One for the Aussies...

[eddomak]

I have nothing cordless Festool at the moment, but was thinking of getting a jigsaw as my next purchase.

Hmm... have I got this right? Build it yourself is the most value?

Option 1 - Build it myself ($474 + blades)
At the moment the cordless barrel grip carvex flexi is $429 (in SYS 2) with a free 4.2Ah battery. Then I need to add a charger for $45, bringing the total to $474. (And need to add some blades).

Option 2 - Hybrid Set (total $642)
$597 (Basic Set in SYS3 with 2.6Ah) and need to add the charger for $45 bringing the total to $642

Option 3 - the official starter set ($699)
If I got it as a set, it would be $699 (official set in SYS3 with a 3.2Ah and charger)

And it is cheaper than a plug in Trion at $515

 

[Kev]

I'm going to join you Kev.... picked up the BHC18 and 2 Batteries today ( free one and bought one ).  Looking forward to putting it to work tomorrow.

Kev did you get the bumpers for the Batteries?  or just belt clip versions?

Bumpers... though I haven't checked them all.

 

[Kev]

Couldnt help myself today once i realised the flexi tools come in a systainer and now i have a 420 carvex and free battery.Should have grabbed another battery and charger so will go back on the w/end to complete the mission.

Hope Kev is right about a recipro coming sometime and i would love a cordless planer!

Will try hard to find something to cut with the carvex on the job tomorrow.

BTW does anyone know of a reliable online retailer of the Collins coping foot for the carvex who ships to Aus?

Post in the general section .. if not I'm certain a US Fogger will come to your aid.

Keep us informed - I'd probably grab one too.

 

[Kev]

I have nothing cordless Festool at the moment, but was thinking of getting a jigsaw as my next purchase.

Hmm... have I got this right? Build it yourself is the most value?

Option 1 - Build it myself ($474 + blades)
At the moment the cordless barrel grip carvex flexi is $429 (in SYS 2) with a free 4.2Ah battery. Then I need to add a charger for $45, bringing the total to $474. (And need to add some blades).

Option 2 - Hybrid Set (total $642)
$597 (Basic Set in SYS3 with 2.6Ah) and need to add the charger for $45 bringing the total to $642

Option 3 - the official starter set ($699)
If I got it as a set, it would be $699 (official set in SYS3 with a 3.2Ah and charger)

And it is cheaper than a plug in Trion at $515

Skin in Systainer with a free 18V 4.2Ah battery and buy the charger is the ONLY way to go!!

 

[Stephen B]

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'The Boss is back!'

With all the hoopla regarding Flexi Batt Tools, this one snuck under the radar!

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/768939/SubProducts/768939

 

[Kev]

Yeh .... not too certain what to do about my orange tools [scratch chin] [huh]

 

[mike68au]

I'm going to join you Kev.... picked up the BHC18 and 2 Batteries today ( free one and bought one ).  Looking forward to putting it to work tomorrow.

Kev did you get the bumpers for the Batteries?  or just belt clip versions?

Bumpers... though I haven't checked them all.

Well now I'm annoyed..... will get onto it and find out why i could only get belt clips.

 

[Stephen B]

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'The Boss is back!'

With all the hoopla regarding Flexi Batt Tools, this one snuck under the radar!

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/768939/SubProducts/768939

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It's been for sale through Festool AUST for over a week, but so far through my research, no dealer with internet presence has it advertised.

 

[Kev]

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'The Boss is back!'

With all the hoopla regarding Flexi Batt Tools, this one snuck under the radar!

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/768939/SubProducts/768939

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It's been for sale through Festool AUST for over a week, but so far through my research, no dealer with internet presence has it advertised.

Amazingly not even on Idealtools [scared]

 

[Stephen B]

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Festool Aust have a survey competition with a TSC55 as the prize.
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'The winner will receive a TSC 55 Plus (561682) with 2 x 18V 4.1ah Lithium Ion Batteries and a Charger in a Systainer valued at $1,099 RRP!'
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Check your email if it is registered with Festool Aust. As yet cannot find link on their web page.

