Hi Pete, I know nothing about US electricity regulations but in the UK I am content that my residual current devices will protect me with all types of electrical kit. Just do not try what you saw me do with the water in the video. Peter
Great vid Peter, merry christmas to you and yours. Been reading about daffodils in december in the UK, my grandparents would not have believed it was possible. Not even way south on the Isle of Wight.
+Brian C Hi Brian, Yes, the plants think that it is spring and there are new leaves on the hawthorn, buds about to burst on various plants and we have a new crop of rhubarb - crazy. I wish you and your family a happy and peaceful Christmas. Peter
Great review peter that will be another item for the future I can't believe it's over 10 sys lite Kals in brightness. Glad you were able to finish the review and your cold didn't interfere to much Cheers robert
Another illuminating video Peter, seems like a great product. I've really enjoyed seeing your videos this year, they're the best on youtube for these types of products that I've seen. A Merry Christmas to you and your family, all the best for 2016. cheers Tony
+BOBTHEFIXER My tool videos often involve the loan of equipment but every piece of kit that I show in my videos has to pass the "Golden Rule" - I have to be able to recommend it to my very best friend otherwise no video gets made. Naturally the Festool kit passes this test every time and sometimes, like the Duo Work Light, it is something that I would love to have. Maybe Festool know this and are being very kind to me ! Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) I love Festool products , i got the planex sander and the CT 36. they are really expensive but worth every penny IMO. Thanks for the answers Peter, Enjoy !
Great video, as always Peter; humorous start is particularly good! Maybe I am looking at it incorrectly but if you remove and mount the light's base to a horizontal piece of wood or a ceiing, say, and then attach the light how do you remove the light from the base afterwards, should you need to? The clips to release the light from the base appeared to be covered up.
+Itz MeAgain I must confess that I spotted this before I uploaded it and expected it to cause a stir a little sooner.... The tabs that I said I pushed to release the base do not need to be touched at all. As you know, I have rather arthritic hands and wrists and so I found it quite tricky to release the base. I seemed to manage it when I played with the tabs but it was just chance. The base is just a friction fit and can be removed very easily by any normal human being especially if they are 2m tall like me ! Cheers. Peter
Thanks for the quick response Peter! My workshop never seems to have enough light in the right place at the right time so this seems to be a useful piece of kit, especially with the various mounting options available.
+Itz MeAgain Festool have been very kind lending this (and other) kit to me so that I can make videos. The colour temperature is almost perfect for video work and I have now convinced myself that I need one too. Peter
Another great video. But i cannot see the point of this light in the uk for site use as there is no 110v option, so will not be allowed on most if not all uk building sites. :(
Excellent demo as usual, Peter. I haven't seen this product for sale in the U.S. yet, but all their other corded products sold here are 110V 60Hz as far as I know. My TS 55 track saw and OF 1400 router certainly are. Not sure why they wouldn't provide 110V for UK. Your mains current is 50Hz though, right? And a slightly different plug/socket configuration?
+Michael Anderson I can't see a problem producing a 110v version. Yes, we are 50Hz and our plugs and sockets are different from the US and Europe. Peter
I do not but guess it might be their concept of how the light might be used...turned on at the start of a job and off at the end (or end of a day) which only needs a plug going in or out of a socket. If the light were to be used for brief periods of time then an on/off switch might be handy but most people set it up and use it for extended periods. That is just my guess of course. Peter
+MusicSmith I think you will find most Festool users are hobbyists. It's more expensive initially, but considering you won't have to replace it several times over, its actually a better value.
As always, Peter is one of the VERY best when it comes to "teaching" videos. Keep up the good work Peter.
+pat dee That is very kind Pat - many thanks. Peter
By the way, I am "carl" also. Me name is carl patrick. Last name begins with "d".
This is just now coming to the US. I was wondering what makes a light work worth $300, and found your video. Thanks for the review. :)
Hi Pete, I know nothing about US electricity regulations but in the UK I am content that my residual current devices will protect me with all types of electrical kit. Just do not try what you saw me do with the water in the video. Peter
Great vid Peter, merry christmas to you and yours. Been reading about daffodils in december in the UK, my grandparents would not have believed it was possible. Not even way south on the Isle of Wight.
+Brian C Hi Brian, Yes, the plants think that it is spring and there are new leaves on the hawthorn, buds about to burst on various plants and we have a new crop of rhubarb - crazy. I wish you and your family a happy and peaceful Christmas. Peter
"Almost as tall as I am" You have a great sense of humour, Peter. And this was another very nice review. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Ken, Norway
Nice video Peter. 😊👍🏻 I like the part when the light was thirsty. 😂
Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful video Peter! Wonder when this will come my way in the USA? Merry Christmas sir!
