Vecturo

[Birdhunter]

I received an email from a Festool online dealer regarding preordering the Vecturo.

I looked at the videos and I looked at the Fein sander I've owned for many years and just couldn't justify the cost of a tool that has so much overlap with a really good tool I already own.

The plunge base looks great as does the quick release, but just not a deal maker for me. If I didn't own the Fein, I'd snap up the Vecturo.

 

[Runhard]

If you have the supercut then the Festool attachments should work with it. Someone here in the US already has the plunge base and posted about how it does work with the supercut. 

 

[Paul G]

The plunge base would be a nice to have at times, until its a must have I'll keep on buzzing with my multimaster

 

[tiralie]

...where's the dust collection on/for this Festool?
That is the single biggest problem with the Fein, the dust collection seems like an afterthought but at least it's there when you want/need it.
Isn't that (dust collection) the brand USP?
Tim

 

[Birdhunter]

My Fein is really old. Not a Supercut and no dust collection, but it does its "mission" very well.

 

[Sean7a]

Dust collection is still an enigma yet to be unraveled with an oscillating multi tool.  One I dont think that will ever be solved.  It's like dust collection on a drill, ain't happening.

Someone did make the great point though... the plunge base will work on Supercuts.  That's awesome.  it seems the accessory is kick butt and will be likely the hottest seller along with the wings, and toolies to you fanatics, out of this new product launch.

 

[Paul G]

...where's the dust collection on/for this Festool?
That is the single biggest problem with the Fein, the dust collection seems like an afterthought but at least it's there when you want/need it.
Isn't that (dust collection) the brand USP?
Tim

Probably best the way I do it with the MM, hold the vac hose by the blade when cutting. Certainly not a Festool-style solution but it works

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

The litle dust generated falls straight down or stays right where you are working.  Its not like the roster tail of dust a saw makes.  I see no reason to incorporate it on the vecturo.

 

[wow]

The litle dust generated falls straight down or stays right where you are working.  Its not like the roster tail of dust a saw makes.  I see no reason to incorporate it on the vecturo.

There you go being practical again. Stop it!

We want some kind of fancy dust collection on the Vecturo or we reserve the right to complain about it! It's our right as Americans. Besides, we can't let Festool Germany think they can pull a fast one on us like this and we'll be happy?!

[popcorn]

 

[MrToolJunkie]

That plunge base looks super cool...I could see all kinds of uses for it. I wish it fit a regular Fein unit, but doubtful. I could see using this and a small blade for traditional mortise cuts.

 

[Birdhunter]

I agree the plunge base looks cool. but I am curious how precisely one can position the cut.

If I were cutting out wall board for outlets, the plunge base looks adequate.

More information and reviews needed before I decide.

 

[RKA]

Dust collection could have been integrated into the plunge base, however it would significantly impact the size of the base. I'll take the more compact base.  Besides its not like I use this tool to make 2M cuts, so the amount of dust generated is minimal.

 

[tiralie]

The litle dust generated falls straight down or stays right where you are working.  Its not like the roster tail of dust a saw makes.  I see no reason to incorporate it on the vecturo.

You could also argue there is no need for dust collection on a jigsaw, but Festool chose to incorporate it on theirs and it does separate it from most of the other jigs saws out there.
On the other hand dust collection on an ossilating tool may be a solution to a non-existent problem.
Tim

 

[#Tee]

It needs to be cordless! if you make a ts55 cordless theres no need for a small job corded multi tool. even the ts55 has a bag as dust collection, i agree with the carvex having the nice adapter plate for dust. plunge base, cordless and dust collection and this would be a clear winner.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

The litle dust generated falls straight down or stays right where you are working.  Its not like the roster tail of dust a saw makes.  I see no reason to incorporate it on the vecturo.

You could also argue there is no need for dust collection on a jigsaw, but Festool chose to incorporate it on theirs and it does separate it from most of the other jigs saws out there.
On the other hand dust collection on an ossilating tool may be a solution to a non-existent problem.
Tim

I do find it practically useless for my my needs though. Once a year it might pan out. 

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

It needs to be cordless! if you make a ts55 cordless theres no need for a small job corded multi tool. even the ts55 has a bag as dust collection, i agree with the carvex having the nice adapter plate for dust. plunge base, cordless and dust collection and this would be a clear winner.

I agree.  If it was as powerful cordless as it is with a cord, it would be a perfect oscillator.....

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

It needs to be cordless! if you make a ts55 cordless theres no need for a small job corded multi tool. even the ts55 has a bag as dust collection, i agree with the carvex having the nice adapter plate for dust. plunge base, cordless and dust collection and this would be a clear winner.

As nice as cordless tools are, a major obstacle is working in cold climates. I've yet to find a battery that works well in 0 F temperatures, which is a norm when working in Winter in Minnesota. I love my C15 and Makita LXT impact driver, but they suffer from reduced performance in those cold conditions, and I frequently succumb to pulling out my corded models in January. That being said, I prefer to have cords on as many of my tools as possible.

The Vecturo absolutely rips. Much higher performance than our Multimasters. If you're heavily invested in "standard" arbored blades Fein makes an adapter for using them with the SuperCut, but really you should be looking at upgrading to the Supercut arbored blades. I feel they outperform the standard arbored blades, and are frequently less expensive to boot!

 

[tallgrass]

I have seen it work in person, in the wild so to speak. The magnetic blade staralization was inpressive at stopping the blade wondering. Have held the Festool and my supercut side by side and while the same with the attachments I think the Festool is a unique value.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I wonder if Fein's dust collection set would fit the Vecturo, at least if using the sanding accessories?

 

[sae]

Dust collection is still an enigma yet to be unraveled with an oscillating multi tool.  One I dont think that will ever be solved.  It's like dust collection on a drill, ain't happening.

Have you seen the Milwaukee Hammervacs? Bosch makes a few for a full size dust collector as well...and some ridiculous looking ones...

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