One for the Aussies...

[Stephen B]

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I wonder if LeeValley are reading this.

Reading this thread down the page, you will find most of the regular AUS FOG members collectively unmpressed with your Australian distributor for Veritas and LV tools. Interesting!!

 

[Larso]

Yep unfortunately Carba tec have got lazy because of the monopoly they have with some brands,I used to purchase from them all the time but the out of stock delays, poor response to enquires and generally lack of giving a SH*T has turned me off.

I am lucky in that my job(builder) is also my hobby and i am not generally a price sensitive purchaser, I buy just about everything (tool,jig etc)that takes my fancy so they dont have to work very hard to get my business but even common courtesy is lacking from these guys.

Online from O/S is usually cheaper more reliable and incredibly most often quicker.

 

[Kev]

Yep unfortunately Carba tec have got lazy because of the monopoly they have with some brands,I used to purchase from them all the time but the out of stock delays, poor response to enquires and generally lack of giving a SH*T has turned me off.

I am lucky in that my job(builder) is also my hobby and i am not generally a price sensitive purchaser, I buy just about everything (tool,jig etc)that takes my fancy so they dont have to work very hard to get my business but even common courtesy is lacking from these guys.

Online from O/S is usually cheaper more reliable and incredibly most often quicker.[/b]

What a fabulous world we'd live in if we could either standardise on mains power, or produce tools that didn't care.

On that, I'm amazed that some company hasn't produced a range of compact power converter modules that would allow manufacturers to "internationalise" their tools easily. I'm visualising high, medium and low current modules that accept variable voltage and frequency in and output a voltage specific to the manufacturers standard. It's gotta be doable if the volume market can be created ...

 

[Stephen B]

Yep unfortunately Carba tec have got lazy because of the monopoly they have with some brands,I used to purchase from them all the time but the out of stock delays, poor response to enquires and generally lack of giving a SH*T has turned me off.

I am lucky in that my job(builder) is also my hobby and i am not generally a price sensitive purchaser, I buy just about everything (tool,jig etc)that takes my fancy so they dont have to work very hard to get my business but even common courtesy is lacking from these guys.

Online from O/S is usually cheaper more reliable and incredibly most often quicker.[/b]

What a fabulous world we'd live in if we could either standardise on mains power, or produce tools that didn't care.

On that, I'm amazed that some company hasn't produced a range of compact power converter modules that would allow manufacturers to "internationalise" their tools easily. I'm visualising high, medium and low current modules that accept variable voltage and frequency in and output a voltage specific to the manufacturers standard. It's gotta be doable if the volume market can be created ...

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If you mean smart modules within the tool Kev, that is a great idea. And with Festool you would only have to have the correct plug it lead for your country.

 

[Kev]

Yep unfortunately Carba tec have got lazy because of the monopoly they have with some brands,I used to purchase from them all the time but the out of stock delays, poor response to enquires and generally lack of giving a SH*T has turned me off.

I am lucky in that my job(builder) is also my hobby and i am not generally a price sensitive purchaser, I buy just about everything (tool,jig etc)that takes my fancy so they dont have to work very hard to get my business but even common courtesy is lacking from these guys.

Online from O/S is usually cheaper more reliable and incredibly most often quicker.[/b]

What a fabulous world we'd live in if we could either standardise on mains power, or produce tools that didn't care.

On that, I'm amazed that some company hasn't produced a range of compact power converter modules that would allow manufacturers to "internationalise" their tools easily. I'm visualising high, medium and low current modules that accept variable voltage and frequency in and output a voltage specific to the manufacturers standard. It's gotta be doable if the volume market can be created ...

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If you mean smart modules within the tool Kev, that is a great idea. And with Festool you would only have to have the correct plug it lead for your country.

Exactly!

 

[Stephen B]

Yep unfortunately Carba tec have got lazy because of the monopoly they have with some brands,I used to purchase from them all the time but the out of stock delays, poor response to enquires and generally lack of giving a SH*T has turned me off.

I am lucky in that my job(builder) is also my hobby and i am not generally a price sensitive purchaser, I buy just about everything (tool,jig etc)that takes my fancy so they dont have to work very hard to get my business but even common courtesy is lacking from these guys.

Online from O/S is usually cheaper more reliable and incredibly most often quicker.[/b]

What a fabulous world we'd live in if we could either standardise on mains power, or produce tools that didn't care.

On that, I'm amazed that some company hasn't produced a range of compact power converter modules that would allow manufacturers to "internationalise" their tools easily. I'm visualising high, medium and low current modules that accept variable voltage and frequency in and output a voltage specific to the manufacturers standard. It's gotta be doable if the volume market can be created ...

