Cutting Bevel with TS 75

[Gneyenhuis]

When I purchased my TS 75 in November I was somewhat disappointed with the way that the saw became so unbalanced while cutting a 45 degree bevel. My first thought was to use a heavy piece of steel to compensate for the saw's tendency to tip off the guild rail. My solution was to use these lead shot filled bags that I had laying around.

[attachthumb=#]

These little bags called Seabags are weight bags used for scuba diving. I found that 21 lbs work just fine for my saw tilted to 45 degrees. (3-5 pounders and 2-3 pounders. These are expensive but worth it in the scheme of things Festool.

I am new to festool but so far I have the TS 75, MFT/3, and a ETS 150/3. I don't go near green Kool-ade but I do eat green popsycles. I went to Home Depot to buy masking tape and I came home with a roll of Frog Tape.

 

[peter halle]

Well to the FOG!  Interesting solution.  Your image gave me an idea.  Thanks!

Frog tape works well.  Don't forget to pick up a roll of the lime green duct tape!

Peter

 

[TomGadwa1]

Too paranoid to Scuba dive after watching "SEA HUNT" as a youngster.  Thus I have no expensive sea bags. An alternate method can be used which is place downward pressure on the saws guide shoe with the right hand. This will make the saw run true. Whilst pushing down on the saw shoe with the right hand also pull the saw along and you will get proper beveled cuts each time. Also beware of "SEA HAGS" if you still are diving. I watched "POPEYE" also.

 

[semenza]

Hi Gneyenhuis ,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

Here is another thread with additional ideas....

Tilt Locker

Seth

 

[josephgewing]

Another idea --

Go to a gun reloading shop and buy a 25# bag of lead shot and sew up your own bags of whatever sizes you want. May be cheaper.

I like your way of solving the problem

Joe