Mikejpt Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I recently received a substantial gift certificate form WoodCraft as a retirement gift. I am an intermediate woodworker and other than my Sawstop, don't own any " top tier " tools, ie Festool. Plenty of Dewalt, Porter Cable etc. None bad. Just an opportunity to step up. Any suggestions on what your fav Festool is plus dust extractor ? Budget 1000-1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm sure first question to you will be ... What tools do you own now and what kind of woodworking do you do? It depends on what tools you use a lot. Maybe your tools are good enough and need some specialty ones? IE the domino. Need a nice sander? Ect ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 What BW said. I will say though that if you're looking at anything Festool you'll want to get a Cleantex (CT) dust extractor. I'd say for a home shop a CT26 will do the job. When you buy a CT with a tool you save like 10% or something like that. Just need to figure out what tools you want to add. If you don't have a finish sander, maybe an ETS 150/3, if you're looking to break down sheet goods, maybe a tracksaw. It really depends on what you're looking to build and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 It also depends on what you're building or wish to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinfever Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 The kid in the candy store answer: Domino and CT26! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 The kid in the candy store answer: Domino and CT26! Certainly not a bad choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejpt Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have built 72 inch solid cherry chest on chest and next started a series of tiny boxes after that with 1/8 in box joints. Turned small platters and pens. Lots of Salt cellars to sell. Wine racks that are 5x5 36 in tall solid block of wood. So I guess a lot of finish work needed. I have a Dewalt and Porter cable 5 in that are good but difficult at times to hold and dust collection with a shop vc is probably adequate. So I probably need the sander system but which one. Sure would love a domino and tracksaw and ...... Niether would get the use of a sander I don't think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I recently received a substantial gift certificate form WoodCraft as a retirement gift. Congratulations on your retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 For finish sanding I'd recommend the ETS 150/3 for the higher grit stuff, and a 150/5 for lower grits if you're looking for a suite of nice new and good sanders. As for using a shop vac for dust extraction with the sander you'll need to make an adaptor that lowers the amount of suction going through the sander so it doesn't pull the sander to the work and cause pigtails. The nice thing about the Cleantex extractors is that they are pretty quiet and offer the ability to adjust suction, as well as turn on when you power on your sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have built 72 inch solid cherry chest on chest and next started a series of tiny boxes after that with 1/8 in box joints. Turned small platters and pens. Lots of Salt cellars to sell. Wine racks that are 5x5 36 in tall solid block of wood. So I guess a lot of finish work needed. I have a Dewalt and Porter cable 5 in that are good but difficult at times to hold and dust collection with a shop vc is probably adequate. So I probably need the sander system but which one. Sure would love a domino and tracksaw and ...... Niether would get the use of a sander I don't think. Considering your chunk of change.. I would consider a CT/Domino package deal as it's cheaper that way. I would then start investing in the sanders which will play nice with your CT unit. Although the sanders are still expensive, it's more achievable. Pick up the 150/3 or the 150/5 and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinfever Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I demoed all of the Festool sanders last year at Woodcraft, the ETS 150 was by far my favorite, a joy to use. Couldn't say the same about the Rotex line, although they do offer other advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Mike....congrats on the retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Considering your chunk of change.. I would consider a CT/Domino package deal as it's cheaper that way. I would then start investing in the sanders which will play nice with your CT unit. Although the sanders are still expensive, it's more achievable. Pick up the 150/3 or the 150/5 and enjoy! Yup, if it were me I would go with the domino/CT package plus the ETS150/5. You can get all three for under 1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 As a couple others said, I would go with a CT, Domino, and ETS 150/5 and make sure one is the combo to get your discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Congratulations on your retirement... Great advice here already...nothing to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 'Tis a slippery slope... but a great one! Congrats on your retirement, Domino/CT26, but expect more to come soon after. Head over to FOG and do a search, this question has been asked the world over in that forum. They'd likely suggest an MFT/3 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Domino baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdG Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 My first foray into the Green Koolaid. Just arrived the other day. The 1/2 sheet sander is just what I needed for,my first furniture projects - a coffee table. I played around with some 100 & 120 grit paper on lean stock and this puppy was a dream. I plan on getting the new 150/3 or 150/5 whenever and if they hit the North American shores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Congrats on the new toys! Those other sanders are already here bud.. I just ordered one the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Congrats on the new toys! Those other sanders are already here bud.. I just ordered one the other day The ETS EC 150/5 is here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Not the EC.. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sorry for my ignorance, but what is an eccentric sander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSparger Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm fairly new to the green tools also. My first purchase was the tracksaw and CT26 and they are my favorite tools in the shop right now. Makes breaking down sheet goods a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Is he referring to some new European model perhaps? Edit: Realized my question now makes no sense after seeing page 2... My apologies. http://instagram.com/hunter_instantgram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've been wanting a second ETS 150, was considering the 150/5 since I've got a 150/3 . Looking at that video I think I will hold off untill they sell those over here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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