Only One day left for the 10% router promo and a word about backorders.

Bob Marino

Bob Marino

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Ok guys, there's only 1 day left to grab onto the 10% router promo. Sooooooooo, if you haven't done so, you have  about 29 hours to do so...but who's counting? ;)
Anyhow, do the very favorable response, it seems some/many of these promo items are on backorder on my web-site. BUT, the "good news" is I'm getting another shipment later this week and placing another Festool order tomorrow and Wednesday to cover the items. Bottom line is the wait won't be weeks, but rather days and if you do need it a bit sooner, just email me and I can have Festool drop ship to you instead.

  Bob
 
For you guys sitting on the OF2200 fence-don't miss out.  I was using my 2200 today to rout raised panels in MDF, huge panels, nearly the size of full 4'x8' sheets.  Routing free hand with the 2200 made quick work of the panels and the dust collection was pretty good considering I couldn't fit the chip catcher on because the bit was so big.  There's no way I'd be able to run panels this size though my router table ever if I had the help of two or three other guys.  With the 2200 I did the job by myself right on the jobsite.  No question this is one sweet router, grab one while you can guys.... [thumbs up]   
 
Brice,

How 'bout some more info or pictures on these large raised panels you were doing, like why so big?  Did you climb up the beanstalk for another job at the Giant's house?  [big grin]
 
Brice Burrell said:
For you guys sitting on the OF2200 fence-don't miss out.  I was using my 2200 today to rout raised panels in MDF, huge panels, nearly the size of full 4'x8' sheets.  Routing free hand with the 2200 made quick work of the panels and the dust collection was pretty good considering I couldn't fit the chip catcher on because the bit was so big.  There's no way I'd be able to run panels this size though my router table ever if I had the help of two or three other guys.  With the 2200 I did the job by myself right on the jobsite.  No question this is one sweet router, grab one while you can guys.... [thumbs up]   
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That's great! I wish i did get the OF2200.Instead,i got the Milwaukee 3.5 HP router.Not very happy with it.
 
Ken Nagrod said:
Brice,

How 'bout some more info or pictures on these large raised panels you were doing, like why so big?  Did you climb up the beanstalk for another job at the Giant's house?  [big grin]
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Ken, I'm matching some existing wainscoting in a large master bathroom suite.  I don't like the design, even though it's a fairly large space the panels are out scale with the room.  I'd normally get a millshop to do a job like this but hey in this economy I'm keeping all I can in-house.

Shane Holland said:
Uh, yeah... Photos, Brice!  [blink]
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I'll see if I can get some pics, might be tough though. This job is without question the most poorly organized job I've ever been on so stopping to take pictures might not happen.  I'm working as a sub for another contractor that is also a sub.  We're just too far removed from the decision making on this job and things have suffered greatly because of it.     
 
Brice Burrell said:
I'll see if I can get some pics, might be tough though. This job is without question the most poorly organized job I've ever been on so stopping to take pictures might not happen.  I'm working as a sub for another contractor that is also a sub.  We're just too far removed from the decision making on this job and things have suffered greatly because of it.     
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I feel sorry for the client.  [unsure]
 
Brice Burrell said:
For you guys sitting on the OF2200 fence-don't miss out.  I was using my 2200 today to rout raised panels in MDF, huge panels, nearly the size of full 4'x8' sheets.  Routing free hand with the 2200 made quick work of the panels and the dust collection was pretty good considering I couldn't fit the chip catcher on because the bit was so big.  There's no way I'd be able to run panels this size though my router table ever if I had the help of two or three other guys.  With the 2200 I did the job by myself right on the jobsite.  No question this is one sweet router, grab one while you can guys.... [thumbs up]   
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You know, Brice, I just got my spot on the fence warm and comfortable and you toss this out.  [blink]
 
Just went down to the tool place today to get an MFK 700EQ set today but all sold. They tell me that I will see one in about 5 days from festool USA. Hope thats right.

Lambeater.
 
I agree with what Brice says about the OF2200 -- hands down this is my favorite Festool and I like it more every time I use it.  It is the smoothest router I have ever used and being able to swing huge bits is awesome.  In router class we used raised panel bits hand-held for edge profiling and it felt no different than using smaller round-over bits.  The 10% discount really makes a difference on this tool and I would jump off the fence if you have been waiting...well worth the money IMHO.  Just placed an order for the Plexiglas template and an extra edge-guide too for trapped mortises and dados...

