Festool Junkie Blog

This is yet another outstanding invention from Dr.Qwas (Steve Adams). Continuing with the Qwas Branding, the Qwas Square will be made of 3/16 Aluminum, and will
be black anodized.

Included with the actual fence will be the brass thumb screws and bolts that allow you to fasten your Qwas Square to the Festool rail. The initial Prototype was cut with water jets today, and will be made available for final on Monday or Tuesday.  Once the final is approved, the milling aspect is put “box 1″ for fabrication.  We have been using the jig for several days, and it is a true gem; Time saving, repetitive, and accurate as all get out.

Festool Junkie is offering a Pre-Order Yours Today for $54.99 + Shipping on the Qwas Square.  The initial run is for limited to 50 so act quickly, they are moving along nicely, already we are over half way to our 50…get em whilst the gettin’ is hot.

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There is a tremendously informative thread going on over at Festool Owners Group.  There are many questions being asked and answered by Qwas and Myself.  You can locate the link by going here:  The name of the thread is, Guide rail speed square… and you can click this link to travel over there: Guide Square.  Feel free to jump in with any questions you may have and again, Dr. Qwas (Steve) and I will do our absolute best to help you out.  Furthermore, for more detailed information on Qwas Products.  Steve prides himself on simplicity and it really shows.  All his products are extremely simple to use, and are only limited by the level of creativity used when applying them.

We do have a limited initial run being produced, so get in on it quick.  Our metal guys, have moved some of their production to accommodate this project for us

Pre-Order Here:

Qwas Square – $54.99

Order Qwas Bench Dog Products here and save on some shipping.

Qwas Super Pack (4 Qwas Dogs, and 2 Rail Dogs) – $84.99

Qwas Combo Pack (2 Qwas Dogs, and 2 Rail Dogs) – $57,99

Qwas Dogs (2 Qwas Dogs) – $29.95

Qwas Rail Dogs (2 Rail Dogs) – $34.95

You can see the Qwas Dogs and Rail Dogs in Mr. Brice Burrell of, Burrell Custom Carpentry, wonderful “Child’s Desk Project.” Brice was not at all promoting the Qwas Products, and in full disclosure, was given to him by Festool Junkie for him to try.

Thanks again,

Timmy and Steve

The Great Walko Workbench Promotion

The Walko Workbench is an incredibly versatile, rugged, multi-purpose bench that
hit the U.S. economy at the worst possible time. There are numerous benches in
use in the States right now, and the reviews have been stellar.
It is crucial that the market penetration of this bench becomes deeper than it currently
is. With that in mind, Festool Junkie is greatly reducing the inventory of the
benches by offering an INCREDIBLE SPECIAL WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
We are offering the Walko 3 Compact Bench at $525.00. This includes shipping to
the 48 Contiguous United States. We are offering the Walko 4 Pro Bench at $650.00
also including free shipping to the 48 Contiguous United States.
Click the Walko USA Logo and check out the Video. We are sure you will see the
versatility first hand, and the implications that are evident if you are using a
track-saw, job site clamping, limited space requirements, and overall ruggedness.

Once In A Lifetime Deal On A Walko

Walko 3 Compact Set
Walko 4 Professional Set
Qwas Dog and Rail Dog Combo

Don’t Pass Up This Deal! Limited Supplies are available so act quickly. Shipping
will come from our midwest warehouse and will be shipped LTL. We will ship out
the tables the same day providing orders are placed before 8 am Central Time.

Walko 3 Compact Work Bench

Our Price: $525.00
List Price: $729.00
S & H: $0.00 to the 48 Contiguous States

Walko 4 Professional Work Bench

Our Price: $650.00
List Price:$899.00
S & H: $0.00 to the 48 Contiguous United States

Qwas Dog Combo Pack With Rail Dogs

Our Price: $57.99
List Price: $57.99
S & H: $10.50

We would like to thank you in advance for your consideration of this UNBELIEVABLE
OFFER. This bench will truly revolutionize the way you work. Adding the Qwas Dogs
and Rail Dogs, you will be able to use your “Track Saw” rails with the 20mm dog
holes on the Bamboo tops. The Walko is not a new bench. It has been in use in
Netherlands and Europe for years; this bench will do anything you need it to do,
and it is built like a tank, yet EXTREMELY PORTABLE.
We are quite certain that once you get this bench in your shop, or in the field,
the uses are limitless; limited by lack of creativity.
If you have been looking at these Walko Tables or Walko Workbench as some call them,
and you have experienced some “price sensitivity” now is the time to jump. We would
like to get these tables into “end-user” hands to fully get the market ready for
a new way of working. These benches work so well with other “high-end” tools,
you will be absolutely amazed.

