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« on: September 25, 2011, 08:45 AM » |
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Let me start by saying that im no stranger to hand planers, or Festool quality. Just purchased the 65e to replace an(8yo) out of square Bosch. Out of the box, the 65e produced a hazy, clouded surface, instead of the glass I'm used to seeing w/ my Bosch. Any help please?
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Alan m
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« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2011, 08:54 AM » |
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 to the fog. are you getting the same results when going the other direction on the piece. check to make sure the blades are perfect
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2011, 10:31 AM » |
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That is really strange, mine was immaculate out the box. Like Alan said, check the blade & possible take the blade out & turn it around & try again. If that works I would go back to your dealer & demand a new blade. It may be that the blade is not seated right but again I would doubt that. Let us know how you get on. Oh, welcome by the way  |
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2011, 11:33 AM » |
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That is really strange, mine was immaculate out the box. Like Alan said, check the blade & possible take the blade out & turn it around & try again. If that works I would go back to your dealer & demand a new blade. It may be that the blade is not seated right but again I would doubt that. Let us know how you get on. Oh, welcome by the way Alan Alan Alan Oh dear oh dear oh dear! Let me make sure i am reading this correctly! Take the Blade OUT and TURN? TURN? it around? Do you own a EHL65 Woodguy? You should know you CAN NOT turn the blade around as its a single sided blade and can only only go in 1 way. Alan M just meant check if the blade is perfect as in sharp and good condition not if its the right way around lol. Woodguy thats an EPIC fail!  |
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Jsphmyr
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 11:44 AM » |
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My test pieces were standard 1.5" poplar face frame, and I always plane w/ the grain to prevent snipe. I did turn the workpiece and try that, but it made it worse. I always use moderate pace as well. The factory blades feel sharp enough. I have tried different removal depths as well. I had my lead guy give her a couple swipes on " demo day" for my employees, and got the same results.
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 11:55 AM » |
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The epic fail would be accusing the wrong guy.Oh, and Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2011, 12:03 PM » |
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The epic fail would be accusing the wrong guy.Oh, and Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
 Sorry lost? Woodguy = Alan Alan M = Alan Same names |
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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2011, 12:04 PM » |
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Let me start by saying that im no stranger to hand planers, or Festool quality. Just purchased the 65e to replace an(8yo) out of square Bosch. Out of the box, the 65e produced a hazy, clouded surface, instead of the glass I'm used to seeing w/ my Bosch. Any help please?
How about a good picture of this "hazy, clouded surface" wood next to what you consider a glass smooth cut from the Bosch? Remember to keep the resolution to around 1024x768 so the picture is easily viewed by us. This might help us help you better. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2011, 12:06 PM » |
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The epic fail would be accusing the wrong guy.Oh, and Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
Sorry lost? Woodguy = Alan Alan M = Alan Same names...but different accents! That's how we're able to tell them apart. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2011, 12:07 PM » |
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The epic fail would be accusing the wrong guy.Oh, and Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
Sorry lost? Woodguy = Alan Alan M = Alan Same names...but different accents! That's how we're able to tell them apart. lol good one da was funny! |
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« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2011, 12:47 PM » |
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Lol, good one Ken. James, you are correct. I have never had to change my blade yet & am thinking of my old Bosch which had reversible blades. I should have known better, Festool wouldn't put a double sided blade in when they can just sell you another blade at double the price of their competitors  |
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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jmbfestool
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« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2011, 12:56 PM » |
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Lol, good one Ken. James, you are correct. I have never had to change my blade yet & am thinking of my old Bosch which had reversible blades. I should have known better, Festool wouldn't put a double sided blade in when they can just sell you another blade at double the price of their competitors lol Well I would say YES you are correct festool only did it to make more money BUT I am afraid you are wrong again  The reason they are only single sided is because the blades are curved which makes it impossible to be double sided as if you turn it around the curve would be going the wrong way. JMB |
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« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2011, 01:01 PM » |
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Lol, good one Ken. James, you are correct. I have never had to change my blade yet & am thinking of my old Bosch which had reversible blades. I should have known better, Festool wouldn't put a double sided blade in when they can just sell you another blade at double the price of their competitors lol Well I would say YES you are correct festool only did it to make more money BUT I am afraid you are wrong again The reason they are only single sided is because the blades are curved which makes it impossible to be double sided as if you turn it around the curve would be going the wrong way. JMB |
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« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2011, 01:09 PM » |
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The epic fail would be accusing the wrong guy.Oh, and Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
Sorry lost? Woodguy = Alan Alan M = Alan Same names...but different accents! That's how we're able to tell them apart. ach eye  |
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ts 55+2 1400 rails+ 1 lr32 1400 rail, domino+assortment systainer+ domiplate, ct 22 with boom arm+home made thien baffel, lr32 set, rotex 150, home made MFT,home made work center, 6 t locs for other tools, of2000 , ro 90, mft 800, trion , ls 130
wish list
of 1400, MFT 3,, even more t locs for other tools
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
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« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2011, 01:32 PM » |
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JMB, sometimes you need to wind your neck in !
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2011, 01:41 PM » |
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JMB, sometimes you need to wind your neck in !
Im only messing Alan! |
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« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2011, 06:03 PM » |
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Brett, I can tell that this isn't Woodguy's first rodeo, so he should get a few free passes before piling on when he makes an error. Just a thought mate.
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Rob Z
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« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2011, 06:08 PM » |
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Jsphmyr,
I have the 850 planer, and it was perfect coming right out of the box. I haven't done anything to it at all, no adjustments, nothing.
Maybe a call to the service center might clear things up for you? I only have had one tool that had a problem coming out of the box, and it was a no-brainer for me. I called my dealer, he called Festool, Festool had me send it in immediately.
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Jsphmyr
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« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2011, 12:12 PM » |
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Update------
Called Festool, told them my problem. They sent me a new blade, and it fixed my problem. The old blade felt sharp, but Ther was a slight burr or hook on it(like a scraper). Now that I have a good blade, I am amazed at what this thing can do. This planer doesn't gouge the end of Your workpiece like every other planer I've used. This tool is a game changer!
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