Why I don't own any Festool Tools

[@dwarden3]

I like the Ryobi stuff, I can leave it the back of my truck and nobody steals it.

[@SoleHarrower]

Haha

[@paulphelps370]

I've had my Ryobi cordless tools for over 5 years and use them all the time but starting to get mad at them because I can't wear them out so I can justify buying a DeWalt set. 😠 Can't tell you how many kitchen cabinet installs I've done with them...

[@quickstep2u]

Good one dwarden3.....

[@forfinkly]

Lol yes, actually the accessories are not bad tho, the tools burn fast

[@speedgonzalez489]

That's not true because I just had a Ryobi cordless 18 gauge Brad nailer stolen out of my truck!!😋

[@masssivematty]

Im an irish carpenter self employed 12 yrs . Im a big fan of your channel your a class act tradesman. Keep up the goodwork

[@kylechapin1057]

Is your name Decklin or Seamus?

[@trailrunner67]

The key thing with the Festool is the dust collection. You can work inside a house and not get dust everywhere.

[@michaelmancini5773]

You're Dude, Festool does have the best dust collection in the industry by far, but I still refuse to reconcile their prices, not worth it.

[@michaelmancini5773]

You're right Dude, HAHA

[@michaelmancini5773]

@seventhsinn No brother, that's not the entire reason, and I own Bosch and Makita tools ,both made in their corporate countries, very good quality tools. Festool is guilty of corporate greed, just like BMW and Audi , $ 1500 for the Kapex ( which I've used a lot) is insane.

[@michaelmancini5773]

@seventhsinn Listen brother, I live this topic everyday , my partner has the Kapex, I have the Bosch glide saw, I paid $ 578.00, he paid $1540.00, my saw was manufactured and assembled in Germany, so was his, my saw has a better motor, his saw has superb dust collection, and is admittedly very accurate, but so is mine, I can cut large crown moulding on the flat, he can not, thats a big thing in the trim game. Festool is not worth the price, it just isn't.

[@michaelmancini5773]

@seventhsinn Thats my point, you can buy German power tools, and not have to give up you're first born child.

[@bucket465]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. And I'm stunned at how many things you said really hit me. I used to own an old Victorian home that was built in the 1880s. And it was built with hand tools. It's still standing strong almost 135 years later. You are absolutely right: it's not the tools - it's your hands that create the work. I'm in my 70s, and I rarely learn anything about woodworking from someone as young as you. But you definitely taught me a few things. Thank you very much. Now I'm going to subscribe to your channel.

[@nickchow8076]

😊t 2:55 fyr😊😊😊😢ju

[@mikewest9086]

"...is Rigid crap? Or, are you crap?" Love it.

[@michaelmancini5773]

I have Rigid belt sander , tripod work light, 18V impact driver, and cordless palm sander. No complaints about any of them. ( and their used everyday)

[@corysturgis6660]

I own them all except fesstool . Just like cars, they are so.e winners and losers of every brand

[@bentswoodworking]

I am a huge advocate for Festool and have pretty much all their main tools. I think the reason people are asking you that so often is because you do all onsite work. The best thing about Festool is the portability, organization, ease of use, and how it’s so easy to operate all on one system. I started buying their tools because in the long run I see myself moving more towards onsite work. Recently, I have started doing more onsite jobs and it’s when I really started to appreciate the system. I am a huge believer in their tools but I will say I agree with you that tools don’t make the woodworker. The best tools aren’t required for excellent results. Definitely personal preference. However, Festool sure does make it enjoyable!

[@VCGConstruction]

It’s all about the tradespeople using the tool first! I agree with you Richard, my brand loyalty is to the companies that deliver me the tools I need to get the job done at the right price! As a small business owner my brand loyalty is to my company first!

[@MRSOMTHINBASIC]

VCG Construction Sounds pretty basic👍

[@bobtunstall1962]

VCG Construction well said

[@chucktherepairguy1108]

VCG Construction So true.

[@MrSkinnyn71]

Well said

[@ass2mouthallday]

Well said, Joey Trupiani.

[@festoolusa]

Hey, Richard. If you're interested in trying out any of our stuff, let us know.

[@user-zj2mb3sp3x]

You savages! I cant wait until i'm in the position to purchase a few of your sanders, I hate the cheaper ones I have, but I'm not ready to spend $600 on a sander... YET!

[@markcampbell7042]

I'D LIKE SOME OF YOUR STUFF!!!! YEAHHHHH BOY.

[@milesambra5630]

Festool USA I have used your tools and absolutely love them! I'd definitely love to try more

[@alansimpson596]

I must confess I suffer from Festoolitis. But then I'm in retirement and am at the stage where I like top quality tools when I make items of furniture. Their super efficient dust extraction is a big plus. No boring clean up at the end of a working day.

[@patrickrigney4002]

If he would take the time to use one he would understand! The extra cost is worth the precision and ease of use. I'm looking forward to adding a Domino to my shop next.

