Will Festool ever sell "bare" tools

[Jeff Hein]

Is there anything in the works to sell a carvex with no batties/no charger? Or a T12/T15/T18 with no batteries/no charger?

I am looking to get a cordless Carvex, and probably a T18 when they are available, but I don't think I will need 4 batteries, and 2 chargers. It would be nice if festool would sell "bare" versions of the tools.

 

[neeleman]

In Europe Festool will be selling a combo of a 18V PSC-400 Carvex and T 18+3.
Together with only 2 batteries, 1 charger in a SYS 3-T-Loc.
The total cost of it will be 720 euros excl. FAT (±720 USD).

May be this combo package will be available in the USA as soon as the Carvex and T18 will be available.

 

[spikfot]

In my Swedish '10/'11 catalog the "bare minimum" 18v Carvex PSBC 400 is available w/: 2 sawblades, one battery, in a SYS 3 T-Loc for 3,405 SEK

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Jeff,

I don't have any definitive information to share, but we are considering doing what you're proposing. Also, possibly a combo kit with a drill/jigsaw/battery(ies)/charger. I'm sure as we get closer to the launch of the cordless models in the fall, we'll have more information on the various offerings.

Thanks,
Shane

 

[AlexThePalex]

In Europe they don't sell a bare version either. I don't understand why not because all other tool brands do this too.

If I could get a Carvex 'body only' then I would get it since I already have the batteries and charger for the T15 and I don't care about the systainer. But with the way the Carvex is offered now, I'm not even gonna bother at all.

 

[kdzito]

Great idea on the T18 and Carvex combo's just like some of the other power tool brand's combo kits!!!!

I would be in the market for this ;D

 

[builderbob]

  I like the idea of a combo kit...although I will probably just buy the corded Carvex upon release and be all set with that...unless info is unveiled by then!!!  [poke]

 

[Timtool]

In Europe Festool will be selling a combo of a 18V PSC-400 Carvex and T 18+3.
Together with only 2 batteries, 1 charger in a SYS 3-T-Loc.
The total cost of it will be 720 euros (±).

hmm, i see that both these tools cost around €1400 together. sound too good to be true to basically get one for free.
but if it's true then i may jump on it, though i would much rather have the corded version of the carvex to connect it to the vac.

 

[neeleman]

hmm, i see that both these tools cost around €1400 together. sound too good to be true to basically get one for free.
but if it's true then i may jump on it, though i would much rather have the corded version of the carvex to connect it to the vac.

The price I mentioned in my post was excl. 19% FAT/BTW. I just changed it.
Attached is the "Frühjahr 2011" folder of Festool Germany where under number 04 you can see the offer.

 

[GaryB]

I'd be all over a TS 55 without rail and box, as it is there's too much in the price I don't want or need, which is pushing what I actually do need (the tool itself) out of reach. I think plain cardboarded bare tools would be an awesome way to go. Festool stuff has way too much duplication in their retail packages.

 

[Jeff Hein]

I would buy most festool tools without a sustainer if they were sold that way.

My tools rarely leave the shop, and I prefer putting all my tools in cabinet drawers.