VS 600 discontinued?

[Mike Noh]

Looks like they may be discontinuing the VS 600 system.  I've been thinking of getting one, but does this mean they are coming out with a new system sometime soon?

Mike

 

[ajones]

[welcome] to the fog

looks like you could be right. I dont know but I doubt they have a replacement for it.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Mike, welcome to the forum. You're correct that we (Festool USA) are discontinuing the VS 600. There are no plans for a new version or a replacement. We will continue to offer accessories for the VS 600.

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Looks like they may be discontinuing the VS 600 system.  I've been thinking of getting one, but does this mean they are coming out with a new system sometime soon?

Mike

Mike,
There's a VS600 for sale in the classifieds forum here, for a good price.  I would jump on it, but I already have one.

The VS600 is not as flexible as the Leigh jig, but its much easier to set up.  Its other issue is that it won't work with 1/2 inch stock (needs thicker stock).

I use it a lot to dovetail carcasses together and it works great for that.  Dust control is exceptional.  Once you get it set up, its fast and easy to crank out dovetails by the dozen and they fit great.

I wouldn't worry about the product being discontinued.  Festool will continue to service and support it (though not much is needed).

If you get a VS600, be sure to check out Jerry Work's excellent supplement manual.

 

[Alan m]

Mike, welcome to the forum. You're correct that we (Festool USA) are discontinuing the VS 600. There are no plans for a new version or a replacement. We will continue to offer accessories for the VS 600.

does this mean that only festool usa is discontinuing the tool and that festool every where else will still selll it

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Alan, I can't speak on behalf of the other Festool countries, but I don't believe there will be a broad, global discontinuance of the VS 600.

 

[Marc2010]

Hey Shane
Will there be a chance for the templates and other Accessories to go on sale?
Marc

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Will there be a chance for the templates and other Accessories to go on sale?

Marc,

Currently, there are no plans to closeout the accessories for the VS 600. Like I said, we plan to continue to support existing users of the VS 600.