One for the Aussies...

[Pykie]

I noticed that he said they only sell the compressed air version in Aus.

I may try and get a 110v one and get a step down transformer. I don't like using them normally, because of the added cables but this will be stationary in a shop

 

[Pykie]

Carbatec said there's a compliance issue with the plug selling them in Australia, no time on when it will be resolved

 

[Stephen B]

[size=13pt]Festool Aust put this image on their Facebook Page. Is this another marketing blunder! [eek] That's 5400mm of unclamped/insufficiantly supported skirting board about to be cut in half. And spot the DeWalt products in view.

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So far 18 likes.

 

[Grakat]

Hi there

I commented on that post, mentioning what was going to happen once the saw broke through the cut. Some other person has commented that they have special clamps that can hold a 3.6m piece of skirting up once it is cut. Bit hard to believe myself.  :-\

Yes agree with the De Walt stuff in the scene.....Ooops!

 

[DB10]

I don't do FB, but I doubt I'm missing out on much by the look of that photo,  And the lack of Festool promo's down here.
Yep, 16g cordless De Walt nailer, nice bit of kit and quite light with one of the smaller batteries installed.
Do you think there might be a New year deal in the making, to make up for the lack of anything this Christmas.

 

[Kev]

[member=42735]DB10[/member] new year deal? Nah! Just keep your fingers crossed they keep their price hike modest. It would seem Tooltechnic are focused on becoming "Fein fellows" presently.

Honestly, I'd love to be wrong .. but there's nothing evident to make me believe otherwise [sad]

 

[Stephen B]

https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia/videos/1842712495942368/

Just published on the Festool Aust. FaceBook Page.

Obviously Anton knows what he is doing. He is a quality high end Australian Furniture Maker.

But is this a safe or accurate practice for the novice or inexperienced? Should such a practice be published by Festool as a public marketing exercise?

Your thoughts?

 

[Michael1960]

Using two sanders at once....It's probably not too dangerous but I can't see why it would be highlighted by the Australian importer of Festool.  As a marketing excercise its novel but may send the message that Festool sanders aren't very powerful / effective - You need two to get the job done!!

 

[Kev]

What next? Two rail saw cuts at once?

In my eyes this is very stupid and promoting it is extremely irresponsible. Maybe the guy feels he progresses faster this way but all it really shows me is that one Festool sander doesn't meet his needs.

Epic Fail !!!

 

[Holmz]

It is a system [member=13058]Kev[/member]

 

[Stephen B]

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It is a system [member=13058]Kev[/member]

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Good one [member=40772]Holmz[/member]

 

[Grakat]

I didn't really get the point of that video at all. If fact I would think that his work quality would actually reduce. Is he really focussing on both those sanders and how they are sanding. If he wanted to sand faster, shouldn't he just grab a Rotex.

So he is actually using the wrong tool for the job.........and they are promoting it.

I agree with [member=13058]Kev[/member] Epic Fail.

 

[Stephen B]

[size=13pt]I see now that one comment on the Festool Aust  FB page which basically told me to 'get over it' [Dont take it so seriously - he is just p__s farting around] has received a 'Like' from Festool Aust.

Very professional! [eek]
If I was them, I would have just ignored me or any comment directed at me by others.  [smile]

[member=13058]Kev[/member] [member=59890]Grakat[/member] [member=40772]Holmz[/member] [member=14084]Michael1960[/member]

 

[Kev]

[size=13pt]I see now that one comment on the Festool Aust  FB page which basically told me to 'get over it' [Dont take it so seriously - he is just p__s farting around] has received a 'Like' from Festool Aust.

Very professional! [eek]
If I was them, I would have just ignored me or any comment directed at me by others.  [smile]

[member=13058]Kev[/member] [member=59890]Grakat[/member] [member=40772]Holmz[/member] [member=14084]Michael1960[/member]

[member=19746]Untidy Shop[/member] I just had to comment too ... [sad]

 

[Stephen B]

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[size=13pt]I see now that one comment on the Festool Aust  FB page which basically told me to 'get over it' [Dont take it so seriously - he is just p__s farting around] has received a 'Like' from Festool Aust.

Very professional! [eek]
If I was them, I would have just ignored me or any comment directed at me by others.  [smile]

[member=13058]Kev[/member] [member=59890]Grakat[/member] [member=40772]Holmz[/member] [member=14084]Michael1960[/member]

[member=19746]Untidy Shop[/member] I just had to comment too ... [sad]

[member=13058]Kev[/member]
[size=13pt]Well! Festool Aust must be monitoring this thread because as far as I can tell, they have just removed their logo from the 'like'.
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Edit: And now the whole FB post has been removed! A good decision.

 

[Kev]

Edit: And now the whole FB post has been removed! A good descission.[/font]

[member=19746]Untidy Shop[/member]

Their pockets are their primary concern ... after all that's why they're in business. They probably didn't like the idea of someone's injury hurting their bottom line [wink]

 

[Grakat]

Lets see what their next creation will be. Maybe some bloke in singlet, stubbies, and thongs juggling HKC55s with the triggers cable tied in the on position. Or the same with OF2200's  [big grin]

 

[Michael1960]

'One for the Aussies' started with a discussion about Carbatec offering a 10% discount.  Well on Boxing Day I bought 4 Bessey K Body 800mm clamps and received a 20% discount. (Storewide *10% off  + another 10% for buying 4 or more)
Really pleased as I didn't have any 800mm. 
Good promo Carbatec.

* unfortunately a few brands were excluded.  say no more!

 

[Xoncention]

'One for the Aussies' started with a discussion about Carbatec offering a 10% discount.  Well on Boxing Day I bought 4 Bessey K Body 800mm clamps and received a 20% discount. (Storewide *10% off  + another 10% for buying 4 or more)
Really pleased as I didn't have any 800mm. 
Good promo Carbatec.

* unfortunately a few brands were excluded.  say no more!

That same discount was also available through Carbatec in the lead up to Christmas.  It is good that they repeated this for Boxing day.  I have enough clamps for the moment, so I resisted the temptation

 

[Michael1960]

I didn't see the Christmas special.  It's good to see Carbatec are running a few more sales recently.