Horsepower/ TS75 9 older version but not used much

[colyn]

I have a ts75eq-plus ( maybe 10 years old or so ) that has NOT been used much.  I would guess than less 10 hours TOTAL .
I have recently put a new Festool blade on it because I am having issues w/ saw. Have 8/4 Sapele that I was ripping and cross- cutting w/ guide rail and the saw had a difficult time cutting through the wood regardless of the rate i pushed it through. had to cut it in 1" deep increment. UGH Set to full power on variable dial ( #6)
I upgraded  the vac hose to the larger size and (vac is ct36) still have an issue cutting through most woods such as sapele,soft or hard maple that is 8/4 .
Is there a way to measure Saw output and troubleshoot or anyone have suggestions.
Thanks in advance

 

[usernumber1]

you'd have to measure RPM and current drawn : with and without a load, so it can be tricky to DIY.
you could see if you can measure how much current you're pulling when it's stalling, with one of those Kill-A-Watt wall adapters

are you stalling the motor at the highest RPM? brand new blade too.
motor efficiency does not fall because of aging, something is missing. it's a 1600W motor, right?

 

[peter halle]

Doesn't the TS-75 have a clutch washer to help out in case of kickback?  If so perhaps age has affected it and is it allowing the blade to slip.  Honestly I would suggest calling Festool and talking to service.  They are very helpful guys and gals.

Peter

 

[glass1]

My personal experience is that the ts 75 can comfortably cut 1” of sapele. Anymore and it’s the shakes, binding, burning. It’s just plan underpowered.

 

[Svar]

Saws with this blade diameter are usually 1800W vs 1600W in TS75. Having said this I cut 2" sapele and maple with 36T blade on it without issues. In fact, produced glue ready cuts.

Speaking of power. My TS75 (120V) draws ~900W from the outlet while idling on speed 6, and ~1200W ripping through 45 mm maple. There is no peak draw at start up because of the soft start. Just a steady rise as the blade comes to speed.

 

[glass1]

maybe in balsa wood. Sorry I just do not believe it.

 

[Svar]

maybe in balsa wood. Sorry I just do not believe it.

There is a consensus, or at least large number of opinions that TS55 lacks power. On TS75 assessment you seem to be alone.

 

[josephgewing]

Clean your saw blade?

 

[vkumar]

Another possibility is the toe in of the blade may not be right. Worth looking onto.

 

[NL-mikkla]

Do you use the same blade for cross-cutting and ripping?

 

[RJNeal]

To th OP,curious on which blade did you just installed? How many teeth?
Sounds like you might have to many.
Rick

 

[nvalinski]

Check that the blade is parallel to the track groove. This drove me crazy on a brand new TS75 for a bit, where it was nothing but burning and binding for cuts around 1", let alone any deeper. The four screws on the front and back of the saw in the black plastic bevel slots allow you to make it parallel with the rail, which now allows it to cut beautifully through 2.5" thick hard maple.

 

[semenza]

Also ................  did you have trouble making these  same cuts in the past?

Seth

 

[colyn]

Also ................  did you have trouble making these  same cuts in the past?

Seth

Always had issues w/ thick stock  - anything over 1" or so

 

[NL-mikkla]

I sometimes had the same until I got the Panther blade, different machine after that!

So again, what blade are you using and do you use the same for ripping and cros cutting?

 

[colyn]

Festool blade 36 tooth for cross cut and festool 52 tooth for ripping

 

[NL-mikkla]

Theirs your problem.
First you need to switch the blades for the application.
Low number teeth for ripping. High number for cross.
I suggest you take an even lower number for ripping

 

[semenza]

Festool blade 36 tooth for cross cut and festool 52 tooth for ripping

Did you mean other way around?

Seth

 

[colyn]

Sorry - typing on my phone  [embarassed]- yes - other way round
36 tooth for ripping and 52 for cross cut

 

[NL-mikkla]

Haha, damn phones with their petite screens (or old eyes??)