[@marktourtellotte1336]

Started finish carpentering 46 years ago. Had all cast aluminum Milwaukee tools. Then acquired a Makita chopsaw when they first came out, and have not strayed much. Dewalt got me hooked on buying batteries from them...because the tools are still working well. Won't buy any more Bosch after the grinder overheated. Working out of a pickup...you bench pressing and deadlifting tools twice a day! Keep up the honest work and videos, my younger brother.

[@MrKelly-ll1lx]

Amen 😂

[@frenchriversprings]

Most contractors do not use festool. It is usually woodworkers that use it because it has awesome dust collection and super precise tool. One tool that you could benefit is the festool track saw. It's really awesome. The back of the track has grippy material so you don't even have to clamp the track. The edge of the track is exactly where it cuts even at 45 degree. You would love it to cut plywood and cut the excess off a deck, etc. Also you can cut super close to a wall. If you use the festool vacum, then you can cut inside your customers house with almost zero dust.

[@KZ-xb8fi]

I agree with you, it's all about the person using the tool, I watched my dad for yeas use nothing but a worm drive skill saw , Mikita , and delta stuff, and he was a master carpenter , it was his know how that impressed me and others.

[@justinhc123]

My Festool track saw is always with me, which means I can leave my (amazing) Dewalt table saw in the garage most of the time. LOVE my track saw (and my cordless festool sander too). It’s worth every single penny.

[@kittypigeon]

I've got the big one, and the small one, and three rails. The time I've saved over the years with these is incalculable.

[@brianwball40]

Fun fact, Norm Abram never used any Festool tools on the New Yankee Workshop.

[@davecurda2350]

brianwball40 festool was not around then but Tom Silvia uses them all the time

[@likearockcm]

yeah well Tom Silva from this old house uses nothing but festool,has for many years.So there👅

[@gorillagoalie23]

Norm made a lot of his tools! That's a Craftsman!

[@gorillagoalie23]

I don't think so either unless you had like 10 Norms. I just think he is an amazing Craftsman.

[@brianwball40]

Tom Silva is good but there is only one Norm. The point of the video is; you don't need expensive tools to get great results. Buy what you can afford and upgrade your tools later. Buying a $1500 chop saw won't make you better at crown molding, only experience.

[@markfreedman2470]

After subscribing to you and having watched some videos that you made, I can tell that you are a true professional. A professional creates the result, not the tools. Kudos.

[@visa1960]

When I started 45 years ago I only had hand tools , everything was in a old wooden tool box my grandfather owned

[@travisnighbert9566]

Those guys were true Craftsman turning out nice work and didn't have fancy power tools.

[@bobbg9041]

GIVE ME BACK MY DADS TOOLBOX.

[@bobbg9041]

@@travisnighbert9566 No those guys used real wood very high profile large trim and drove the nails by hand, you try hitting the nail on the head with one of the old time trim hammers or tac hammer as they are called. I mean its not a 18 penny nail. You cant hit the trim work and the hammer head is the size of a pin. Show one to 80% of the trim carptners today they dont know WTF its for. Oh and a Brace or hand drill. My dad had all that when I was a kid and he'd used it. Everything was cordless and made 0 carbon foot print. Unless you think blood sweat and tears is exhaust. If you cut your finger you pushed the saw blade into it.

[@randybobandy9828]

@@bobbg9041 wow weird rant but ok.

[@musamor75]

@@bobbg9041 Hmmm. Brace and bits, eh? Right. How about moulding planes, hand routers, scratch stocks, the Stanly no.45 moulding plane with twenty five different cutters, flat and round cabinet scrapers, rabbet planes, low-angled mitre planes, compass planes, etc. The shavings and sawdust are still between my fingers.

[@justinpack8292]

I love your work and really love this video. I had made some custom base on a $40 router table. The client said "you think that'll do it?" My response was "the tool does what I tell it to do" meaning IT JUST CUTS WOOD!! Keep up the good work. I've learned a ton watching your videos and i appreciate you doing what you do.

[@dsyphor7460]

1. Does it cut straight? 2. Does it shoot straight? 3. Does it jamb? 4. Does it turn on every time? 5. How much maintenance does it require? 6. Will it handle any size job I may have? That's all that matters. Great video. "The tool makes the job" is something amateurs say. The tool may make the job more efficient, but quality is always up to you.

[@jclem222222]

LOVE your line, “Is the tool crap, or are You crap”. PERFECT!!!! So true. I happen to have some Festool, which I like, (some more than others,) but I also have a bunch of Makita, which I like. Especially with cordless tools, guys tend to stay with one “family” because one battery fits everything. Great Videos, man, keep it up.

[@joe-say-did-it6201]

I own a hardwood flooring company and use all kind of tool brands and your right the only difference is some are more durable then other. And yes tools are expensive but they also make me money so well worth it.

