visiting oz

[b_m_hart]

I'm in Sydney for a couple of months, and plan on picking up the jigsaw and ts75 inserts for the CMS.  I'm curious to hear feedback on accessories that I should get for them.  If any of you non-NA folks have an opinion, it would be very much appreciated if you shared it.

Thanks!

 

[Stephen B]

Trust you will have a great time in Sydney. Do not forget to visit some other areas of our country.

Re Festool
US prices are better than ours despite some discounting. See recent FOG discussion at 'http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/why-are-tool-prices-sooooo-different-around-the-world/'.

Also be aware that if you purchase motorised items their voltage will be 240volts.

The major Australian dealers that you may wish to 'Google' are Sydney Tools, Ideal Tools, Festool Aus, Carbatech, and Just Tools. All have except Festool Aus both shop front and Internet sales. However Just  Tools shop front is in Melbourne.

 

[Kev]

Sydney premium dealers are listed below (from the Festool AU website) ...

My local is the last one (Northern Abrasives) - good guys.

Most of the table extensions you'll probably be able to get in the US as they're compatible with the router setup ... make certain you don't get invalid accessories (ie for GE not VL, etc).

New South Wales

CARBA-TEC NSW
113 Station Rd
Auburn NSW 2144
Ph: 02 9648 6446

www.carbatec.com.au

Opening times:
M–F 8:30am – 5:00pm
Sat 8:00am – 12:00pm

F & K Power Tools
86-88 Parramatta Road
Stanmore NSW 2048
Ph: 02 9519 7997

www.fktools.com.au

Opening times:
M–F 7:00am – 5:00pm
Sat 8:00am – 1:00pm

VEK Tools
3/50 Cumberland Hwy
Smithfield NSW 2164
Ph: 02 9756 3464

www.vektools.com.au

Opening times:
M–F 7:30am – 5:00pm
Sat 8:00am – 3:00pm

Northern Abrasives & Tools

Unit 1, 42-46 Wattle Road
Brookvale NSW 2100
Ph: 02 9939 3359

www.northernabrasives.com.au

Opening times:
M–F 7:30am – 5:00pm
Sat 9:00am – 12:00pm

 

[Michael1960]

Welcome to Sydney!  I have been to all of the above Festool dealers.  I have found them all to be helpful and knowledgable.  VEK Tools have been providing me with great service (and have been successful at emptying my wallet [big grin]