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billg71

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In Jerry Work's "Getting the Most out of the Festool MFT", on page 6 he mentions a little tool like the folding hex key sets we all know that contains "bits and drivers for all the hex, slotted and star fasteners used throughout the Festool system."

Paged through the entire 2009 catalog and can't find it... Does it exist? Does it have a part #? Where can I buy it? Would someone take my firstborn in trade for it if it's discontinued?  ;)

Tried a search both here and on Amazon and nothing came up. Apologies if this is a well-known topic and I don't know the right search terms.....

TIA for your help,
Bill
 
Bill,
[welcome] to the forum.  The info previously posted was accurate and sadly too true.  These things pop on ebay and command high prices.  I own one and frankly don't understand why.

Buy a set of metric allen wrenches and pocket the remaining money.

Peter
 
Wow, that was quick! Thanks for the info guys, I've got hex keys, Torx sets and screwdrivers out the wazoo but it sure would be handy to have it all in one easy-to-grab bundle....

All good things must come to an end, I guess... RIP, Toolie, wish I'd known you better! Anyone wants to swap one for a 32-year-old paralegal that only shows up on holidays or when he needs to borrow $ get in touch, I can fix you right up!

Peter, thanx for the  [welcome] , been lurking around for a while and picking up tidbits. I bought into the system early this Summer when I almost had a heatstroke from working outside. The folks at Highland were kind enough to demo the dust collection on the TS55 and the OF1400 and I left with both... It's been downhill ever since(at least as far as the CC balances go)!

Thanx again, guys.

Best to you and yours and a Happy Holidays,
Bill
 
Bill,

Is there a reason you didn't include a picture of the 32 year old paralegal?  We all know what the Toolie looks like.  [big grin] [big grin]
 
Here are some reasonably great substitutes for the Toolie.  This is the same manufacturer that made/makes the Toolies.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wiha+pocket+star

I have some Toolies, and I like 'em.
I have this one, and its the most useful of the Pocket Stars, IMO, because it has the slotted screwdriver, which you use on rail connectors.
http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-35198-Combination-Pocket-6-Piece/dp/B0033PQWNI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1292559066&sr=8-2
 
There getting hard to find and expensive if you can find them.

I got one off the UK e-bay site, price was not great but not overly expensive.
 
Wood_Junkie said:
I have some Toolies, and I like 'em.
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I have no Toolies and that's because I don't like 'em.

I don't get people's fascination with these Toolies. They're awkward to hold and clumsy to use. I simply have a set of Allen and Torx wrenches at hand or as bits for the T15 and those work so much better and faster. With the Toolie, the handle is always almost off-center. 

A Toolie is like a Swiss army knife. Nice if you're far away and you want to pack lightly. But if you're in the shop or you have your tool box with you, a simple box cutter works so much better. 
 
Alex said:
I have no Toolies and that's because I don't like 'em.

I don't get people's fascination with these Toolies. They're awkward to hold and clumsy to use. I simply have a set of Allen and Torx wrenches at hand or as bits for the T15 and those work so much better and faster. With the Toolie, the handle is always almost off-center. 

A Toolie is like a Swiss army knife. Nice if you're far away and you want to pack lightly. But if you're in the shop or you have your tool box with you, a simple box cutter works so much better.   
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With respect to Festool and whoever makes the Toolies, I completely agree with Alex. Long before Toolies were invented I needed to install and repair a wide variety of things in the field as well as in my shop. Circa 1960 I purchased an empty typewriter repair man's attache-style tool case. Over the past 50 years I have filled it with a vast assortment of drivers, nut runners and wrenches with handles. Even if I do not take it off my vehicle on site, it is close on the off chance any of my Systainers lacks a tool I might need to adjust a piece of equipment.

 
I've used a Toolie, and while it works sort of OK, I think it should be more aptly called a Gadgy....
These multi-tools are always a compromise, and while there's nothing wrong with that ( they're the bees knees for mountainbikers ) there are far better alternatives, as Alex stated.

