Hkc 55

[ifit]

They are very dependant on a sharp blade, as soon as it dulls a bit it wont cut

 

[MT Carpentry And Joinery]

I can see me buying this to do hip roofing.. The HKC55 and Cordless Carvex could see me do a roof in possibly half the time (yes, I genuinely think it will be that much quicker)

~WW

Won't cut through the timber fully when doing jack rafters and hips and valleys st 45 degrees between 4-6mm short so annoying that's why they need to bring out a 36v hkc85

 

[feuser]

I am curious about the saw for for ripping marine lumber, i.e. 6/4" Mahogany planks (12 - 18 feet).
1. Can the saw cope with that material for cuts this long
2. Will the riving knife and thin kerf blade bind when used for slightly curved cuts (20-60 foot radii)?
3. If 2 is no problem, how do you estimate the capability of making curved cuts along a batten instead nailed onto the stock instead of the straight guide rail?

 

[PreferrablyWood]

[member=64211]feuser[/member] For long slow curves like you mention, I think the only way you could know is by buying one and trying it out. Maybe you could take it in a couple of passes?

 

[Getmaverick]

I found out today that it will cut through Hardie board like butter! Seems one of my employees thought it would be okay. I was literally punching him in the face through my phone!

 

[overanalyze]

They make Hardie blades for it..whats the big deal?

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[chrisrosenb]

They make Hardie blades for it..whats the big deal?

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Because the abrasive dust is not good for power tools.

 

[Getmaverick]

I thought it would void the warranty. Also he just used the blade that came with the saw. Pretty dull now I'm sure. Besides I have a dedicated saw with a Hardie blade on it.

 

[overanalyze]

Gotcha...I thought he used it with the correct blade. The dust in the tool wouldn't bother me. Tools are meant to be used. Seems like, with the correct blade, the HKC would be awesome for cutting Hardie...especially up on scaffold.

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[tjbnwi]

They make Hardie blades for it..whats the big deal?

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Because the abrasive dust is not good for power tools.

Fiber cement products are one of the approved materials to use the TS saws on, as listed in the owners manual.

See pages 10 an 12;
https://www.festoolusa.com/media/pdf/703959_002_TS 55 REQ_USA.pdf

Between the dust extraction and the arbor seal I have had no issues with dust "in" the TS saws. I do recommend wiping the base plate and track when you're done cutting FC products.

The TS saws make working with FC and plaster a much more pleasant experience.

I cannot find the HK manual online, someone who owns an HK please check if FC and plaster are listed as approved materials to cut with the HK.

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

I thought it would void the warranty. Also he just used the blade that came with the saw. Pretty dull now I'm sure. Besides I have a dedicated saw with a Hardie blade on it.

I've used a Kapex to cut FC.

Tom

 

[Stephen B]

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