What Festool Did You buy Today?

[Azheim]

Picked up the tradesman cleaning kit to go with my CT Midi. Wow that 36mm hose has a lot more suction than the 27mm. I think this will be my TSC 55’s go-to hose moving forward.

 

[Cheese]

Several weeks ago I purchased a Festool SR 400/5 blade to cut mineral wool insulation. The original idea was to modify the blade tang to fit in the jigsaw but after using it in the Sawzall I just didn't have the heart. It just worked too well in the Sawall. It cuts the mineral wool like butter, very smooth & with absolutely no tear-out. I was previously using several Hyde insulation knives which work well for fiberglass but not for mineral wool.
Several days ago I received the Festool DSB 350/W blade to use in the jigsaw but for right now I'm using it in a Blue Spruce jigsaw blade handle instead. Again, this cleanly slices the mineral wool with no drama or concern. I'll switch it to the jigsaw when I need to.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Several weeks ago I purchased a Festool SR 400/5 blade to cut mineral wool insulation. The original idea was to modify the blade tang to fit in the jigsaw but after using it in the Sawzall I just didn't have the heart. It just worked too well in the Sawall. It cuts the mineral wool like butter, very smooth & with absolutely no tear-out. I was previously using several Hyde insulation knives which work well for fiberglass but not for mineral wool.
Several days ago I received the Festool DSB 350/W blade to use in the jigsaw but for right now I'm using it in a Blue Spruce jigsaw blade handle instead. Again, this cleanly slices the mineral wool with no drama or concern. I'll switch it to the jigsaw when I need to.

I use an old wavy edge bread knife bought a yard sale decades ago. Remarkable resemblance to the Festool blade.

 

[mcfal12]

I just bought the Festool Sys Air (Hepa) from Hartville Hardware. Some may recall I had purchased the MaxAir and I didn’t have luck with it and have been waiting for the Sys Air to be finally released and in stock in the States.

 

[cpw]

I purchased a second MFK700 from recon. It will be nice to have two setups without having to change the bit. I really like the ergonomics of these.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I purchased a second MFK700 from recon. It will be nice to have two setups without having to change the bit. I really like the ergonomics of these.

That is quite handy. I bought a second one, several years ago, for the very same reason. I keep one permanently setup with the zero-degree base, and the other changes back and forth, as needed.

 

[SoonerFan]

I purchased a second MFK700 from recon. It will be nice to have two setups without having to change the bit. I really like the ergonomics of these.

I leave mine setup to trim edge banding 90%+ of the time. Sometimes I find myself using another router for tasks the MFK700 would be great for just to avoid changing the setup.

 

[UncleRunkle]

Picked up a T18+3 last week. I'd been eyeing one for a while, handled one at a Woodcraft a few weeks back and it fit my hand great. Using it for work some and it has the same great trigger, is very capable, and very quiet. Despite all that, I don't know that it filled any void in my workflow. I've never come across anything negative on it, and don't really see any negatives, but but if my CXS18 falls short I just grab the TPC (or TID) and get it done. I welcome anyone's thoughts.

 

[SoonerFan]

Picked up a T18+3 last week. I'd been eyeing one for a while, handled one at a Woodcraft a few weeks back and it fit my hand great. Using it for work some and it has the same great trigger, is very capable, and very quiet. Despite all that, I don't know that it filled any void in my workflow. I've never come across anything negative on it, and don't really see any negatives, but but if my CXS18 falls short I just grab the TPC (or TID) and get it done. I welcome anyone's thoughts.

I have a T18+3 and for me it’s been a great choice. I like the different chuck options. The right angle chuck works great and I have the depth stop chuck. My only other Festool drill is the original CXS. I also have a Dewalt impact. So for me the T18+3 with all the chuck options definitely filled a void and provides lots of flexibility. Very doubtful I buy another drill unless one of these dies or is lost. Hard for me to compare it to the TPC since I have never used one.

Can you still return it within the 30 day window if you decide it’s not needed?

 

[UncleRunkle]

I have a T18+3 and for me it’s been a great choice. I like the different chuck options. The right angle chuck works great and I have the depth stop chuck. My only other Festool drill is the original CXS. I also have a Dewalt impact. So for me the T18+3 with all the chuck options definitely filled a void and provides lots of flexibility. Very doubtful I buy another drill unless one of these dies or is lost. Hard for me to compare it to the TPC since I have never used one.

Can you still return it within the 30 day window if you decide it’s not needed?

Yes I'm still well within the 30 days. Going to keep using it and see. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[SoonerFan]

Yes I'm still well within the 30 days. Going to keep using it and see. Thanks for the feedback.

I have never used the 30 day return policy. I have bought a couple that I was not 100% sold on knowing it was an option. I ended up liking and keeping everything. But it’s great to have that extra flexibility

 

[UncleRunkle]

I have never used the 30 day return policy. I have bought a couple that I was not 100% sold on knowing it was an option. I ended up liking and keeping everything. But it’s great to have that extra flexibility

Me neither. I'm not much of a seller. Same with one of my other hobbies. You're correct it's a very nice option that we green lovers have. Hoping I have some opportunities this week and next to really run it.

 

[SoonerFan]

Me neither. I'm not much of a seller. Same with one of my other hobbies. You're correct it's a very nice option that we green lovers have. Hoping I have some opportunities this week and next to really run it.

Be sure to try the right angle chuck. It has been great for me as I mentioned before.