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Many thanks for that I will check out their website now.

If I could get a frequency converter for a couple of hundred I'd be more than happy. If it's allowable, maybe you can post their website/email contact details or alternatively, is there a personal message option on this forum?

I would sincerely doubt it would be viable to have a UK 50 HZ compatible motor fitted. As for Festool I have spoken to them and what a struggle that was and all for no help. I am sure much of the tools are the same parts. They will however differ in motor (windings) and possibly elects.

Clearly I understand the issue re warranty and in some instances the spares problem. I would still like to know if without spending big on a frequency converter, if there is another way to overcome or mitigate the Hz issue such as has been suggested by reducing the voltage to say 100v

Hi Dave, This is not something I hadn't considered. Undoubtedly the suggestion is entirely logical, in this instance, for a number of reasons it would not prove a viable option

Hi,\\Thanks for the response. The tool models are: TS 55 Festool, OF 1400 Festool, & SKU: DEW-DWS780LST Model: DWS780LST Yes they have brushes

First of all I would like to thank everyone for contributing a response to my question. You would not believe some o the answers I have had thus far, one from a Festool sales manager who "went away to consult with colleagues" who when he replied informed me, all I needed to do was change the...

Hi, First I should say I am NOT an electrician, if I were I would maybe not be asking this question. I am planning to return to the UK shortly and would like to bring some power tools I have purchased here in Canada. They are all expensive bits of kit and although I could seek them and...