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    Is this the same Trent Powrie that took my...

    Is this the same Trent Powrie that took my payment in full and did a runner with my money!

    I ordered 3 sets of chisels on 20/02/2010.
    I have received 1 set of these chisels.
    I have been trying...
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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
  4. Hi Blair, Brett and Bruce and welcome to the...

    Hi Blair, Brett and Bruce and welcome to the forum.

    Great to see you have all joined up.

    I have been working in the mines in W.A for the last few months and I have just read your posts.
    The...
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    I had a similar experience yesterday using my...

    I had a similar experience yesterday using my brand new Festool Carvex jigsaw.
    I bought it so I could take on this flooring project and it was the first time I used it.
    I cut approx 50mm into a...
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    I never can figure out why politicians become...

    I never can figure out why politicians become politicians.

    I dont know the statistics but I would assume that most politicians come from a legal back ground such as being a lawyer or possibly...
  7. My only problem with the Makita saw is the lack...

    My only problem with the Makita saw is the lack of riving knife.

    I would like to hear from the Makita owners.
    Have you ever experienced a serious kick back because there is no riving knife?
    ...
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    Hi Paul. These contractor chisels will be used...

    Hi Paul.

    These contractor chisels will be used in anger!

    I will be very careful with regards to them growing legs and walking off a construction site.
    A lockable tool box might be a good...
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    Harold & Saxon 6 Piece Contractor Chisel's

    I have received this 6 piece set of Harold and Saxon Contractor Chisel's from our esteemed colleague Master Trent Powrie.

    These are a beautiful chisel to hold in the hand.
    I really like the extra...
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    What a great little trick! I will have to give...

    What a great little trick!

    I will have to give this one a go for sure.
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    Great info. Thanks Anthony. Justin.

    Great info.
    Thanks Anthony.

    Justin.
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    Fence Furniture is correct with regards to the...

    Fence Furniture is correct with regards to the bigger stroke being a little more aggressive, but dont assume this sander is only for rough work.

    I have successfully used the Festool ETS 150/5 with...
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    Hi Bryan. Call Festool. 1800 063 900. And...

    Hi Bryan.

    Call Festool. 1800 063 900.

    And report back what they tell you.

    Cheers, Justin.
  14. Thread: Ehl 65

    by justinmcf
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    I love my Makita 1900B. I have been using the...

    I love my Makita 1900B.
    I have been using the Makita's for close to 20 years.

    I bought the Festool EHL65 in 2000.
    11 years ago.
    I tried using it for a few months. But always found myself...
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    My take on this new comer to the Australian...

    My take on this new comer to the Australian Hardware market is that it is awesome.

    Any competition is better than no competition.
    As a builder I want cheaper prices, for materials and tools....
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    I just received my FS 3000/2 (3 metres) rail for...

    I just received my FS 3000/2 (3 metres) rail for $500 inc G.S.T. last week.
    I highly recommend you grab the 2400mm rail when Festool are having this accessory sale now.

    I agree with Darren.
    Not...
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    Hi EA and welcome to the forum. Your clocks look...

    Hi EA and welcome to the forum.
    Your clocks look great.
    Well done!

    Justin.
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    I highly recommend the Festool ETS 150/5....

    I highly recommend the Festool ETS 150/5.
    Without a doubt, the best sander in the world.
    I think you can still purchase them sander with no tool box for $450.
    With the tool box (Festool call these...
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    fibre cement sheeting is the proper way to sheet...

    fibre cement sheeting is the proper way to sheet a wet area.

    justin
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    Hi Geoff. I understand that the real price of...

    Hi Geoff.

    I understand that the real price of the SawStop is appox $5500.
    And whilst it is a great table saw irrespective of the technology, it is not any better than other table saws in that...
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    Hi Graham. And welcome to the forum! I have just...

    Hi Graham. And welcome to the forum!
    I have just filled out your survey.

    Maybe I am in the minority, but I think the SawStop technology is the best thing since sliced bread!
    I whole heartedly...
  22. Thread: Trion

    by justinmcf
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    No I dont own one. But the carpenter working...

    No I dont own one.

    But the carpenter working for me has owned a Carvex for 6 months.
    He has the 240 volt version. He also has all the accessories.
    I have used the circle cutter and it is...
  23. Thread: Trion

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    I would say, no, they are not worth the price....

    I would say, no, they are not worth the price. I've had mine for 4 years and find it to be pretty ordinary.
    And it has no cool features at all.
    I have learnt from the Festool Owners Group forum...
  24. Thread: cms

    by justinmcf
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    Hi Darren. Yes, you are correct. It is the...

    Hi Darren.
    Yes, you are correct.
    It is the fence with the micro adjustment.

    By the way, I have no problems at all raising my tool saw.....
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    I agree with Brice's post. They are great...

    I agree with Brice's post.

    They are great drills, but not overwhelmingly better than other high end cordless drills such as Hilti.

    I have been using Festool/Protool tools for approx 12 years....
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    Festool TI15 Impact Driver will be available in...

    Festool TI15 Impact Driver will be available in Australia in March or April 2012.

