What Festool Did You buy Today?

[leer]

...our youngest daughter just got engaged, and the wedding is planned for July.  I am already writing big checks for that event.    [eek]

Not sure what ethnicity you are, but I would like to be apart of your family if you're paying for weddings.

I'm not getting married till 2016, but next year, the planning starts, and in my culture (Vietnamese background), the guy pays for everything and it blows!  Thank god my girlfriend is low maintenance and as said earlier, she got me a Festool T18 for our anniversary.  I'm hopefully going to seal the deal for $30,000.  Her higher maintenance older sister got married 2 years ago and the wedding cost $85,000.  What a sucker.  [big grin]

I think the Vietnamese tradition is indeed a good one!  Our oldest daughter is married, but she was quite frugal (and still is).  Total cost was about $5K.  Younger daughter has more expensive tastes, but she knows she cannot go wild. Maybe booking that Rhine River cruise was good way to set expectations that we would have to be a little tighter on budgets.  I'm guessing $15K or so.  I cannot imagine spending $85K on a wedding!

 

[Just F Me]

My girlfriend bought me a T18 set for our anniversary  [big grin].  Waiting for it to come in the mail now.

You need to marry that girl RIGHT NOW!  Don't let a Festool present buyer slip away!! [eek]

Cheers,
Frank

[big grin]  I think a Domino is coming for Xmas. 

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Just another friendly reminder that we are out of the Toolies and Shop Aprons. So, if you want one, get it soon.  [wink]

 

[jonathan-m]

I got a Vecturo set today. I really struggled between it and the new Multimaster, but the Vecturo won simply because it comes in a systainer. Systainers are very bittersweet indeed.

 

[neeleman]

The Fein SuperCut can also be purchased in a T-Loc systainer these days.
But I think you are already aware of that?
But alas the Fein has no DF version and is a SYS 1, which is a little tight.
I especially like the DF version for storing sawblades.
But the plunge-base and depth stop which include the Vecturo Set wins hands down.
Cheapest SuperCut version is €439 and the Vecturo Set version is €515. The difference is only €76.
Although I'm a big Fein fan I would also go for the Vecturo Set version.
I once read a rumour on the FOG that the SuperCut would also be upgraded and that's the reason they are now offered in a T-Loc systainer.

 

[joiner1970]

I got a Vecturo set today. I really struggled between it and the new Multimaster, but the Vecturo won simply because it comes in a systainer. Systainers are very bittersweet indeed.

That's the trouble I think like that , I bought the Trion jigsaw even though I had a perfectly good Bosch ,just as it was "part of the system" [emoji3]

I had a go of the vecturo recently and I'm afraid I thought the new multimaster was better. Maybe after a longer play with one I might change my mind but after using them both the multimaster felt quicker ,quieter and had much less vibration.

Yeah the attachments for the vecturo and the plug-it will help sell it I'm sure.

 

[Just F Me]

Just another friendly reminder that we are out of the Toolies and Shop Aprons. So, if you want one, get it soon.  [wink]

how much is this and what the part number?

I wonder if Uncle Bob has any left....

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Just another friendly reminder that we are out of the Toolies and Shop Aprons. So, if you want one, get it soon.  [wink]

how much is this and what the part number?

I wonder if Uncle Bob has any left....

Apron w/ MINI Systainer, M0064, $40
https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/storage-systems/systainers/festool-shop-apron-with-t-loc-mini-systainer-m0064

Toolie, 498863, $35
https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/festool-gear/promotional-items/toolie-tool-498863

 

[Drich]

Just put mu order in for a TS55 and a CT36. Ordered from the tool nut. Seem like great people on the phone. I got the holy rail as the other post suggested. Can't wait to make some dust.

 

[Jak147]

Finally stop agonising and order an early Xmas present for myself, RO150 on its way with an abrasive assortment
[big grin]

 

[Dangermouse]

I've just bought a pdc t18/4 and a cxs    [big grin]

 

[ear3]

OF1010 to do profiling on narrow stock and to replace my trim routers for edge-band trimming (with edging plate and angle arm accessory). 

 

[Lvfd69]

The new Vecturo 400 EQ and  2 - 25 pack of blades. blades cost as much as the tool .  [eek]

 

[Just F Me]

The new Vecturo 400 EQ and  2 - 25 pack of blades. blades cost as much as the tool .  [eek]

Sorta like shaving with a razor right?  $7 razor blade handle and buying $500 in razor blades throughout the life of it.

 

[FinishingCanuck]

4 systainers and a sortainer. Nuff Said.

 

[Iceclimber]

Its like sandpaper for the sanders. It really kicks the finical shock of a already very very expensive tool purchases in high gear!

 

[sancho57]

Just to please Sancho, (!!) I ordered a couple of things today from Seneca at their black Friday discount. Thanks for spending more of my money Ron--- [laughing]

Im here to help Jeff  [thumbs up]

Oh BTW my woodpeckers One Time tool (bevel gauge) ad ref plate came into day. Man that gauge is one nicely built bugger

 

[SittingElf]

The ONLY actual Festool item I got during the sale period was a Systainer 2 for the routing insert I now have.

Other purchases during the sale period (some on special, others not):

Parf Dogs and the small dogs (Lee Valley)
DomiPlates for my XL (Seneca on sale)
Veritas Flush cutting saw (Lee Valley on sale)
Two Super fridge magnets (Lee Valley on sale)
MFT-SP clamps from an angel on FOG (great price for new ones!)
Festool Apron in a mini-sys (ToolNut)

Monday I went to a retiring woodworker's house for a silent auction. He moved to a care facility, so was selling everything.
Scored the following:

*Six-piece set of 2-Cherries gouges in near perfect, hardly used condition - $20
*Three Piece set of brand new Craftsman Chisels - $5
*Eight graduated sized, collectable Stanley and Dunlap (all made in USA) Hand Planes AND including a brand-new, unused  Veritas Mk.II Honing Guide. Total price $35!
* 140 Back issues of Fine Woodworking, Shop Notes, Woodsmith, American Woodturner magazines - $10

There was some absolutely fabulous cherry lumber there, most boards 16ft and as wide as 16", but like an idiot, I had taken the small car and they wanted it out immediately, so I had to just look and wish. [sad]  Guy that did buy it all got an incredible steal. (about 400BF for less than $200)  [eek]

So, my sale week went well, and I'm off to Nigeria on Friday until the middle of January. Yuck! [crying]

Some Festool dealers will be pleased to hear from me around Feb 1st. I've got more green I plan to acquire then!

Cheers,

Frank

 

[joiner1970]

A pdc drill set I didn't even need one

Well that's a bit of a lie my Makita is getting old so might be getting retired now [emoji3]

 

[tjbnwi]

The Vecturo Set and Vecturo blades my wife bought me for Christmas shipped today. Boy will she be surprised when they arrive. (Thanks for taking care of this Tom)

Tom