Festool TS75 cutting edge of rail?

[taharvey]

Just got the TS75.

Adjusted the knobs to tighten. Noticed after a day of use that it had cut the edge strip all the way down, and the blade has been rubbing against the aluminum rail. What to do? I assume this is not normal

 

[justinmcf]

hi and welcome to the forum, the good news is that you bought festool. their warranty will fully cover any fault with your saw, i would call the dealer straight away and bring all the items back. otherwise call festool directly.

regards, justin.

 

[ForumMFG]

Is your guide rail flat and true?  Does it has a bow or twist in it?  What kind of material where you cutting?  Was the guide rail clamped?  The saw blade sits closer to the edge of the guide rail at the front than the back.  Maybe it's sitting to close and this could be your problem? 

-Dave

 

[taharvey]

cutting a kerf in the top of doug fir beams. not all the way through, just 2.75" deep

 

[Brice Burrell]

You've got some problem with the saw or rail, the saw should not cut into the aluminum of rail. As already pointed out call your dealer or Festool.

 

[ForumMFG]

Brice,

Is my comment possible?  Can the saw blade actually be sitting to close to the guide rail that it's cutting slightly into it?

taharvey,

What blade are you using?

-Dave

 

[taharvey]

Blade as it came with. Just out of the box. a few hours of cutting.

 

[ForumMFG]

Thats the universal 36 tooth blade - 495380

 

[Brice Burrell]

Brice,

Is my comment possible?  Can the saw blade actually be sitting to close to the guide rail that it's cutting slightly into it?

taharvey,

What blade are you using?

-Dave

Dave, in normal use the saw should not cut into the aluminum of the rail for any reason.

 

[ForumMFG]

Obviously, "In normal use"  But we are trying to figure out what the problem is.  Could is be possible the saw blade is configured in a way that it's tilted to the guide rail to much.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Obviously, "In normal use"  But we are trying to figure out what the problem is.  Could is be possible the saw blade is configured in a way that it's tilted to the guide rail to much.

The only thing that comes to mind would be the blades to be installed incorrectly, not seated on the arbor properly. I'd think you'd figure that out pretty quickly trying to make the first cut. You'd have burning and the TS75's slip clutch might even stop the blade from cutting.

While it can be fun to speculate as to what the problem might be it may not be in the best interest of taharvey. The saw cutting this far out isn't be safe to use and it may not be worth trouble shooting over the internet any farther. Calling the dealer or Festool is the safest and best solution. 

 

[ForumMFG]

Don't speculate?  Are you saying not to post anything unless you have the correct answer?  I'm not telling him to look into problem, tear the machine apart and fix. 

 

[Brice Burrell]

Don't speculate?  Are you saying not to post anything unless you have the correct answer?  I'm not telling him to look into problem, tear the machine apart and fix. 

Dave, we love to speculate here and generally there is noting wrong with that. I'm suggesting the OP not take our speculation to seriously when Festool will take care of the problem. This is especially true when the tool might be unsafe to operate. 

 

[Tinker]

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Tinker

 

[chrisrosenb]

Am I missing something here? The tables are adjustable.
The table needed to be adjusted so the slot in the table is farther from the blade.

 

 

[score0matic]

Am I missing something here? The tables are adjustable.
The table needed to be adjusted so the slot in the table is farther from the blade.

 

Chris
You are just right,  but it is a new saw. Let Festool readjust the saw and provide a new rail to the customer   that way he will be pushed down the slippery green slope by their awesome customer service and fill his tool area with systainers.

Craig

 

[Brice Burrell]

Chris
You are just right,  but it is a new saw. Let Festool readjust the saw and provide a new rail to the customer   that way he will be pushed down the slippery green slope by their awesome customer service and fill his tool area with systainers.

Craig

Now, that is good advice!

 

[chrisrosenb]

Thanks Craig.
I just did not understand no one suggesting adjusting the table.  
I have a TS55 & TS75 & adjusted the tables so the space between the blade & slot was the same on both saws.
It was not a tough job, but I do understand getting introduced to customer service. ;D  

 

[Dan Clermont]

Your saw should leave at least 1/8" of splinterguard. Take the saw back to your dealer or call Festool.

Do you have any wiggle room when you move the saw from side to side on the guide rail? The gibs need to be tightened up to prevent sideways movement.

Don't think you can actually cut a guide rail though with them completely misadjusted.

Dan Clermont

 

[chrisrosenb]

Don't think you can actually cut a guide rail though with them completely misadjusted.

Dan Clermont

My saws could be adjusted to cut the rail.