I’ve also got a 1300 Ace that went bang, I replaced the switch and brushes, it’s now good as new. Being a Bosch, all spares are readily available over the internet.
I was in a similar position to you and bought the M class festool, it’s excellent but I find the audio warning can be annoying occasionally but can also help let you know when the bag is getting full.
TBH if I was to do it again with the benefit of experience (like you I was concerned about MDF...
French cleat holder for my fret saw.
The clear plastic retainers spin on a bolt and are held open / closed by a couple of small magnets, it works really well.
I bought the 240v Festool and love it (hobby use). Because I always want the best extraction I can get I have the plug it cord attached to the extraction hose using Velcro cable ties and I really don’t notice it. That said I would like a battery saw for convenience when doing work outside and...