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So you must be one of the guys I have to beat on Trademe for Rimu!:-) If you're in Auckland, try South Pacific Timbers over in Mt Eden, they have a mix of everything there, and everynow and then some...

Thanks for that and your prompt reply. Is it an easy thing to do? Looks at first inspection just some screws to take the base off....it may well be worth doing.

cheers

Hi, just wondering if my small DTS delta triangle head sander can be converted easily to the square head and back again? I'd like to be able to chop and change, and not have to buy yet another...

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Hi Eddie,
I was interested to check it out, unfortunately it's only a PC-Windows program and no Mac version available. And to even contact them regarding this, one must download another...

Yes, I think the Rotex 150 is a rather big, heavy beast, especially to be lugging it around all day working with it, but it has more grunt for those larger jobs. Still, I have a large and heavy...

I thought about getting the 150 over the 125, but for my own use (doing odd jobs around home) felt the extra cost and weight/size wouldn't give me any real extra benefit. If I was a tradesman,...

I have the 125 and find it is quickly becoming my favourite tool, hooked up of course to a vac. (I have a midi_ and that's probably the most underrated device. You only really appreciate it when you...

I agree, with regards to the rotex, although I had thought it would be even "more aggressive" than I was led to believe, I am nonetheless amoured with it. Used mine to strip back some windows and it...

I too have been victim to my own ineptitude in buying crap tools for years, eventually finding that good tools can be a pleasure to use, rather than a curse! :) so slowly upgrading & replacing them...

Yeah, perhaps that was it. It was a small packet of 5 sheets I thought I'd try before getting larger set/s (I'm only a hobbyist so $ first). Maybe it was old stock as I'd assume most people (trades...

Here's some photos to illustrate what I mentioned earlier.
Festool Rubin 125mm paper I had to drill new holes to match my Rotex 125mm. Note "original" holes and the new and the Brilliant2 paper has...

I will try photograph them although they are now a bit changed since I drilled some new holes in them to match the Rotex holes. Believe me they are Festool and I did get them from the local Festool...

Just whilst we are on papers, I got some coarse grit Rubin (125mm) for my 125 (5") Rotex the other day and was not impressed to find the holes do not match the pad! They were stamped Festool on the...

Thanks for the info. I am only a hobbyist so, whilst the longer rail would be neat and save time, I guess I'll go for the 1400 x 2. At least for now. Kordes, what is the gizmo for angle cutting like?...

Hi, I am soon to purchase the TS55 plunge saw, and am interested to find from anyone in the know, what they would recommend for the guide rail length/s to get? I was thinking a 1400, but someone...

Why thanks for your kind compliments Stryker.
I built the arch in 2 pieces, followed the plans (as I wouldn've had a clue otherwise!). I used half laps for the trellis sides, quite strong really as...

That's awesome. Like you I have just got a domino, and your project is exactly the charm. Are plans available or did you make it up yourself? Looks great, I reckon you have done a fantastic job, is...

Being a newby at this, followed the plans closely. Having said that, I would change the design slightly next time, perhaps the top cross members don't need three layers, and the trellis part I may...

Well, this certainly must qualify as a big project......
I got the plans from plansnow and also Woodsmith magazine. I enjoyed making this and wish I made another one for another area on my section.

Hi, I am not sure if I follow you, but you say to upgrade the triton would be $700. Hmm, that is some upgrade! If you are going to spend that sort of money, it may be better to sell the triton and...

Well that's interesting as I was only yesterday looking at the Bosch multimaster. Thought it was a good price, cheaper than I expected, but put it back on the shelf for a later purchase. So what's...

Hey LGS, substitute Auckland for Aust and you're still a JAFA! at least from this neck of the woods :-)
All good, I'm still a JAFA here and proud of it, although it's not a term you hear much...

Thanks Guys
Kordes, yes I popped in there (R&S) the other week as its very close. I will ask for a hands on if possible. And taking advice it appears best to get the lot all at once. Just alot of...

Hi all. Looks like I am convincing myself to buy the Domino, for making projects for home (and I just enjoy making woodwork items), and since I have never used one before, need to know what I should...

Hi Lindsay
I have the triton workbench, and get some great stuff made from it but I wouldn't recommend doing any mitred type work with it as it may take considerable time to set up for quality...

