I know Festool makes good stuff... but this is ridiculous...

[DaveS]

A $400 stool...

http://www.leevalley.com/en/festool/...15&cat=55&ap=1


annnnnd.... a $200 flashlight

http://www.leevalley.com/en/festool/...62&cat=55&ap=1

[jseklund]

lol - gotta love it. I own a few $100 flashlights and I'm aware of many that cost in the $200-300 range that I would love to have - but that is not really a flashlight and probably doesn't warrant that price...except for the festool logo.

[tommyt654]

Save a bundle here , http://www.harborfreight.com/27-led-...ght-67227.html , http://www.harborfreight.com/mechani...seat-3338.html , and prolly will last as long, tho the LED light isn't rechargeable, I'll go the cheaper route and spend the other funds on wood

[Bruce Cohen]

A $400 stool...

http://www.leevalley.com/en/festool/...15&cat=55&ap=1


annnnnd.... a $200 flashlight

http://www.leevalley.com/en/festool/...62&cat=55&ap=1

I've owned cars that cost less than that.

Bruce

[dbhost]

I somewhat suspect they won't sell too many of those...

[Bruce Cohen]

I really don't know about that. There's lots of people with a lot more money than brains. Check out the prices of some of the stuff that Bridge City sells.

Bruce

[BigguyZ]

In a world where this is a product:
http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/food/no...gold-pills.asp

Anything is possible.

[Raffi]

But it is "homogenous" light for medium sized areas, surely that justifies the cost of the light.

[leehljp]

Some things are beyond reason for me and those are two of them. But for their (Festool) sander, am not ashamed of it or its price. I haven't used it enough to warrant the cost "yet" but I gotta admit that the amount of sanding that thing does so eloquently and lack of dust in the house (with a wife that screams at dust) more than made it worth it. I have had DeWalt, PC and Ryobi random orbit sanders with dusting attachments, but the Festool is/was very noticeable to me in its operation and accomplishments in comparison.

Let me say that the deciding factor was one thing - LOML - get the job done and with NO Dust to disturb her allergies! Mission accomplished. I did not use a Festool vac although I looked strongly at them. I purchased and used a Fein Vac. That thing is awsome. LOML likes to keep it in the house but I make sure it resides in the shop. That doesn't stop her from using it about once every other month for deep cleaning of the house.

[jussi]

I have most of the tools they sell in the US and I still wouldn't buy the flashlight. But one thing they do advertise about it is that it's very durable. The rep showed it off a few months ago and kept throwing it on the floor and stepping on it. I guess if I was constantly throwing my tools around the shop I may consider it.

[phrog]

I've owned cars that cost less than that.

Bruce

I've owned some cars that SHOULD have cost less than that.

[durango dude]

I can understand the price they charge for their jigsaw and sanders - but that's about it.

[cwsmith]

I have most of the tools they sell in the US and I still wouldn't buy the flashlight. But one thing they do advertise about it is that it's very durable. The rep showed it off a few months ago and kept throwing it on the floor and stepping on it. I guess if I was constantly throwing my tools around the shop I may consider it.

Sounds like the salesman who tried to sell me my first ROS. Told me that I'd be wasting my money if I didn't buy this particular brand that sold for something like $160 or so. Yep, "you can throw it or knock it off your ladder and it'll still work"... "that Ryobi will be a pile of broken junk!"

My answer was that I don't throw my tools or knock them off of ladders... I bought the Ryobi. That was in early 2003, it's still going strong.

Funny what people will pay for and not question it's utility.

CWS

[jussi]

I can understand the price they charge for their jigsaw and sanders - but that's about it.

When choosing a jigsaw I considered the Festool trion but actually went for the Bosch 1591. The shroud on the trion made it hard to see the line.

The sanders on the other hand I think are worth it. The dc, lack of vibration, and ease of use make them great. Their routers are also great, especially the dc. And the mft has changed how I do much of my cross cutting. But the machine that sets them apart is definitely the domino. It's the fastest and easiest machine/jig I've use for MT joints and I've had or have the Leigh fmt, dowelmax, and mortisepal. For me, totally worth the price. In years past, I would have said their tracksaw as well but with all the clones that have come in the market the last couple of years it's no longer unique to them.

[Pappy]

At $400 I would at least expect a stool to LOOK comfortable!