Sincerely,

Tim Colwell
President
Lincoln Hardwood and Tool Company, Inc.
Home of www.FestoolJunkie.com
an authorized and respected Festool Dealer.

Festool Junkie is releasing a limited addition print for sale. There will be only 100 of these prints available.
Each print will be unique from the “base print” and hand signed.

This piece was commissioned by Festool Junkie to the, “Prince of Wire” and Nationally Collected Artist, Mark E. Coyle.
These prints are a steal for collectors of all types, and will sell for $49.99

These Prints are a generous 18″ x 24″ and would look great hanging in the office or shop.

Again, only 100 prints will be made available.    So reserve yours today!

To order yours today, Click Here Festool Junkie Print

Thanks again for all your support this year!  We wish you Peace, and All Good!

Timmy C

Well,  it is that time of year again.  I have compiled a list of gifts that contain both Festool and Other Manufacturers.  We wish you a safe and sound Holiday Season, and want to thank all of you for your support this year.

It has been a tough year to say the least, but remember, economic conditions do not define who we are.  It is what is in the soul that counts.  May you always be good to yourself, and true to others.

Timmy C

You may find some great ideas in this section I added to the site.  It is a conglomeration of “blow-out” items that we have here in the store.  No Festool in this section, but the price is right, and there are some very handy items.  Including hard to find 71 3/4″ Shopsmith Sized Bandsaw Blades for a fraction of the cost!

Check out our Holiday Blow Out Specials By Clicking This Link and Viewing the sizes and styles of Bandsaw Blades.  We also have several 133″ Bandsaw Blades for Jet 18″ Bansaws.

Here is more:  This workhorse job site support has been the rave of the Lincoln, NE contractors.  It was Invented by Mr. Case Long, and it is extremely easy to assemble.  It is at a great price and ships immediately!

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Blue Line Sanding Block and a 100 sheet assortment of sandpaper.  This is an extremely durable foam  Block; one side of the Block is soft, and the other hard; furthermore  Festool RTS Paper Fits on the block nicely as well.

ToolClad Magnetic Table Saw Covers Set of three:

All Three ToolClad Sizes for 40 Bucks. These are ideal for the person in your life that spends time in the shop!

Helps prevent rust:

* Keeps out humidity * Protects against spills * Rain from the garage door * Moisture from pets or pests

It’s a Dry-Erase board:

* Sketch out ideas * Write out cut lists * Make notes * Keep tabs on projects

Its Magnetic! Adhears to the tools surface:

* Will not slide * Create additional workspace * Great for glue-ups since glue will not stick

Loaded with indispensable reference information:

* Drill tables * Geometric formulas * Deluxe protractor guide * Wood hardness charts * Pilot hole guide * Other valuable woodworking information

Conveniently rolls up and stores away compared to bulky tarps or covers. Easily modified to fit the safety guard.

In this set you get all three sizes:

TableSaw 28″ x 44″

BandSaw 16″ x 24″

ScrollSaw 20″ x 20″

Order All Three Tool Clads for the incredibly low price of $40.00

Youngstown Gloves, assorted styles and sizes.  Check the catalog page for sizes and styles.  A great gift for only $17.25

A HUGE BLOW OUT ON Webb Abrasives COURSE SANDING SPONGES.  These Sponges were a special order that we got stuck with.  One edge is a round over, and the other edge is slanted.  We have a ton of these things and will blow them out in lots of 24ct cases for $12.00.  A very good deal to say the least.  At this price you can’t afford not to pick up some of these.  Drywall, burn marks on the edge of milled lumber, rapid removal of paint and varnish.  So many uses.

Speaking of Webb Abrasives.  Try this one:  A 24ct Cooler  of Webb Abrasives  “Fine Grit” Standard square blocks (take out the sponges and keep your favorite beverage cold).  Only $25.00

Jorgensen Hold Down Clamps Only $20.00

Jorgensen 10 ” EZ Hold II Only $20.00

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go and film a spot for Cool Tools on the DIY network.  It was a quick in, and quick out trip, but a great time was had by all!  The filming started at 8:00am (plenty of coffee), and ended around noon.  I imagine the spot to air early next season will end up running about 60 – 90 seconds.   The filming was done in a garage at a producers house.  It was a blast to see what goes on behind the scenes.

