Hkc 55

[Jozsef Kozma]

I have not used it on treated lumber, but on
Douglassfir 2X4 s(37 mm thickness ) it was
flawless + accurate (with fsk)

Jozsef

 

[PreferrablyWood]

I have not used it on treated lumber, but on
Douglassfir 2X4 s(37 mm thickness ) it was
flawless + accurate (with fsk)

Jozsef

Treated lumber is pretty hard sometimes. I hate using it myself. I'll be giving my HSK a workout in the next days and report back...

 

[Stephen B]

I find it interesting that the Festool Aust Dealer demo I attended, used 12mm ply rather than solid wood. I have also been left with the impression on viewing some videos that this saw struggles in some solid woods, even at times pine.

I am wondering if the corded version has more 'real use' power?

 

[Nippychippy]

It's not the precision I am on about that bit is flawless it's the power out put. I will be using it again today on the roof every cut that last day was nearly half way then it would stall and beep then a red light came on  I am not ask a lot of the saw this is what I was designed for

 

[Brice Burrell]

It's not the precision I am on about that bit is flawless it's the power out put. I will be using it again today on the roof every cut that last day was nearly half way then it would stall and beep then a red light came on  I am not ask a lot of the saw this is what I was designed for

I'm not so sure it was designed for cutting thick roofing/framing material, and that is why I went with the corded version of the red brand.  I really like the idea of a small 18V saw, but you have to be realistic about the capabilities.   

 

[Stephen B]

It's not the precision I am on about that bit is flawless it's the power out put. I will be using it again today on the roof every cut that last day was nearly half way then it would stall and beep then a red light came on  I am not ask a lot of the saw this is what I was designed for

I'm not so sure it was designed for cutting thick roofing/framing material, and that is why I went with the corded version of the red brand.  I really like the idea of a small 18V saw, [size=14pt]but you have to be realistic about the capabilities. 

[size=13pt]
Fair comment Brice, however look at the claimed main applications list at -

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/564636/SubProducts/564636

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Despite recent advances in batt amps/voltage, I agree that a corded saw will still have some advantage regarding power and performance.

[member=1146]Brice Burrell[/member]

 

[Nippychippy]

It's not the precision I am on about that bit is flawless it's the power out put. I will be using it again today on the roof every cut that last day was nearly half way then it would stall and beep then a red light came on  I am not ask a lot of the saw this is what I was designed for

I'm not so sure it was designed for cutting thick roofing/framing material, and that is why I went with the corded version of the red brand.  I really like the idea of a small 18V saw, [size=14pt]but you have to be realistic about the capabilities. 

[size=13pt]
Fair comment Brice, however look at the claimed main applications list at -

http://www.festool.com.au/epages/tooltechnic.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/tooltechnic/Products/564636/SubProducts/564636

[attachimg=1]

Despite recent advances in batt amps/voltage, I agree that a corded saw will still have some advantage regarding power and performance.

[member=1146]Brice Burrell[/member]

I totally agree I have to be realistic in what I am cutting but it was sold to me as a machine for roof and rough work which is what all the photos are which today I really had to count to ten because it was going to get launched off the roof today it struggled all day it was A pain in the ass it has no guts would would think if it was bogging down the electronics would give it a it of a boost to get true the cut and not just beep at me and go that's all I got  [eek]

 

[wrightwoodwork]

Little question for is the compound cuts the saw struggles on, with the panther blade. I have noticed on my mafell cordless that if I'm doing cross cuts and compounds it actually gets on better with the 32 tooth blade compared to 16 tooth blade. No idea why just the way it seems. I'm wondering if a different blade might help you out. I haven't used the festool so can't comment on if it does or doesn't have enough power. Other than picking it up. My only real thought will have enough power to cut compounds up to 38mm. In fact people with the tsc how does your saws cope with a compound cuts upto 38mm

 

[Jozsef Kozma]

I would love to try a Maffel
Does anybody in this area southern CT or
Westchester County NY have one
Beer is on me
Jozsef

 

[Nippychippy]

Little question for is the compound cuts the saw struggles on, with the panther blade. I have noticed on my mafell cordless that if I'm doing cross cuts and compounds it actually gets on better with the 32 tooth blade compared to 16 tooth blade. No idea why just the way it seems. I'm wondering if a different blade might help you out. I haven't used the festool so can't comment on if it does or doesn't have enough power. Other than picking it up. My only real thought will have enough power to cut compounds up to 38mm. In fact people with the tsc how does your saws cope with a compound cuts upto 38mm

Compound cuts useless even with the panter blade it must be a dud I'll speak to festool today

 

[bryan1982]

Im A cabinetmaker and i install kitchens.

