Festool Live Episode 08 - Carvex Jigsaw

The team walks you through CARVEX Jigsaw essentials.

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[paulmacey]

once again thank you please don't stop
i look forward to your videos every week now they are a great help to a festool nut
paul from the uk

[bigmonkey]

Hi, a brilliant presentation/training video learn so much. Keep them coming!
Steve

[MINGLE]

Thanks for the tips and very interesting video presentation.
from Malta Europe

[roberthiday]

I have been using the caevex for about two years now, often to work on my deck. One of the things I love about using the longer blade is it enables me to make perfect, easy cuts on 4x4s. They come out square every time and it's almost effortless. I will never use a sawzall on a 4 x 4 again.

[lewisrenshaw]

I couldn’t chose between the 2 Festool jigsaw styles & you’ve just single handedly sold me this item 😂😂

[jimpeterson]

I love the product and thanks for all your wisdom about Festool. You are making us better carpenters.

[danthechippie]

I love these videos, I am learning so much. One critasume it's difficult to listen with ear phones when you scream into the mic

[departureblue]

Fantastic presentation as always, folks!

[thomashawkins]

Fantastic video think there is a very marmite feel for the karvex in the uk and think most of it is down to set up and blade.

[RealEstateAll]

Great video, but I had a difficult time with your audio (in the video) it would go from very low to very high and I checked my computer a few times to see if it was one of my settings, but I was at MAX. I don't know if anyone else had this issue but your mike seemed to be being moved close and then far away in this video. Maybe it was my computer but I had a really hard time following you because of the audio problems. I wonder if you had that same issue upon review?

[autismsdad]

I bought my barrel grip Curvex late last year and its been a life changer. I dont use it as much as I do the TS55 but definitely a great addition to my festool collection.

[Morecowbellu]

I really appreciate these episodes. I own about 7 of your tools and looking to get a few more.

[brianrowland]

I have a friend with a Carvex and he called me as he was having trouble inserting the blade into his new tool.
I checked the tool and had to agree it was difficult to get the Festool jigsaw blade into the chuck - it seemed too tight.
After reviewing videos it is clear the system should be easy to use - but it took 20 minutes of fiddling to get the jigsaw blade to insert.
Once inserted the blade locked with a simple twist.
Ejection of the blade was also not as expected - the blade did not spring out when ejected and required a tug to remove it.
I hoped that after a bit if use he issue would resolve - but it did not.
Is there an adjustment to overcome this problem or should the tool be returned to Festool for inspection?

[michaelvila]

Another great video guys, thank you. I just recently purchased about 10 of your power tools from Woodcraft, and these videos really help. Very informative, but two things I did not quite understand, one was the pendulum swing adjustment, you mentioned more aggressive cut, but I don't get it. The other feature I need not understand was the A-speeding, you mentioned it's like speed level 6, but I didn't get the part about cutting at an angle and the plane? Also, I would love to see a video the accessories kit for the Carvex, I did not purchase because I did not understand what each accessory was for.

[chuckwieland]

What are the primary benefits of the carvex versus the Trion? I currently have an older Festool Jigsaw (Trion) and am wondering if there is a reason to upgrade.

[sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

This is AWESOME!!

I NEVER KNEW THAT much about my Carvex!

...I DESPERATELY need to know how to do CIRCLE cuts. I got the accessories for the circle, but don't know if it will cut that tightly. I need to cut a rounding into the inside of a corner... BUT, because it is in the inside of boards, I don't know how to properly pin the circle cutting hole while it is suspended at board height (board to be cut) above the supporting surface.

Please advise.

[jeffzanin]

Now on YouTube on Friday!!! Nice job once again.

[aggibson]

Great videos for a quick learn on the tools. 31:24 "things are opening up" -- ya right! :)

[jonathanjessop]

Wicked Awesome 👍 What part of NE you from ?

[joem]

Did not know I had to adjust the carbon blocks to guide the blade or how to set the plastic guide by pressing into blade. Thank you for these trainings.
One question: What are the 0, 1, 2, 3 settings (right below the power switch) used for?