[@dvalery20]

I will totally agree to everything you’ve said, Festool has a few staple tools that have made a big difference for example the track saws, Rotex sanders and the domino system, but mainly it’s the dust collection aspect of why they are so great. Accuracy in cuts all comes down to how well you can read a tape and knowing what side of the line you need to cut, not knowing that will result in shitty sloppy work wether you’re using a Festool, dewalt, harbor freight, etc. If you get a chance to get your feet wet on Festool and if you work with a lot of sheet goods try out one of the track saws, they definitely do a fantastic job at sizing down ply sheets and you’re also able to cut odd angles easily with it.

[@maxchartier]

I purchased a festool kapex two years ago. my experience is that it is more rigid and has less blade runout than my previous Bosch glide saw. it is also marginally faster to change angles when mitering. also the optional hold down clamps are quick and convenient to use, so i don't keep my hands as near the blade as i used to with previous saws. small differences, but it was worth it for me.

[@noconz0727]

The hold down clamps are pretty sweet

[@iananddani]

doubllleee lasserrrrrrr

[@aoirogue1189]

Festools hold up great and focus on quality equipment that is easy to work with, as opposed to what's economical to build. We use them for sanding down hardwood floors all day long, as well as for cabinetry work, nothing holds up better. Their dustless options are also what really drive the product line. Besides, it's always a pleasure to stop in at Woodcraft and even painting store like Sherwin Williams are starting to carry some of their supplies. It's just a matter of time before they're more easily purchased.

[@saeedsobhani4213]

Thanks for making it clear. You are one of most honest people out there. It is you who makes the difference not your tools.

[@sail235aeh]

When discussing quality workmanship with an older guy decades ago, he always told me "its not the arrows, it's the Indian, young man !" Great video.

[@bighands69]

But great arrows allow great indians more speed and accuracy.

[@АлексейМаринчев-м1з]

Did he fight indians? )))

[@utubota5522]

I own several Festool tools. If I could afford them, I would buy all of their tools. I have the track saw, domino joiner, sander, vac. These are the best tools I have ever owned. I also own DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Porter Cable. Festool gives me better results and the tools are well designed and top quality. The quality and the performance are what convinced me.

[@Maxkil]

Nice selection of tools. Poor Ryobi.lol A van would really suit you. I've never looked back. Great video as always!

[@GodGunsGills]

Maxkil a lot of folks say get a van

[@GarwoodNick]

Vans are awesome. I don't understand how guys run out of a pickup truck. With a big van you can fit basically every tool you'll need and always have it with you. Sucks when someone steals the van though.

[@GodGunsGills]

GarwoodNick hahaha... a lot of my tradesman buddies have vans and I really do see the benefit, but I love trucks

[@bleachinuri]

Yeah with a van the pervs in the trade can use it as a rape van too

[@lefyre1266]

I had a truck with a topper, but space was tight. I have a GMC Savana, but wish to upgrade to a larger "Euro" cargo van for even more space. Pickup trucks always a concern someones going to snatch something out of the back, or rain ruin things

[@bobthegeeknc]

Very good commentary about how you work. I like all the content of your videos, very good workmanship and quality. Techniques are priceless. Thanks bob

[@brianwood876]

I run Bosch and DeWalt because I like their stuff true, but I have experience with their customer service and I know I can count on them... I've used harbor freight and rigid before and they work until they don't and both companies left me hanging in the breeze. Yeah, their warranties look good on paper, but when my air compressor (rigid) started leaking, it took them 10 weeks to get it back to me and it still leaked the day I picked it up. When one of my Bosch batteries fried, they shipped me a replacement and it arrived the next day. When I next needed to make a tool purchase, you can guess which brand I went with.

[@brianchv3661]

Thanks for the REAL vid. Question, what's your organizationinal set up like?

[@multidinero]

As a fellow carpenter, I agree with your thoughts on the fact that the person matters more than the tool brand. Yet, the idea that Festool isn’t too expensive is not an opinion I can fully agree with. Festool cost twice as much as any tool you can look at. That alone makes it cost too much. They ultimately are not competing with the other manufacturers, however. The cult following makes that unnecessary. I learned the trade from my father, and he mostly used Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Makita tools. I personally own mostly Dewalt tools, but have tools from various companies. However, I need quality tools, so I don’t go beneath Ryobi tools, which I think Harbor Freights is beneath that line.

[@imherehello117]

Some Harbor freight tools are as good as anything else. In particular the Chicago electric multi tool is rated second only to Bosch. And it is a close second on quality at 1/10 the price. On the other hand some things from there are not so good, like the palm sanders. So you have to be careful what you buy. I pretty much find that to be true no matter where you buy it.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

I didn't think highly of Ryobi until I bought their cordless jigsaw. I had to cut some nasty material and didn't want to ruin my Bosch corded jigsaw. I bought a Ryobi expecting to destroy it but the saw surprised me with more than enough power and decent ergonomics. I will consider Ryobi in the future for tools that get infrequent use.

[@bighands69]

multidinero Festool, Lamello and Mafell are not cults. They offer tools that nobody else offers. A festool mitre saw for example can do accurate cuts on the bevel and mitre and has amazing dust extraction. Buying a tool from another brand that offers this is going to cost you nearly as much. Time is money. All that time spent messing around trying to get accuracy is sometime not worth it.