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I would like to thank the staff for all their help.  It was truly a treat.  I would also like to thank my driver (wife), for getting me out there safely, and keeping me in line.

Timmy C

We would like to thank Mr. Gary Katz, and the “backbone” of the operation Mr. Tom Brewer, for putting on such a tremendous show at Lincoln Hardwood and Tool Company; Home of Festool Junkie.  The community response was outstanding, as well as many who traveled for hours in their vehicles to see the show.  We had people from Scottsdale, AZ, Fort Smith AR, many from Kansas, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota.  The attendance peaked just fewer than 200 people.  I am not sure how much work was done in Lincoln, NE Monday; and a huge thanks to all those who attended.

Gary, in his usual fashion delivered a flawless show.  With Tom behind the scenes how could he go wrong.  It was impressive for me to see High School Students, and College Students locked onto Gary and the screen in front of them.  Gary’s message of “Honoring Your Craft” is powerful.  The paradigms that used to be in place have changed drastically.  No longer is the craft handed down from Master to Apprentice; most “guys and gals” in the field have had to either learn on their own, and all too often, taught themselves improper methods of work.  I asked many of our attendees if they learned anything new, and not one said “NO.”  There were quite a few that were already working Gary’s methods from watching his video series, or surfing over to Gary’s online magazine “This Is Carpentry“; but, to see him in person, and get real time instruction.

Travis Nelson of Nelson and Sons Construction said, “The biggest thing I learned was room layout.  The amount of time I will save with the Stabila laser measurer is huge!”

Jason Kirsch of Construction Finishes LLC said, “Screw the manual Kreg K3 jig, order me a Foreman.”

I am so happy that EVERYONE walked away with something to change their method work to make them faster and working smarter.  Whether it be a new tool, a new idea, a different approach to marketing, SOMETHING was learned by all who I talked to.

I came away with several Powerful concepts delivered by Gary:

Gary drove home the fact that we all need to be craftsmen.  Know terminology, know how wood reacts to different environments, use the proper tools, follow the path of least resistance (i.e. Don’t turn your trim over, work the trim one direction, and swivel your saw).

Gary and Tom had dinner at my home, and started the session with this idea, “Ya Gotta Keep Your Eyes Open!”  I live in a home that was built in 1940.  Evidently when Gary had to use our restroom, he was noticing the molding that cased our doors.  He said nothing while we were out on the patio, but at the show mentioned that I have this “multiple bead build up molding with this tiny little plinth block at the bottom.”  He had never seen molding like that.  As craftsmen we need to keep our eyes open all the time to notice these little things that will separate you from the rest of the pack that just have a shingle hanging.

But the most important discussion came when Gary was explaining to the group the importance of making your employees feel good about themselves and the work they are doing for you….the owner.  All too often, a “boss” will allow failure to prove a point, and to “have the employee learn the hard way” like they did.  That is just not right!  Teach, Coach, Set your employees up for success rather than failure.  To me, that was the biggest and most powerful statement of the show.

Thanks again Gary and Tom!  We are truly grateful for you choosing little ol Lincoln, NE for a show, and you are welcome here anytime.  The Grill and our Patio is always open.

Timmy C

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I would also like to thank the Sponsors of the Roadshow that were present at the event:

All you guys did a great job in showing your products, and it was a delight to meet you all.

Along the way to this show, we have taken on a couple new lines here at the store and on-line.

Also a special thanks to Lignomat moisture meters..  They just came on-board with Gary, and WOW, talk about service.  We are definitely taking on the line!!!!  Thanks Lignomat

And, to Reechcraft (not involved with the Katz Show) for allowing us to take on the Bronco’s.  These are tremendous tools for roofers, siding guys, painters, you name it.  If you work on uneven surfaces, and nees support….this is a must have.

By Popular Demand, we are going to carry some of the show specials over for a week or so.  Even though you were not at the show, we are going to invite you to order online.

The Workhorse $59.99 for set.

Bronco Workbench $349 for two.

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Amana A.G.E Saw Blades:

AGE MD 12 606 C Thin Kerf Miter 60 Tooth <0* ATB/.110 1″ /arbor – $68

AGE MD 10 606 Thin Kerf Finishing Cut-Off 10″ 60 Tooth <0* ATB/.090 5/8″ Arbor – $68

AGE MD 10 601 CrossCut 10″ 60Tooth < 12* TCG/.126 5/8″ Arbor – $40

AGE MD 10 600 CrossCut 10″ 60 Tooth <12* ATB/.126 5/8″ Arbor – $40

Walko-3 Compact Set – $649

Walko – 4 Pro Set – $749.00

Jorgenson Hold Down Clamps – $20

Thanks again everyone, the Show was AWESOME!!!!!!!

