Thread: Sydney wood working show

Don't quote me, but I think you can use a Domino at the Festool stand. I think there are two vendors there who sell Festool, although I've only had experience with VEK and have found they will do some good pricing and provide good service.

Over the past few years there haven't been as many 'big machine' players with a table saw for demo - just my observation. I haven't been looking for a TS so I could be wrong.

Nathan.

Okay good to know, thanks!. Ill be keen to check out what is on offer there. So many cool toys to look at!!!

I bought my table saw ( Woodman-SB1012C Tablesaw - Major Woodworking Equipment )from Major Woodworking at Padstow about 6 weeks before a WWWS.
I did the rounds of Carbatec, Hare & Forbes etc and then Major to establish what I was going to buy and from whom, with the Woodman unit from Major winning out.
The intention was to attend the WWWS to see what special pricing was on offer, but was guaranteed that buying it before the show would be at the show special price or better.
Anyway, I received the saw and had an extra 6 weeks to play with it, and had a friend try to better my price at the show, without luck.
If you can't wait for a new toy, give the above method a try.
Good luck with your purchases.
Alan...

Yes I tried the new Domino XL at the festool stand (which is actually F&K Tools). They have all the festool stuff there for your to try out. Carbatec are the other ones who will have festool stuff but F&K will give you a much better price, and know exactly what they are talking about and be able to answer all your questions. As for special prices, you can probably negotiate as good a price through the retailers. With the age of internet shopping, many suppliers don't bother going anymore, which is why every year the shows are getting smaller.

Originally Posted by keenwoodworker

Carbatec are the other ones who will have festool stuff

I don't know whether Carbatec will let you turn the tools on. They certainly won't allow it at their showrooms!

Originally Posted by graemet

I don't know whether Carbatec will let you turn the tools on. They certainly won't allow it at their showrooms!

Yeah ive heard that the machines wont be operating. Also the more i have investigated the Laguna that i am most eager to see wont be there. All good though if i come home from the show without a bandsaw. From following other threads on here Gregory machinery deliver bandsaws so i should be covered. Maybe ill just pick up accessories galore while im there