Festool TSC55

[Cheese]

That's real interesting Tom, especially surprised with how much dust is collected from just 3 or 4 cuts. That gives you a real good example of how well the DC works on the saw.
I ordered the dust bag conversion kit for my TS 55 and now I need to remember to check the bag often.
I'm pretty impresed with the 8/4 maple demo, wonder how much juice was left in the batteries after that.

Couple of observations:
Do you ever clamp the rails when cutting and if so when?

The table appears to move quite a bit when you're sawing, doesn't that bother/annoy you?

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Great video, Tom - thank you!!! [thumbs up] [thumbs up] [thumbs up]

It looks like it is a capable saw - great DC with the bag and could make those cuts - I wonder how well it would do with the right blade?

Alas I can see that this saw is not for me at this time - I was seriously considering one, but having to empty the bag every few cuts would be a pain. I could see great appeal for installs on site or where DC is not absolutely a must or some quick cuts, but hooking up to an extractor is the way to go and if you are doing that, then might has well have power cord.

But, this is not to discredit the saw - it looks like it is fantastic and will surely fit a need.

Appreciate the video!

 

[mike_aa]

Tom,
Nice video.  Thank you for doing it!

In the video, what is the gauge you are using to set the rail before the cut?

Thanks, Mike A.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Tom,
Nice video.  Thank you for doing it!

In the video, what is the gauge you are using to set the rail before the cut?

Thanks, Mike A.

I believe Tom has mentioned this before.  If I'm not mistaken, it's the limit stop that comes with the TS saws.

 

[mike_aa]

I believe Tom has mentioned this before.  If I'm not mistaken, it's the limit stop that comes with the TS saws.

Brice, Thanks!

 

[TheTrooper]

Great video. Looks like a great addition for cutting doors down after some flooring installations

 

[tjbnwi]

[member=4105]tjbnwi[/member]
I'm interested in your rail matching process.

What was the issue you encountered, that prompted you to cut off a chunk of rail & mount it to some delrin or polyethylene in the first place?

How does the test rail dimensionally compare to the rest of the rails you use?

Do you use the test rail as a go/no go gauge when you purchase additional rails? If so, is there a large variance in rail dimensions?

Whar's the purpose of the 2 rail stops you placed in front of & behind the TSC 55?

I dropped something on a 1400 rail, it hit the clamp channel, as it crushed the clamp channel it curled the rail. I did save the drop from above, now have a 33" rail.

I think I have 2 rails where the gibs are a little tight compared to the rest of my rails. I have 17 rails, over 120'.

No.

The rear stop indexes the saw, the front stop just keeps it from moving as you plunge the saw. Once the kerf is made with your baseline saw no other cuts are made. When the saws are set properly they should enter the kerf without scratching the sides of the kerf. The TS 75 cannot be plunged full depth, the blade is 2.4 mm wide, you have to get the rail side of the blade to pass the kerf, it will enter about an inch before the wasted side of the teeth contact the top of the plate.

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

That's real interesting Tom, especially surprised with how much dust is collected from just 3 or 4 cuts. That gives you a real good example of how well the DC works on the saw.
I ordered the dust bag conversion kit for my TS 55 and now I need to remember to check the bag often.
I'm pretty impresed with the 8/4 maple demo, wonder how much juice was left in the batteries after that.

Couple of observations:
Do you ever clamp the rails when cutting and if so when?

The table appears to move quite a bit when you're sawing, doesn't that bother/annoy you?

I'm also ordering the conversion kits. More for the positive stops than the bag.

The batteries started fully charge, after the cuts in the video, the top battery showed 2 bars and the bottom battery showed 3 bars on the gauge.

Yes there are times I clamp the rails. My 2 favorite clamps are the Rapid Clamp and the Gecko with the rail adapter. The Gecko is used on refinished material. The video below shows a way to use the Rapid Clamp. Pictures of an unusual "clamp" situation.

Table moving does not bother me at all.



Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

Tom,
Nice video.  Thank you for doing it!

In the video, what is the gauge you are using to set the rail before the cut?

Thanks, Mike A.

I believe Tom has mentioned this before.  If I'm not mistaken, it's the limit stop that comes with the TS saws.

Brice is correct. I like setting the rail far enough in so the blade is covered. It improves dust collection, the blade exposed on the waste side makes a mess.

Tom

 

[MrToolJunkie]

It is a great technique and one I picked up from you on a different video. Also like how you use the stop to keep the saw on a bevel cut without tipping over - genius.

 

[tjbnwi]

- genius.

Is it okay if I share this with my wife? [laughing]

Tom

 

[MrToolJunkie]

LOL...absolutely!!!  It is genius!! ;D