Festool Tool to Adjust TS75 angle pointer?

[alltracman78]

The pointer that indicates cutting angle on my TS75 is slightly off. I'd like to adjust it to the correct spot.
I'm assuming it takes the same size torx as the 90* plate stop screws (T20? I forget off the top of my head). Problem is it's behind a small access hole.
Most torx bits have the tip size and then quickly flare out. The access hole only fits the tip size, so I need a bit that doesn't flare out at all. I'm assuming Festool has a tool for this? I'm looking around for a regular bit that will work also but I don't know if I'll find one.

Anyone have a part number for the tool? Or a bit that fits?

I don't have a picture ATM.

 

[jonnyrocket]

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQZ93ZQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_KDSKVKVE9BNKKQJ7HQXQ

 

[alltracman78]

Close, but if you look close those thicken right after the tip so probably  won't fit.

 

[squall_line]

When looking at mine, it appears that they want you to have to take off the protractor piece itself to get to that screw.

The other Torx heads have slots in them for a slotted driver; would a narrow slotted driver work through that tiny access hole?  I didn't try it myself because I wasn't feeling quite that bold.

 

[alltracman78]

I'm hoping the access hole is there so you don't have to take it apart.

I did try a slotted screwdriver but the hole is too small (a driver small enough to fit in the hole is too small to drive the screw).

The stop screws are actually T17.
It looks like Bosch power bits might fit, but I'm having trouble finding a T17. I'll probably have to head to the box store and see what they have in stock.
You can see how the bit flares out. Only the tip will fit (just the tip, I promise  [laughing])
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[jonnyrocket]

From what I can tell, the standard torx sizes are T10, T15, and T20. The Wera torx screwdrivers keep the shaft diameter close to the top diameter. Those might be an option for you.
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[alltracman78]

The stop screws are T17, I know that for a fact because I had to adjust them.
I'm assuming that one is as well.

Those Weras won't work, you can see the flare at the tip. I need something thin at least an inch (25cm) long before it flares out.

 

[ChuckM]

Got a grinder around to grind it down to fit into the hole?

 

[squall_line]

Those Weras won't work, you can see the flare at the tip. I need something thin at least an inch (25cm) long before it flares out.

The flare on the Wera is very minimal.  For all intents and purposes, it's the same bit as the 100mm Centrotec TX15 from Festool.
https://www.festoolusa.com/accessory/500847---tx-15-100-ce2

Speaking of which, I just took my 100mm Centrotec TX15 and stuck it in that hole on my T75.  It reaches the set screw without any issues and has ZERO slop compared to the screws that hold on the indicator protractor (which you have found to be more like a TX17).

Wiha, Wera, and Festool should all have an equivalent.

 

[Coen]

The stop screws are actually T17.
It looks like Bosch power bits might fit, but I'm having trouble finding a T17.

Torx 17 doesn't even exist, so that explains a lot  [big grin]

T10 bit even "fits" T15 screw, T15 bit "fits" T20 screw, both are sizes that actually exist.

Any decent normal screwdriver fits in there.

The Milwaukee bits have the most dumbass form.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I wouldn't be surprised if T17 was a thing? They have that stupid T27 between 25 and 30. It pops up often enough to trick a rookie into using a T25 and stripping the head out of a screw or two before they figure it out.

It's like the 4.5mm hex key. Though very few sets include it, there are fasteners that require this size.
One of the semi-frequent adjustments on the edgebander uses it. I would have assumed that it was really 3/16", since that is only a few thousandths of an inch off, but it is bigger (so doesn't work)
Besides the fact that this is on a HoMag machine, very much metric in every way.

 

[Coen]

I wouldn't be surprised if T17 was a thing? They have that stupid T27 between 25 and 30.

Yes, Torx 27 is real. 17 isn't.

 

[Svar]

The proper tool is a drill. Just enlarge the hole.
Alternatively, hex key. Between metric and imperial one should fit right in.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I wouldn't be surprised if T17 was a thing? They have that stupid T27 between 25 and 30.

Yes, Torx 27 is real. 17 isn't.

Lot's of bolts come in T17.

 

[jonnyrocket]

The stop screws are T17, I know that for a fact because I had to adjust them.
I'm assuming that one is as well.

Those Weras won't work, you can see the flare at the tip. I need something thin at least an inch (25cm) long before it flares out.

My inner engineer wouldn’t let me rest after this back and forth last night. Tonight after work I pulled out my TS75. My saw was made in 2018-3 as noted on the tool tag.
The screw in question inside the small hole is indeed a torx T15 head. And my Wera screwdriver fits through the hole perfectly.
The other screws, the ones on the black plastic pieces and those that adjust the sole plate to 90 are both T20 screws on my saw.

What is the date on your saw?

Here are my pictures of what works on mine.
Wera T15 inside the access hole
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Details of the Wera T15 that I used
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On my saw both the screws circled in red and blue are T20. For me, the T20 wasn’t a perfectly tight fit on these screws, if anything the screws could handle a slightly larger driver than a T20, but definitely not smaller.  Is it possible that these could be the Torx Plus type heads?
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[Coen]

I wouldn't be surprised if T17 was a thing? They have that stupid T27 between 25 and 30.

Yes, Torx 27 is real. 17 isn't.

Lot's of bolts come in T17.

What you Americans call a type 17 screw still doesn't have a Torx 17 head... as Torx 17 does not exist.
Type 17 refers to the overall geometry of the screw.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I wouldn't be surprised if T17 was a thing? They have that stupid T27 between 25 and 30.

Yes, Torx 27 is real. 17 isn't.

Lot's of bolts come in T17.

What you Americans call a type 17 screw still doesn't have a Torx 17 head... as Torx 17 does not exist.
Type 17 refers to the overall geometry of the screw.

Absolutely. That  is the sharp pointed style with the little groove in the threads, to act somewhat like a tap, somewhat cutting the threads.  They are always referred to as  type 17 on the box. I have not seen them called T17?

 

[alltracman78]

First off, my apologies, I was wrong. The stop screws are T20.
I also meant to reply to this sooner, I had a longer reply in mind and didn't have a chance to sit down and type it.

I don't know how I saw T17 on my bits, I rechecked and I don't have any T17.
Only excuse I have is it was really late when I went into my shop and looked at it.

The adjusting screw is T15. No flat tip though, it's a different design than the stop screws.
You also can't take it apart and adjust it, the angle scale is removed when it's taken apart.

I found some Klien T handle drives in my chainsaw tools that fit. I had to order a T15 though; didn't have it.

 

[tsmi243]

Got one of these laying around?