Alternative blades for TS75

[algustaf]

I might get sneered at for this suggestion but--- the Hilti 267E might be worth looking into if you aren't as concerned about dust collection.  It rides on the same guide rail and uses standard US 7-1/4 blades.  I think that having both saws has its advantages. 

 

[Ned]

...the Hilti 267E ...It rides on the same guide rail....

Have you verified this?  That would be useful information!

Ned

 

[gkeas]

I purchased a second blade with my TS55 (the 48 tooth) with the intention of having a backup when I send the other out for sharpening.

Like my grandmother used to say about pants "pair in the wash, pair in the wear"

 

[algustaf]

Yes Ned, I have a Hilti 267E not the 167 which is a red Porter Cable.  The Hilti 267E is purely European design.  It does ride on the Festool rail and has directly led me to buy Festool components and start an ever growing wish list.  Do you guys have a term you use for addiction to the Festool systems?

 

[Daviddubya]

FYI - I found the Hilti 267E on their web site here:
http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/prcat/prca_fuse.jsp?RANGE_OID=36598

By adding it to the shopping cart I discovered the price is $308.  Might be less at a local dealer.

 

[Ned]

...Do you guys have a term you use for addiction to the Festool systems?

Slippery Green Slope. 

Ned

 

[algustaf]

yeah, Dave they can be pretty expensive.  I fortunately found mine on ebay for $130 used but not abused.  Since I am poor, that is all that I could come up with at the time.  Now that I have begun seeing the advantages of the Fez system I am so going to end up either in the poorhouse, doghouse, or couch.  Since I am a trim carpenter in new construction I don't require the dust collection, so that saw is a viable option.  I do however demand clean accurate cuts and strive for the highest quality I can produce, that is where the green slippery slope is tempting me.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Do you guys have a term you use for addiction to the Festool systems?

Festaholicism:  A rapidly developing, incurable affliction frequently observed in persons who use any Festool products or read FOG.   There is no cure.   The only effective treatment is continued periodic additions to the afflicted person's collection of Festool products and frequent doses of FOG.  Daily doses are recommended.   

FAA (Festool Addicts Anonymous) may soon need to be created.

Dave Ronyak

 

[alg]

I can confirm that the Hilti WSC-267e can ride in the Festool rail. The Hilti rail is the same as the previous generation Festool rail.
The 267e does have a dust port in the rear which works however much of the dust escapes from the front.

Overall it is a smooth and powerful saw. Hilti blades produce a smooth cut and are very inexpensive. On the negative, it is much louder and not nearly as effective in dust collection.

 

[jashawk]

I applaud Peter for his efforts to fill a void in the blade offerings for the Festools TS saws.  An inexpensive blade has great utility.  E.g. laminate flooring dulls even top of the line carbide blades amazingly quick.  That super duper 20 year finish is attainable because of the aluminum oxide coating, similar abrasive to that used in sandpaper.  Senseless to use a $50 blade for that purpose.  I would eagerly purchase a few $10 "disposable" blades if available. 

To opine that an expensive saw shouldn't use inexpensive blades is preposterous.  I have a Unisaw and have a cheap Crafstman blade I swap with my Forrest WWII for use with pressure treated lumber, recycled wood, cdx ply, etc.  No need to dull or damage the WWII for such mundane tasks.  The ability to use an inexpensive blade is not an affront to the tool.

I could not agree more with the well written comment above.

 

[GarryMartin]

I could not agree more with the well written comment above.

Welcome to the FOG [member=60675]jashawk[/member]

You do know you're replying to a thread that's eight years old don't you? [blink]

 

[jashawk]

Thanks Garry, yikes 8 years is a little late...