I don't have the MFT but have seen it demonstrated several times. I still think it is much slower for repetitive cuts at a set dimension. However, I am going to put the 30" fence back on my saw instead od the 52" to ave some room in the shop. I use the TS 55 to take down all sheet goods.
Getting rid of my table saw
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RDMuller said:Make sure you give some safety instructions to the new owner before turning him loose. I've seen a few more "self-amputations" lately while working the store. And then I come home a few weeks ago and see Tommy on This Old House ripping 1x6 pine board for a ceiling with no fence, no splitter, no anti-kick back guides ---- just a plain saw and free-lancing it.:'(
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RD, I spent about 30 minutes with him going over the saw. I told him to buy a safety kit for it (push stick and feather boards). I told him to make sure you
have the blade guard on because it has the kick back knives on it to prevent the kick back.
He had a small table saw and told me he didn't use the blade guard with it. I hold him he's a brave man.
I told him of a story that put my Uncle in the E.R after running his table saw with out the blade guard. So maybe that will pop in his head the next
time he starts up the saw.
This is just one more reason I didn't need the table saw, the TS55 is a lot more safer for one guy to break down sheet goods.
He's a smart guy and understands and respects the tool.
Eric
I do it all the time. I dont think the kick back dogs have ever been on my saw. If your scribing its the only way to do it.RDMuller said:Make sure you give some safety instructions to the new owner before turning him loose. I've seen a few more "self-amputations" lately while working the store. And then I come home a few weeks ago and see Tommy on This Old House ripping 1x6 pine board for a ceiling with no fence, no splitter, no anti-kick back guides ---- just a plain saw and free-lancing it.
All the other stuff gets in the way.
I also will not be without a table saw, cant wait til I have a large cabinet saw hooked up to DC someday.
A table saw with a TS anything is possible.
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Julian Tracy said:
The fence and rail are a pia to pack up and take it with you. I know where the rail is, no idea about the fence and other parts.
Thought it would be useful for that, but it is just too slow and cumbersome. It is a great on site/shop work table for clamping, using my domino, sanding, etc.
Just not a fast way to cross cut stuff.
i have a small slider. it had all the wings on it for cutting 8x4 s . when i got my ts55 i never used that way again.
i have since removed all the extensions (maybe 4 +feet to the right) and regained all that space back.
i would never be with without a table saw . i have a dw745 saw for site work adn love it.
i dont think you can be without a table saw if you use solid timber. my slider is now just a rip saw with a crosscut carrage.
i have since removed all the extensions (maybe 4 +feet to the right) and regained all that space back.
i would never be with without a table saw . i have a dw745 saw for site work adn love it.
i dont think you can be without a table saw if you use solid timber. my slider is now just a rip saw with a crosscut carrage.
Interesting comments on this topic which I can group into two main categories and two sub-groups. If you work mostly with sheet goods you'll love a slider power TS55 or TS75 type saws. If you work with solid lumber a table saw is invaluable. The sub-categories involves the size of your projects and quantity of work. I can't imagine doing a 1500 sq ft custom hardwood floor project without a table saw. Also ripping 8/4 very hardwood requires a lot of horsepower with sharp blades for large furniture projects and this is not a portable job IMHO. On the other hand, if I was building small quantities of small projects the total Festool solution might be the answer. Bottom line, different strokes for different folks (and projects) but for me a table saw is necessary. [wink]
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I have what is a bench-top saw in table size but with a cast iron top and a 6" planer and though it could easily be older than me it has a riving knife built in. For some things it is better than any Festool and so it's a keeper.
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Jerome said:I have what is a bench-top saw in table size but with a cast iron top and a 6" planer and though it could easily be older than me it has a riving knife built in. For some things it is better than any Festool and so it's a keeper.
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Be careful...I think I saw somethig like that at the start of 'Walk the Line'.
Peter
