Paul-Marcel, a member of the Festool Owners Group Forum, has demonstrated a real knack for video reviews of tools which are not only informative but also entertaining, if not comical at moments. This month, Paul-Marcel was kind enough to share his experiences with the new Rotex RO 90 DX Multi-mode Sander after putting it to good use for a couple of weeks.
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No shop or jobsite should be without a proper first aid kit. The hope is that you will never have a need for a first aid kit, but you should certainly be prepared just in case.
The Festool Contractor's First Aid Kit is in provided in a SYS 1 Systainer with clearly marked red first aid latches. The kit's contents have been certified to be ANSI/OSHA compliant. Contains all of the common first aid supplies required for emergency first aid care. The contents can be replenished by ordering online or by phone, reorder details included with kit.
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Your cordless drill just can't do what our cordless drills can!
You probably spend more time using your cordless drill than any other power tool in your toolbox. For that reason alone, it's important that it be the reliable, versatile, lightweight, and offer exceptional battery life. Here at Festool, we care about the details that other manufacturers seem to overlook. So, we're confident that you'll find that our cordless drills are remarkably better than any other cordless drill you've ever used. Back that up by Festool's commitment to manufacturing products of the highest level of quality backed by a comprehensive three-year warranty, and there's little reason not to consider adding a Festool cordless drill to your tool arsenal.
Watch the videos showing the CXS compact cordless drill in action.
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In this article, Gregory Paolini shares his experiences using the Festool Rotex RO 90 DX Multi-mode Sander. Gregory Paolini is a nationally recognized woodworker, author, and woodworking instructor. You can learn more about him by visiting his website at www.GregoryPaolini.com.
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Transform the way you tackle your next project!
Recently, we connected with Cliff, the self-proclaimed "Wood Nerd", and provided him with the soon-to-be-released RO 90 DX sander to run through its paces. Cliff was nice enough to produce a very detailed assessment of the RO 90 and give his candid thoughts about how it performed in his shop. His review includes several videos that demonstrate various features and techniques. If you like to soak up every detail about a product when considering a purchase, you'll really appreciate Cliff's thorough commentary, dozens of detailed photos and videos.
If, after reading over Cliff's review, you still want to learn more about the RO 90 DX then head over to our Rotex micro website. There you'll find in-depth information about the features and benefits offered by Festool's family of Rotex sanders.
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A brilliant mobile miter cutting station solution.
If you own a Kapex miter saw, you already enjoy the great cutting depth, precision cuts, and lightweight design. The only thing missing is an uber-convenient way to wheel it to and from the jobsite and a set of supports for long material. Well, that used to be the only thing missing. Introducing the new Kapex UG mobile cutting station (497 354).
Equipped with large wheels, the UG easily navigates the work area, and breaks down quickly and easily for transport. Two expandable extensions allow for large material support and provide plenty of surface area with integrated flip stops and metric measuring scale. Fully extended, the supports offer nearly 16-feet of material capacity. When you're ready to move to a new location, remove the extensions with a couple of thumb screws, hit the quick release mechanism to fold the Kapex into its transport position, and attach the extensions to the cart. Now you're ready to roll in just a few minutes!
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You may have noticed this peculiar light blue colored abrasive in some of our recent photos. First, even though the name is "Granat", it is not made for Granite or stone material. It's actually made for use with wood.
"So what's so special about Granat", you might ask. Well, Granat is a hybrid abrasive comprised of hardened aluminum oxide with a ceramic grit. This hybrid approach causes Granat to retain it's cutting edge much longer than any other abrasive. Even though Granat uses a stearated coating, it does not contain wax. Since it lacks any type of wax additive, there are not issues with water-based finishes that you may have had with other Zinc stearate abrasives.
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Experience all of new Festool power tools for 2011 first hand!
JLC Live is one of the premier woodworking shows of the year and we'll be there on March 25-26 at Rhode Island Convention Center. It's your opportunity to check out all of the amazing new tools that we'll be introducing this year, watch product demonstrations, attend our workshops, and meet us in person. Some of the new product we'll be showing at JLC Live include the Rotex RO 90 DX Multi-mode Sander, Kapex UG Mobile Cart with Extensions, Workcenter WCR 1000, T-Loc Systainers, CXS Compact Cordless Drill, Carvex Jigsaw and more!
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