    It will be available in Germany in October 2011.
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    the cost of a small screw driver is meaningless...

    the cost of a small screw driver is meaningless when you cant find the bugger!

    this is a minor whinge, but i want perfection when i pay a premium for a product.

    justin.
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    I think it is clever that the bloke in the video...

    I think it is clever that the bloke in the video is wearing earmuffs.

    I am sure most people have worked it out already but I will explain anyway......

    Litigious society = I will sue your a##...
  29. Thread: cms

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    Hi Darren. Now that you have the CMS, I highly...

    Hi Darren.

    Now that you have the CMS, I highly recommend the LA Rip Fence.
    I see Festool has a sale on now with regards to their accessories.

    I purchased the fence for $399 and felt ripped off...
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    I use 1 joiner on the FS 1400/2 guide rails. I...

    I use 1 joiner on the FS 1400/2 guide rails.
    I commend the people who take the time to screw on 2 joiners.
    It takes to long for me.

    I sure hope Festool design a better joining system for the...
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    Welcome to the slippery slope! What kind of...

    Welcome to the slippery slope!
    What kind of clamps came with that deal?
    Normal festool screw clamps or the lever clamps?
    Cheers, Justin.
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    Warning: Festool P*rn!

    Well folks, here it is.

    Video of the brand new TI 15 Impact Driver from Festool.

    14.4 Volts. 3.0ah Batteries.
    Built in L.E.D.
    Decent belt clip.
    Normal Chuck attachment.
    Right Angle Chuck...
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    So whats the go, do I show my credit card details...

    So whats the go, do I show my credit card details here first and then send all my cash to them later.

    I feel so sorry for them...........

    Justin.
  34. sam has nailed it. you use another piece of 45mm...

    sam has nailed it.
    you use another piece of 45mm timber on saw stools to prevent the festool guide rail from tipping over.

    the festool system is awesome, but very expensive.

    my festool cms-ge...
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    i have a festool cms-ge ts-75. it takes a 210mm...

    i have a festool cms-ge ts-75.
    it takes a 210mm blade with 2.6mm kerf and 30mm arbour
    it is light, precise and too bloody expensive!

    but it serves my needs perfectly for onsite construction...
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    what beautiful work liogier! i love to see...

    what beautiful work liogier!

    i love to see this handcrafted old school method of tool making!

    merci beaucoup!

    justin.
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    Good Onya Brice and Anthony. Thanks for...

    Good Onya Brice and Anthony.

    Thanks for pointing out the auto cleaning feature on the Protool Vac Brice.

    Can you confirm that the Festool CT 26 does not have this feature?

    The larger hose...
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    Protool or Festool Vac?

    I have noticed that protool have a new vacuum out. vcp 480.
    http://wwwinet.my-tts.com/Protool/Produktbilder/07_sanieren/jpg_zoom/zoom_07_vcp480elac_763701_p_01a.jpg

    It looks like a carbon copy of...
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    how beautiful is that collection! i love the...

    how beautiful is that collection!

    i love the spirit levels.

    they dont make them like they used to!

    justin.
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    hi sparkey and welcome to the forum! justin.

    hi sparkey and welcome to the forum!

    justin.
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    the protool 18 volt with the angle attachments is...

    the protool 18 volt with the angle attachments is the dogs dangly bits.

    heaps of torque, heaps of grunt.

    it was worth the money for me.

    what type of work do you do?

    justin.
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    hi pulpo. i have the 18 volt makitas lithium...

    hi pulpo.

    i have the 18 volt makitas lithium range since 2006.

    they have got a lot cheaper, back then an impact driver and 2 batteries was $600.
    i use the $150 versions that you have linked to...
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    beautiful job mate. you must be proud of your...

    beautiful job mate.
    you must be proud of your son.

    justin.
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    excellent work mate! i would be very proud to...

    excellent work mate!

    i would be very proud to use these chisels every day!

    justin
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    The mortise jigs I use will take router bits with...

    The mortise jigs I use will take router bits with 1/4 inch (6mm) shank.

    You do not need to use a router, as you are not attaching directly to the router bit.

    You are actually attaching your...
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    Hi Horaldic. I have two of the $500 units that...

    Hi Horaldic.

    I have two of the $500 units that you have shown for 11 years.
    I do a lot of mortises!

    They are awesome, I can cut a mortise in 90 seconds approx.

    By the way, I use a drill...
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    hi brett. i am no techy. but when i immigrated...

    hi brett.

    i am no techy. but when i immigrated to australia from northern ireland. i brought a few power tools with me. in northern ireland we use the same voltage as the u.k. (240 volt).
    the...
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    http://www.packagingcovenant.org.au/documents/File...

    http://www.packagingcovenant.org.au/documents/File/Tooltechnic_Systems_AR_07_08.pdf

    I reckon Festool Australia could increase their sales here, if some of their products were more reasonably...
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    hi jcb. and welcome to the forum! i am a...

    hi jcb.
    and welcome to the forum!

    i am a builder also.
    not that theres much building going on.
    whats the work situation like over the pond?

    justin.
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    good luck with the operation. or, break a leg as...

    good luck with the operation.
    or, break a leg as they say in show business!

    looks like you got a good deal on the generator.

    all the best, justin.
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