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Has anyone been tempted to splurge with the $20k instant write-off? Only time you'll get around 1/3 of Festool any time soon..
One for the Aussies...
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benwheeler said:
It speeds your depreciation ...
If I was Festool, Felder, etc I would have hooked up with an interest free (or low) finance company and gone crazy with a promo campaign.
I'd drop $20K right now on Hammer gear if I had physical space [sad]
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[size=13pt]Festool Aprons
Personally I do not like wearing aprons or carpenters belts and bags. However I realise these can be important gear for some.
So whilst doing my weekly check if the Festool Aus website I noted that the Festool Aprons are available in Aus for a limited time.
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http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/F28375
Personally I do not like wearing aprons or carpenters belts and bags. However I realise these can be important gear for some.
So whilst doing my weekly check if the Festool Aus website I noted that the Festool Aprons are available in Aus for a limited time.
See-
http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/F28375
Got an email from Festool inviting me to a Sydney based training program:-
"Please note places are limited to 10 people per session to ensure maximum value for participants. Registrations are first in first served.
Further sessions will be scheduled - dates to be confirmed
The Sydney training session will be held at Parramatta District Men's Shed, 1 Fleet Street, North Parramatta on Friday 4th September and Saturday 5th September"
"Please note places are limited to 10 people per session to ensure maximum value for participants. Registrations are first in first served.
Further sessions will be scheduled - dates to be confirmed
The Sydney training session will be held at Parramatta District Men's Shed, 1 Fleet Street, North Parramatta on Friday 4th September and Saturday 5th September"
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benwheeler said:
Never knew how search worked on the internet thingy [wink] [big grin]
At least they're not charging a crazy amount of money for this .. hopefully some people will get value out of it.
It'll be interesting to see if they develop a positive reputation for actual training. An extended tool feature demonstration to entice buying won't cut it, it'll have to deliver techniques that really improve proficiency.
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Yep, Melbourne training's this Fri/Sat - looking forward to finding out why those from the old country rave about it!
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[size=13pt]benwheeler said:
So Ben and Bohdan, who is who!?
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https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1653882294825390&id=1443009462579342
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Untidy Shop said:
Kev said:
The Melbourne session was in fact an extended tool demo that was extremely comprehensive and included comparisons between various models, highlighting the intended application differences. We were introduced to some tools and applications that we didn't even know existed and even though we went over time there are still some things that weren't covered.
Some of the participants discovered features on, and application techniques for, tools that they already owned and used.
Most regular readers of the FOG probably already know about most of the tools but it is good to actually see and handle the tools, to have them explained and all of your questions answered. Some of the most interesting information was about all of the accessories that could be used with each tool.
The session was an extremely broad coverage of what's available from Festool, you were able to see and handle or try items that you would rarely find at most dealers.
They are planning more specific sessions which will be more hands on application later but for now I would recommend the Sydney session if you wish to learn what Festool is all about.
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Would you believe.. Cap, coffee cup and ruler? I'll be able to open a shop for those 3 items soon!Untidy Shop said:
Note to self: you've been to too many Festool events recently.
Anyway, my ruler's coming in very handy today :-D
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Oh yes. And was I supposed to end up with the Festool pen?
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benwheeler said:
[size=12pt]Yes I would! [smile]
They could have had a door prize, not a Kapex but say a CXS.
Anyway do not dismiss those rulers, they are great for measuring up sheet goods.
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