[@charlesgraves4634]

You hit the nail on the head about it is not the tool but the man that makes the end result. A true craftsman can use any tool to get a great result.

[@silknfeathers]

Repeatable accuracy, dust collection, low vibration, quick set-up. Love my Festool...

[@themechanic5015]

Ya me too! Although I admit I do fall for the brand loyalty thing a but

[@melinaslotnick1362]

Hello, I appreciate your videos and they have helped me in my growing education. I'm restoring a 1950's house and had a lot of sanding to do within. From old cabinets, damaged walls, dated and damaged ceilings to all the old pieces of furniture collected to strip and restore. I was suffering from the amount of dust. I wear the serious dust ,]mask systems with pancake filters, and the fine dust still gets thru, my lungs would hurt after my long days of 5-7 hours of sanding. So I spent a lot of time researching an option for my health. I ended up purchasing a Mirka Deros 6" with the Mirka dust extraction system (yellow and black tools) I opted for them over Festool. Richard, I own about 6 different sanders and sanding was sanding, not my favorite job, but its gotta be done. but then add the weight, vibration, dust, lack of speed control and countless other items, I dreaded my work ahead, though I love what I am doing. I can not even begin to tell you how much I LOVE my MIRKA system. I am currently stripping down nine 11' church pews and even with 80 grit, it leaves no swirls or marks and it is as smooth as a 240 grit gave me in the past. I can actually move from 80 grit right to 240 grit and get glass like results. I wear a glove on one hand and the other free hand to stroke the wood as I sand.It's fabulous. The machine works with little or no vibration (compared to any sander I have or have tried. The Mirka is light weight, stops quickly, leaves no dust when used with extraction system (which rolls around so easily, following me with my work) The amount of time saved is UNBELIVABLE. I would like to encourage you to add one MIRKA DEROS and Dust extraction System to your collection. You are a wonderful teacher and you will love this product. My dad was a carpenter in Dallas, as well as a master at Automotive Repair. I wish he was alive for me to gift him this system. I chose it over festoon, I have a collection of tools too and not sold one one brand over another. Yes the skills are the most important thing, but in your hands, with the skills you have, you will soar with the Deros. Get the Deros 6" because you can switch the Sanding pad between 5" or 6" but not so with the Deros 5".

[@larryarnemann7274]

My wife got me a festool jig saw. I love it but at that price point it never goes to a job site. My porter cable does just fine for$70 and if it gets fucked up or stolen I won't cry that much

[@bmf24]

It works so much better on the job site. Thats where the tools shine the most.

[@robertosladic3430]

@@bmf24 depends :D id probably keep festool jigsaw in my bed :D

[@sevanski1135]

Yes!!! Thank you. I'm a metal fabricator and I can get top shelf results with harbor freight grinders...still own a HF dynofile...its about the hands holding and the mind using the tool...love your videos

[@machudocajons]

at 69 I've been thru most of what you have spoken of.. "its your hands"..not the tools..peace j.

[@J_Winn]

Well said ! Im a painting contractor and the only festool ive used that are far and away worth the investment for your health, a customers home, and the results are their sanders and hepa vacuums. I was in shock at how awesome they were and how they create a dust free sanding experience. I know you finish your work so if I was you that might be the thing to look at!

[@Patriot4TheTree]

I'm 5 miles back gravel in the mountains, and I STILL get pissed if someone drives by too slow and looks in my garage when it's open.

[@josephgiordano9292]

Yeah no doubt I'll have the garage door open for like 2 min and every car passing by drives ten times slower than if my garage was closed. Most annoying thing like GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE ASSCLOWN KEEP IT MOVIN!! Cant have privacy even when you have privacy.

[@reidsimonson]

People do that in my neighborhood too. It’s just typical crap people looking for an easy score. They see something and are looking to find an easy way to victimize you. If nothing looks obvious they just keep driving. What a great community....

[@jacintobanda4114]

I recently had an idiot steal a pickup and ran from the cops, he took my alley and saw a huge driveway and decided to try and ditch the truck and run on foot. In the process he wrecked into my garage and corner of my house. I’m a hobby woodworker/ mechanic and just have a variety of tools and knickknacks. I live in a small town where the incident made the front page of the local newspaper, so I had tons of nosey ppl drive by (keep in mind, my driveway is in the back) mannnn it pissed me off how much traffic went through and scoped out my stuff while I fixed the damage.

[@azul8811]

I kind of regret replacing my 4 hinged doors with overhead doors on my garage. I live on a corner and when the doors are up, I feel like I have zero privacy. Years ago, when I had the 60 year old doors still on, I’d just open one of the 4 doors to get some ventilation and most everything was out of the line of sight.

[@fernandofirst]

Good suggestions about what tools to buy. Very good presentation.

[@krehbein]

Dude, take some 2x4s and plywood and build some shelving units so you can neatly store your stuff, not to mention get it off the floor. Having stuff organized will make you feel better to. :o)

[@BenMarvin]

The floor is the biggest shelf.

