Thread: First Festool purchase

welcome to the club and the slippery slope

Sadly, no birth control invented for those green bunnies yet I think it is one of the best first Festool purchases to be had.
Les

About 3 years ago I viewed a tool auction in Perth and came across a TS55 track saw 2 ROS sanders and a CT22E.
I told the misses was buying them to sell on.
I got the lot for a round $800 but made the mistake of trying them out.I was completely addicted and there was no way I was parting with any of it

The Festool tracksaws are great,unfortunately there was no track with mine but made one from timber,It is one of the best tools if you don't have a table saw as I don't.

Mine is fitted with the 491952 48 tooth crosscut blade,I use this for all cuts including ripping and it performs well.
I completely detroyed the blade that was originally fitted by hitting a chipboard screw and chipped every toothfortunately there was a brand new spare one in the Systainer.

That is pretty much how I started, except I bought the Midi at a good price; also suits me better as I use it out on the road.
Probably the first two additional things I purchased was a parallel guide and a cleaning kit. The first for when you can not use a track for what ever reason, the second to help clean up the mess the other tools make.
Enjoy.
Warning - Festool can be addictive.

Originally Posted by Graham99

Hello everybody,

On the weekend I took my first sip of the green cool aid, with the purchase of a TS55 track saw with and the CT26 dust extractor. I have not used it in anger yet. I am impressed by the build quality and the way the systainer has been laid out to accept the saw and any further accessories. Now to get some clamps and a ripping blade.

I think that getting the saw and the CT in one hit is a good way to start as adding in the future is now a lot easier.

Regards
Graham

Way to go Graham99 ,it can be a slippery green slope.You said it yourself re build quality, if its functional you only buy once save in the long run.

Hello everybody,

Yes you are correct it is a slippery slope. I have not yet used the track saw in anger but am impressed by how it all comes together, and how the Sustainer allows for additional items that you can purchase, namely the parallel guide, extra blades, and the clamps. Better than throwing it all into a fancy box. Ive been looking at the ratchet clamps on Amazon, and they ship to AU for the accessories. If it works out I can get two for the price of one locally.

Im looking at the Carvex Jigsaw and the OF1400 router as the next purchases in the future. The Rotex is also up there.

Years ago I had a lot of Makita tools stolen from my garage. Worst of all I suspect it was somebody who I helped out. Anyway I had not got around to replacing all of the tools, but I think that I am going to work down that path with Festool.

Hope you all have a great Xmas.

Best Wishes
Graham

Just purchased my first Festool package, 5" Random Orbit Sander ( ETS 125/3 ) along with the CT 36 AC Extractor. Package price $1568.00 Canadian dollars. Can't wait to try it out.

Originally Posted by mark david

I told the misses was buying them to sell on.

Yesss, this old line. Well used it is. Well used.

Graham99, you are doomed.

Steve,
I don't know how much Festool vac bags are in Canada, but here in oz they are expensive. I now have a Dust Deputy cyclone attached to my CT33. I can use the CT33 as a shop vac and get years out of one bag.

Originally Posted by Evanism

Yesss, this old line. Well used it is. Well used.

Graham99, you are doomed.

One has to die from something. And you can imagine the quality box they will bury me in if it's built with Festool tools lol

I am already considering further additions.

I was thinking about this thread today. Tooooo bloody hot for working. 38 and nearly died.

The thing that bugs me, more than a bit, is the fact we in Australia get such a distinctly Australian selection of tools. I spent a bit of time on Amazon, Harbor Freight, Kreg, Bridge City and other sites. This is so I can see what the yanks get to choose from (apart from timber at 1/4 the price we pay).

Why aren't European tool makers better represented online? Where can we buy from European makers in one place? I buy Liogier, Festool and Colt, which are magnificent.

Is there a site in France, Germany or England that's sells European sourced gear?

I'd very much prefer to buy this quality, NOT the made-to-a-price available from Asian suppliers. I know the argument that China makes whats asked of her, for the price demanded, but where is their "good stuff"? Does it even EXIST? The stuff that's perfect? The stuff that doesn't break, wear out or dies after 5 uses? (e.g. The 5 minute drill, or the infamous 120 piece drill bit set with 4 useful bits)

I suppose this is all redundant. I'd love the opportunity to invest in tools that will last me a lifetime.... Not just to make the casket

I have never bought any bags yet, but just checked LeeValley and for the CT-36 bags its $60.00 for 5 bags.

Originally Posted by Evanism

Where can we buy from European makers in one place? I buy Liogier, Festool and Colt, which are magnificent.

Is there a site in France, Germany or England that's sells European sourced gear?

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Hello Everybody.

Took another drink of the green Kool Aid today.

Im replacing both front doors at the moment and needed a decent finish sander. My old Ryobi would be good for vibrating cement, and with a decent amount of sanding to do I decided to splurge on a new sander.

Therefore I have purchased an ETS 150/3. I chose the 3mm orbit as I want to get a Rotex 150 in the future, which is a 5mm orbit in the random orbit mode, therefore grabbing the 150/3 made sense, at least it did to me anyway.

So, one more Systainer to add to the set.