If so, are you happy with it? I forgot that the table does not have any slots for runners, so conventional sleds or parts that use the runner slots will not work on this table. I would like to purchase one, but can not see it here in North America, and it looks like European trips are a Negative this year.
Has anyone purchased a TKS-80 ?
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They are not available for purchase yet. Last I heard it is expected to hit the German/European market in June/July.
It is not currently slated for North America. Buying from overseas could possibly / probably lead to warranty issues.
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in addition to what Peter said, also consider consumables. I would expect the saw stop module thing (I don't know what they call it), to be unique to this saw as it probably was a big change from the US based stuff. So there may be an issue of getting these in N.A. if they are unique. Granted when/if you ever trigger one, the hassle of getting a new one won't be your first concern/thought, but it won't take long for it to be.
So until they ship, and people can verify if it's a new PN or interchangeable with what is used in current N.A. saw stops this should be kept in mind. If they are the same as the US stuff, great, but I would assume no until proven otherwise.
Also, not sure what the blade specs are and if you can get blades in the US.
So until they ship, and people can verify if it's a new PN or interchangeable with what is used in current N.A. saw stops this should be kept in mind. If they are the same as the US stuff, great, but I would assume no until proven otherwise.
Also, not sure what the blade specs are and if you can get blades in the US.
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I have one on order, the full set. Received an update yesterday from the dealer. The expected shipping date is June 10. Mind you — that’s the date the dealer got from Festool. It may take a week or so for it to land on my doorstep. 
I think the safety cartridge is a different design from the original SawStop one, but can not confirm this. I did order a spare (and all of the saw blades to go with the TKS 80).
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I think the safety cartridge is a different design from the original SawStop one, but can not confirm this. I did order a spare (and all of the saw blades to go with the TKS 80).
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DeformedTree said:
The saw blades are (mm’s!) 254 x 2,4 x 30
I've never had a warranty issue with my European Spec Festools, so I'm not going to worry about that. As for the Sawstop brake, I'll just order a spare. In the years I had my SawStop , I only had one time it triggered, and that was when it hit a STAPLE on a HomeDepot price tag sticker
Ever since I sold my Sawstop Ive been looking for a smaller and precise saw. The Sawstop worksite saw is NOT that small and DEFINATELY not precise.
Last year I spoke with some Festool reps and they assured me that the TKS-80 was going to be available her in the US, so much for Reps knowing what is going to happen, so I'll just order from Europe. Since I'll have to buy it sight unseen, I was just wondering what user comments were.
Thanks for the replies!
Ever since I sold my Sawstop Ive been looking for a smaller and precise saw. The Sawstop worksite saw is NOT that small and DEFINATELY not precise.
Last year I spoke with some Festool reps and they assured me that the TKS-80 was going to be available her in the US, so much for Reps knowing what is going to happen, so I'll just order from Europe. Since I'll have to buy it sight unseen, I was just wondering what user comments were.
Thanks for the replies!
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The Erika 85ce is a superb portable table saw, maybe even the best in class, however, it doesn’t have safety peace of mind that the SawStop tech offers.
The other side of the coin is, the TKS-80 does not have the pull push facility, which is a game changer, and also has slightly shallower cut than the Erika 85ce.
If I lived in the states, I wouldn’t bother with the TKS-80, I’d just buy a SawStop saw.
The other side of the coin is, the TKS-80 does not have the pull push facility, which is a game changer, and also has slightly shallower cut than the Erika 85ce.
If I lived in the states, I wouldn’t bother with the TKS-80, I’d just buy a SawStop saw.
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I pre-ordered one.
When you expect yours [member=5467]Bert Vanderveen[/member], they gave you any ETA?
I still hope it will be next month [tongue]
When you expect yours [member=5467]Bert Vanderveen[/member], they gave you any ETA?
I still hope it will be next month [tongue]
[member=3061]chayu[/member] Essentially, you don't. Festool will not allow dealers to sell most items in NA from other areas of the world. Very very few do, but they do so at their own risk (losing Festool). You could smuggle one in if you were making a trip abroad or had a friend or relative overseas that was willing to facilitate the delivery to you.
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threesixright said:
Latest update from last Monday. It is leaving the factory on June 10. Should take maybe a week before it lands on my doorstep.
Jiggy Joiner said:
Evidently you have not worked with the SawStop portable saw. It is not an elegant machine by any means, and is not either well built or precise. Just trying it out with the salesman at a dealer here, we could not get a precise lockdown on the fence, and after moving it back and forth a few times, it actually broke, and that was the end of the test. The engineering of the stop mechanism of the blade is perfect, it does work when you need it, but unfortunately the jobsite saw is designed for cutting dimensional lumber at a construction site, not for furniture making - Sorry but that's a fact, Their larger table saws are MUCH better, I had one for years, solid and precise and SAFE, but downsized garage and now need something COMPACT I do like the Erika, but I value my fingers more.
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The DeWalt’s fence looks flimsy to me.infer said:
Curious why (or what) you think its more precise about it?
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The fence is spot on and easily adjustable. The table is flat and the blade is exactly at 90 degrees. The feet keep the saw stationary. Easy tool less riving knife changes. Miter slots and the dust collection is similar to the CMS CS saws. All for about a 3rd the price.
The 98db noise sucks though.
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The 98db noise sucks though.
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infer said:
And why does that make the FT less precise [blink]?
With regard to price, your on the wrong forum
Countless times discussed, FT is expensive. Period.
