard to sand it flat.

 

[jacko9]

Sounds like a great purchase but, let me ask a basic question.  Do you already own a Jointer, bandsaw, planer?  If your getting started in woodworking unless you intend to only use sheet goods, then you need to consider getting hard woods straight and true, the milled word from the big box stores or even the lumber yards are not totally milled to exact dimensions needed for furniture making and wood constantly moves.

Good start but keep in mind that woodworking in hard woods needs careful consideration before you use those Great Festool products.

Jackl

Great points. That describes my situation to a T. I am still trying to figure out the power jointer/ bandsaw situation. Since there are a few good lumber yards in the area that will help with this if needed I can get by. I have other work arounds, but still an issue. For some of us, that is a big leap. Especially if you get a big dust collection system, or have electricity issues. For now it's a hand jointer and hand planing or lunch box planer/ lunch box planer with sled, or ask the lumber yard to sand it flat.

Sounds like your getting started just like I did many years ago with hand tools and a few power tools.  Dang I wish Festool was around then.  If you get electrical issues resolved (I finally had an electrician add a power panel) the shop dust system that I would recommend for the "future" would be from Oneida Systems.  I have their V-3000 system and it works great for a small shop.  If you get a long bed jointer in the future get as wide a bed as you can afford and consider a combination jointer/planer even though I still prefer individual machines.

Jack

 

[RKA]

I might be stating the obvious, but just in case...make sure you get the dealer to swap the regular guide rail from the TS55 to the LS32 guide rail.  It's only a few bucks more and you'll need it.  If you plan on working with 5ft sheets of baltic birch, maybe get a 75" guide rail as well. 

If you haven't figured out what you want to do for a miter station, a black and decker workmate (225) makes a nice temporary stand until you build or buy your permanent solution.  I've got a 3/4" ply top on mine and the kapex bed is almost level with the MFT.  I haven't measured it out yet, but it needs about 1/4" more height to be level.