[@chefsteven34]

Ben Marvin That's hilarious!

[@chicagocarpenter8142]

This guy has clearly never touched a 2x4 definitely never plywood. LOOK AT THOSE HANDS! Actor, nothing more.

[@meandyou917]

Chicago Carpenter, exactly how are a Carpenters hands supposed to look? Some people work smart and not hard and don't wear themselves out. Not Everyone is a brute and and has to prove their masculinity. Wear gloves, ppe and your hands among other body parts will look, feel and be fine. Stay safe!

[@damianmlegacy7311]

Chicago Carpenter i think his customers are very happy. Being a top competitor in my area. Your should show respect for the extra work on making the videos

[@keithmiller6583]

Just a thought...I've been doing different wood projects many years and I got tired of putting all my stuff in my Dodge Ram w/cap. So I built shelving and a work bench in my 5 x 10 utility trailer; last 4 jobs I had all the tools, fasteners, etc. I needed. Makes my life so much easier.

[@BriantWoodworks]

I agree, the craftsman from 100 years ago would give 2 weeks salary for a harbor freight miter saw if they could of. I've seen some pretty sick historic houses with amazing finish carpentry from a day when all these tools weren't an option at all. Mostly red and yellow too, but my favorite tool, is whatever one that's in my hands.

[@bighands69]

+Briant Woodworks American tools used to be the envy of the world. That was also the same for American cars and houses. All that outsourcing has meant that the tools are not as good as they once were.

[@TS-eg8dm]

Dude, you should get yourself a trailer, I have a lot of respect for you and I recently started to watch your channel so one thing I like with you is that you are very neat, seen a lot of handyman contractors do job and they seem like they think they put out their best but when you look at the job, it's just not up to par, i work neat and clean, my carpentry skills are top-notch, I have 20-something years of experience but you have taught me a few different ways of doing some things I'm accustomed to do so kudos, can never stop learning, so I respect when I see a guy doing his thing.

[@steve24822]

I have a real mix of brands but have a Festool track saw, drill/driver, router. They have all been used everyday onsite for 4+ years, had a really hard life and I have never had anything fall apart or fail at any time. I have Dewalt and Bosch equipment and it is no tougher. I buy the best for me, I have no brand loyalty at all.

[@CAVjoinery]

Does cuts wood !?! But how does it ? :)))

[@edwardwalsh5982]

Best thing I ever bought was a 16' Haulmark enclosed trailer for my tools. My company was able to do so much more with having the storage and capacity to haul 16' material inside. Best $5,500 I ever spent!

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Totally agree with you man, well said

[@22891690]

Dude check out the ryobi 23 ga cordless nailer. There’s a battery adapter you can get and it allows you to use m18 batteries to power it. I bought one and my helper and I call it ‘ryokee’ 🤣🤙🏻

[@beach3408]

You make a good point, and I agree with you. I do have a few festool tools, because I feel they give me the best results for -what I do. Nice video.

[@dukedukewayne]

I’m a 45 year experienced carpenter/contractor. I agree with you on the tool issue, the cult thing. Harbor freight as you said falls apart, I’m not a fan of that. I have Bosch, Mikita, dewalt, Milwaukee tools many of which I see in your shop. I think the quality of the work comes from the hands and the heart, like you said being serious about it. I have 4 Milwaukee sawzalls and two broke down. I took them in for repair and 1 was obsolete and the other they had to find parts for. They told me they are dinosaurs. They replaced the obsolete one for no cost and fixed the other. I take of my tools and they last a long time. My son is in welding school and I told as you said to not be afraid of the cost of the tool. Ya buy it and take care of it........and they’ll take care of you.

[@MrTresto]

For rare usage tools I think harbor freight stuff works pretty well. And Ryobi too.

[@thebarrowteam7049]

Hey Richard, do you leave your tool batteries in the heat? I take mine inside at the end of the day because we have hot weather at night in my region.

[@David-ju6qp]

"Is Ridgid crap or are you crap?" LMAO!

[@kiki231000]

Nice to see an honest opinion that is very respectful. That is a rare treat these days.

[@jfgreen1959]

AvE takes apart a Festool saw and it’s unbelievable how they cheap out on things like bushings instead of bearings, and instead of high quality high temp, durable plastic for the motor cover they use cheap low temp, fragile plastic.

[@trashes_to_treasures]

"If it cuts wood, give it to me. I can get something done." WORD! I'm with you! Many people are spending so much time on disputing which brand is "the better one" instead of just getting to work and don't mind about what tools others use, or even are happy for them using their other tools 🙂

[@animationcreations42]

The best line in this is "Is Rigid crap or are you crap?"

[@maxjammer47]

*_Ya ... you'd better freakin' keep drivin', boy_* ... The very start of this video was so great that I would (if I could) give it 5 Stars without even watching the rest of it! But now I gotta watch the rest of it. Keep up the great work!