+Chris K Hi Chris and a happy and peaceful Christmas to you and your family. Peter
Great review peter that will be another item for the future I can't believe it's over 10 sys lite Kals in brightness. Glad you were able to finish the review and your cold didn't interfere to much
Cheers robert
+nippychippy Hi Robert, I will send you a PM via the FOG. Peter
Great review as usual Peter! As always I look forward to the next! Have a very Merry Christmas my friend! Jeff
+J Waite Hi Jeff, Many thanks and I hope that you and your family have a happy and peaceful Christmas. Peter
Another illuminating video Peter, seems like a great product.
I've really enjoyed seeing your videos this year, they're the best on youtube for these types of products that I've seen.
A Merry Christmas to you and your family, all the best for 2016.
cheers
Tony
+antonoat Many thanks Tony. I hope that you and your family are able to enjoy a happy and peaceful Christmas. Cheers. Peter
wow, looks very bright!
+EsseAkka LAB carpentry workshop It is certainly bright and you would not want to look straight into it. Peter
I want one !! if its not in the US yet then it might come to us in Canada in 3-5 years i guess lol
+BOBTHEFIXER Luckily Festool have not collected the one used in the video yet and I have been using it for my filming work - brilliant ! Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) your teasing me more .... , but why they will collect it from you?
+BOBTHEFIXER My tool videos often involve the loan of equipment but every piece of kit that I show in my videos has to pass the "Golden Rule" - I have to be able to recommend it to my very best friend otherwise no video gets made. Naturally the Festool kit passes this test every time and sometimes, like the Duo Work Light, it is something that I would love to have. Maybe Festool know this and are being very kind to me ! Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) I love Festool products , i got the planex sander and the CT 36. they are really expensive but worth every penny IMO.
Thanks for the answers Peter, Enjoy !
Great video, as always Peter; humorous start is particularly good! Maybe I am looking at it incorrectly but if you remove and mount the light's base to a horizontal piece of wood or a ceiing, say, and then attach the light how do you remove the light from the base afterwards, should you need to? The clips to release the light from the base appeared to be covered up.
+Itz MeAgain I must confess that I spotted this before I uploaded it and expected it to cause a stir a little sooner.... The tabs that I said I pushed to release the base do not need to be touched at all. As you know, I have rather arthritic hands and wrists and so I found it quite tricky to release the base. I seemed to manage it when I played with the tabs but it was just chance. The base is just a friction fit and can be removed very easily by any normal human being especially if they are 2m tall like me ! Cheers. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) I have now put a note on the video at the right place. Peter
Thanks for the quick response Peter! My workshop never seems to have enough light in the right place at the right time so this seems to be a useful piece of kit, especially with the various mounting options available.
+Itz MeAgain Festool have been very kind lending this (and other) kit to me so that I can make videos. The colour temperature is almost perfect for video work and I have now convinced myself that I need one too. Peter
Another great video. But i cannot see the point of this light in the uk for site use as there is no 110v option, so will not be allowed on most if not all uk building sites. :(
once again a great video with great humour
+Theoldguys 8 Thank you so much. Peter
Excellent demo as usual, Peter. I haven't seen this product for sale in the U.S. yet, but all their other corded products sold here are 110V 60Hz as far as I know. My TS 55 track saw and OF 1400 router certainly are. Not sure why they wouldn't provide 110V for UK. Your mains current is 50Hz though, right? And a slightly different plug/socket configuration?
+Michael Anderson I can't see a problem producing a 110v version. Yes, we are 50Hz and our plugs and sockets are different from the US and Europe. Peter
Peter, do you have any speculation as to why Festool chose not to include an on-off switch on the light?
I do not but guess it might be their concept of how the light might be used...turned on at the start of a job and off at the end (or end of a day) which only needs a plug going in or out of a socket. If the light were to be used for brief periods of time then an on/off switch might be handy but most people set it up and use it for extended periods. That is just my guess of course. Peter
Are they available in 110 v Peter?
+palmer3977
No, not as yet. And doubt we will see one.
carlb401 Just like the Domino XL, BIG thumbs down Festool, make a domino XL in 110 volt for us site users.
It has been asked for by one of the uk dealers, who got them to make some of the sanders in 110v. But Festool flatly refused to make an XL in 110v.
+carlb401 Thank you for letting us all know this. Perhaps Festool do not regard the DF700 as a "site" tool. Peter
what does it cost? $1,000?
+MusicSmith I am not sure of the dollar pricing but in the UK it is just under £300. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) I live festool stuff, I just cannot justify the price as a hobbyist.
+MusicSmith I think you will find most Festool users are hobbyists. It's more expensive initially, but considering you won't have to replace it several times over, its actually a better value.
Thanks , thinking of biting the bullet and getting one, all tax deductible
It is very useful. Cheers. Peter
"Nearly as tall as I am" You have a great sense of humour, Peter. And this was another very nice review. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Ken, Norway
+storsveguten Many thanks Ken and I hope that you and your family have a peaceful and happy Christmas. Peter