Festool Junkie Blog

Hello all,

If you are a Festool Owner / User and like the group feeling that you get in a forum environment; www.talkFestool.com has moved into it’s new home. The new Festool oriented forum has a crisp new look, a team of moderator’s, incredible software with hundreds of features, and well, just a great bunch of folks that have already started posting there. This is where FestoolJunkie, TimmyC, RW, and MarkE will base our forum activity and I hope to see many of you woodworking enthusiasts over there to share, play, and learn.

As I mentioned above, the software is indeed superb and will be the perfect arena for content, reviews, and good ol’ conversation about Tools and woodworking. In my opinion, it is going to be a fresh, and certainly unique forum that has beautiful untended soil, that has not been “churned and burned.”

Please stop by and say hi,

Timmy C

I am just gonna pass this one on. I could watch it over and over again just for the graphics at the beginning.

The New MFT/3 has been by far the most awaited replacement / improved tool since we have become a dealer. The world about came to an end late last year when Festool announced the “second generation MFT” the MFT 1080 was being put out to pasture. Stability, height and weight are a couple of noticeable features of the MFT/3.

The most improved aspect of the Festool Multi-Function Table, MFT/3 is the angle gage and the rail profiles. Both of these items are greatly improved. The angle gage actually moves front to back, and the profiles will allow for more accessories in the future.

Enjoy the show,

Timmy C

Hey all, I am typically full of words when it comes to talking about Festool. When I got the OF 2200 EB in my hands for the first time, I was indeed speechless. This is one bad %#s router. What surprised me most about this router is how nimble it is. In a conversation with a guy that talks very softly to wood, he felt that because of it’s size it was very stable and didn’t get thrown around. The gryo thingys Festool put in the machine to keep the 22 from flyin’ around the room really works; and you really don’t feel like you have a 2200 watt router in your hands. It is big and bad and ready to rock and roll.

You are going to watch this video and be amazed. One Solid Surface guy that I took the router with to see couldn’t believe the demonstration; he thought there was a trick to it all. His comment after running it was…”gotta have one”. Didn’t care what it cost…I know, I know, 800 bucks, but it was indeed the tool that was going to make him money and save time….cha ching.

Just watch the video…check out the size of bit they are chucking into it.

Get off the fence and grab this thing. There has been no expense saved in designing THE SWEETEST ROUTER IN THE WORLD and you will be amazed.

Peace Out,

Timmy C

PS. I am hoping that Festool comes out with the “Go-Cart” systainer kit that allows you to take the router and put it to work outside the shop in the parking lot. Of course, I would then need a really long extension cord. Try getting that past UL and OSHA.

The Festool MFK700 will soon become a go-to router around any woodworker / fabricators shop. The light weight trim router weighs in at just 4.2 lbs and has a power comsumption of 700 Watts. The specs on this little guy are perfect if you are looking for a Festool Trim Router. With the capability of running 1/4″ shanks or 8mm shank bits and a maximum bit diameter of 1″ you can dial in to any job that requires meticulous trimming.

This video from Festool shows the router going through several applications. Notice how the router can be oriented in a vertical position or in the horizontal position. With the 1.5 degree off-set base, your bit will never touch the horizontal surface of the articulating board. In other words…who needs bearings right.

We are excited for this router in many ways. As in the video, plowing out a dado along the edge of a curve is just plain kewl. Furthermore, in the horizontal position, we are excited about the sensor bearing; talk about comfort in knowing that your set-up is going to be quick, and your cut is going to be precise.

FJ still has several for distribution on the first of May. Give us a shout, or shop for the MFK 700 by clicking >>>Buy The Festool MFK 700<<<

Peace Out,

Timmy C

Tool purchases can be difficult when you have a significant other monitoring your buys. Therefore, I have come up with the 9 ways to, “Hide tool purchases for your significant other”.

1. Use Pre-Paid Credit Cards from the bank of your choice. Often, if you squirrel away $20-$30 here and there, it is fairly easy to get up to the required dollar amount.

