First of all - I can't overstate how useful and informative this class was. As impressed as I was with Festool as a brand before I attended the class, I walked away late Tuesday afternoon at the very least doubly impressed with how thoughtfully designed the Festool system is, and with a far better understanding on how to use this system effectively in my own shop. By the middle of the first day, Steve Bace (the trainer at the NV location) touched on so many "A-Ha!" moments that when he asked what was the most informative part of the course, I was at odds to pick just one.
Seriously, if you get a chance, get to one of these classes. Fair warning: you will want to buy more tools when you get home. I already want a Kapex on the new stand.
I'm looking forward to getting out there again, when the opportunity arises.
Some photos:
Panorama of the workshop. Each group (three groups of 2) has three MFTs and their own full set of tools to work with.
One of many banks of systainers.
Steve showing us the proper way to setup and square the MFT. He did it a way I hadn't tried before that ultimately involves post-it-notes.
Working with and getting comfortable with the Domino.
You will not want for a tool at this place, or a charged battery.
What's wrong with this TS55?:
There's a whole table full of tools that have been cutaway to reveal the important bits that make them work. They're really quite beautiful. Alternate view of the TS55:
Rotex cutaway, with detail:
The inside of a Domino reminds me of a fine watch:
These little gears are the reason you should only switch the cutting width of the Domino while it is ON:
Windings in the OF1400:
The new Kapex stand is really sweet:
A bit of history:
A belt sander built like a tank:
This looked like a early Frankenstein version of what we use today. I'll guess it weighed around 40 to 50 pounds. Check out the direction of the saw teeth.
Early plunge depth and bevel controls.
Power connectors have come a long way. I looked pretty closely, and I couldn't find the dust collection port.
Even back then, Festool had green in their branding. I love this old logo.
I'm still going through the rest of the photographs, but it's going to take some time to retouch Festool Green onto Steve's fingernails. Great class, great people. Highly recommended.
Seriously, if you get a chance, get to one of these classes. Fair warning: you will want to buy more tools when you get home. I already want a Kapex on the new stand.
I'm looking forward to getting out there again, when the opportunity arises.
Some photos:
Panorama of the workshop. Each group (three groups of 2) has three MFTs and their own full set of tools to work with.
One of many banks of systainers.
Steve showing us the proper way to setup and square the MFT. He did it a way I hadn't tried before that ultimately involves post-it-notes.
Working with and getting comfortable with the Domino.
You will not want for a tool at this place, or a charged battery.
What's wrong with this TS55?:
There's a whole table full of tools that have been cutaway to reveal the important bits that make them work. They're really quite beautiful. Alternate view of the TS55:
Rotex cutaway, with detail:
The inside of a Domino reminds me of a fine watch:
These little gears are the reason you should only switch the cutting width of the Domino while it is ON:
Windings in the OF1400:
The new Kapex stand is really sweet:
A bit of history:
A belt sander built like a tank:
This looked like a early Frankenstein version of what we use today. I'll guess it weighed around 40 to 50 pounds. Check out the direction of the saw teeth.
Early plunge depth and bevel controls.
Power connectors have come a long way. I looked pretty closely, and I couldn't find the dust collection port.
Even back then, Festool had green in their branding. I love this old logo.
I'm still going through the rest of the photographs, but it's going to take some time to retouch Festool Green onto Steve's fingernails. Great class, great people. Highly recommended.