Gary Katz contacted me several months ago and wanted to do a Gary Katz Road Show here in (Click to see Map) Lincoln, NE at Lincoln Hardwood and Tool. He has not been through this area in quite some time, and felt it was about time he hit the heartland again. This show is TOTALLY FREE!!!!! Including Breakfast and Lunch on us. For anyone doing home repair, This is his Finish Carpentry Show (below is an outline of the class schedule) , or just wanting to see a different method of working in the wood shop, this is a once in a lifetime (well, perhaps) opportunity to see the true Guru of trim carpentry.

Gary is very selective as to where he does his shows, and we are honored to have him with us here in Lincoln. The show is packed with knowledge, and is sponsored by Global Sponsors of the event are: Windsor One, Anderson Window, Stabila, and of course Festool.  Gary is no “Shill”, he tells it like it is, and will use only the best product for the job.   Key Sponsors include: Kreg, Azek, Typar, and TimberTech.  Other products you will see are from: Calculated Industries, Collins Tool Company, Chestnut Tool Company just to name a few.

The show will be Monday, October 5th from 7:30 – 4:30 ish. There are prizes given away…good ones…and overall this is a very enlightening experience. Well worth the time off to come and learn and most of all to “Honor Your Craft”

I have attached the program outline for you to look at, and will share a couple of links for you to view what Gary is all about. He is a contributing editor to the Journal of Light Construction, and has his own online carpentry magazine; This is Carpentry

You will need to go online or call us to register for this event. Below is the registration link. It will take you all of 30 seconds to register; it is like hitting the easy button.

Click here for the Lincoln Reservation Form

If you are running crews, it would be well worth all to come; simply make sure that you enter the number of people attending.

Thanks for your time, and we look forward to seeing you at the show.

Timmy

PS.  We are just tickled pink to have a master like Gary in our town, and in the area.  Do your self a favor, and make Monday, October 5th, a day to learn.  It will certainly benefit those who truly take their craft seriously.

Class Outline:

“Joining has always been a slow, difficult process. Never again, thanks to the Festool Domino joining system. The system consists of the Domino joiner and pre-fabricated, beech and sipo Domino tenons. The Domino joiner, with its revolutionary cutting method, simple indexing features and adjustable mortise sizing, makes flawless mortises every single time. The Domino tenon is equally as impressive – it is 100% rotation-proof and far stronger than either biscuits or dowels. It also has a large gluing surface area for extra strength.” From FestoolUSA Site

In my words, this is a must have tool. It is quick, easy to use, numerous…nearly endless applications, and….they have improved on some features:

The New Festool Domino Support Base / Bracket; flip down stops that enable you to index the center of the cut at 20mm rather than the old 37mm. The flip stops are fully retractable, and is completely retractable as well.

There is now a New Festool Domino 4mm Cutter, and New Festool 4mm Beech Domino that will allow you to throw mortii into thinner stock. I am thinking 1/2 Baltic Birch Drawers, Base, Case, Moulding, etc etc.

This is a mean machine, and any worries that the new style indexing pins are inferior should be discarded. The tool has been in distribution for quite some time evey where except the states, and it is a Festool!

The Next Generation Domino

The New Festool Domino Support Base / Bracket

The Walko Table is truly an amazing table. In view of the economy, Festool Junkie and LHTCinc has decided to offer a $100 Dollar Instant Rebate to the Walko-3 Workbench putting at $629 with rebate, and a $150 Instant Rebate on the the Walko-4 Complete WorkBench sets with rebate $799. This rebate will take effect immediately. We do have a limited supply making room for more benches, so act quick. Orders placed by noon will ship the same day.

For those of you still unfamiliar with the Walko Workbench, here are a few video’s for you to get the 411 on these incredibly versatile benches.

Bart Has Come Up With Another that shows the bench in the upright position.

We are also offering a variety of configurations to help with the cost of the bench.

Walko-3 Frame With One Top and One Right and Left Table Support. New Configuration, New Pricing!

Walko 3 Frame with One Table Top and Table Support

Walko 3 In Normal position with One Top

Walko-4 Frame with One Top and One Right and Left Table Support

The Underside of the Bamboo Table Top with the Table Supports

Set of Four Work Struts, now only $75.00 A great addition to the scaled down tables.

Stop By “The Junk” or Give us a call. Multiple table discounts available.

Thanks,

Timmy C