2. Purchase the tools on lay-away, so as not to have the glaring “big hit” to your credit card.

3. Purchase the tools with cash. Warning, make sure to get the tools dirty prior to showing them off.

4. Get a buddy to buy the tools and you pay them back. Careful, don’t tell the significant other it is a poker debt you are paying off.

5. Purchase several small tools over a period of time; never open them and keep the receipts! Then when you have enough credit on returning these items, get the one big item you desire.

6. Each project requires a new tool, make sure you commit to only the ones that require new tool purchases.

7. Purchase the tools, bring them home, and DO NOT USE THEM FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. This way, when asked if they are “New” you do not have to lie when you say NO!

8. Purchase large tools that can be dismantled; it is sometimes easier to get to the shop with the tools taken apart. Better yet, have the tools shipped to your work place, dismantle them there, and bring them home piece by piece. This is often beneficial for several reasons.

a. There is no packing material to throw away.

b. When you assemble the tool, it looks more like a repair job rather than a set up of the new tool itself.

c. Refer back to Rule 7: it may take a while to get the tool set-up. Therefore, when you are ready to fire it up, it is no longer a “new tool.”

9. Always round the purchase price down when asked how much something cost. I.e. if actual take home cost was $849, you would respond “about $800.” Tax never counts!

10. Please add your own creative ways to this post. I am always up for learnin’ somethin’!!!

Timmy C

Here is a quickie. The TS 75 EQ Plunge Cut Saw working with a Festool Multifunction Table 1080. The angle of this shot shows the TS 75’s riving knife coming through the workpiece to eliminate saw burn. This is a very slick saw indeed.

The question always pops up on which saw to get. If you are working mostly with 3/4 stock lumber or plywood go with the TS 55 EQ Plunge Cut Saw. If you are doing more “construction” grade work and need the extra “umph” go with the 75.

Personally I prefer the Festool TS 55 due to it’s light weight and size. I do mostly furniture and do not require the size and power of the TS 75. I would much rather add accessories to the TS 55 EQ package; quick clamps, another 1080 rail, rail connectors, splinter-guards, etc. There is a lot of bang for the buck when you start putting accessories to Festool Tools.

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Here is a quick demo of the Festool C-12 Drill with Centrotec. Driving a 14? screw into the end of a treated 2 x 4 is not an easy task. Being the drill is brushless, there are no sparking contacts with brushes reducing power to the drill. The relative torque is stronger than any other drill I have ever used. The power is unbelievable. This drill has a quick chuck release that allows you to use an interchangeable snap on depth stop chuck, eccentric chuck, right angle chuck, centrotec chuck and of course your old school Jacobs style chuck. We challenge you to do this with your 14.4 and 18’s. Race Ya!!!!

These are short and sweet little videos showing three Festool Tools. We left the audio out so you can here the difference in speed in the TS 75 EQ. There will be more to follow so if you want to share some ideas, or want to see specific tools at work just et us know.

This first video we use the MFT 1080 to cut through some 8/4 stock. This shows the plunge and the riving knife coming through behind the blade.

I left a few grits out in this video demonstration of the Festool RO 125 so that i didn’t bore the heck out off you. I can do this demo in five minutes or less! I used a rough cut piece of 8/4 Walnut and went from rough to polished. If you look at the end of the video you can actually see the reflection in the wood. Note…. there is no finish on this Walnut. This proves the Rotex is an all around sander weather it be for removing coarse material, fine sanding or polishing in between coats of finish. Festool makes a paper for every type of application!

Here is a quick demo of the C-12 Drill made by Festool. I drive a 14? screw into the length of a treated 2 x 4. The torque is stronger than any other drill I have ever used in my life. The power is unbelievable. Don’t forget this drill has a quick chuck release that allows you to use a depth stop chuck, eccentric chuck, right angle chuck, centrotec chuck and of course your old school chuck. If you will be using the Centrotec chuck often you may want to consider the Centrotec Assortment Systainer. Thanks to www.festooljunkie.com for letting me use the tools for the demonstration!