[@ThekiBoran]

I own some Festool stuff but it stays in my garage shop. On the job it's Makita, Hitachi, Dewalt, Senco, Porter Cable and whatever else. FYI, Festool does have problems with their tools. Festool isn't perfect. The Kapex has had motor problems, I have one and the tables aren't coplanar and I didn't check it until after the 30 day trial. Festool won't fix or replace it. When using a guide bushing in my OF1400 the bit isn't centered and there's no user adjustment like every other router on the market. I had to send it in. They say they're going to fix it. Thankfully these aren't my every day tools. Except for the Domino which is really good with no comparable alternative I would suggest people look elsewhere for power tools. You can get 2 or 3 Dewalt or makita for 1 festool product. For the most part I'm done with Festool.

[@HogsHeadStudios]

Kroban3 Yeah, unfortunately (fortunately for our wallets) the Domino is really the only thing Festool offers nowadays that can't be found better or cheaper from other brands. People wondered how his wife reacted to a paint sprayer, imagine if a finish carpenter came home with a Domino...

[@renaissancemen1]

Evan LaBrie their rotex are second to none. There is nothing on the market that acts as a belt sander and orbital sander. I have seen Mirka on KZbin but can’t find out if they act as a belt sander. Mafell has a double dowel tool very similar to the domino. Priced similar as well. I think dowels are cheaper to buy at Cheapo then to take time and fab dominos. Either way I’m looking to get either one soon.

[@tccoggs]

renaissanceman Try the Makita BO6050 dual mode. Just like the rotex, for hundreds less. Love mine

[@renaissancemen1]

tccoggs this is why I do this internet shit. I have had my Festool for years now. I didn’t know Makita copied it. At the time I bought my Rotexes nobody else had one. I am looking for a 6” one. I will probably try the Makita. I think I saw Bosch has one now. I think Makita is a great brand. Horrible at marketing. It’s a shame.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@renaissancemen1 The Makita will accept Festool paper,(holes line up), and the Festool vacuum hose.

[@jeffreyeiford2750]

You are an AWSOME PERSON, I really and truly enjoy watching and learning from you !!! Thank You for your teachings

[@johannsmit3411]

I aggree. People are so into brands. The carpenter/ cabinet maker determines the precision and quality. I have seen great craftsman using china brands and by looking at their results you would have never guessed what brands they use.

[@GameVilleofficialpage]

I’ve used a ryobi corded 50 buck circular saw for 2 years now - all I need is something straight and long and a workbench and it’s just as good as a 3000 buck saw stop cabinet saw - if you’re so concerned about branding you need to go into fashion, not construction. I can also take my hundred 50 dollar black and decker chainsaw and kick the ass of any guy with a dewilt one, or even a comparably sized husqvarnia saw. Point is if it cuts, turns on and doesn’t jam then it’s good in my book. The single reason I even use dewalt as often as I do is because the first tool I got was dewalt, and having the same battery made it a no-brainer

[@antonleimbach648]

Does it cut wood? Great way to put it.

[@looopy2u]

I have festool makita bosch pasloade hitachi stabilla ... all great tools and I dont think my skills will ever out perform them but they do compliment my skills and they earn me money! Most ppl that complain on festool just need to look at mafell or hilti for a price comparison but then again you got to look at the whole picture of service and so on. These tools aint for non professionals they are for ppl earning money. Most ppl that complain on the price of these tools probably cant afford then and get bitter.

[@dmitrijusciubinskis5156]

Hilti is not that expensive in Europe. For private use, yes they cost more than Makita or others. But the main problem is the wide range of tools, that other brands offer. Im not carpenter so Festool or paslode is NO, even Hilti does not cover all my needs, so i would choose Bosh or Dewalt for myself.

[@alandobb950]

looopy2u, I CAN afford Festool, I CHOOSE NOT to use them, NEITHER am I bitter towards anyone who use them.

[@looopy2u]

alan dobb Given that you CAN afford Festool and are not bitter, it seems my comment is not directed at you.

[@randizzle7659]

I get professional results everyday using Dewalt, Ridgid, Kreg and Bosch. Love your channel and content. Keep up the good work:-)

[@Zcasey1932]

I buy festool for the time saving features, and most of all the dust collection. Nothing wrong with other brands but I'll pay extra for tools built around dust collection.

[@ciriloayala3860]

I do countertops and I'm the same way. Your channel is informative. Keep doing what your doing brother

[@jeffpower6473]

Personally I keep my eyes on Craigslist for older tools. I’ve got a couple hitachi c10fsh miter saws and a Makita ls1013 as well as an old Makita 2708 Tablesaw in a Rousseau Stand. I’ve found the older tools to be less complicated and more robust. They also require less work to make deadly accurate. To boot their less expensive, but do require a little time to clean up and dial in. However in the end you’re right. It’s the carpenter not the tools, a good carpenter can produce good work with mediocre tools but nice tools make the job much easier and do it more efficiently.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Jeff Power I do the same thing on ebay,I love my precrap Porter Cable stuff

[@ottokriete1153]

Hey, Jeff...... any chance you would be willing to part with one of your c10fsh saws?