The HKC has made my life so much easier.

i have put a standard TS55 blade 48 tooth in the HKC. I have been cutting melamine and mdf. I had to cut some mdf bulkhead the other day 500mm high i used the 670mm rail cut the mitres it was perpectly square.

i also use the 670mm rail with the stop removed to cut down panels etc. Having the saw conected to the rail is so much easier then my ts55.

The HKC has made my life so much easier
even docking kicks to length is awesome with the 250mm rail. now i dont have to lug the kapex up the stairs every job.

Cheers

Bryan

 

[wrightwoodwork]

Compound cuts need the extra power. Give festool a call. Doing roofs is what these type saws should shine at. The only other thing is saw sliding along the track as if on ice. I sometimes find when using mine the track gets a sticky residue and if I give the rail a spray with silicone spray it really helps with the cuts as less pressure is put on the saw causing myself to torque my wrist and twist the saw etc leading to pressure on the blade

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Little question for is the compound cuts the saw struggles on, with the panther blade. I have noticed on my mafell cordless that if I'm doing cross cuts and compounds it actually gets on better with the 32 tooth blade compared to 16 tooth blade. No idea why just the way it seems. I'm wondering if a different blade might help you out. I haven't used the festool so can't comment on if it does or doesn't have enough power. Other than picking it up. My only real thought will have enough power to cut compounds up to 38mm. In fact people with the tsc how does your saws cope with a compound cuts upto 38mm

Compound cuts useless even with the panter blade it must be a dud I'll speak to festool today
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[DJW]

When you say the panther do you mean the 12 tooth blade? This is meant for ripping. I use the 18 tooth universal blade and it cuts compounds like butter as long as the blade is sharp and the battery has enough juice. It's also important to use the saw 2 handed on compound cuts otherwise it wants to bog down into the rail.
Hope that helps

 

[VW mick]

I'm considering getting one of these saws

Can anybody tell me if the corded hkc saws all work with the same rails as I think a hkc 85 will be handy for the extra depth. Also do they all work on the normal rails too. As it would be handy to break down a couple of sheets with the cordless and a 3m rail

 

[neeleman]

Yes the HK(C) saws will all work on all the FS/2 and FSK rails.
That's the Festool system, you know!
And BTW the HKC 85 doesn't exist, only the HKC 55.
Have a look at some of the YouTube videos and it will be clear.

 

[VW mick]

Ok thanks [member=7673]neeleman[/member]

I meant the hk85. Obviously the HKC is the cordless

Posting before thinking again

 

[jmac80]

Hi [member=18793]Nippychippy[/member]
How did you get on with your HKC?
I got one about a month ago.
Today was my first chance to use in on deeper cuts.
I was notching pressure treated 4x2's that were fairly wet.
I was trenching the 4x2's 48mm deep and had 4 clamped together to save time. So 48mm deep cuts and 8" long in wet pressure treated wood and it did not struggle once..

was knocking up this as a quicky cutting table for sheet goods..

 

[Nippychippy]

Thanks James that is my table setup great minds  [big grin] I filled in the form online and the was to wait for an email which I haven't received yet that was last week so I'll give them a call today spoke to the rep today he said that it sounds unusual because he has not heard of any issues on them. I think I have a dud

 

[Mbconstructionjoinery]

I was looking at the hkc but am now thinking I'd go with the 110v corded version when I do eventually get one, I did wonder how the hkc would perform on solid timber

 

[Kylec57]

Compound cuts useless even with the panter blade it must be a dud I'll speak to festool today
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Mines is the same its terrible on 8x2s 6x2 just and no more. Expected alot more from it tbh. My brothers makita cheapo struggles less. If you've got a dud then so do i