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06-13-2008, 12:50 PM
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Name: Roger Deese City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 62 |  Fein vac as good as Festool?
I need to spend ~$250 dollars at WWS within the next two weeks. Due to changes with their credit card I need to exhaust my Rewards AND they upped the reward points 150% 
One item I'm seriously considering is the Fein 9-11-55 6 Gallon Turbo I shop vac. A number of folks have posted positively about the Festool vac.
Anyone have the Fein?
Is it comparable?
Regretfully, WWS doesn't stock the items on my priority list: Work Sharp 3000 and Lie Nielsen hand tools 
TIA,
Roger
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06-13-2008, 01:01 PM
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Name: Tom Ferone City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 46 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
I have a Fein Turbo III and I think it is a very good vac. I think the I and II are the same motor, just the capacity is different. The I and II are quiter then the III. I use mine all the time now when sanding and there is no more cloud of dust in the air with either my random orbit or belt sander. That is worth it to me right there!!
Last edited by toolferone; 06-13-2008 at 01:13 PM.
Reason: finished it.
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06-13-2008, 01:05 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
I saw a review recently of the Fein in I believe Wood magazine. The Fein was ranked very well and had adapters to fit other brands of vacs. If it were me, I would do it. | |
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06-13-2008, 01:58 PM
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Name: Mark Fogleman City: Concord State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 53 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Roger,
You can't go wrong with either Fein or Festool. Both are awesome vacs. I chose the Fein Turbo II over the middle Festool vac.
It was cheaper, has slightly better power, slightly quieter, can be cheaply adapted to the reusable Cleanstream HEPA (red, Sears version) filters ($39 at Lowes) and does not need disposable bags. The hoses are durable and all of my previous ShopVac attachments adapt. Be aware that the Festool Anti-static hoses don't like to be stepped on and can be permanently creased.
The only downside is the lack of a flat top to stack stuff on but I will have a solution to that problem soon. | |
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06-13-2008, 02:14 PM
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Name: Jeremy City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
I have two Fein models (the mid-size ones) and they are great. Very quiet and powerful. The filters are excellent and make fine dust collection a snap.
Only downside ... they don't fit my festool without an adapter. | |
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06-13-2008, 02:24 PM
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Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 35 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
I can't remember where I put my tape measure two minutes ago, but I do remember a thread from last year on that other forum that talked about these two vacs.....My brain is filled with useless information.
Thank goodness wife's birthday is 1/1, anniversary is 2/29 and July 4th is 7/4. Those are things I can remember!
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06-13-2008, 02:50 PM
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Name: Joe Scharle City: Holly Springs State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 65 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Big Fein is quiet and POWERFUL  | |
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06-13-2008, 03:03 PM
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Name: Glenn City: Baskerville State: VA County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 59 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Originally Posted by Joe Scharle  Big Fein is quiet and POWERFUL OOPS!!!!! 
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06-13-2008, 03:28 PM
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Name: Doug Robinson City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 47 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
I have the Festool, but I used the Fein at Klingspor during the demonstration on routing a bowl. I liked the easy of emptying it and it did not need bags! Buy the Fein!
Doug
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06-13-2008, 03:30 PM
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Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 35 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
BTW, if you have difficulty spending your money, I may have a few suggestions.... 
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06-13-2008, 03:41 PM
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Name: Albert City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 58 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Roger,
I have had the Turbo 1 for 5+ years and have no complaints. It is quite, needs no bags and you can count on it to work.
Enough stated.
Later,
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06-13-2008, 05:10 PM
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Name: Roger Deese City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 62 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Wow, ringing and universal endorsement 
And the orange would go nicely with my green, gold, grey, yellow, and blue stuff 
Thanks for each and every response!
Roger
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06-13-2008, 09:53 PM
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Name: Bill City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Feb 2007 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
I have had the Turbo II for at least 5 years....great tool you will not be sorry you purchased it.
Regards,
Bill | |
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06-14-2008, 10:20 AM
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Name: Steve Coles City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 63 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Roger, I have both and of course you are welcome to come over and compare.
But, I will mention one negative of the Fein. In fact, it is the same negative that I have with most Vacs of that general shape. The COG is high which makes it very unstable and a PITA when you try to drag it around by the hose. In fact that's why, I bought the festool originally.
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06-14-2008, 12:02 PM
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Name: Jeremy City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 | Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?
Originally Posted by SteveColes Roger, I have both and of course you are welcome to come over and compare.
But, I will mention one negative of the Fein. In fact, it is the same negative that I have with most Vacs of that general shape. The COG is high which makes it very unstable and a PITA when you try to drag it around by the hose. In fact that's why, I bought the festool originally. That's a real good point ... though it's only happened a handful of times from me, it can because it's a bit top heavy. One good thing ... the top is hooked on well and didn't open (so no mess!) | |
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