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I got the one designed to go with the Festool. Carbatec calls it the "dust deputy box". It's RRP is $449 in Oz but I think I got it for 10% off at one of their sales. It is very much overpriced...

For what it's worth, I use the CTM26 AC and it is very good (it self cleans the filters for you). The 36mm hose is a must - dramatic improvement (Festool rep put me onto that a few years ago when I...

DJ, that is a very generous offer. Very much appreciated. I will take some photos and try and post them.

Thanks to you both. I will look into both of these solutions. I am also pondering just putting in a Router Raizer extension collett, which would be permanently fastened into the collett.

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I have a very old generation of Triton TRA001 router (the big boy). The collett seems to have lost its flex and so doesn't want to release the bit (even wehn fully removed from the...

Don't worry - I know you are not having a go at me. Perhaps I am using the wrong words. The Incra instructioins call them "set screws" and they fasten the knobs firmly to the rails (see Figure 8 on...

Just to clarify what I meant about extra knobs. The knobs are secured to the rails with grub screws (I am not talking about the stops). In order to relocate the positioner you loosen the knobs...

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I have just set up my 52" system (actually the 1320mm metric version). You are correct - the actual sliding positioner can only cope with 810mm (32"). So you set up the system on this basis...

Is this still going? I couldn't see the spreadsheets mentioned in the first ever post. If it is still going, what is the cost of the full set of the 5 star metric brad points and the full set of...

Thanks for the update. Do you know what the price for the full set will be - with the two batteries, charger and all of the different attachments?

Also, is it possible to buy a T15+3 skin? And...

Cheers. Do you know roughly what the price will be? Also, on paper it seems underpowered compared to others (it is quoted at 100Nm while my hitachi and others are quoted at around 150Nm). Have you...

Hi, does anyone know when the TI 15 impact driver will show up in Australia (and how much it might cost)? Very curious to see it in action. It is quoted at 100Nm, which seems very light on (my...

Probably another question for Anthony (sorry). The new T-Loc systainers look like a great upgrade for systainers. Does anyone know when they will be available in Australia (see the UK website)?
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I don't think it is primarily to do with the plug. The US runs on a 110V supply and so the motor is different to the one you get here. If you want to buy a US machine you need to buy a step down...

It seems to be the case that Anthony is the only one in Oz who owns or has used the CS 70. I don't think anyone else has 2 cents Anthony so if you have time could you provide a little more of your...

Hi Jack,

Yes - I bought a Systainer 2 and a bunch of sandpaper, as well as clamps and saw blades for Kapex and TS55. Funnily enough, they didn't put anything inside the systainer despite me...

I get all of my accessories from Jamestown Distributors. They will ship to Oz direct, will happily take an Ozzie credit card, their service is excellent and they stock just about everything - takes...

Not sure if you have bought yet. I am a hobbyist too and I picked up the domino + the systainer full of dominos (which includes the extra cutters) + the two extra stops two weeks ago.

The best...

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I have always been told Stabila is the top of the line for spirit levels (including digital spirit levels) - they are certainly the most expensive. But a thread on this forum (dated 2006)...

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Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question - apologies if it is not. I would like to fit out my study and I would like to build the drawers, cabinets, doors and shelves myself...

Thanks all,

I think the sander arrived at the start of January so I will go back to Festool (but won't hold my breath). It will be interesting to do a few side by side tests of the old vs new to...

I was just reading about this new system. Is this a completely new Rotex sander or do you just need to buy a new pad to go onto your existing Rotex? I hope it is the latter since I just paid a...

For what it's worth, you can get a stepdown transformer that would allow you to use US tools in Australia.

Power tools are far cheaper in the US and I pondered going down this route when I...

Thanks guys for the responses,

Looks like a range of Brilliant 2 is the way to go as a start and maybe one or two packs of Cristal for the heavy jobs.

Not sure about Mr Claus but Mr Visa and...

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Just joined the Festool club with a Rotex 150 (and a Kapex 120, 1400w Router and a TS55 for good measure).

But now I need to stock up on sandpaper for the Rotex and got a bit of a...

Just wondering whether anyone has used these saws (the TS55 or TS75 Festools vs the Makita version). The Festool is about twice the price - is it that much better. I have seen some reviews in the...

Thanks for the feedback - I think I will look into all of these (especially interested to be able to see one at my house).

Cheers

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Can anyone tell me where (in Sydney - I am on the North side) I can see a Kapex demonstrated. There seems to be general agreement that they are the best but I would like to see how much...

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Can anyone tell me where I can buy cedar cladding for a shed I am building in Sydney (north shore) and how much it costs (I think the boards are usually 120mm x 10mm).

Also, how does it...

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Can anyone tell me where I can buy cedar cladding for a shed I am building in Sydney and how much it will cost per square metre (or lineal metre - I think the boards usually seem to be around...

I have been told that when you are cutting melamine that if you put down tape where you are going to cut it can dramatically reduce the amount of chipping. Might be worth the experiment if you want...

The $2049 was from Sydney Tools (a full Aussie Kit - no need for transformers and full Aussie warranty).

Budget is the key. I have been doing a lot of research on this one recently. Some thoughts:

Lithium Ion is a must (with one possible exception - the best of the best is Festool and I don't...

Thanks guys,

I am thinking the same way on the US issue - if I can buy two sets I must be better off (for quality gear). How do you like the DeWalt stuff?

In terms of the parts in the...

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I am getting ready to buy a cordless tools kit and would love to hear how others have gone with their research or their experiences with kits they have bought.

Currently I am leaning...

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New guy here. Liz, I couldn't see Hitachi anywhere on the list - will they be there? Also, a few years ago there was someone there selling Artu drill bit sets (which I have to say I found...