New Forum, www.talkFestool.com has moved into it’s new home.
July 30th, 2008
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
www.TalkFestool.com / A brand new Festool Forum
June 12th, 2008
I am honored to have been asked to moderate a section of a new forum out there in the wonderful world of Festool. The forum is called talkFestool; We all know that Festool can be a bit tricky with all the attachments and accessories that are available with many of the Festool tools. The vision is to centralize many of these questions and be able to access answers quickly and confidently.
The forum is brand new, and they are anxious to get the information rolling in. Upon perusing the site, it is very functional and already allows for pictures, there are several “off Festool” zones that you can join in on, and overall it is a very nice environment.
One of the cool things about this is watching it grow. I am sure there will be little anomalies that will arise, and frankly, that is truly part of the attraction. It appears that there are already some great minds that are involved, and I am just tickled green to be part of it.
Get over there! Sign-Up and start sharing ideas, concepts, projects, and most of all….Have Fun!
Timmy C
Jerry Work getting jiggy with the Festool MFK 700
April 29th, 2008
Mr. Jerry Work is one of the finest craftsman in the country. He has a shop out there in the Kerby, Oregon called The Dovetail Joint. I had the distinct honor of meeting Mr. Work and his lovely wife at the FestoolUSA Grand Opening earlier this month. When I saw the “tutorial” of the his, “Using the Festool MFK 700 Router for Making Fine Furniture,” I shot him an e-mail and asked if I could make it available on “The Junk.” He graciously said yes so here it is.
Jerry has designed a couple of jigs that will make the Festool MFK 700 Set even more versatile than it already is. The jig is straight forward and can be made in a weekend. Take a look at this PDF and tell me it is the kewlest thing you have seen in months.
Festool MFK 700 Set Jigs by Jerry Work
Festool Junkie still has a couple of these routers in stock and ready to put your name on for May 1st distribution. Be quick about this, the buzz on the street is that these items will be slow to ship after the initial wave. The MFK has been very popular in Europe and abroad, and will soon become a favorite amongst U.S. woodworkers as well.
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.
Festool MFK 700 Router Set, Festool OF 2200 Router, Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Table
April 20th, 2008
Festool Junkie is stocked and ready to rock on distribution of the three new
tools launching May 1st. You still have time to order the Festool MFK 700 Set,
Festool OF 2200 Router and Base Sets (Festool OF 2200 Metric Base Set, and Festool OF 2200 Imperial
Base Set), and of course, The all new Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Table.
Despite pre-selling many of these items to get an accurate count on “first round distribution.” Festool Junkie went against the grain (as usual) and took on extra inventory for those who remained on the fence regarding ordering these items. I am amazed with the excitement over the MFK 700 and it’s versatility, the OF 2200 and it’s “Mamba-Jamba-ness” and it’s incredible nimbleness for it’s size, and of course the greatly anticipated MFT/3 has been huge!!! I kinda thought the MFT/3 would be a strong seller after the MFT 1080 went out of production.
Solid Surface fabricators are actually drooling over the 2200. With a significant price tag, I was unsure about how sales would be. When a SS guy gets this router in front of them, many were indifferent regarding the price, and once they saw the end-product…price really wasn’t relevant. One of our clients in KC said it best; “Timmy, it really doesn’t matter what you are going to charge me for these routers (they bought both the MFK and OF 2200). What I know is that there is not another product that will let me do this type of work with the dust control and the time involved. Dude, just make sure they are on their way May 1 and it’s all good!.”
If you are getting an MFT for the first time, here some accessories that are, in our
opinion, essential:
Festool Clamping Elements
Festool Screw Clamps
and the “sexy” Festool Quick Clamps
There are some MFT/3 Specific Accessories that promise to be rather “hot” as well:
Festool MFT/3 Cross Member Support to add some rigidity to the table.
Festool Adjustable Stop
When you order with any of these items with us, your credit card will be charged; However,
this will quarantee that we will ship on May 1st, 2008.
Festool Trim Router MFK 700
March 13th, 2008
The word on the street is that the Festool MFK 700 Trim Router will be a very big seller amongst the various industries that utilize this type of router in fabrication. We certainly hope this is the case; however, with that said pre-ordering this little guy may be a wise move. By pre-ordering with Festool Junkie, we will guarantee you that we will ship the day it is released by FestoolUSA for distribution.
>>>Click Here To Pre-Order The Festool MFK 700 Set<<< All we require is a 20% Down to ensure you will receive your new tool within 7 working days of the launch. In most cases shipping within the continental USA is only a 3-4 day ship from our location in Lincoln, NE
Festool MFK 700 Trim Router Home Page
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
New Festool Pre-Order: Festool MFK 700 Set, Festool MFT/3 Multi-Function Table, Festool OF 2200 Router
March 2nd, 2008
Festool Junkie is now offering Pre-Ordering for the 3 New Festool Tools available for distribution May 1, 2008. Festool has just announced the new products available. Festool Junkie is committed to providing the best service available. We pride ourselves in product knowledge and ease of ordering. We are based out of Lincoln, NE at Lincoln Hardwood and Tool Company, www.lhtcinc.com. Phone calls are always welcome during business hours, and Timmy C’s e-mail is ALWAYS quick with replies. Check out the website for LiveChat, and a fresh approach to selling fine German Tools!
Festool MFK 700 Set - Pre-Order for only $102.00
Festool OF 2200 Router - Pre-Order for only $160.00
Festool MFT/3 Multi-Function Table - Pre-Order for only $115.00
Click the links for details on these fine Festool Products. Terms are described on the catalog pages.
Have Fun Looking at the tool candy!!!
Timmy C
President
Lincoln Hardwood and Tool Company, Inc.
Home of: www.FestoolJunkie.com
Festool Routers and Speed Control
February 26th, 2008
This is a darn good description of how the Speed Control on Festool Routers work. It is by David McGibbon from FestoolUSA.
Tech Notes No. 16/07
Low speed settings on Festool Routers
Some of you may have noticed that the speed control adjustment in the Festool routers does not seem to have the effect of slowing the machine down when it is set on number 3 or below. The setting of 1 or 2 runs the machine at the same speed as setting 3. This is normal behavior for the routers when they are not under load.
The speed control is synchronized at 60 times a second to send either short or long pulses of current. When there is no load on the spindle, the mass of the armature acts like an energy collecting flywheel, and even the shortest pulses add energy to the free spinning armature. It is much like pedaling a bicycle down hill.
As soon as the router is put under any load, the slower speeds will lock in under the control of the tachometer. Sometimes mounting a large cutter in the spindle will produce enough load to change things. By the way, if our TS55 saw is run without a blade, the same thing will happen… the speed control seems to have and effect only after the setting is more than half way.
David McGibbon
Service/Tech Support
Festool OF 1400 Router; versatility at is finest! Truly a sweet router.
November 18th, 2007
Let’s hear what others have to say about this router. Give me some honest opinions about this router. What you like OR dislike, how you have used it, what makes it worth the dough!
Timmy C
