Carvex very early first impression. pendulum tt

[George Werner]

The Carvex is the only Festool purchase I've regretted. I just can't get used to the D-Handle on this thing, the trigger is too small and I can't stand the thumb lock that needs to be pushed before pulling the trigger, it's just awkward. Planning on ditching it and going back to Bosch.

[Dave Zellers]

The D handle is what I bought and I agree. I thought that button was a locking button. I wanted to build a table and use this upside down like a scroll saw. Of course I still can, I'll just have to tie the trigger down and plug into a switch.
I did get a chance to use this today in a real world situation and while it makes an awful racket, the cut quality was excellent. So far, every time I find a negative, I also find a positive. And certainly cut quality trumps noise.