One for the Aussies...

[Stephen B]

[member=13058]Kev[/member]

Ah, decisions!

I was glad to see the HK55 at tool only, was only a fraction over what I anticipated. I thought $550. However looking at the specs, the HK85 may be better suited to my needs.  [eek] Think I might keep saving rather than compromise. Nearly there!

Did I not read that the 85 was better suited to the 670 rail due to the practicality of the larger blade size when compared to the 55? If true why not have the 670 in a rail package?

 

[Kev]

[member=13058]Kev[/member]

Ah, decisions!

I was glad to see the HK55 at tool only, was only a fraction over what I anticipated. I thought $550. However looking at the specs, the HK85 may be better suited to my needs.  [eek] Think I might keep saving rather than compromise. Nearly there!

Did I not read that the 85 was better suited to the 670 rail due to the practicality of the larger blade size when compared to the 55? If true why not have the 670 in a rail package?

I've got a HKC55, so obviously I'll be going for the HK85. There's a big weight difference per the specs!

[member=19746]Untidy Shop[/member]

 

[Grakat]

Hello All,

I am thinking similar to Kev, and taking a foray into Festool cordless with the HKC55 with a 420 rail then getting the HK85 by itself. My uses would more likely see the HK85 on an FS rail.

 

[Kev]

Well the "new products" page has been updated ...
http://www.festool.com.au/epages/to...s/tooltechnic/Categories/News/latest_products

Seems we're getting the MFT fastening system at a reasonable pricehttp://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/201311

Yah .. the Sys-Rock ... BOOOO!!!! [mad] bring on v2 with DAB !!!

Deffo no systainer set for the knock down Domino connectors - that's poor form in my books! [sad] Do I really have to ship one in???

So, no real surprises, just the stuff we spoke of ... apart from the 5m sleeved hose, which I thought I'd picked up, but sadly I had rushed out and got the 3.5m [embarassed] [sad]

 

[Kev]

Gregory Machinery appears to be clearing out a few Protool items .. you can get some Centrotec stuff cheaper if you're interested ...
https://www.gregmach.com/product-tag/specials/

 

[Grakat]

I agree with [member=13058]Kev[/member] the clamping units is a good starting point particularly for anybody who has picked up an MFT.

From what I have read the HKC55 with 420 rail and the HK85 by itself looks like an option. My current cordless circular saw is a Ryobi, the 140mm blade certainly makes some cuts challenging.

 

[Holmz]

So I got a price on a 4x8 (1229x2440) sheet of birch looking melamine MDF.
What does it go for in the big smoke? 357 $AU /sheet seemed a bit high ??

 

[Grakat]

Ouch. Is it gold plated?

I don't 100% know the price of a sheet but $357.00 is ridiculous in my books.

 

[Bohdan]

Last year I needed a piece of Laminex coated MDF to colour match a kitchen door replacement and was quoted over $300 for a sheet, and they couldn't match the edgebanding. It only came in 2400 x 1200 and I couldn't find any local cabinet maker that had any offcuts.

Finished up making new doors and drawers in solid hardwood, it worked out cheaper but did take longer.

 

[Holmz]

Thanks [member=36526]Bohdan[/member] , maybe I will see how much the wood veneered stuff costs and edge band it with real wood...

 

[95hilux]

Last year I needed a piece of Laminex coated MDF to colour match a kitchen door replacement and was quoted over $300 for a sheet, and they couldn't match the edgebanding. It only came in 2400 x 1200 and I couldn't find any local cabinet maker that had any offcuts.

Finished up making new doors and drawers in solid hardwood, it worked out cheaper but did take longer.

Laminex is a rip off the guy at the merchants that I picked a couple of sheets up from even told me to buy formica as it is exactly the same but you pay extra for the laminex name!!!

 

[thylaxene]

Hi all,

What is the state of cordless 18g brad nailers in AU? I see Milwaukee has one but not in AU? The Dewalt one is pretty old tech and hard to find? Senco doesn't sell the 18g in AU, correct? Or is it really a trip down to Bunnings for a Ryobi? Will be used for woodworking and not pro/fulltime use. However have no probs paying for quality... after all I'm on a Festool forum!

Or is it cool to buy skin only overseas (UK) and battery and charger here in AU?

Cheers.

 

[Grakat]

Hi there,

The Milwaukee one is being released in AU, I saw it at the Timber and Working with Wood show in Sydney. The DeWalt seems popular.

I have some One+ stuff here, the tools work ok, the downsides has usually been with the batteries. The earlier batteries were rubbish, but the latest offerings in Li Ion have been better. For occasional hobby work it could be an option.

 

[thylaxene]

Yeah thinking Ryobi One system brad nailer. As they have a stapler as well which might come in handy one day. So having some of their batteries might be good.

Cheers.

 

[eddomak]

Yeah thinking Ryobi One system brad nailer. As they have a stapler as well which might come in handy one day. So having some of their batteries might be good.

Cheers.

Best to check if you are happy with the price of the Ryobi One batteries, as I think Bunnings is the exclusive supplier of these and can set the prices as they see fit.  [eek] I don't have any of the power tools, but have 3 tools in the gardening series that are Ryobi One, and when I had to replace a battery recently I seriously contemplated selling the tools and going petrol or buying complete Ozito tool and battery kits.

 

[thylaxene]

Yeah just got the Ryobi brad. So will see how the battery goes.

Cheers.

 

[Grakat]

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Best to check if you are happy with the price of the Ryobi One batteries, as I think Bunnings is the exclusive supplier of these and can set the prices as they see fit.  [eek] I don't have any of the power tools, but have 3 tools in the gardening series that are Ryobi One, and when I had to replace a battery recently I seriously contemplated selling the tools and going petrol or buying complete Ozito tool and battery kits.
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I haven't bothered with the garden range as I am a fan of petrol for outdoor jobs. The Ryobi outdoor tools are very hard on the batteries so I haven't seen the point of going down that path. However the indoor tools have been ok, but not brilliant.

 

[Kev]

Apart from the mower, I've gone Stihl 36V cordless for outdoor and it's great.

 

[Grakat]

Hello All

As discussed above made my first foray into the HK family today with the HKC55. It is on back order as the local premium dealer didn't have the set in stock and I didn't want a few batteries chucked in a basic set systainer (where they no doubt have no homes in the mouldings). Probably pick it up during the week.

Now I can retire my poor old Ryobi with the 140mm blade  [big grin]

 

[Grakat]

Yeah just got the Ryobi brad. So will see how the battery goes.

Cheers.

FYI for everybody the Milwaukee cordless nailer comes out in October. I saw this thing being run at the show, it is quite fast.

[member=38970]thylaxene[/member]  Good luck with the Ryobi, I am interested in how it goes. I don't yet have a cordless nailer, but one would be a lot easier than running out the compressor.