What Festool Did You buy Today?

[Goneshootin88]

I figured you guys would like this for my first post. Picked these up last weekend from a guy who used to do demos for Festool.

 

[rst]

Ordered the MFS 2000 rails, now have the complete system.  I haven't needed this size yet but as I have used all the other sizes, I figure it's just a matter of time.  I know these have gotten somewhat of a bad rap, as long as care is taken during assembly and adjustment, they are great.  I bought two sets from Amazon Warehouse, both were advertised as new, but both had some damage.  Amazon discounted the cost on the first set, but would not on the second.  I work with aluminum all the time so I kept and repaired both as I was not going to full price for them. 

 

[Potts17]

I figured you guys would like this for my first post. Picked these up last weekend from a guy who used to do demos for Festool.

Wow all in good shape? I'd hate to hear what you had to spend to get all those from him.

 

[rst]

Nobody really needs two kidneys.

 

[Goneshootin88]

Yes everything was in very good shape. Let's just say that it was a good enough deal that after we left, my girlfriend even commented that it was a good price!
On a similar note, I'd like to take his name off the systainers. Anyone have any advice for how to remove sharpie without messing up the plastic?

 

[sofa_king_rad]

Building your workshop is a very good way to get started. There are some very good workshop builds on here, some with very sexy systainer storage options.

I'll start searching...is there any in particular that really stood out? i'm also going to be building out by Transit Connect. I don't use festool tools for my trade work (beyond a CT), but i use sustainers for all more storage in my van nonetheless.

 

[rst]

Try using a citrus based cleaner.  Often that will greatly reduce the obvious, I've also used acetone  judiciously.

 

[overanalyze]

Yes everything was in very good shape. Let's just say that it was a good enough deal that after we left, my girlfriend even commented that it was a good price!
On a similar note, I'd like to take his name off the systainers. Anyone have any advice for how to remove sharpie without messing up the plastic?

Clear spray on sunblock. It will wipe right off.

 

[Holmz]

Yes everything was in very good shape. Let's just say that it was a good enough deal that after we left, my girlfriend even commented that it was a good price!
On a similar note, I'd like to take his name off the systainers. Anyone have any advice for how to remove sharpie without messing up the plastic?

It might be better to leave it on??
If they get pinched, there is a higher than average chance someone would know him.

 

[Mbconstructionjoinery]

Another sys2 toolbox [smile] and another 5mm domino cutter

 

[DiscoStu]

Had a bit of a spend.

Bought a OF1400 and a CXS. Got a few bits for the CXS and the rail adapter for the OF1400.

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[McNally Family]

Picked up a couple more little things from my list:

Festool 500312 CT Wings Attachment
Festool 495130 Centrotec Stubby Wood Drill Bit Set, Metric

 

[McNally Family]

Yes everything was in very good shape. Let's just say that it was a good enough deal that after we left, my girlfriend even commented that it was a good price!
On a similar note, I'd like to take his name off the systainers. Anyone have any advice for how to remove sharpie without messing up the plastic?

With a user name like Goneshootin88 , it makes me wonder if you simply made him an offer he couldn't refuse?

 

[timothy1024]

wood is awesome and Festool makes it great for hobby work, just bought the Centrotec drilling set and ordered the c-18 drill. Can't wait for next week.

 

[RossJarvis]

I got a C18 yesterday lunchtime, by lunchtime today I already broke it [eek].  All I did was drop it 7 foot off a stud wall.  Those locking collars are definitely made of monkey metal :'(

 

[McNally Family]

I got a C18 yesterday lunchtime, by lunchtime today I already broke it [eek].  All I did was drop it 7 foot off a stud wall.  Those locking collars are definitely made of monkey metal :'(

One of the reasons I purchased the C18, and not the T18, was the idea I could rig up a hook to use over framing (or a ladder), and "hang" the drill, rather than try and balance it.  Sorry to hear about your misfortune.  Is something like that covered under the warranty or 30 day return policy?

 

[bobfog]

I got a C18 yesterday lunchtime, by lunchtime today I already broke it [eek].  All I did was drop it 7 foot off a stud wall.  Those locking collars are definitely made of monkey metal :'(

What did it land on?

I'm certainly not one to blindly defend Festool, but to be fair, a 7ft drop isn't insignificant!

 

[Rip Van Winkle]

Yes everything was in very good shape. Let's just say that it was a good enough deal that after we left, my girlfriend even commented that it was a good price!
On a similar note, I'd like to take his name off the systainers. Anyone have any advice for how to remove sharpie without messing up the plastic?

The best way to remove sharpie that I've found is to use 90 percent idopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol. Either might due the job, isopropyl is probably less likely to contain additives that could harm the plastic. Sharpie ink is supposedly shellac based.

 

[Rip Van Winkle]

Try using a citrus based cleaner.  Often that will greatly reduce the obvious, I've also used acetone  judiciously.

Be very carefull with citrus based cleaners. I was once told by my boss to remove a mess from some old plastic items he had purchased. My boss handed me citrus bssed cleaner to do the job. The citrus cleaner melted the plastic and basically destroyed the surface.

Acetone should also be used cautiously. I slmost melted the handles on some of my favorite screwdrivers when I wanted to clean them. I'm not sure whether acetone would cause any problems for the ABS the systainers are made from.

 

[bobfog]

The safest thing to remove permanent marker, with no damage to the surface below, is a cheap can of deodorant spray (not anti-perspirant). Then used a tooth brush to get into the grain of the plastic.