Festool has launched another limited edition product, a 55″ track saw guide rail in blue with special decoration for their 100th anniversary.
The new limited edition Festool guide rail track, FS 1400/2 BL, looks to be priced the same as their regular silver-finish version.
It measures 55″. The price is the same as for the plain finish version – $155 for the single track.
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Get it while you can – Festool’s limited edition tools, accessories, and bundles are typically only available while supplies last.
Peter
That would nice if they do not charge extra.
They also have 100y track saw edition.
https://www.acmetools.com/festool-tsc-55-kebi-f-pl%2Fxl-100y-us-cordless-plunge-cut-saw-kit/S0000000093176.html
Stuart
I didn’t post about that because I think Festool started making too many compromises with their 18V cordless power tool designs. Their tracks can be frustrating (such as with delaminating anti-splinter strips), but no more or less than other brands’.
I’ve caught Festool USA shills in the comments section, and so it seemed easier to simply not mention the Limited Edition cordless tool kits.
Michael F
I actually just bought and MFT table and TSC 55 track saw from a local woodshop. They brought out the 100 year anniversary edition to sell to me only to tell me they weren’t able to actually sell it for a few more days…somewhat anticlimactic. I left with the normal TSC 55 and rail. At least the Systainer matches all my others.
fred
My Festool tracksaw (corded) is more akin to an 85th anniversary addition. When it came time for a cordless – I bought a Makita for myself then two Mafell’s (91B302 and 91B703) as gifts. I still often grab the older TS55 for my use.
I did build by own versions of the MFT tables and/or tabletops for use in the shop and on the go. I used an older version of a jig from Axminster-UJK to drill the 20mm holes to drill many of these (ones for me and others that I gave as gifts)
https://tsoproducts.com/jigs-fixtures-guides/parf-guide-system/ujk-parf-guide-system-mark-ii/
I also use a crosscutting jig on one of my transportable tables when I’m away from my shop and tablesaw.
https://benchdogs.co.uk/products/quad-mft-hinge-system
Michael F
Yeah I’ve heard good things about the Makita LXT and mixed things about the XGT. I’m still a beginner when it comes to cabinetry and furniture so I appreciated that the MFT and TSC 55 just work together without any fiddling. I did buy the Woodpeckers MFT layout square to make sure everything is squared up at least. I plan on first building a quick and dirty Japanese style sawhorse to support the long tail of a full 4×8 sheet so I can cut them on the MFT.
mikedt
“We already charge more than any other power tool maker, how can we charge even more? Limited edition colors!”
Michael F
Festool is expensive, but it’s the same price as the normal model.
Peter
Yes like it was said in the article it is the same price.
And if you need to take the edge off Festools’s pricing just look at Mayfell prices.
John Blair
I had to try very hard not to buy another track just so I could have a blue one. Turns out being cheap does have its advantages.
Just a hint on the splinter strips. I had the same exact problem. I tried buying the Festool ones, they delaminated. I tried removing all the plastic then using another brand of two sided tape (turns out my garage and car are too hot, they delamanated). The secret is to buy the Makita Strips. The 118″ version is under $20 and works perfectly. You can do two 55″ rails with one pack. Makita 194419-4. They brought new life back into all my rails.
So now I use Festool rails with a Milwaukee Cordless Tracksaw with Makita anti splinter strips. It may not make sense, but it works for me.
Peter
I will keep that in mind when mine need replacement.
Thank you for sharing.
Jronman
I still buy Festool. I won’t deny that I am a fan of the brand. Some things annoy me like Stuart said but for the most part what I have purchased has been good enough. It used to be they had solutions no one else had but now that list is nearly gone.
Goodie
I like my Festool, and would say I’m a fan. A few things annoy me, but I consider them better built and integrated than most other brands. I still think there are enough useful features (dust collection, “plug-it” connectors, Systainers, arbor locks, system-wide integrations) that make Festool unique for me.
I’ve bought enough used Festool (a few of which are predate the “plug-it” connectors) to know they last quite a while and that parts availability for fixing old tools is excellent. You generally don’t get that with the construction brands, which are essentially disposable tools. The 3 year “wear and tear” warranty isn’t available in those construction brands, either.
Toons
It’s curious they didn’t incorporate new features like the cutouts for Systainer handles or adhesive strips.