What Festool Did You buy Today?
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Cheese
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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.
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.
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Michael Kellough
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I use an old wavy edge bread knife bought a yard sale decades ago. Remarkable resemblance to the Festool blade.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.
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.
mcfal12
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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
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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.
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UncleRunkle
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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?
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UncleRunkle
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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
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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.
I scored a hold-down clamp ($50)and a used silencer blade ($20) for my Kapex for $70 Cdn from a carpenter who needed a bigger miter saw (Makita), in addition to his Kapex KC60. I couldn't stomach the full price for a new clamp, which is nice to have as a second clamp.
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After much deliberation i purchased the CXS18 basic, and a 4Ah battery for my shed. Got the basic as i didnt really need a 3rd festool charger in my shed.
Its nice to not have to go to my van to get one or both of the T18 and TID18.
I havent had much of a chance to play with it yet, but its there now
Its nice to not have to go to my van to get one or both of the T18 and TID18.
I havent had much of a chance to play with it yet, but its there now
I bought the dust extraction accessory for the Vecturo as I have a Fein Supercut and have the death stop and magnetic guide for vertical cuts that I bought when the Vecturo came out and it was the same as Fein. Turns out the new ones have a bigger radius were it attaches so will not work. Anyone out there looking for the DSC-AV, I’ll give you a deal
Chuck, I have a second clamp. In addition to the second clamp I added a second flag stop on both of my wings. These additions have been great for me. I use both clamps all the time although never at the same time.
Yeah. One clamp at a time only. The second clamp really handy when I want to hold a stop block on the right side of the fence
onocoffee
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While I was up at Fine Woodworking New England at Woodcraft of Manchester, I spied that they had the old AB Extractor Hose Set for the CS 70 table saw with the Centrotec hose. This is a short twin hose combination with 27mm and 36mm hoses and a Y-adapter. I've been wanting a 36mm hose for my HL 850 E and thought it would fit the bill. The set was discounted to $64.50 and they even had the D36 DAG-AS rotating connector for $15. Dropped that sucker on the hose and I got a great setup for the planer for $80!
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