This round of tool deals and steals we’re going around the table since turkey day is right around the corner. We’ve got tools for all ages and all types, so when that estranged uncle shows up at the door, you’ll be ready to make room for another loud mouth. Or to drill the doors shut. And, if you want a break from the chaos, you can retreat into the shop to test out some new gear, or show off that new special deal! Read More
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Festool Connect 2017 – New Tools From Festool, SawStop, and Shaper Tools
Festool just held Festool Connect 2017, so I traveled to the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lebanon, Indiana just outside Indianapolis to see what it’s all about. The Festool Connect event is mainly set up as a customer appreciation day for both die-hard Festoolies and those curious to learn more about the brand, but there was a decent representation of media folks brought in too. At the event, the spacious warehouse facility had demonstration areas set up for many of their tools to give end users the rare chance to try before they buy. Festool staff manned each station to provide knowledgeable instruction on the tools and to answer questions posed by the enthusiastic crowd. The reconditioned tool sale with discounted items was a big part of the draw too, as Festool products never go on sale otherwise. Read More
