Cms ts55 module

[Johnny wishbone]

Does anyone no if the module for the ts55 can be used with the new ts55r I have both models the ts55 is 240v and the ts55r is 110v, I can get round the switch as my cms is 240v by adding the neccasary plugs to the correct inlet outlet, but unsure as to wether the riving knife is going to be a problem, cheers in advance

 

[GarryMartin]

Welcome to the FOG [member=61167]Johnny wishbone[/member]

Unfortunately the TS 55 and TS 55R modules are different; there are a few components that change between the two and the riving knife is one of them.

Some further info herehttp://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/cms-ts-55-55r-saw-module/

 

[Johnny wishbone]

Thanks for the quick reply, on reading some of the posts I noticed that the last one mentioned changing the riving knife to the ts55r one,are you aware of this being possible?

 

[GarryMartin]

Not personally; sorry.

 

[jeh]

While it may look tempting because it is part of the "system" you would be far better served with a portable table saw in the $3-400 range.

 

[Kev]

While it may look tempting because it is part of the "system" you would be far better served with a portable table saw in the $3-400 range.

[member=652]JimH2[/member]

Kinda disagree ... it really depends on what you want to achieve. Name a specific saw and I could comment .. a lot of the cheaper portable stuff is more of a nuisance than it's worth if you're trying to do precise work.

Don't think I'd want to jerry rig a 110V tool into use with a 240V CMS and risk being exposed to a site inspection issue [huh]

[member=61167]Johnny wishbone[/member] what is the intended use?

 

[jeh]

While it may look tempting because it is part of the "system" you would be far better served with a portable table saw in the $3-400 range.

[member=652]JimH2[/member]

Kinda disagree ... it really depends on what you want to achieve. Name a specific saw and I could comment .. a lot of the cheaper portable stuff is more of a nuisance than it's worth if you're trying to do precise work.

Don't think I'd want to jerry rig a 110V tool into use with a 240V CMS and risk being exposed to a site inspection issue [huh]

[member=61167]Johnny wishbone[/member] what is the intended use?

[member=13058]Kev[/member]
I should have provided a little more detail. Looking at the Festool UK site the TS55R kit is £319 and with that you get a small tabletop and limited cutting capacity and support. You can increase all 3 of these by purchasing table extensions and a larger fence, but now you've added several hundred additional pounds to the total cost.

Dewalt makes two tablesaws both of which are portable and both have larger cutting capacities. The smaller one (DW745 500mm/20" rip capacity) is a tabletop model and is £399 on the Amazon UK site. The larger one (DW7491 825mm/32" rip capacity) is £732. Bosch makes similar saws and their larger one is around £551, but I think the geared fence on the Dewalt's is a better design for a non-stationary saw fence. The smaller saw is easy to move and store. The larger one is bulkier, but an optional stand makes it more portable. I also found another Bosch, the PPS 7 S Push-Pull Saw which at £450 looks like a good deal.

One caveat is that if [member=61167]Johnny wishbone[/member] has the sliding table accessory or plans to buy it then the CMS might be a better move.

 

[Johnny wishbone]

The intended use @ the moment is to rip down slamming strip to extend door linings due to plaster work being wider than the existing frame, for the connections it will only be short leads i/e 240v from cms plug to 110v plug so not much danger or risk involved as the switch is capable of 240v i couldnt see there being an issue, as long as the leads are yellow  [smile] ive tried other table saws and the dewalt seemed the best to date, but the festool is easy to have onboard as it takes up less room and seems more accurate and cleaner cuts

 

[Bohdan]

Is the CMS switch magnetic? Meaning that if power fails it automatically switches off so a 240v switch needs 240v to operate and may not work on 110v.

 

[Johnny wishbone]

not sure about the switch being magnetic? will have to get the sparky to take a look for me prior to my doing, i dont want to carry round 2 x modules and 2 x cms bases, so im hoping for this to be a remedy for me.