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Post by kalas on Aug 28, 2013 15:27:20 GMT -5
Thanks! I might add some photos in a bit. Sounds like you have a cool thing going on with your job too, Ghostfist.
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Post by GhostFist on Aug 28, 2013 16:24:53 GMT -5
Right now I work on "SUITS" so the sets are more standard everyday real life stuff. I get my kicks off the sci-fi, fantasy, horror genres
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Sept 2, 2013 19:00:12 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
My name is Scot -- I am a serious "hobbiest" woodworker, but enjoy using the best quality tools that are out there to complete my projects efficiently, safely and accurately. I am thrilled to have stumbled on this site as there is not a ton of information on Mafell. I am lucky enough to have a spouse who is supportive of my hobby and while I occasionally get questioned on "do you really need that" or "don't you already have something that will do that", all in all she just rolls her eyes and lets me play with my toys. I have been interested in Mafell tools for sometime and actually played around with some in at a dealer in Germany a couple of years ago. I fear that this will be a slippery slope just as it is with other tool manufacturers. I recognize many names here from other forums and look forward to reading and learning more about Mafell tools.
Scot
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Sept 2, 2013 19:00:42 GMT -5
Right now I work on "SUITS" so the sets are more standard everyday real life stuff. I get my kicks off the sci-fi, fantasy, horror genres I love that show -- one of my favorites! Scot |
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Post by jalvis on Sept 3, 2013 3:27:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, Scot.
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Post by 7 on Sept 3, 2013 22:23:51 GMT -5
Hey check it out I asked my wife a couple questions and now I have a custom avatar and have posted my first picture in the KSS 300 section. Now I feel stupid for not knowing how to post pictures. Hopefully I can provide better content now. I like it when the rest of you have posted pictures and videos. I'll learn video posting next.
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 3, 2013 22:26:16 GMT -5
weren't that hard was it?
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 3, 2013 22:28:21 GMT -5
Oh ya, and welcome aboard, scot!
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Post by stofke72 on Oct 7, 2013 2:44:02 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
My name is Kristof and I'm a new member since yesterday. Still don't own any Mafell yet, but I mainly joined to get more info about Mafell and Mafell compatible systems. I recently started a woodworking course (3 years/1 evening a week) for building furniture. I'm actually an biochemistry engineer who has worked as a web developer for the last 14 years so woodworking is more of a hobby thing at the moment. I have done some work in my previous house ranging from plumbing, electricity to making some simple cabinets and I really enjoyed that. I can see myself switching careers at some point in time as I'm kind of fed up with the corporate world and with sitting behind a desk all of the time.
Our trainer at the course pushes us towards buying a 2nd hand "combiné", don't know what that's called in English but it's basically a machine that can do everything from cutting, planing to routing all in one, in other words a stationary thing. In price that would probably work out the same as buying separate Mafell tools and it would resemble more the setup we have in school.
Since I'm more of a hobbyist at the moment, I currently don't want to put a large machine into my garage and personally want something more portable too. Then there is also the safety aspect, I think a Mafell plunge saw is a lot safer to use than a table saw, same goes for the router plus I can use it in the room where I'm working, so no running around with large pieces of timber. And finally the better dust extraction, I'm very sensitive to dust and easily get sinus infections so I need something dust free. These are the reasons I'm looking to buy Mafell tools.
Initially I was looking at Festool since it was all I knew about high end woodworking tools that fitted my above mentioned criteria , but via Youtube I stumbled on Mafell. The more I read about it the more I would like to buy Mafell instead. I also already own some Bosch tools (drill, sander, battery powered drill, multi tool) and now noticed they use the same rail-system as Mafell. Granted most of my Bosch tools are not even blue Bosch but still they aren't bad at all for occasional use, but I plan to upgrade these tools in the future to more professional tools as I'm gonna use these more often. So the fact Bosch and Mafell are somewhat compatible is another plus for me as I really like Bosch as a brand compared to lets say B&D which I really dislike. I have worked with some DeWalt tools also and that wasn't bad either but I hardly see mention of DeWalt on woodworking usergroups or sites so I guess it must have it's reasons.
I hope to learn from you guys (and girls, we have some girls in our course!!) and share my experiences with you.