BTW, one of the "aha" moments for me from Router class is that the little plastic foot can be used with the OF2200 too.  Not to support the 17 pound monster, but the reason is to be able to use the markings on the foot to line up the bit with your cutline -- very, very helpful for stopped grooves like you would do on a raised panel in MDF or something...at only $3.50, it is practically free  [big grin]!

Scot
 
ScotF said:
In router class we used raised panel bits hand-held for edge profiling and it felt no different than using smaller round-over bits.
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Seriously?  Multiple passes I assume, but still.  That could be very useful as I've rigged up an extended router table surface to handle much larger stock I wanted to use with a panel raiser (for the profile; not that big a panel).  It was a case where "take the tool to the wood" made 100% sense except it's a big bit.

I agree about the foot.  I use it on the OF-1400 even though I'll either use the "table widener" base or run the router off the backside of the rail so it sits flat.
 
Hi Paul,

We did it in a single pass if you can believe it -- one of the nice features with the OF2200 is there is a 4 stop turret that allows you to make close to a full cut on an initial pass and then a secondary clean-up cut that is 2mm deeper to clean up any chatter marks, etc...  I was amazed and a bit skeptical at first, but it work perfectly and I felt safe through the entire operation.  Both cuts were very smooth, by the way, and I can only see using the other stop if the bits is starting to dull or if you are dealing with knarly wood prone to chipout.  The OF2200 is an amazing piece of engineering...

Scot 

 
ScotF said:
Hi Paul,

We did it in a single pass if you can believe it.....
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Multiple passes are for suckers. ;D  My panels were cut with one pass as well, that's with a 3 3/8" diameter bit.

 
Okay! okay!  ...ordered it an hour ago.  :)

Thanks for the follow-ups.  I actually would like to know more about routing with a panel-raiser like you discuss.  Okay, one pass (or two with a light one to cleanup), but do you just plow it out or do you bump cut along the way?

I was previously interested in picking it up for eventual CMS use (you know, in 2013 when it might get here...)  Someone else here started a thread along those lines, too.

Looking forward to it, definitely.
 
PaulMarcel said:
ScotF said:
In router class we used raised panel bits hand-held for edge profiling and it felt no different than using smaller round-over bits.
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Seriously?  Multiple passes I assume, but still.  That could be very useful as I've rigged up an extended router table surface to handle much larger stock I wanted to use with a panel raiser (for the profile; not that big a panel).  It was a case where "take the tool to the wood" made 100% sense except it's a big bit.

I agree about the foot.  I use it on the OF-1400 even though I'll either use the "table widener" base or run the router off the backside of the rail so it sits flat.
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Paul....seriously.

I felt LESS resistance when the OF2200 bit into the wood with a 3+" panel bit than I did with the OF1010.  I actually looked up at Brian (trainer) when I first began cutting and running down the profile because I thought I had done something wrong and for some reason the wood and bit hadn't connected.  As someone else said above me, it TRULY is an impressive feat of engineering.  It's a monster in regards to power, but so refined and safe you'd have not a friggin clue what it was capable of.

You'll love it.
 
[eek]  OK, to all of you that have contributed to my purchase, thank you, but you're killin' me!  I took the last minute plunge, spent $2700 and got lots of goodies that were 10% off plus the CT36.  Ahh the new smell!  A talk with Rick Bush again gave me the nudge to do it.
 
PaulMarcel said:
Okay! okay!  ...ordered it an hour ago.  :)

Thanks for the follow-ups.  I actually would like to know more about routing with a panel-raiser like you discuss.  Okay, one pass (or two with a light one to cleanup), but do you just plow it out or do you bump cut along the way?

I was previously interested in picking it up for eventual CMS use (you know, in 2013 when it might get here...)  Someone else here started a thread along those lines, too.

Looking forward to it, definitely.
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You just ease it in and plow it right through, no bumping along at all.  Congrats on the purchase...I think you are going to like it!

Scot
 
GPowers said:
So does the sale end 12 midnight on the east coast or the west coast?
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There's only a few hours left to avail yourself of the 10% router promo savings. At 12 AM  Wednesday, the promo is over, but my web is set for EST, so you guys further west...and you know who you are, really have an exrta 3 hours to jump on board, sooooooooo, even though my web-site will "turn that promo off" at midnight and not reflect those sale prices, I will honor them until about 3 AM EST. Sounds complicated, but it's simple.

Bob
 
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