Tom Cancelleri Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 As a vacuum, the Fein is as good as the Festool. As a system, the Festool wins hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 As a vacuum, the Fein is as good as the Festool. As a system, the Festool wins hands down. As a system? Do you mean with all the tools it easily works with or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 festoon is a system designed to be compact and work together as a portable set of job site tools. Comparing Fein to FT as a system doesn't work. In a fixed shop that does not need portability there are plenty of other tools that far exceed FT in quality and usability. FT is nice for a small shop where space is at a premium where you may want to stack things in a compact organized manner. On the other hand the boxes are just boxes and any small tool can go in a similar box. FT is not the only source for T lock boxes but they are the only one with a vac that boxes can ce attached to. It's a vacuum buy what ever you want and don't feel bad about not buying into the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 festoon is a system designed to be compact and work together as a portable set of job site tools. Comparing Fein to FT as a system doesn't work. In a fixed shop that does not need portability there are plenty of other tools that far exceed FT in quality and usability. FT is nice for a small shop where space is at a premium where you may want to stack things in a compact organized manner. On the other hand the boxes are just boxes and any small tool can go in a similar box. FT is not the only source for T lock boxes but they are the only one with a vac that boxes can ce attached to. It's a vacuum buy what ever you want and don't feel bad about not buying into the hype. Well I agree/understand with what you are saying. I just like to air out all options before deciding. However not to take away from the OP I may start up a discussion on some of what you said in a new topic so we can talk it all out over there and not ruin this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I had 2 Fein vacs before I got my first Festool. They start out real quiet because they have some elaborate foam sound deadening inside. After a few years it started running hot, so I carefully took it apart and blew all the dust out of the foam. It was tricky to get it back together . Some of the foam has started to crumble so it's a little louder now . From what I have seen in the Festool they seem to be built differently so I hope it doesn't fill up with dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I have the Dewalt Hepa Vac. Tool start with delay, variable suction, self cleaning filters. I'm not sure how it measures up price wise to Fein and FT but it works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 This? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Yeah, that would be it. The one thing I don't like is having no ability to turn off the self clean filter. It makes a pop sound. It annoyed me a little at first, but I'm so used to it, I hardly notice now. The DWV012 Features Automatic Filter Clean pulses every 30 seconds for continuous operations without stopping to clean filter Powerful 15 Amp motor delivers 140 CFM of airflow for maximum suction Power Tool Actuation controls the On/Off operations of the vacuum with a power tool Variable Suction controls vacuum's power consumption and amount of suction Telescoping handle for easy transport Universal hose connector provides a robust connection with swivel capability Lightweight and portable weighing in at only 33.5 lbs Heavy duty wheels and locking casters provide jobsite durability Multiplelift and tie down points to secure vac to scaffolding or during transportation Simple one switch operation to select tool actuation or vac only Unit comes fully assembled Can be used with wet or dry applications Specifications Tank Size: 10 Gal Amps: 15 Amps Max CFM: 140 CFM Water Lift: 81" Size (LxHxW): 23.5" x 25" x 18.5" Weight: 33.5 lbs Decibel: 73dBA Variable-Speed Dial: Yes Power Cord: 15 ft Hose Diameter: 1 1/4" Hose Length: 15 ft Includes Dust Extractor Power Cord 15ft Hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 My shop is small,and I went with the ct26. My only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Your Rigid shop vac will have no problems getting the dust. The only thing I can recommend is having a very flexible hose. When I first had my TS55, I tried to use it with the standard shop vac 2.5" hose (with adapter) and it was a PITA. Something like the Bosch VAC005 should work very well and is not expensive. However, if you get a FT sander, you will want the ability to turn the suction down, and your Rigid probably does not do that. Then you may want to look at alternatives like the Fein or just get the FT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I adjusted the suction on my old Fein vac ( which had no adjustment) by drilling a row of holes in the hose end coupling. If I needed to use it for anything else I covered the holes with a ring of plastic pipe I found that had a snug fit. I still use that vac primarily for sanding with my ETS 150/3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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