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Also look for details of possibility for end user sessions. See Peter's FOG post for details.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/festool-user-training-in-australia/msg337221/?topicseen#msg337221

 

[Kev]

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Festool Aust have a survey competition with a TSC55 as the prize.
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'The winner will receive a TSC 55 Plus (561682) with 2 x 18V 4.1ah Lithium Ion Batteries and a Charger in a Systainer valued at $1,099 RRP!'
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Check your email if it is registered with Festool Aust. As yet cannot find link on their web page.

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Also look for details of possibility for end user sessions. See Peter's FOG post for details.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/festool-user-training-in-australia/msg337221/?topicseen#msg337221

Done and done [wink] [big grin]

 

[Stephen B]

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Festool Aust have a survey competition with a TSC55 as the prize.
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'The winner will receive a TSC 55 Plus (561682) with 2 x 18V 4.1ah Lithium Ion Batteries and a Charger in a Systainer valued at $1,099 RRP!'
[size=18pt]
Check your email if it is registered with Festool Aust. As yet cannot find link on their web page.

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Also look for details of possibility for end user sessions. See Peter's FOG post for details.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/festool-user-training-in-australia/msg337221/?topicseen#msg337221

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Link for TSC competition is -

https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia

Or
https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia/app_834101733300988

Also look out for Apprentices competition for a BHC.

http://www.festool.com.au/apprentice/signup

 

[Stephen B]

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Just a reminder to the Festool owning Australian Tradies and DIYs as you knock off or think about it, that it is September 23rd tomorrow.

That leaves only 7 more days to get an entry in if you have'nt already done so.  [smile]

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Festool Aust have a survey competition with a TSC55 as the prize.
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'The winner will receive a TSC 55 Plus (561682) with 2 x 18V 4.1ah Lithium Ion Batteries and a Charger in a Systainer valued at $1,099 RRP!'
[size=18pt]
Check your email if it is registered with Festool Aust. As yet cannot find link on their web page.

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Also look for details of possibility for end user sessions. See Peter's FOG post for details.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/festool-user-training-in-australia/msg337221/?topicseen#msg337221

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Link for TSC competition is -

https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia

Or
https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia/app_834101733300988

Also look out for Apprentices competition for a BHC.

http://www.festool.com.au/apprentice/signup

 

[eddomak]

Let's hope this time they don't cancel the competition again.  [mad]

 

[Stephen B]

Let's hope this time they don't cancel the competition again.  [mad]

Yes, after the cancelled Rail Comp, would they do that again!?

How many shirts can you wear!?
Still if they gave out Fibre Tops to every entrant.  [big grin]

 

[Stephen B]

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You have 10 mins left to enter.

[size=14pt]Good luck everyone who entered. [smile]

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Just a reminder to the Festool owning Australian Tradies and DIYs as you knock off or think about it, that it is September 23rd tomorrow.

That leaves only 7 more days to get an entry in if you have'nt already done so.  [smile]

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Festool Aust have a survey competition with a TSC55 as the prize.
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'The winner will receive a TSC 55 Plus (561682) with 2 x 18V 4.1ah Lithium Ion Batteries and a Charger in a Systainer valued at $1,099 RRP!'
[size=18pt]
Check your email if it is registered with Festool Aust. As yet cannot find link on their web page.

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Also look for details of possibility for end user sessions. See Peter's FOG post for details.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/festool-user-training-in-australia/msg337221/?topicseen#msg337221

[size=18pt]

Link for TSC competition is -

https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia

Or
https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia/app_834101733300988

Also look out for Apprentices competition for a BHC.

http://www.festool.com.au/apprentice/signup

 

[Stephen B]

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The Competition was judged last Friday, according to it's Rules & Conditions. Any Australina Foggers heard from Festool AUS yet?
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Oh, there is the phone now!!  [smile]

 

[Stephen B]

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Congratulations Larso.
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It is great that at a FOG member has won the TSC55 Competition as announced on the Festool AUS Facebook Page this afternoon.

See -
https://www.facebook.com/festoolaustralia

Now for my personal and private reaction -

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[Larso]

Thanks mate,very happy with this prize.

I now have 5 Festool track saws!!! [eek]

 

[mike68au]

I thought i recognized that name when i saw it on the Facebook feed.  Congrats Larso