Recent content by BigDean

They already have a large one.

As above, but open to offers.

Does anyone want this before it ends up in landfill?

The FoxAlien is more expensive to start with though, so I am making it similar costs.

Good point. The FoxAlien is a quick build in comparison.

Interesting research. Looks like the Fox is 811x755 overall to get 400x400. The Queen comparable is 750x750 overall to get 590x505. QueenBee much bigger working area for a smaller frame. I wonder if that makes it a lot less sturdy...

I am in the same boat. Also have Shaper, but for smaller pieces think a CNC will be much quicker. I am no expert, but spent a lot of time researching the market and came to the conclusion that the FoxAlien 4040 XEPRO with linear rails seems like a good shout. The main contender was Sainsmart...

I have the same saw. as well as the Benchdogs cross cut addition (all 3 sizes), I have the Bow products 36" fence extension and the smaller of the 2 featherboards (as well as their pushsticks). In my opinion these give me many (safe) options dependant on what I am cutting. Excellent piece of...

Good news! Well, in the main. Thanks a million to @akirk for spending time with me this morning. The results are that without the "protection pad", the sander is working as expected. As soon as you add it, it seems to displace the centre of gravity. As this is a Festool product, it is...

Thanks for that. Tried various speeds on ct midi and on the sander without success. I am meeting up with @akirk on Friday so we can work out if it is the tool, or if I am the tool!

Thanks for that. They have had it back and say it is performing as intended......

Thanks for those. I have watched the John McGrath one before. They way he holds the sander lightly to go through the grits makes it look effortless. I am sure some of it is my technique/lack of experience, but it really shouldnt be hard to use a sander...... I have several other Festool tools...

Thanks Doug. If I put no pressure on, it wobbles around the board.

Hi all, I purchased one of these last month and am struggling to get to grips with it. It just doesn't feel comfortable to use. Festool tell me it is performing as it should. Would be great to meet up with someone with one to compare and see if it is me or the machine. Happy to travel a...

Used but in good condition. Upgraded to the green one..... Comes with floor stand and spare blade. £200.00 collection from Radstock, Somerset.