[@jimmylgutierrez]

Bro. U said it. Its your work ethic. To many people have the tools but no work ethic. Great videos and great work love the channel

[@ScotchAddict35]

“That right there is pretty much how my brain works.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

You are preaching to the crowd brother! What you said is exactly how I feel about carpentry, fine woodworking etc. It's about craftsmen and not the tool. The woodworkers in the 1700s didn't have a Festool track saw and their cuts were so dead on that in many cases you couldn't see the cutline. How do you explain that kind of accuracy?

[@likearockcm]

I see why the bench is your least favorite tool.Carrying around that really heavy trim is all the weight training you need.🤣💪

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Woodworkers who have to do high precision cabinetry and fine furniture prefer FESTOL for the precision and flexibility. If you are doing framing and commercial cabinetry, it is probably a luxury and overkill. Sure you can use a pocketknife cut-down tress, but is it effective?

[@hfdny37]

If it's a tool I use every day I buy quality. If it's a tool I'm going to use once or twice a year I dont need to spend crazy money. I agree Nothing wrong with rigid. I also own a bunch of ryobi stuff. It's all in the craftsmen.

[@eyesalooking]

I own the Festool tracksaw. Where is it? Right now my neighbor borrowed in again. I will have to go get it because he loved it once he tried it out and found out how easy it was to make straight and clean cuts. He is a good friend and he owns his own business so I know that he just has been to busy to return it.

[@aroldfut]

I have a friend that spent $1200 on Festool tracksaw items. I still use my 60" aluminum clamp guide from Harbor Freight that cost me $15.

[@solidsnake9332]

Better yet, i use a 2x4 and a clamp. Cost? Free. Lol

[@trailrunner67]

I have a Festool track saw and you don't only get a straight guide. You get superior dust collection and there are chip guards on the saw and the track so you can cut cabinet grade plywood and not get any tear out or splintering. It is also faster. Can you get the job done without it, Yes.

[@slkjoy]

I was skeptical when I saw the title. But I heard you out, and you da man. Giving an honest answer and telling it like it is - what is more important than tool brands is your work ethic, your skills, and how you think. Word. If I made a living with tools, you are absolutely right - Festool is not expensive if they save you time. Whatever you charge for a job, if some tools can save you a few hours or days - they'll pay for themselves easily - and you will make more money in less time.

[@xl000]

You can always replace expensive tools with standard tools, skills and time. You could probably do everything with one rusty chisel and time.

[@alphaclean3364]

It's ok if the rest of the tool is rusty but that front edge has to be keen and sharp.

[@MrMrGr8]

You ever build a trimmed out, built in bench/cubby/shelf/cabinet unit in say an entry or mud room??? I'd like to see your take on one.

[@mfcman2k7]

Ryobi rigid milweee and aeg all owned by the same company

[@Gizzard4400]

mfcman2k7 still a different product

[@sonnymoeckel6297]

DUDE...WOULD YOU PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE TYPE VIDEOS? FINALLY SOMEONE WHO SPEAKS THE TRUTH. HUGE FOLLOWER OF YOUR WORK AND THANK YOU FOR THE MANY LESSONS YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME THROUGH THIS CHANNEL. AS A FULL TIME ARTIST I AM NOW PROVIDING FOR MY FAMILY DOING JUST WOOD WORK ALONE! ANYHOW I GREW UP ON THE NAVAJO RESERVATION AND WE USED HAND SAWS AND HAMMERS TO BUILD OUR HOMES WHEN I WAS YOUNG. SO I AGREE WITH EVERY THING YOU SAID EXCEPT RYOBI. LOL :P

[@kodoan411]

"Does it cut wood?" - EXAAAACTLY!

[@jtreedog409]

do you have any videos on those battery nail guns i didnt know they even had that ? you can eliminate the air compressor with those . love the videos . jeff

[@n3qdz]

Not in the trades but what Festool has done better than anyone else innovation and marketing. The amount of accessories fit and finish, the way Festool markets them far superior that anyone else. Also Festool went after the finish and woodworking trades first. They also created a demand by not putting them in the big box stores. Are their tools good yes. Does Festool make the customer feel special absolutely! Is that a bad thing nope, the other brands do the same thing as well Festool just does it differently. Festool gives the customer a luxury of a premium experience. Festool went in a direction the other brands different, all the accessories and tool adjustments are better marketed than any others. Do they make a quality tool absolutely! Think about this before Festool who really heard of a track saw.....no one. They put they tool on the map and a new category. Would I own festool I think so. Since I’m not using the tools everyday I don’t see the need to go premium price tools. I think the big brands make a great tool at reasonable prices. From what I have seen Festool does give you a great finish from what I have seen and used.

[@simonsanchez9608]

Agree . go watch AvE channel. He breaks down the festool to expose the cheap piece of junk it is. Internals that dont last.

[@tccoggs]

I wouldn't say that the AVE teardown of the TS55 says it's junk, I think it's basically saying that for what the saw sells for you should get better quality components/build. I was not impressed with the TS55 not enough power, and I hate how the response from festool was buy the ts75. If you compare to the other saws in the TS55 category, they are all more powerful and don't overheat as easily as the festool. I replaced my ts55 with the Makita x2 cordless and even it's more powerful than the corded ts55 was. Plastic brush holders, bronze bushings vs ball bearings, I mean come on guys.

