what was your first festool
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Brice Burrell
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btracey1 said:
Sorry Brian but you can't even see it from here. [wink]
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TS-55, but traded it for the 75 once I figured out that a bigger one existed. Followed shortly by Domino, T15, and recently a RO125, MFT/3, and CT36. Am drooling over a second MFT/3, a router, and a Kapex.
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ccarrolladams said:
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What no finishing room?
Great story! Very inspiring.
I think, can't really remember but I think I started with a LR 32 system and long rail. I thought I could get away with using my PC router. I ordered a 1010 the next day.
The following week I bought a 55 and 2 rails.
3 weeks later I bought 3 MFT's...etc. etc etc.
It's pathetic really.
Tim
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Hi Tim,
My shop does no finishing. Nearly all our clients are installers or designers who have arrangements with finishers. In our part of Los Angeles County, CA, USA,
obtaining the permits needed to operate a spray booth is outrageously expensive and takes years. Even if you are not literally spraying on finish, nearly all products commonly used for cabinet finishing need to be done in a booth.
Knowing all this in advance, over the years I myself have made arrangements to have projects painted or finished. One of my good friends owns a theatrical scenic set building shop. He has a state-of-the-art spray booth and people who really know finishing. About this time last year he told me the building just east of his shop was about to go on the market. It took me months to complete that purchase and another 3 months to remodel the restrooms and install the new electrical service.
Now, if the client actually wants us to do the finishing, then we sub-contract that to my neighbor shop. We sand the cabinets to the specifications of the finisher.
Of course we do use a lot of pre-finished plywood. Since so many of our cabinets are LR 32 drilled, using pre-finished plywood eliminates the problem of filling the holes during finishing.
My shop does no finishing. Nearly all our clients are installers or designers who have arrangements with finishers. In our part of Los Angeles County, CA, USA,
obtaining the permits needed to operate a spray booth is outrageously expensive and takes years. Even if you are not literally spraying on finish, nearly all products commonly used for cabinet finishing need to be done in a booth.
Knowing all this in advance, over the years I myself have made arrangements to have projects painted or finished. One of my good friends owns a theatrical scenic set building shop. He has a state-of-the-art spray booth and people who really know finishing. About this time last year he told me the building just east of his shop was about to go on the market. It took me months to complete that purchase and another 3 months to remodel the restrooms and install the new electrical service.
Now, if the client actually wants us to do the finishing, then we sub-contract that to my neighbor shop. We sand the cabinets to the specifications of the finisher.
Of course we do use a lot of pre-finished plywood. Since so many of our cabinets are LR 32 drilled, using pre-finished plywood eliminates the problem of filling the holes during finishing.
A TS55 for Christmas. Thank goodness for that informational DVD and introductory pricing.
Peter
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For me it was the TS 55 and MFT Multifunction Table
Since the a ETS 125 sander, Midi Vac, a second MFT table, an assortment of guide rails and assorted systainers, sortainers and mini's (18)
Festool has become my best friend
Just got a RO 125, to stay in the 5" abrasive area, rather then the RO 90 I wanted at first
Since the a ETS 125 sander, Midi Vac, a second MFT table, an assortment of guide rails and assorted systainers, sortainers and mini's (18)
Festool has become my best friend
Just got a RO 125, to stay in the 5" abrasive area, rather then the RO 90 I wanted at first
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The ct33. Was so impressed with the quality that I had bought a mini on ebay a few weeks later. A few weeks after that an RO125. Since then it seems every two three weeks I find a reason to buy something festool. I need to stop before I run out of money to buy food and gas [embarassed]
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TS55 EQ and now a Domino. Going slow. But I'm sure I'll have thousands within a few years.
The old model 150 Sander. I think the model was REQ 150, or something similar. Bought it off eBay from a dealer. It was his demo model, and barely used.
that was in 2005. He has subsequently sold me 5 other Festools and provided great customer service and advice over the phone.
that was in 2005. He has subsequently sold me 5 other Festools and provided great customer service and advice over the phone.
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(Disclaimer: I work part-time at a Woodcraft store, which is a Festool dealer. Helps pay for the hobby.)
A year ago December I took the plunge, and ordered a TS55, CT22, Domino, and domino assortment systainer.
I have since added an RO125, OF1400, and just got an ETS125. A T15+3 drill should arrive imminently.
I am waffling between a RTS400 and the Deltex, leaning towards the Deltex. I do have an old Bosch BT7000 triangle sander, which combined with a cut-down Fein hose adapter works with the CT22, so will do for the time being.
There are actually a few tools I most likely will never buy - just do not have a need for them. Planer and jigsaw are examples. It depends on what you do, I guess.
Most of my tools were bought mid-1980s, and have actually served me well. I have 2 Porter Cable sanders I have been happy with for years, 333 and 733. Hooked to a shop vac, dust collection was ok, but the Festools beat that hands down, and are much more comfortable to use. Both PC sanders actually work with the CT22, a nice surprise.
I pulled out my ancient Elu 177 router recently, and could not believe the amount of dust generated. I have been spoiled by the OF1400 with no mess left behind. It seems the parts for the DeWalt 625 router dust collection kit fit the 177 and are still (mostly) available from DW service, so have ordered those, and will see how that works.
An MFT may be in my future, but there is no way it would substitute for my table saw.
A year ago December I took the plunge, and ordered a TS55, CT22, Domino, and domino assortment systainer.
I have since added an RO125, OF1400, and just got an ETS125. A T15+3 drill should arrive imminently.
I am waffling between a RTS400 and the Deltex, leaning towards the Deltex. I do have an old Bosch BT7000 triangle sander, which combined with a cut-down Fein hose adapter works with the CT22, so will do for the time being.
There are actually a few tools I most likely will never buy - just do not have a need for them. Planer and jigsaw are examples. It depends on what you do, I guess.
Most of my tools were bought mid-1980s, and have actually served me well. I have 2 Porter Cable sanders I have been happy with for years, 333 and 733. Hooked to a shop vac, dust collection was ok, but the Festools beat that hands down, and are much more comfortable to use. Both PC sanders actually work with the CT22, a nice surprise.
I pulled out my ancient Elu 177 router recently, and could not believe the amount of dust generated. I have been spoiled by the OF1400 with no mess left behind. It seems the parts for the DeWalt 625 router dust collection kit fit the 177 and are still (mostly) available from DW service, so have ordered those, and will see how that works.
An MFT may be in my future, but there is no way it would substitute for my table saw.
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