SysPlaner

[jonny round boy]

Following on from Shane's "I wish Festool made a...." thread, I noticed that many members have mentioned a lunchbox planer.

I've thought of this in the past too, and even gone so far as to draw one in SketchUp. So, I'd like to present the SysPlaner....

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Based on a Sys5, it would sit atop your vac, has a plug-it on the side, a large connection for a 50mm hose, and opens front and back:

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Depth adjustment could be by a winder inside the lid, or better still, motorised with up/down buttons & a digital readout on the front!

What do you all think? Would you buy one? [big grin]

Alternatively, now that we've ordered our FOGtainers, how about a FOGplaner? I'm sure with his talents, Peter could have it refined, designed, prototyped, tested, built, shipped, UL approved, AND in the shops by Christmas... [thumbs up] [thumbs up] [thumbs up]

PS - I'm claiming "SysPlaner" and "FOGplaner" as mine. If Festool want to use them, I want a cut [big grin]

 

[Brice Burrell]

Okay Jonny, sign me up for one.  Although, I'll take mine with the new T-Loc Systainer. [big grin]

 

[Frank Pellow]

I like it.  A LOT!  [thumbs up]

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Pretty freakin' sweet, JRB!  I dig it!  [thumbs up]

 

[greg mann]

Too cool. Sign me up for one!!!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

PS - you've provided a little intra-office fun for the day as we send around the renderings to fellow employees claiming that this is a prototype, making it look like it's from the Festool Germany R&D team.  Fun times!  [big grin]

 

[GPowers]

Nice imagination! Well thought out.  You should get a job on the Festool R&D team.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Wow man, this is a cool thing. Great idea and rendering.  [thumbs up]

 

[bhendrix]

THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!  I'm in . . . . .

That would store nicely in a Sysport, too.

 

[Jonathanerrrm]

Love that idea, Jonny. Very smart, put my name down for one as well please!

 

[jonny round boy]

Glad you all like it!

PS - you've provided a little intra-office fun for the day as we send around the renderings to fellow employees claiming that this is a prototype, making it look like it's from the Festool Germany R&D team.  Fun times!  [big grin]

Cool!

So, what was the response then?

Nice imagination! Well thought out.  You should get a job on the Festool R&D team.

I wish! I think that'd be my perfect job, apart from having to relocate to Germany. I don't think Festool UK do much designing...

Okay Jonny, sign me up for one.  Although, I'll take mine with the new T-Loc Systainer. [big grin]

Some people always want more... [tongue]

 

[PaulMarcel]

Well thought out idea, Johnny... I have a lunchbox already, but if this became a reality and had a helical head, I might replace my lunchbox!

 

[Alaska Ranger]

I'm claiming "SysPlaner" and "FOGplaner" as mine. If Festool want to use them, I want a cut [big grin]

I think that's appropriate.  I should say a cut of 1/32" off the top and 3/64" off the bottom..... ;D

 

[woodguy7]

Cool idea & nice work, but it would probably cost 3000.00 GBP. I would probably still buy one though  [crying]

 

[justinmcf]

awesome job jonny!

this is exactly what i was thinking of when i filled in shanes wish list yesterday.

the festool thicknesser could come with standard blades or have the option of the more expensive helical head with spiral cutters.

i would buy the helical head in a heartbeat.

come on festool, make it happen!!!

justin.

 

[PeterK]

That is such a cool idea!!!!!!!!!!!!
If this was even possible, I wonder what the cutting width would be.

 

[GPowers]

What makes the discussion so great, is the visual aid jonny created. Make is real easy to get behind the product.

 

[peter halle]

JRB,

GREAT JOB!  [thumbs up] [thumbs up]  Thanks for the vote of confidence, but it would not be ready for Christmas.  [big grin] [big grin]

Peter

 

[Wood_Junkie]

That is really awesome.  Nice renderings.

This immediately made me think 'baby drum sander' also.  Chalk 'em both up.

 

[jonny round boy]

JRB,

GREAT JOB!   [thumbs up] [thumbs up]  Thanks for the vote of confidence, but it would not be ready for Christmas.   [big grin] [big grin]

Peter

OK, fair enough.

We'll give you until the 1st of January, then. [tongue]

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