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Thanks for reminding me to look for an upgraded adapter for the TS55 extractor hose. I have Toolcurve's older version that replaces the stock adapter but it requires removing the twist lock part on the saw and permenantly installing the adapter. This prevents the use of the bag instead of a hose, which is sometimes handy.
Anyway I went to Etsy to see if there was another option and found out they've upgraded their non-swivel adapter so it just twists on like the OEM one does.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1175274647/
The benefit of this upgrade is to hose doesn't swivel and hang down where it can get caught on the track. Works great for my setup.
RMW
Anyway I went to Etsy to see if there was another option and found out they've upgraded their non-swivel adapter so it just twists on like the OEM one does.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1175274647/
The benefit of this upgrade is to hose doesn't swivel and hang down where it can get caught on the track. Works great for my setup.
RMW
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Richard/RMW said:
Thanks Richard. I hadn't used my TS55 for about a month and then yesterday, a lot. Several times the hose did the limp test and I about lost it. So tired of this happening. I had heard something like adapter was available. Thanks for the link, just ordered one.
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Rick Herrick said:
That's great Rick. Assuming it secures the hose as well as the old version I have you'll really enjoy the change. Not sure why the saw doesn't already come with this setup.
Funny thing is the 2nd? image on etsy is an animated gif showing the issue. Great sales pitch.
RMW
In the early 1990s, the company I worked for exhibited at the national injection molding trade show held at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The booth adjacent to ours exhibited a 3D printer. It was the size of a large refrigerator. It was noisy (loud-ish white-noise). It was slow, taking an hour or so to produce items smaller than a basketball. And it cost a quarter of a million dollars.
Their vision for this machine was to eliminate design flaws on new products before the injection mold was made, thus saving huge amounts of money on parts with design flaws.
It clearly was no suited for production, as you could easily see (and feel) the “layers” of resin in the final product.
The following year, the machine had shrunk to a tall-ish water cooler size. It was quieter, faster, with thinner “layers” and cost half of its predecessor’s price.
I left the company after that, so I don’t know how they progressed. But clearly, if they wanted to remain in business they had to make cheaper, faster, quieter machines.
It seems like we have come a long way in 40 years. I guess it was to be expected (except it wasn’t expected—no one had a clue where this tech was going).
As an aside, this site appears to be slipping back to its previous bad habits. It is slowing down considerably.
The booth adjacent to ours exhibited a 3D printer. It was the size of a large refrigerator. It was noisy (loud-ish white-noise). It was slow, taking an hour or so to produce items smaller than a basketball. And it cost a quarter of a million dollars.
Their vision for this machine was to eliminate design flaws on new products before the injection mold was made, thus saving huge amounts of money on parts with design flaws.
It clearly was no suited for production, as you could easily see (and feel) the “layers” of resin in the final product.
The following year, the machine had shrunk to a tall-ish water cooler size. It was quieter, faster, with thinner “layers” and cost half of its predecessor’s price.
I left the company after that, so I don’t know how they progressed. But clearly, if they wanted to remain in business they had to make cheaper, faster, quieter machines.
It seems like we have come a long way in 40 years. I guess it was to be expected (except it wasn’t expected—no one had a clue where this tech was going).
As an aside, this site appears to be slipping back to its previous bad habits. It is slowing down considerably.
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While perusing Etsy for the TS hose adapter I came across some stops for the ratchet clamp. They prevent the clamp from dropping down when loosened making one handed use a lot easier. Having a cheap printer I popped over to Printable and downloaded a stl for a similar item instead of buying them.
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https://www.printables.com/model/412447-stop-block-of-festool-quick-relase-clamp
Absolute game changer, wish I'd done this years ago.
RMW
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https://www.printables.com/model/412447-stop-block-of-festool-quick-relase-clamp
Absolute game changer, wish I'd done this years ago.
RMW
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Richard/RMW said:
Actually [member=8712]Richard/RMW[/member] the one from Toolcurve has been updated to be exactly what you are looking for. I got one for my TS60 and was a bit disappointed, because I expected it to be the same as the older one, which is what I got for the TS55.
It had to have the cover opened to install and only worked with the 27mm tool hose. It's what I was used to, it worked, I liked it.
The one I got the second time looks almost identical to the Festool original one, except it doesn't rotate. It fits the 27mm hose internally and the 36mm hose externally and just twists onto the factory stub.
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Crazyraceguy said:
I was probably unclear but that is what I was trying to say. I have the original version and this thread prompted me to look for one the worked with the bag. After getting an armpit full of sawdust recently when I was working without an extractor...
Learning that toolcurve had updated their design I ordered the new one.
RMW
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I just ran into this thread about 3D printing. I have been 3D printing numerous items for home and at work using my Ankermake 5 printer. I especially enjoy designing, using Fusion 360, and printing the parts. There are so many widgets that are aids around the shop and having a 3D printer has been a real help. It compliments my woodworking in numerous ways. In fact, the the grips for the Festool clamps to prevent slipping was intriguing. I downloaded the STL and currently have it on the printer being printed. Thanks for the topic.
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Indywoodworker said:
I just saw that little gadget, didn't know there was such a thing. I think it would be more usefull against the MFT surface though, to keep it from dropping. Maybe a similar unit with a bit of a washer/disc base? I would sure like to see someone experiment with that.
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Crazyraceguy said:
That's an interesting idea. Perhaps a 20mm version that is slightly angled so the part around the clamp presses in when it's inserted into the dog hole? Wedges the clamp with a little pressure.
I may take a whack at that unless someone beats me to it. The great thing about 3D printers is you can experiment at a low cost, a little time and pennies worth of filament.
RMW
here is the maker,however the 1400 light does not post to U.Shttps://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=364309293602&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2562&_ssn=all4tools
Wanted to add here that I contacted the ebay seller for that OF1400 light module - he updated the ebay listing to ship to the US. I bought one - it's a well designed piece of kit; works great. Yes it's expensive (for a light) but I thought it was worth it to try it.
Takes 2x AAA batteries. Was delivered in about a week I think - reasonably fast, and great communication with the seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364534271208
(no relation to seller).
Takes 2x AAA batteries. Was delivered in about a week I think - reasonably fast, and great communication with the seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364534271208
(no relation to seller).
guybo said:
I looked at the listing, it appears to ship to the US and other places. I see there is also a model for the OF1010:
Lights module for FESTOOL OF1010, NEW 3D printed prototype, including 2x battery
Not cheap, but look pretty nice.
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Well I've finally ventured into these parts of the forum! My lovely wife bought me a creality k1 max for Christmas and I finally designed and printed my first ship item! I couldn't find any holders for the Jessem miter garage and finally pushed through no knowledge of CAD modeling to make some brackets. I'm pretty proud of it!
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I ordered one of these - supposed to arrive Friday:
https://www.duttontools.com/products/test-for-drop-downs?variant=41946113212483
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https://www.duttontools.com/products/test-for-drop-downs?variant=41946113212483
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