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If you mean smart modules within the tool Kev, that is a great idea. And with Festool you would only have to have the correct plug it lead for your country.

Exactly!

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And maybe, just maybe, our Nth American friends would suffer less from [size=14pt] NAINA!  [eek] [eek]

[popcorn] [popcorn]

 

[RC]

Well, every computer has a universal power supply so I'm sure building universal motors should be doable but if you try to stick the transformer coils in a tool with high wattage you are introducing a lot of extra heat from the transformation and weight of the coils.

 

[Stephen B]

Well, every computer has a universal power supply so I'm sure building universal motors should be doable but if you try to stick the transformer coils in a tool with high wattage you are introducing a lot of extra heat from the transformation and weight of the coils.

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Yes, but what if Festool developed an 'intelligent motor' that could run on multiple power supplies due to chip control. This motor could consequently also deal with long extension cords and power fluctuations, particularly in remote areas or from portable generators.

Reiska, my ignorance beyond the basic physics of electrical conductivity gives me the advantage of challenging the preconceptions of those who really know.  [smile]

I still think Kev is on to something here.

Best wishes.

 

[Stephen B]

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Assuming that this thread can continue its multiple topics.

Rail Saw in Festool livery (not PROTOOL) is now on Festool AUST website.

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/767995/SubProducts/767995

No sign yet of new expected drills.

 

[mike68au]

I did find the PDC/18 on the site, even though its not listed with the other drills, it's on the main page you just have to scroll sideways:

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/768928/SubProducts/768928

After some conversations at a tool show last week i was told the BHC18 still looks on track for mid August and were also getting the TSC55....  Possibly even as a Skin

 

[Stephen B]

I did find the PDC/18 on the site, even though its not listed with the other drills, it's on the main page you just have to scroll sideways:

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/768928/SubProducts/768928

After some conversations at a tool show last week i was told the BHC18 still looks on track for mid August and were also getting the TSC55....  Possibly even as a Skin

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Hi Mike,

Yes the PDC18 has been there a few weeks now. By expected drills I meant the BHC and Festool livery PROTOOL PDP 20 and DRP18, which as we know are in the pipeline for August. A Salesperson recently told me of lost TSC55 sales to UK via internet.    [blink]

 

[Kev]

I suppose you all got the BHC and TSC coming memo today [wink]

 

[Locky]

But there was no talk of the venturo, wonder when that is coming

 

[Kev]

But there was no talk of the venturo, wonder when that is coming

Not August - I'm guessing back end of the year.

 

[Stephen B]

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Yes read the email only this evening [Friday AEST]. Confirms August.

Also noted some improvements to AUST website. See http://www.festool.com.au/products

[smile]

 

[Stephen B]

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Email arrived late this afternoon AEST from Festool Aust. publicising a wood Show in Brisbane, Aug 6-9 and the fact they will be demonstrating the Conturo.

 

[eddomak]

I posted in the other thread about this, but in case anyone is interested, the Keter Work Tables are on discount from $98 down to $78 at Masters.

 

[Stephen B]

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Festool AUST email just arrived with invitation to the Product Launch and demonstration of the Conturo, BHC, and TSC 55 at the ToolHouse in Dandenong Sth. (Melbourne) on Saturday July 19th, 9-12. Demonstration will be by Thomas Griess from Festool Germany.

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Unfortunately a +2hr drive for me, and I will be working anyway.

And just when you purchased all that self adhesive edge banding Kev!  [smile]

 

[Larso]

Just recieved an invite to the Canberra product launch of Conturo, BHC, and TSC 55 at Combined electrical Tuesday 29th July,seems to be invite only but any registered owners should recieve one.

I will definately purchase the TSC 55 on the day and posibbly the BHC hammer drill,I could stretch to a cordless jigsaw as well given the 4.2 ah 18v batteries fit all three.

I really do like my Makita LXT tools (cant find any i dont have inc new LXT by 2 range)but will transition to Festool for some items as they become avaiable now there is a range developing for a standard battery platform.

Would really like the edgebander but dont do enough to justify the cost,pity this launch wasnt in June for an  EOFY sale given the tax advantages etc.

 

[Kev]

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Festool AUST email just arrived with invitation to the Product Launch and demonstration of the Conturo, BHC, and TSC 55 at the ToolHouse in Dandenong Sth. (Melbourne) on Saturday July 19th, 9-12. Demonstration will be by Thomas Griess from Festool Germany.

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Unfortunately a +2hr drive for me, and I will be working anyway.

And just when you purchased all that self adhesive edge banding Kev!  [smile]

I still haven't organised pickup / delivery ... I'm tempted to just pay for it and give to any Melbournite that wants to pick it up. Any takers??