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Re: Fein vac as good as Festool?

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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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However, I have to decline the opportunity to come over and vacuum your shop

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