The Trion is Dead?

[Lincoln]

Trion;
+No blade wobble

Carvex;
-Blade wobble; needs DIY fix

The one that really matters

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Yes - it looks like it is still available in 230V versions. But 110V is non-existent. It is possible it is still one some local shelves of dealers somewhere, but I did not find it listed on any of the Festool dealers online.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I'm looking at replacing my old Makita LXT18 with something that will hopefully cut at clean right angles in hardwoods, up to 50mm thick sometimes, and was looking at the Mafell P1CC or one of the Festool's.

The Trion appears to be better than the Carvex for blade rigidity, is the P1CC markedly better than the Trion, or much of a muchness?

 

[onocoffee]

It is too bad that these are discontinued - it was a very, very good jigsaw for the price. I wish I still had my barrel grip version. I have the D Handle and it is very smooth and cuts straight. I have a battery Carvex, Mafell and Bosch as well - so no lack of jigsaws - it is one of my most used tools for so many things. If I could secure a BG version of the Trion, I would likely snatch it up.

You might consider visiting (or calling) Festool dealers that have been around for some time. I found my Trio BG in November when I stopped by a Woodcraft that has been around for a long time. They had a 2012 PS300 sitting around that was pretty seriously discounted (it's SKU had been discontinued). And since I got it from the dealer, the warranty started when I bought it!

 

[Lincoln]

The Trion appears to be better than the Carvex for blade rigidity, is the P1CC markedly better than the Trion, or much of a muchness?

It's better, but the Trion is still very good. I have the corded Mafell, along with a cordless Carvex - I'm going to sell both and get the cordless Mafell, if the Aus distributor actually has one in stock.