Wera makes some very nice compact packages containig a decent locking handle and some 4" long 1/4" drive bits, including Phillips, Pozidriv, Allen, Torx and slottted in a rugged folding pouch.
Most certainly more useful, and will fit in the odd space in one of your systainers easily.

To top it up, the colors are more or less in line as well...

Regards,

Job
 
Peter Halle said:
Bill,
[welcome] to the forum.  The info previously posted was accurate and sadly too true.  These things pop on ebay and command high prices.  I own one and frankly don't understand why.

Buy a set of metric allen wrenches and pocket the remaining money.

Peter
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Ditto on the welcome to FOG

I also am owner of the TOOLIE.  I am also attached to a few Allen key pocket sets, metric AND regular inch, all of which can be a PITA.  BUT, I would not be without them.  I also own a couple of very small chanell lock pliers.  One is always in my pocket anytime I go to work at my day job, or down in the shop..  The second is in a place where I can find it right away in case I lose the first. I call them "my extra thumbs" None of those all ppurpose tools are the best fit for almost any job, but they sure do come in handy in emergencies, like when one cannot find just THE RIGHT driver or wrench.  In summer time, the allenkey set wears holes in my pockets if I don't load the pocket with an extra wragg of sorts.  The set I can always grab when I need it. Even if i set it on a fender or floorboard.  Individual keys I just manage to loose every time I use one.  The TOOLIE has a special drawer where I can always find it.  If it gets layed down among piles of scrap wood or planing shavings, it is still easy to find.  I can never find a small torx driver five minutes after I use it. Allen keys the same Every once in a while, I will be watching somebody working on a piece of machinery and suddenly say, "I wish i could get my hands on a set of Chanell Locks right now."  BINGO!  I hand him mine and the problem is solved.  And we both get a good laugh about it. Maybe not the very best way to tighten a loose nut, but gud-u-nuff til he gets back to the shop.  [unsure]
Tinker
 
Thanks for the feedback, all. Wood_Junkie, that's an interesting little fold-up set, never saw one with hex, Phillips and straight all on the same tool. Think I'll order one for the car and another for the shop.

While I agree the folding-pocket-thingies may not be an optimal solution, having everything in one easy-to-grab package is attractive. I have a toolbox drawer full of metric and standard hex key sets and a couple of folding Torx sets, another drawer for screwdrivers and handled Torx drivers, another drawer for drills and another for drill bits and driver bits. I've  thought about puling all the individual tools for the Festools out and putting them in a bench drawer, but then I'll wind up having to sort through all the loose items and none of them labeled...

Oh, well, it was a nice thought.

Thanx again all for the info,
Bill
 
The tool is is simply a space saver and item that encompasses the sizes you need for Festool's. It is no worse than any other  tool of this type and is fine.

Comparing a dedicated tool where you need a whole lot of space to have one for every size really is not a comparison at all.

It leaves a lot to be desired when using it for other than adjusting Festool's. It does do what it was designed to do and for actually using it on Festool's I have never had an issue.
 
I use mine most for rail connectors and the lasers on my Kapex.

It is either have 3 different one's or just one.

You can take the Whia one's apart and make your own version.
 
So do any of you multi-Toolie owners want to share the wealth with a n00b? I promise I'll take care of it and make sure it sleeps warm...  [big grin] Have Paypal, will travel!

And a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/ whatever you prefer to all of you! Best wishes to you and yours....

Bill
 
Just so that you know, the Toolie contains the following:

2.5, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 Ball-end Hex
T10, T15 and T20 Torx
4.5 Slot
and a PZ2

 
I've got loads of stuff to put on eBay in the next few days, including a toolie that I've never used. I'll include a postage option for the US too!

I'll post a link in the classifieds section when I get it up there. Keep an eye out!
 
Peter Halle said:
Bill,
[welcome] to the forum.  The info previously posted was accurate and sadly too true.  These things pop on ebay and command high prices.  I own one and frankly don't understand why.

Buy a set of metric allen wrenches and pocket the remaining money.

Peter
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I agree with Peter, I have one but there are better choices.  http://www.bondhus.com/products/foldups/body51.htm
 
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