US New Tools Email

[EWTHeckman]

I just got an email from Festool announcing new tools in the U.S.

Top of the list is an Exoskeleton to help support overhead work. I thought it might be an April Fools type product, but it appears to be real, and priced beyond my own DIY stuff.

There's a new KHC 18 rotary hammer drill that adds the chipping function. (Great! Just after I bought a Bosch because the Festool didn't have that!  [blink] )

They're bringing the 8 Ah batteries to the U.S. Yay!

And a few other updates in collections and Systainers.

 

[BigDan]

Just watched the vid on the exoskeleton...  If they are looking to create buzz, it worked.  It made my "Cool Tool" list for sure but like you, it's way out of my DIY budget "just like the vacuum work holder and the edge bander", but I can see where it would be epic for tradesmen and those who would be able to help their business move quicker or improve their workflow.  The Exoskeleton seems to be marketed to drywallers and those who work above their head alot. 

Cheers,
D

 

[Holzhacker]

Don't know any drywallers who could afford almost $4K for the exoskeleton thing. For that money you could hire another grunt. Maybe they are looking at this working for the corporate or union market.

Or maybe, its the very early stages of Festool development leading to it becoming Cyberdyne in the future.

 

[squall_line]

The $4,000 exoskeleton is much cheaper than rotator cuff surgery and other RSI repairs, much like the SawStop tech is designed as a preventive measure.  It's not aimed at the DIY market.  Almost nothing of Festool is targeted at DIY, especially not in Europe.

It won't (and doesn't need to) sell millions of units, or even hundreds of thousands of units. But it will sell.

 

[Packard]

I knew what an “exoskeleton” is, but I did not know what a Festool version was.

Festool.  Ensuring that future generations of contractors are weaker and less fit than their predecessors.

Note:  I envision computer hackers taking control and pushing the workers off of ladders, scaffolding and roof tops. 

I can envision so many ways this can be a safety hazard that it would take many more years than I have left in me before I would don one.

For the rest of those who did not know what it is, here’s the Festool video. 

Note #2:  One of the videos was shot in a big box store featuring orange painted storage racks.  Another scary thought.  Home Depot selling these.

 

[squall_line]

It augments the human body, the augmentation of the suit isn't nearly enough to cause atrophy, and certainly not enough to cause unwanted movement.

Also, yes, Home Depot is selling some Festool.  Not sure what that has to do with anything; it's not like they're in Harbor Freight.

 

[Vtshopdog]

I kinda want one for pub crawling after work……

(Or maybe to be able to lift those giant Oktoberfest steins with one arm)

 

[bwehman]

Also, yes, Home Depot is selling some Festool.

Where and what? Festool doesn't show up on their website.

 

[six-point socket II]

I knew what an “exoskeleton” is, but I did not know what a Festool version was.

Festool.  Ensuring that future generations of contractors are weaker and less fit than their predecessors.

Note:  I envision computer hackers taking control and pushing the workers off of ladders, scaffolding and roof tops. 

(…)

Sorry, that is nonsense. The first one complete, the second at the current state/ the way this exact model works.

Kind regards,
Oliver