Sliding further, faster down the slippery green slope.

[gkeas]

Uncle Bob is sending a Domino with all the other goodies.  I should have it by Friday.  I'm trying to find a way to justify this purchase, as I am NOT a pro.  ???

I'm sure it will come to me.  ;D

 

[semenza]

Hi,

      Do you mean you are not a pro at justifying?  Or not a pro at woodworking?    Either one works. But if you are not a pro at either,  then you had better find a different line of tools

Seth

 

[sw1211]

I'm on that same slope, just haven't pulled the trigger yet.  It's all justified in my mind, as soon as the back will let me in the shop again I'll be ready to start abusing some plastic.  You can always fall back on, "life's too short."  or x'mas present to self.  My problem is I know I won't be able to stop at one.  Enjoy.

 

[gkeas]

I am not a pro at woodworking, but I AM most definitely a pro at justifying.

I think I'll go with, "I'm having a good month AND I get to skip my next truck payment"

Yeah, that's it....

 

[bluehaze013]

LOL I know the feeling. I had a hard time justifying just the price of the CT22. I kept telling myself i couldn't afford it then I finally bought it and within 2 days went and bought an MFT1080 and TS55 then the day after that I went and bought an OF1400 and now two days later I am about to go and buy the Trion and either the RO150 or ETS 150/3, only reason I haven't already bought them is I can't make up my mind on the sander!

These tools are really addictive!

 

[Bill in seattle]

Uncle Bob is sending a Domino with all the other goodies.  I should have it by Friday.  I'm trying to find a way to justify this purchase, as I am NOT a pro.  ???

I'm sure it will come to me.  ;D

the dominos make for great poker chips at the next card game. and you can use your winnings on your next projects. If your good at cards you might never have to buy dominos. A win win situation to me, eh?

 

[HowardH]

for me, it was an easy justification.  I sold my Leigh FMT for enough to just about pay for for the domino.  Where I had the trouble was justifying the FMT in the first place!!

 

[jakeg]

As it is with all festool the cost seems to hit you where it hurts. But i have never been disappointed with a single one of their tools. Pro or not the domino will do things in seconds that used to take hours.

 

[gkeas]

Box on the doorstep Friday when I got home from work.  I took the new toy out Saturday to play around with it, and today I made 2 picture frames from 1x6 cedar scraps I had.  The Domino may be the coolest tool I've ever used.  I love my TS 55, but this thing is just COOL.

So in barely over a month (since 9/7) I've ended up with:

TS 55
MFT1080
OF 1400 EQ
CT22
RO125
Domino
75" Guide Rail
Guide Rail accessory kit,
Domino Assortment (with cutters)
and lots of accessories for the items above.

I'm contemplating adding a DS 400 to the mix, and when my portable shop vac quit, I had a VERY hard time not replacing it with a CT Mini.  (Ended up with a Rigid toolbox style)  I think I need to seek help.  ;D

 

[bluehaze013]

Got ya beat!

Barely over a week (10/11)

CT22
MFT1080
TS55
OF1400
RO150
Trion PS
C12 set and
Centrotec set

Problem is, the dealer is 5 minutes from my house and I have a serious problem with impulse buying. And it's not a slippery slope it's a freaking avalanche! 

Congrats on the Domino! I want to get one of those someday but for the next month or so I am going to be eating Ramen noodles and Bologna sandwiches 

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Box on the doorstep Friday when I got home from work.  I took the new toy out Saturday to play around with it, and today I made 2 picture frames from 1x6 cedar scraps I had.  The Domino may be the coolest tool I've ever used.  I love my TS 55, but this thing is just COOL.

So in barely over a month (since 9/7) I've ended up with:

TS 55
MFT1080
OF 1400 EQ
CT22
RO125
Domino
75" Guide Rail
Guide Rail accessory kit,
Domino Assortment (with cutters)
and lots of accessories for the items above.

I'm contemplating adding a DS 400 to the mix, and when my portable shop vac quit, I had a VERY hard time not replacing it with a CT Mini.  (Ended up with a Rigid toolbox style)  I think I need to seek help.  ;D

Garry,

Since it is clear that you are succumbing (have already succumbed) to the Green and Black gods, may I suggest you buy a LS 130 before the DS 400?  That would add linear motion sanding capability to your collection.  You already have orbital in you RO 125.

I have an RO 125, a Deltex 93 and a LS 130, and some non-Festool sanders. (At the times of purchase my focus was on removal of old coatings prior to refinishing the wood trim in my house.  I find the LS 130 very handy for final finishing, and for controlled removal of delicate surface, e.g. final sanding of the projecting ends of dovetails when the sides are made of hardwood veneered plywood.  Not much room for error due to oversanding due to too rapid removal of material.  But you won't regret the DS 400 either, which I understand uses the same abrasive sheets as the LS 130, or the RS 400 if you need to get into corners, which I do with the Deltex.

