Which would be the first Festool you'd let go?

live4ever

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Well, just found out we have our first kiddo on the way, so I've been clearing out some funds by selling unused shop stuff as well as other stuff around the house I don't need anymore.  The nice thing about Festool as we all know is how well it retains its value.

While I'd be hard-pressed to part with most of my Festools, the MFT/3 is probably going to go.  It's been great to have it to understand how it is best used and put together, but for me it costs too much for what it is when you can build a more customized version for less.  But this topic isn't meant to debate the merits of the MFT vs. other options.

It got me to wondering, what would be YOUR first Festool to go if you needed to free up some funds?
 
I had and sold plenty of them; they're expensive enough to be a bit silly to just be sitting around if you need the cash for other things.

MFT 1080 - sold when I found a used MFT/3 - sold that after I made my own version of a top.

Rotex 150 - really, what good is this sander?  Makes for a very crappy finish sander, and how often do you really need a super agressive random orbit sander?  Kept the ETS/150 - love that, and have the Rotex 90 - great for it's versatility.

ETS125 - didnt care for any more than any other 5" sander, but more importantly, seemed to be no reason to use it over the ETS150

CXS - nice, but little need for it seing as how I already had a CD12 drill setup

700 trim router - thought it'd be great for plastic edge banding, but not really... and I own a nice US made PC trim laminate installers kit.

1400 router - everyone's favorite - but I found it too heavy for a mid-sized router and the Festool advantage: dust collection - was no better than everyone else's clip on plastic tube attachment.  Using it obscured just about all vision of the bit - did not like that aspect. 

Domino - Loved it, had it since it was released, maybe only the 2nd Festool I've ever bought new.  Bought it for a stair railing job and used it for many staircases as well as tons of cabinets and doors, but way too high dollar to sit when I didn't have any active cabinet type work calling my name.  I'd buy another if the right job came up.  sold it for a bit more than I paid new though.

Parallel guides - used for a large job, but no secrets the poor design decisions they've got going for them... SOLD!

LS130 sander - was a complete surprise how single use this sander was - barely used it.

My situation is different though - I buy most of my tools used, so in all all of my festool sales, I've made a bit of money as I've always sold for more than I've paid....

JT
 
I would pick a type of tool I have a few of.  I have three routers (1010, 1400, and 2200) and who knows how many sanders.  Each tool has its niche, but I could get by with one of the others.  But, of course, the next day after I sell it, I will need exactly that tool.

Hmm, wonder how much the dog would bring?
 
I think the LS130 would go if I needed the $$.

Didn't function as well as I thought it would.

Frank
 
Parallel guides. Bad engineering and not much thought went into these.
 
SittingElf said:
I think the LS130 would go if I needed the $$.

Didn't function as well as I thought it would.

Frank
Don't give up on the LS130 yet Frank.  There IS a learning curve with this sander, more I think than most people realize once they buy it.
 
Hi,

The last tool I would give up on is the parallel guides.  Can't believe anyone would say a bad thing about my beloved parallel guides.  Love using them.  Love telling people this story about how I process a sheet of plywood.  Start with a nice 1/8 inch rip with my TS55 and 3000 guide rail to get a nice clean edge.  Cut four pieces say 11 3/4 inch wide.  I am left with a narrow cut off.  I measure at one end of the eight foot length and then the other with my Starrett digital caliper.  I made what five cuts ?  The difference is like 2.0 mm. I think they are magnificent. 

This may be blasphemy but the tool I would give up is the Kapex.  I love it, but is it $ 1,000 better than my Makita ten inch.  I am a cabinetmaker, flooring installer, jack of all trades.  Tonight I would rather have the grand in my pocket.

Love the parallel guides.  Love the domino.  Love the sanders, love the DE.  Love the LR32. Saving up for the OF2200.

Brian
 
I just let go of my TS75. Used it only one time, but I figures my TS55 REQ was all that I needed. So what did with the money from the 75? I bought a Mafell MT55cc with two 55" tracks. Go figure??? [unsure]
 
I have bought and sold a lot of festool tools.
The first I sold was the ct22 and replaced with a ct midi.  Ive never looked back.  I now want another midi.  GREAT VACS!!!

Second I sold was a mft800.  I was disappointed  with its size and I didnt have a safe way to transport  it, so it got beat up in my truck. 
 
live4ever said:
Well, just found out we have our first kiddo on the way, so I've been clearing out some funds by selling unused shop stuff as well as other stuff around the house I don't need anymore.

Congrats on the new addition to your family.  [smile]
 
leakyroof said:
SittingElf said:
I think the LS130 would go if I needed the $$.

Didn't function as well as I thought it would.

Frank
Don't give up on the LS130 yet Frank.  There IS a learning curve with this sander, more I think than most people realize once they buy it. 

I second this opinion. Been doing a bunch of window sashes this week and nothing works as well. Also removed porcelain tile from a bathroom wall and what was left on the wall was mastic...tons of it. Installed the scraper blade on the LS 130 and all the mastic was gone. Sweet, she's a keeper.
 
Shane Holland said:
Congrats on the new addition to your family.  [smile]

Thanks Shane.  It's gonna be an adjustment, that's for sure.  I don't think it has quite hit me yet though.  [huh]
 
live4ever said:
Shane Holland said:
Congrats on the new addition to your family.  [smile]

Thanks Shane.  It's gonna be an adjustment, that's for sure.  I don't think it has quite hit me yet though.  [huh]

Yes, congratulations are in order!

As far as not hitting you yet, don't worry.  It will be driven home the first time you hold him/her!  Perhaps when you get the hospital bill.  The first time you are left in charge of junior while mom goes out shopping.  When you throw him/her the keys to the car for the evening!  As I said, don't worry, you will have plenty of opportunities to realize you're a dad.  It's all great!!

Gary
 
For me it would be my DTS400. Never used it since I purchased it. The purchase soon afterwards of a RO90 means that is typically the first thing I reach for if I need to get into a corner.
 
I like the tape measure for doing circles, but it is pretty crappy tape measure in terms retracting and working.
I'd let it goes before it breaks like the first one did.
(Yeah - I am a slow learner)
 
Which would be the first Festool I'd let go of?

... anything that had smoke coming out of it.

Congrats on the addition but in my experience a kid is a LOT less reliable than a good roller stand or outfeed table.
 
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