Awesome, I hope they do a better job of it than the "original" model. Looks interesting. I wonder if it will be sold outside of the U.S? And for how much? It would be great to see them side by side...

Just thought I'd share my initial - short that it is- experience with my new C12 drill.
Ok, firstly, I bought it because I am a festool fan in the regard to the quality and thought behind their...

I just put a link to a video showing a comparison of these two, but I put it in the Festool forum..duh. I thought it was an interesting video. Both do a great job.

I saw on one of these forums someone was comparing the dowelmax vs the festool domino. (Excuse me if its not in this one-perhaps this can be moved into it). I never heard of it, but came across this...

Thanks guys. I checked out the "Festool Owners Group" on the list and its a great forum too. The book seems interesting.
Always interesting to see what others do with their gear and it kick-starts...

Hi. I suppose most people use their festool gear for their "work", but there must be some like myself who like to do woodwork projects for home/fun and I am curious to see if there is a "projects"...

Awesome, now I know how to do it too. Thanks for the show and tell. Yours looks great.

Mr Brush,
I am not sure if this is what you mean, but I recently tried to use my triton dust bucket and the midi vac so I could use the dust bucket to trap most of the dust, and I just hooked up the...

My own opinion is to get a workbench vise. I find its where I do most of my projects and the quick release vice is the way to go. I find personally the superjaws only gets used for cutting logs and...

Hi
Yes, I have the Midi, it has variable suction, and I find I need to turn down the suction when I use one of my sanders -even the little delta, as it otherwise makes the sander harder to move as...

Gee thats quite comprehensive.Thanks for that gerhard. You're fountain of knowledge.
I don't know of anyone personally whom I can twist their arm to borrow a rotex, so I may go down to the festool...

I'd like to polish/buff some woodwork stuff, (odd bits pieces around home, DIY) like tables and cabinets etc (tired of doing it by hand for ages), and would like to know if getting the ROTEX is a...

I have these both and need to find an end sleeve/adapter so I can hook them up and of course to the most of the non-festool tools I have. Anyone tried this? What did you use? I think the festool hose...

Hi
I got one for my home shed-workshop and find its great. It takes the systainers easily ontop of it, and hooks upto my power tools no problem. Such a boon to sand without dust all over the place!...

"I've used my Triton TRA001 (2400w) with my CT33E with no problems, because the triton has a soft start it doesnt draw alot of amps when you start it up. Pretty much all Festool tools are soft...

Hi,I have the festool midi-midi vac and wish to know if it is okay to hook it up to my big triton in the router table? Triton is 2400w. Can I do this or is it to much for the vac to handle power...

John, actually the videos are excellent and will show you how to hook up the dust collector and hoses etc. Well worth a look as they also show a lot of tips.
Must see viewing.

Quote..."Twice? - there are at least 5 improvements that have occurred that I know of - most able to be retrofitted - ie you can get an upgrade from Triton (except the latest obviously)
All minor...

Stu.....
Maybe triton themselves could answer..they obviously had to re-engineer the locking design at least twice I know of, since it couldn't do what it supposed to without failing. I now note...

Um, I disasgree, the triton stinkyjaws is the biggest paperweight and unused load of..in my shed. But the extension table is well worth it, and it has the advantage of when/if you upgrade later it...

but sometimes you have to look at the bigger pool and to us in NZ that firstly means Oz, then possibly Asia then UK/Europe then US.
But it is just handier to have some answers on stuff thats...

Hi Niki
I dont seem to be able to see any pictures for this article? Can you enlighten me as to how this works?

Also I am continually frustrated with my drill press when I have to change the...

Pic from here.....
http://www.gmcompany.com/

Its a ALLNAILLER gun.
Whats it like to use? I assume its like a standard framing nail gun? Judging from GMC's website video, looks a nifty tool....

Hi. I need some advice as to how to go about, and what do I do about covering over some old concrete steps on the front of my house. I have a wooden deck that goes over most of the steps so they are...

Let me state firstly I am a huge fan off all triton gear I own except this.
Where do I begin..........lock shaft falls out, 2 springs spring off from behind lock shaft, front lock release plate now...