Dave R.

 

[Eli]

  But you won't regret the DS 400 either, which I understand uses the same abrasive sheets as the LS 130, or the RS 400 if you need to get into corners, which I do with the Deltex.

Other way round I think. The DS400 is delta, the RS400 is square, so RTS400 uses same sheets as LS130.

 

[gkeas]

  But you won't regret the DS 400 either, which I understand uses the same abrasive sheets as the LS 130, or the RS 400 if you need to get into corners, which I do with the Deltex.

Other way round I think. The DS400 is delta, the RS400 is square, so RTS400 uses same sheets as LS130.

It is my understanding that I can get the RS rectangular pad that will fit on the DS sander.  The bodies appear to be identical.

The thought behind the DS is I can get into corners better.  I don't do ANY detail sanding, and dont have an inclination to, so I don't think the Deltex is on the horizon (unless I get the overwhelming urge to purchase EVERYTHING that Festool makes). 

I suppose the profile sanding capacity of the LS130 would be beneficial at times.  I'm sure I'll end up with both, but which one first.....

 

[Dave Ronyak]

  But you won't regret the DS 400 either, which I understand uses the same abrasive sheets as the LS 130, or the RS 400 if you need to get into corners, which I do with the Deltex.

Other way round I think. The DS400 is delta, the RS400 is square, so RTS400 uses same sheets as LS130.

You're Right!

Dave R.

 

[pfy333]

I too will confess,  I am a Festoolholic ;D.  I just got my Domino last thursday thanks to Mr. Marino.  All I wanted to do was build a cabinet for my 90 gal fish tank and a custom acrylic sump.  Within the past 2 months I have collected  these snap on like price tools and I didn't even build jack crap yet    This FOG is crazy. You read guys on here doing amazing thing with these Festool tools and then its like I need one of those even though I don't need it ;D.

 

[Eli]

Just like the skipper of the Titanic said, "onward into the FOG!"

 

[Tinker]

I'm on that same slope, just haven't pulled the trigger yet.  It's all justified in my mind, as soon as the back will let me in the shop again I'll be ready to start abusing some plastic.  You can always fall back on, "life's too short."  or x'mas present to self.  My problem is I know I won't be able to stop at one.  Enjoy.

SW,
i just picked up on the fact you are evidently haveing some back problems.  I am in the same club and have been for well over 50 years.  One of the best points about the Festool system is that over all, it is so easy on the back.  i suggest you head on to your nearest toy supplier and,even while trying to avoid the SS, you try out a TS 55 and a OF 1010 on a couple of guide rails mounted on an MFT.  set the pile on a couple of banana peels and slide the whole pile on out the door.  you will be surprise at how little strain. 

Maybe a little help with the MFT setup (easy setup, just a little heavy to carry in with an aching back), but from then on, it's all gravy  :

BTW, if you have problems with handling sheet goods, but have a pickup truck, you will be surprised at how easy it is to handle 4x8 sheets of almost anything.  Just get some help loading and when you get home, you don't even have to remove a full sheet.  Just have your cutting plan handy and cut everything to dimension right there on the truck.  you will only need to carry in the small pieces already sized. ;D

Are you on the slope yet???
Tinker

 

[Dave Ronyak]

There is no escape in this life from the SS.  Once you own and use any Festool power tool, you are on the SS forever.  But I have no regrets for having done so, except perhaps, that I did not know about these tools earlier.  Probably would have saved me from many frustrations and many other tool purchases.  Sawzall, 1/2 inch and larger drills with hammer mode capability, and impact driver, excepted.

Dave R.

 

[Hergy]

I found Festool about 3 years ago and started with the TS55 and MFT1080. I was hooked. I'm an old geezer and can't handle a 4x8 sheet of plywood (or 4x8 of anything else). I love to build cabinets and this combo has made it a breeze to cut parts to size. Just bought a Domino yesterday and a few other tools (drill,vac and accessories in between. I just found this site yesterday and I must say it will be a pleasure to converse with others who have this strange green addiction. I've been over at Woodnet for 6 or 7 years and while there are many good benefits and help, it seems that just about everytime Festool is mentioned you need to get out the fire extinguishers. (jealousy is a terrible thing )

Anyway, I look forward to hearing of others' tips and tricks and posting without wearing my fireproof suit. Oh yeah, the Domino is one of the slickest tools I've ever bought. Ranks real high on the Cool Meter. Anybody want to buy a Leigh FMT?

 

[semenza]

Hi, Hergy. Welcome aboard!    No fire proof suit needed here  just a sled  for sliding down the slope!

Seth