BarBuilder
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- Nov 27, 2011
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So - I'm about to take the plunge and drink a rather large glass of GREEN kool-aid. I have my shopping list pretty much set and so far, it includes the following:
1. A TS55 (and possibly the package deal with a CT dust extractor either a mini, midi or CT26)
2. A 2700mm rail for ripping plywood
3. A set of the parallel guides for the rails
4. a set of the quick clamps for the rails
My primary function will be chopping up BB and veneer ply for cabinets and other projects. I am a former owner of a competitors brand track saw - which had many flaws that I simply could not live with. I made the mistake of going to my local Woodcraft store to try out what i believed at the time to be a grossly overpriced TS55. Boy was I wrong! I discovered that tool is a Porsche in a world of Yugo's. That being said, I am having difficulty coming to terms with paying >$400 in the package deal price for a CT dust extractor which I initially perceive as not much more than a fancy shop-vac (but I've been wrong before - read previous comment). Please offer your input on this matter and convince me that I can't live without the CT too. Tell me why my existing shop vac is inadequate for the task of trailing the TS55 to eat its dust OR tell me i'll be fine without it. I'm interested to hear the groups opinion on the matter. Thanks in advance for your input.
1. A TS55 (and possibly the package deal with a CT dust extractor either a mini, midi or CT26)
2. A 2700mm rail for ripping plywood
3. A set of the parallel guides for the rails
4. a set of the quick clamps for the rails
My primary function will be chopping up BB and veneer ply for cabinets and other projects. I am a former owner of a competitors brand track saw - which had many flaws that I simply could not live with. I made the mistake of going to my local Woodcraft store to try out what i believed at the time to be a grossly overpriced TS55. Boy was I wrong! I discovered that tool is a Porsche in a world of Yugo's. That being said, I am having difficulty coming to terms with paying >$400 in the package deal price for a CT dust extractor which I initially perceive as not much more than a fancy shop-vac (but I've been wrong before - read previous comment). Please offer your input on this matter and convince me that I can't live without the CT too. Tell me why my existing shop vac is inadequate for the task of trailing the TS55 to eat its dust OR tell me i'll be fine without it. I'm interested to hear the groups opinion on the matter. Thanks in advance for your input.