reggieK

Hmmm....looks like another "Too big to fail" institution. I can see the artistry required in the design of these and the craft necessary to construct, but there is a point where this kind of over indulgence just reflects a serious lack of concern for its impact on our dwindling resources.

I have watched several Festool demonstrations though I do not own any of their brand.

Personally, I just do not see any benefit for paying such exhorbitant prices. The quality of Festool brand is very good from what I have read. The issue I have with them is that the cost of their tools is typically more then double the competitors.

No matter how much branding they do...I just do not think that I will ever find my budget will allow such extravagence. Especially, considering the additional tools and options I may be able to acquire if I do not purchase from them.

Considering the price quoted for this system...I would find it much more cost effective to build my own shop jig for straight and replicable cuts on a regular circular saw. The cost outlay for a "specialized" Festool to do a similar task just does not provide me enough time savings or convenience to pay me back for the outlay.

Also, considering that a decent portable contractor's style table saw is under $500.00 (a competitors circular saw and a simple jig would be even lower price)...compared to over $1,000.00 for this Festool setup...who would think that this is a valid replacement (unless it is a government buyer looking for the $2,000.00 hammer!).

Obviously, I am not one of Festool's targeted markets....