[@samuelmazack]

Can you make a video about how you go about prepping your millwork (caulking and nail filling) before painting. Please and thank you

[@DaCake2]

"Is Ridgid crap or are you crap?" lol

[@danielphleger3904]

Festool is rad because of the built in dust collection system. I've used it for years.. one of my contracts is replacing doors in a highrise and I can literally route mortises in the hallways on carpet and not leave a mess. That alone makes them worth while. My time is important and I cant spend it all on an elevator or cleaning up. That's why I like them. But to each their own. I dig your videos.. good to see passionate humble woodworkers!!

[@frankhagar4651]

100 percent Richard I agree but I use every thing De Walt because the battery platform, keep up the good work always looking for you new video thank you for that, sorry for the trolls there everywhere .

[@michael.schuler]

GREAT Video. Your message is TRUTH. I love great tools and own many, but the real tools are your care, your concentration, your skills, and your experience.

[@akbychoice]

I’m not brand loyal however, I steer clear of HF electric items, and things they have that utilize a bearing or movement. In general I stay away from HF. 4 squares and not one is square and true. Sandpaper wears out fast, just to much cheap crap for my $$.

[@ThekiBoran]

akbychoice I can count on 1 hand the number of times I've been inside a Harbor Freight store. I'm not a diy'er which is why.

[@davidghizzoni6796]

I run Bosch, Makita, Porter Cable, Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Festool. The track saw is one of those tools that when you need it, you can't beat it.

[@notor1oussavag335]

Love the humble attitude... I love woodworking but I'm still young and getting the shit end of the stick of life atm, so if I can afford the tool and it helps not only make the job easier but helps me get the job done, then so be it. Not gonna let my pride get in the way of letting someone catch me using Chicago electric tools. Hell my welding hood is Chicago electric and its made my life so much easier. It may not be the best miller hood on the market but it gets the job done. I just dont have 2 to 300 to spend on a hood.. But I like the way you put it tho, "it gave me professional results". Glad I found your channel and subbed when I did. Genuine true content and I dig it. Keep it up. Liz - Tulsa, Oklahoma.

[@DM-bl2fb]

Hey, can you do video about the table saws, interested why you’ve got both and which one you’ve got first and why did you decide to go for the other one?

[@briandemchak6687]

Probably one for rips and one for cross cuts

[@the_family_man_clan3378]

Finally a video without sunglasses.

[@elevenbdawson]

Great video, once again. Totally agree. You can even dirtbag it with the most expensive tools. It all comes down to how you measure, mark, scribe,etc., your pieces. The same goes for sharpening or buying quality blades. The tool has to has to compliment the blade just like a car compliments a certain type of tire. That's where the rubber meets the road.

[@kentli8847]

"does it cut wood?" lol . Im going to remember this when i go buy tools. should save me money.

[@randybobandy9828]

Oof. You took the wrong thing from this video

[@ebonecappone1879]

I’d rather buy a $300 tool once than a $200 tool twice.

[@lawrence8840]

Thank You for making people think and that you don't have to have a certain name brand tool to do good work! Just subscribed to your channel today and it is awesome! Thanks for all you do and your videos.

[@connectedlocally1868]

I watched this video about a year ago. I had the time to really use my Festool gear. It is absolutely better results. Im not talking about just the quality of the cut, but just the overall quality. Dust control, cleanliness, organization all plays a role in someones home. Its not that I don't use other tools, I surely do. Before Festool, I used big box store brands (Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee) and still do... BUT I must say Festool is worth the $$ just give it a try. Their sander, vacuum, tracksaw, and joiner are ALL top of the line and do amazing with keeping everything neat and clean. To me thats really important as we always wear booties and wrap things up before we start any task. But hey, use what you want. Makes no difference to anyone else. Our company is just very conscious of our clients and want to give the best overall experience, not only quality of work.

[@kennethbailey2616]

My great grampa built his house in 1892, it’s still being lived in. He had a sawmill, cut his own timber and had a blacksmith shop. I knew him well as I was 18 when he died. Him and my grandpa taught me about cattle and horses.

[@watch2run]

It's not the arrows, it's the Indian! I think I heard the Duke say that in a movie /s.

[@bighands69]

Some arrows allow a bow man to perform in different ways such as different guns allow hunters to catch various. Now it depends on what the crafts man needs in his tools. Festool are super accurate but so are other brands. Festool only targets the upper end of the market while Dewalt targets middle and upper market.

[@wwmilanl]

what do you think about having a tracking saw? any feedback thanks for your videos.

[@finarollerz]

For me, most of the time it's the blade that's in the tool, is it sharp and does it stay sharp. Next is batteries that last.

[@joenino3]

Hey man. Is that router table a "Sommerfied"? I cant find any info online at all. Also do you ever use that fence as a jointer?