Festool TS.....WOW

[jnug]

I know I am preaching to the choir here....but looked at my buddy's TS75 track saw the other day. He has a 66 as well. What terrific tools........just flat wonderful.

Going to make a concerted effort to find a good used TS75 as the tool budget has just gone right through the roof lately and I really need to at least make the effort.

I already have the 42" rail/track. Have guys been OK with mating two of those to make a longer track as opposed to just buying a longer track?

That said, maybe when and if I can find o good used example, there will be a track with it as part of the sale. Baring that two of the 42" mated together is what I would like to do if it is OK to use something like that with the "75". Should that work out OK?

I did end up getting the clamping elements recently. Really like them much more than I thought I would.

 

[ElCabong]

I believe that a 75" rail is standard with the TS-75 whilst the 55" rail is with the TS-55REQ. That said, if you do find a second hand TS-75, perhaps it will come with the rail. I have a TS-55REQ with a 42" and 75" rail and they are perfect for me when connected to break down 4X8 sheet goods. I find myself using the 42" more often for cross cutting and general purpose use. I used my TS-55 REQ to rip a 1-1/2" solid oak table top and was truly amazed that there were no burn marks. First time ever (because I normally use a table saw). Good luck on your search. I hope you find one.

 

[jnug]

Thanks for the info. I know the 75 is heavier than the 55 and I just did not know if that would have an impact on mating two of the 42's over time. Maybe to be safe I should just get a longer track for it if I end up finding one that does not have a track with it. That way my 42 can just stay as is.

 

[SoonerFan]

I connect rails to break down sheet goods and always get excellent results.  Takes a little more time but I am just a hobbyist/homeowner so I have time.  I spent the money I would have spent on a longer rail on a Carvex which by the way works great for me.

 

[jnug]

OK...I am asking here because you guys know so much more than I do and I have got to believe that I am just missing something.

I see used TS75's going on ebay actually selling for $560....at least $500+ with no track, no Systainer...no nothing....often not even a blade maybe a little time left on the warranty or no warranty. If you have to buy a track (and you have to for a track saw, especially that track saw....it will cost you considerably.

I can well guess that at this site we all know what you would pay for a brand new TS75 with track, with at least one blade to get you started, a Systainer and your full warranty. Even if you have all of the stuff you need to make the saw work, the used ebay saw still seems like a bad deal to me. What am i missing???? These ebay sellers give me no reason whatsoever to consider buying their saw unless there is something I am just missing completely. If anything all they appear to be doing is making the case for why I should just go buy a new saw.

 

[nickao]

If you want the TS 75 size get a new one, especially if you are going to keep it forever. Even if you are planning on selling it right away after one project a new one makes more sense as you can see they resell at a very high price.

You are correct. People pay WAY to much for used Festools. I guess that's great for people that are going to use the tool for a project or two and resell.

The TS 75 is the only Festool track saw to get, IMHO. If you are looking at the smaller TS 55 just get a new Makita and save your money that way. Sold my TS 55 got the Makita and never looked back, great little tool with more power. It works with the Festool rails.

You know many of  those guys selling the Festools used are using the money to turn around and buy a new one. The experienced guys know that they can get a new saw every couple years for 50.00 to 100.00, always keeping the saw new with warranty and newest features. Ask me how I know that.

 

[jnug]

Yea I think the 75 is a lifetime investment. Now that of course means you would keep it past the warranty period. But I can't see ever giving it up if I have it.

 

[Birdhunter]

I'm not sure why one would prefer the TS75 over the TS55 unless cutting really thick boards is required.

 

[ear3]

I like the assurance of the positive rear stop on the 75, which the 55 lacks.  So if I'm shifting bevels frequently on a project I tend to reach for the 75, as there is no second guessing that I've reset the saw to true zero -- unless I am beveling at a more extreme angle (30 degrees +), in which case, I prefer the 55 because the heavier weight of the 75 can sometimes make long bevel cuts a challenge.