what was your first festool

[honeydoman]

(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.

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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.

you still have 61 hours to work to finally pay off your festool account at woodcraft !!!!!  then your checks can come to you,,, however, that will never happen as you will buy more stuff !

 

[mikey2]

you still have 61 hours to work to finally pay off your festool account at woodcraft !!!!!  then your checks can come to you,,, however, that will never happen as you will buy more stuff !

That's not too far off.  I think a couple of us actually spend more there than we make.  At least they do not pay us in scrip  [unsure]
"I owe my soul to the company store...."

 

[HowardH]

RO 150 FEQ and the CT22  for Christmas 2008.  Followed shortly by the TS55 and on and on and on and on and on.....Holy mackerel!  So that's where my retirement money went...

 

[waynelang2001]

My first Festool is now sitting in my latest Festool..........if that makes sense..........

CDD 12FX in my Festool FOGtainer..... I seriously need an upgrade [eek]

 

[luke1984]

hi new to the site. mine was a ts-55 with 3 rails. 2x 1400 and 1x 1080. around 3 years ago,
best tool i own

 

[GPowers]

hi new to the site. mine was a ts-55 with 3 rails. 2x 1400 and 1x 1080. around 3 years ago,
best tool i own

Time too increase your Festool arsenal. Three years and you have not fallen down the slippery green slope. [thumbs up]

 

[woodguy7]

Luke eh, the force is strong in this one (to resist buying more festools)  [big grin]

Welcome Luke.

 

[maxpower10]

Yes, they are expensive.  Yes, they are the best.  It's like we say in my company....."Buy the best, and learn to like it".

 

[LostInTheWood]

Most of my tools were bought mid-1980s, and have actually served me well. 

I pulled out my ancient Elu 177 router recently, and could not believe the amount of dust generated. 

Wow,  I used to work for DW/B&D and never knew that the Elu was ever in the states.  Mind you, I worked there in '98-'99.  I only thought Elu was in Europe. 

 

[Alan m]

I used to work for DW/B&D 
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[ban]

only joking

 

[Mac]

Luke eh, the force is strong in this one (to resist buying more festools)  [big grin]

[thumbs up] [big grin]

 

[mikey2]

Wow,  I used to work for DW/B&D and never knew that the Elu was ever in the states.  Mind you, I worked there in '98-'99.  I only thought Elu was in Europe.  
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Yeah, I also have an Elu belt sander, and the pivoting biscuit joiner.  All three were made in Switzerland before B&D bought Elu.  Got them mail order from Woodworker's Supply in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as there was nowhere around where we lived at the time.

 

[GaryB]

In order...

Rotex 150
CT mini
ETS 125
OF 1010
1400 mm Rail and clamps.

A small collection [embarassed]. I don't do much in the way cabinet work or suchlike. I normally just make headphones so don't need much from the festool line, but I really like the stuff I do have and it makes things go faster and cleaner. I may end up with a carvex and drill too if funds allow.

 

[USPcompact]

In order:
TS55
MFT/3
Kapex
Rotex 150
ETS 150/3
RAS
Domino
OF1010
RTS400
RS2E