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 7, 2013 7:37:28 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Kristof! If you have the space for a small shop a combo machine might be good for you, I'd look at Felder/Hammer tools. I caution though, and don't take this the wrong way, against dumping a lot of money into really high end stuff when you're just starting out. You need to see what materials you most enjoy working with and the kind of stuff you're going to build, you can tailor your tool kit as you go. I highly recommend a book by Christopher Schwartz called "The Anarchist's Tool Chest". in it Chris talks about how he trimmed his tool collection down and talks about building a core base of tools, mostly hand tools, for building pretty much anything furniture and cabinet making. He talks about how to select and use these tools and goes through a few cool projects to build with this kit. Getting accustomed to using hand tools, I believe will really improve your skills with power tools, so if you have the time to get used to using them in a hobby environment I'd go for it. That being said, a track saw and a bench top table saw are still good investments for quick processing of materials. By all means post any questions you might have regarding woodworking as we'd love to help out! Maybe your web experience can help us with the site  |
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Post by stofke72 on Oct 7, 2013 8:32:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips, I'll have a look at the book. I would like to buy the essential tools first, I don't mind paying more for quality tools as I believe you get what you pay for in most cases. I think it will be more cabinetmaking from sheet material and less furniture making with real wood, mostly because I plan on doing that at home and for some other people on location. But I guess it will be a mix of both over time.
I know you can do a lot with hand tools but the training I'm doing focusses mainly on working with machinery so I would have to acquire these skills from somewhere else. That said I plan to get skilled with hand tools as well and I'm trying to get a retired furniture builder to teach me his skills.
Your advice of a combo machine makes me doubt my decision, these Felder/Hammer combo machines look awesome and mimics pretty much the type of machine we work with at school. What do you guys work with mostly? A combo machine or separate tools, combination of both? The pricing for a new machine is actually not that bad for what you get although it is above my budget at the moment.
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Post by jalvis on Oct 7, 2013 10:14:42 GMT -5
Welcome to MUF.
Looks like you are taking an ambitious step into woodworking. Its a long hard road but very rewarding so stick with it.
I have several Felder 700 machines but only one is a combination. I have the AD741 Jointer/Planer combo. Whether a combination machine is good for you really depends on shop space and production. Be aware its not just the original machine that is expensive; its also all the accessories and proper dust collection. Best to let time help you decide as Ghostfist recommended.
You are smart to start with a range of Mafell tools to gain skill in the trade as you will need portable tools in addition to stationary equipment. As you work in the trades you will find a niche that fits your personality and interest. You will be amazed at what you end up doing compared to what you think you want to do. I would also recommend spending some time talking with professionals as well as touring there shops and job sites. Working with ones hands is an admirable profession but it comes with a romantic ideal that is often far from reality. Best to investigate the reality of the profession to achieve the direction that best suites your goals.
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 7, 2013 10:15:57 GMT -5
For me, I don't have a personal shop, so my kit is all portable. Why I love stuff like mafell. If you're using mostly sheet goods a combo machine might be too much, as you wont be using a jointer or thicknessing planer. A shaper is awesome but a big router like Festool's of 2200 can do a lot of the tasks and more needed for cabintet making.
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Post by stofke72 on Oct 7, 2013 10:37:17 GMT -5
Welcome to MUF. Looks like you are taking an ambitious step into woodworking. Its a long hard road but very rewarding so stick with it. I like a challenge I have several Felder 700 machines but only one is a combination. I have the AD741 Jointer/Planer combo. Whether a combination machine is good for you really depends on shop space and production. Be aware its not just the original machine that is expensive; its also all the accessories and proper dust collection. Best to let time help you decide as Ghostfist recommended. I think you guys are right I better start with a few basic tools and built up from there and maybe end up with a few stationary machines as time goes by I will find out what it is that I need.You are smart to start with a range of Mafell tools to gain skill in the trade as you will need portable tools in addition to stationary equipment. As you work in the trades you will find a niche that fits your personality and interest. You will be amazed at what you end up doing compared to what you think you want to do. I would also recommend spending some time talking with professionals as well as touring there shops and job sites. Working with ones hands is an admirable profession but it comes with a romantic ideal that is often far from reality. Best to investigate the reality of the profession to achieve the direction that best suites your goals.
I know as long as it is a hobby there isn't much pressure but I realize that as soon it becomes a job as with all jobs it's not always fun. If I start with it I will first start as an employee to see if I like the work before starting on my own. For now it's a hobby. |
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Post by stofke72 on Oct 7, 2013 10:39:39 GMT -5
For me, I don't have a personal shop, so my kit is all portable. Why I love stuff like mafell. If you're using mostly sheet goods a combo machine might be too much, as you wont be using a jointer or thicknessing planer. A shaper is awesome but a big router like Festool's of 2200 can do a lot of the tasks and more needed for cabintet making. |
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