On Fri, 24 May 2019 08:19:00 -0400, Jack wrote:

I thought about that, and really, if you think about it, you get a rough
cut off a BS that requires planing/sanding. Much better option is a
thin kerf blade on the table saw, that doesn't require any
sanding/planing for glue up. Much easier and any extra wood waste, if
any, is very marginal, and made up with time savings and accuracy.

He has thought about it and decided that it is cost effective.

He ran a production shop and started out with regular "hobbyist" tools and
did quality work. As his sales increased - I have ordered one of his boards
- he put the money back into better, and larger tools. And, if Festool
makes a tool he needs - he has it and considers it a good investment.

He has now expanded into a small factory and has a retail store in Moscow.
He seems to know his business, and what he is doing since he is making money
and expanding.

Moreover, Scott is right. With the right bandsaw and the right blade -
assuming that the saw is tuned-up properly - one would be hard pressed to
tell the difference in cuts.

I doubt that Festool stays in business supplying a Status/Prestige market.
They stay in business because they supply a high quality tool that performs
its intended task exceptionally well - and for a long time.

YMMV, and obviously does.
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Jerry O.