Festool for the Compact Shop

[@Kenfitzpat]

Its nice to see a video where someone acknowledges the health and safety aspect of Festool products. As a DAV with COPD I started switching over to Festool so that I could keep woodworking without any further damage to my breathing. I found myself leaving my workshop feeling much better because of the lack of fine dust in that environment. So for me and I can see for you, the Festool draw is not to be snobbish but keep healthy while enjoying woodworking as long as you can. Thanks for sharing.

[@kirkmccoy9729]

Best work together systems available..... I'm been on a Festool buying spree lately.. my shop is almost complete. I could sell it all if need be and still end up in good shape or leave my tools to my grandson who loves woodworking. You get what you pay for, I could not be happier with my purchases. I just ordered the Kapex, full CMS router table and mini table today. That's it for the big purchases. I know own most of their high ticket items.... from here it will be yearly accessorizing. My shop is small as well.... thank you for the video:-)

[@Selandry1]

I agree with your Philosophy on the small shop with Festool. My only critique is the use of sustainers. I hate any sort of tool container in the stationary shop. I like my tools out and ready to use. I have all my high use power tools stored in cavities under my workspace. Anyone who says Festool is overpriced does not own a Festool. Thanks for posting.

[@bighands69]

For him in his small shop he values storage. I have several large shops but also like that storage so that the tools are always where you need them safe and sound.

[@stephenmacintyre4905]

You are observant! It is an official think sign from IBM that my dad gave to me many years ago. He started the computing department at Bausch & Lomb.

[@GTLee9]

Great shop set up.

[@TeeGiang]

agree on all your points, i just converted to the green. they are not overpriced imo, if i can i would pay more :P storing and retrieving the tools in a organized fashion already sold me!

[@jasonyuhase5036]

Thanks for sharing - Where did you get the woodpeckers set? I'd love to have all the marking and measuring tools in a single set like yours. Best, J

[@TimBrennan]

How did you make your fes-ports?

[@mrclark4271]

I enjoyed the review of your Festool equipped shop. If you don't mind me asking, what brand of layout tools are up on your back wall? They look like Woodpecker.

[@stephenmacintyre4905]

William Pool Those are made by Pinnacle but the top 3 were part of a woodcraft 50th anniversary set that I purchased a few years back on close out. I’ve found the quality to be excellent and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. I’ve since added to that array with some Wooodpecker tools. I read somewhere that the pinnacle tools are made by woodpecker for woodcraft. When I put them side by side the main difference is the black color of pinnacle vs red for woodpecker.

[@stephenmacintyre4905]

Thanks for your positive comment!

[@stephenmacintyre4905]

Its a good reminder of the measure twice cut once saying

[@ncgarya07]

That looks like a THINK sign back there. Are you an IBMer?

[@mrBDeye]

The Festool MFT table takes up more floor space than a proper table saw and mitre saw put together, and you'll be struggling to do basic wood cutting.