Festool TS75 resonating sound and shaking

[Serge]

Ok, that's what is meant by run out.
I already checked that, the blade is running fine in the same plane.
If that was the problem, the cut wouldn't be so smooth as it is right now.

Serge

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Hello,

I recently purchased a Festool TS75, mostly cutting 2" hardwoods,  it vibrates, resonates and shakes allot when cutting.
I also cut 2" Douglas Fir, and it vibrates the same way.
The cut is very smooth, so that's not the problem, I use the 36 teeth blade but also the panther blade but the vibrations
are with both blades.

Now I tried cutting 2 pieces 12mm Okuome plates but it still vibrates.

I made a Video cutting the 12 mm plates, you can hear the vibrations when cutting.
Is this normal for the TS75?

Video cutting with the TS75

Thanks,
Serge

Sounds normal to me.  That's the electronics controlling the motor and the gears sound ok.  The slop in the gears that was mentioned when turning the blade by hand sounds normal as well.  Of course, none of us are Festool service technicians, so if you are still concerned, have them check it out.

 

[tbellemare]

What Ken said... That seemed perfectly normal to me.

Tom

 

[JLB builders LLC]

The noise and grinding sound is from the electronic speed control reverberating through the metal of the saw. I called support about the same thing. I cut doors and the finish cut is so smooth I do not need to plane them so the blade is not rattling from side to side from the bearings going out, which is what I first thought.

 

[Serge]

The sound is not the problem, only the vibrating and shaking movements it makes.
I am aware of the electronics, but the electronics do not need to keep up rotating speed when cutting a 12mm plate, it should
be an easy task for this kind of saws.

It's not easy over here to see how a test machine cuts at the dealer, maybe next week I will be able to see one.
When I wanted to buy the BS105 I was also not beable to test this machine, they said try the BS75 its the same machine only smaller  [eek]

Serge

 

[Ken Nagrod]

The sound is not the problem, only the vibrating and shaking movements it makes.
I am aware of the electronics, but the electronics do not need to keep up rotating speed when cutting a 12mm plate, it should
be an easy task for this kind of saws.

It's not easy over here to see how a test machine cuts at the dealer, maybe next week I will be able to see one.
When I wanted to buy the BS105 I was also not beable to test this machine, they said try the BS75 its the same machine only smaller  [eek]

Serge

What do you mean by 12mm PLATE?  What kind of material is that?

It's hard for us to diagnose what you say you're experiencing.  One man's vibration is another man's pleasure. (OK, that was bad, but you get what I mean.)

 

[Serge]

What do you mean by 12mm PLATE?  What kind of material is that?

It's hard for us to diagnose what you say you're experiencing.  One man's vibration is another man's pleasure. (OK, that was bad, but you get what I mean.)

12mm okuome multiplex.

I bought the saw 2 months ago new, and started to saw 2"hardwood, it vibrated alot, but I thought it was normal for this kind of wood.
But when I started to saw douglas, alot softer, it also vibrated the same way.
Now I cut 12 mm multiplex and it is still the same and it should be an easy task for this kind of saw.
I use alot of tools, routers, planers, sanders, saws etc. but never experienced such vibrations, when I'm ready cutting with the
TS75 I am happy I can stop. I think this is not the way fetool tools should work

Serge

 

[Ken Nagrod]

12mm okuome multiplex = plywood

Again, I can't tell if what you're calling vibration is normal so I think if it is of concern to you, bring your TS 75 in for service or try another to compare.  Even let other experienced users try your saw and give their opinion.

 

[Claimdude]

What do you mean by 12mm PLATE?  What kind of material is that?

It's hard for us to diagnose what you say you're experiencing.  One man's vibration is another man's pleasure. (OK, that was bad, but you get what I mean.)

12mm okuome multiplex.

I bought the saw 2 months ago new, and started to saw 2"hardwood, it vibrated alot, but I thought it was normal for this kind of wood.
But when I started to saw douglas, alot softer, it also vibrated the same way.
Now I cut 12 mm multiplex and it is still the same and it should be an easy task for this kind of saw.
I use alot of tools, routers, planers, sanders, saws etc. but never experienced such vibrations, when I'm ready cutting with the
TS75 I am happy I can stop. I think this is not the way fetool tools should work

Serge

Serge,

I have had a TS55 for several years and it acts the same whether cutting 1/4 ply or 1 1/2 inc hardwood except with hardwood I have to move saw slower. I listened to the video and looked at your description of what you are experience and it sounds just like my TS55. I had the very same reaction when I first pulled the trigger, as I interpreted the growling as a vibration as well, and immediately called my dealer Marion. He explained the electronics etc. If you were experiencing significant vibration rather than the normal growling the electronics produces by adjusting the motor speed you would most certainly have a poor quality cut as the vibration would be transmitting through the blade. Anyway, as others have said I am not a technician.... but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night ;-)

Jack

 

[Serge]

thanks for all the replies.

Today, I had the opportunity to test an other new TS75, and it made the same vibrations, so this seems to be normal. [embarassed]
I will have to get used to the vibrations  [mad]

 

[John Bart]

Hello,
I have a brand new ts 75 with a substantial vibration and loud rumbling sound that for a $600.00 tool, can't possibly be good. I have contacted customer service and am waiting for a response. I'm concerned!
John

 

[peter halle]

Hi John and welcome to the FOG.  Sorry to read about your concern and possible issues.  Glad to see that you reached out to Festool.  The TS saws do growl and sound different than what I would call "conventional" saws based on their electronics and drivetrain.  Sound questions are pretty normal here.  Vibration questions are not.

Whereas you have a new saw there are options and customer service will no doubt sort it out for you.

Once you get this behind you I would suggest that you put together a collection of blades for your various cutting needs and change them to meet your conditions.  For instance a ripping blade.

Let us know how it works out for you.

Peter

 

[ear3]

[member=66681]John Bart[/member] Do you notice issues with the cut quality?  As Peter says, and as the video at the top of the thread demonstrates, the TS75 has a distinct sound when cutting that may make it seem like there's a motor issue, but which in fact is just the normal operating noise.

It's a bit more difficult to quantify/compare vibration, but for that the cut quality should be the ultimate judge as to whether there is a problem with the saw.  In my experience, the TS75 does have more vibration than the TS55, but it's part of the normal functioning of the saw, and has no effect on the quality of the cut.

Hello,
I have a brand new ts 75 with a substantial vibration and loud rumbling sound that for a $600.00 tool, can't possibly be good. I have contacted customer service and am waiting for a response. I'm concerned!
John

 

[semenza]

Hi John,

    Does the sound /vibration vary directly with the feed rate? Do you notice that it clears up by slowing or increasing the feed rate?

Seth

 

[jcjc]

New member here and after watching the video a few times I had to go try out my new and unused to TS75 to compare. After trimming the splinter guard I cut three-quarter inch birch ply and it's performing just as the one in the video. The vibration does seem odd but the cut quality was excellent even with the blade that came with it. I had a TS 55 (returned it and got a Mafell MT55) which didn't vibrate at all so it's interesting that there is this difference between similar saws.