Fill in the blank: I wish Festool made a ______!

ShilohWood said:
Nail guns......nail guns! [emoji24] Please!!!!

Well, they actually do  [wink]

Schneider Airsystems is owned by TTS Tool Systems (the owner of Festool)

They are the one's with the Systainer compressor as well  [big grin]
 
A rail-guided wet saw.  Basically a TS55 with a water feed system and the necessary electrical modifications to be safe for use with water.

 
Id buy one of those . But it would need a wet vac with a water filter and recirculationg pump
 
Fespack.

A cordless ETS90/5 with 3 feet of hose attaching to a cordless Mitey Mite extractor in a backpack. With a cup holder.
 
For cutting tile, you wouldn't need a wet/dry vac, just a basin to collect the water, and the above-mentioned circulating pump.

You could actually rig something like this up with the TS-55(R), it's just operating the saw outside of factory recommendations. There are already plenty of water kits for circular saws out there (http://www.pearlabrasive.com/Pages/ItemProfile_Detail.aspx?ItemProfileId=871614&ItemClassNo=250), just get a 5" or 6" diamond blade, have the arbor bored to 20mm by your local blade shop, and make absolutely certain you're running on a GFCI.

Years ago I installed a lot of decks that consisted of 2'x2'x2" concrete pavers. I made all of the cuts with a worm drive saw (with water kit), Festool tracks, and a custom sub-base that I made that allowed the worm saw to integrate with the Festool track.

Later, I used the same setup for cutting floor tiles, using the water kit.

Still later, I used the setup with dry dust extraction to cut up wall tiles for a kitchen back splash.

If you plan on performing A LOT of wet cutting, you'd probably want to buy a TS-55/75 dedicated to the task, reserving your primary TS-55/75 for carpentry. According to my local Festool Rep, there are plenty of local granite counter top companies that fit diamond blades on their TS-55's. Granted, they burn the saws up quickly and void the warranty, but the utility and profit the saws deliver during their short lives more than makes up for the cost of replacement saws.

Work safe, and have fun!  [big grin]
 
Tom Gensmer said:
For cutting tile, you wouldn't need a wet/dry vac, just a basin to collect the water, and the above-mentioned circulating pump.

You could actually rig something like this up with the TS-55(R), it's just operating the saw outside of factory recommendations. There are already plenty of water kits for circular saws out there (http://www.pearlabrasive.com/Pages/ItemProfile_Detail.aspx?ItemProfileId=871614&ItemClassNo=250), just get a 5" or 6" diamond blade, have the arbor bored to 20mm by your local blade shop, and make absolutely certain you're running on a GFCI.

Years ago I installed a lot of decks that consisted of 2'x2'x2" concrete pavers. I made all of the cuts with a worm drive saw (with water kit), Festool tracks, and a custom sub-base that I made that allowed the worm saw to integrate with the Festool track.

Later, I used the same setup for cutting floor tiles, using the water kit.

Still later, I used the setup with dry dust extraction to cut up wall tiles for a kitchen back splash.

If you plan on performing A LOT of wet cutting, you'd probably want to buy a TS-55/75 dedicated to the task, reserving your primary TS-55/75 for carpentry. According to my local Festool Rep, there are plenty of local granite counter top companies that fit diamond blades on their TS-55's. Granted, they burn the saws up quickly and void the warranty, but the utility and profit the saws deliver during their short lives more than makes up for the cost of replacement saws.

Work safe, and have fun!  [big grin]

I'd definitely consider getting a second/used TS to see if I can rig this up.  I'm curious if mitered edges can be achieved this way.  I've seen many smaller fabricators use a rail guided wet saw (e.g. Accuride) that costs $2k.  Its rail system is a bit more beefy/stable compared to a Festool track though.
 
I'm sure it has been said before. . .  . . A small CT Extractor in a systainer.  This would be so much more versatile for storage and transport for those of us who 'fully' utilise the systainer system.
 
ear protection, iphone dock, bring back the safety glasses, power outlet adapter/LED light attachment accessory for the work center and a legit lunch sys tloc box and some.
 
I'd like to see them make a benchtop bandsaw.  I am new to Festool however I am a long time admirer and the dust collection, system integration is awesome.
 
...long narrow head for the RO90 that would attach in delta mode. It would use the Stickfix abrasives so you could sand spots that are too narrow for either the round or delta heads
 
Huckleberry said:
I'd like to see them make a benchtop bandsaw.  I am new to Festool however I am a long time admirer and the dust collection, system integration is awesome.

Welcome to the FOG !  [smile]

Nice chair. Too bad you have to use those clamps to keep it together  [big grin]

Seth
 
bearpaw said:
A system to lock in the systainers in job trailers and vans

This is a factor of NANIA for the Tanos range ... they make it, you're just not getting it [embarassed]
 
Cordless Sawsall.  Anything cordless.  It will go great with my T-18 and my future purchase of the PDC and BOH-18.
 
Having just purchased a Carvex I'd really like them to make another angle base where the whole base remains flat as it tilts and has space for dust collection.
 
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