I am done

[Phil Beckley]

I would love to see and read less negativity all throughout the forum. I would love to see more projects being posted. I would love to see more positive and encouraging interaction throughout all threads but especially regarding projects. I would love to read more specific, straight to the point criticism free of sarcasm and cynicism whenever needed. I would love to see more comparing throughout any advice given instead of a single line: X is better.

Kind regards,
Oliver
[/quote]

...thank you for adding this Oliver
rg
Phil

 

[VW mick]

Ok

I was trying to be funny

I've worked on building sites/workshops for over 30 years and sarcasm/banta is the norm

Mick

 

[Vondawg]

[member=3373]Dovetail65[/member] I very much enjoy your work and respect your frustration. With what you've described I would be done too. If there's another place online I can appreciate your work please PM me those details.

I feel the same and hope to follow your work Dovetail.

 

[Holmz]

I would love to see and read less negativity all throughout the forum. I would love to see more projects being posted. I would love to see more positive and encouraging interaction throughout all threads but especially regarding projects. I would love to read more specific, straight to the point criticism free of sarcasm and cynicism whenever needed. I would love to see more comparing throughout any advice given instead of a single line: X is better.

Kind regards,
Oliver

...thank you for adding this Oliver
rg
Phil
[/quote]

In a perfect world of rainbows and unicorns we would all like that ideal of less negativity and more positives... But that does not mean that Dovetail's opinions are not valid.?

He has also contributed some stunning examples of inlay work.

If one does not like negativity then addressing causal mechanisms would be one way to ameliorate negativity.

Personally I decide to post more projects, as it is too easy to find non perfection faults in tools.

 

[semenza]

I would love to see and read less negativity all throughout the forum. I would love to see more projects being posted. I would love to see more positive and encouraging interaction throughout all threads but especially regarding projects. I would love to read more specific, straight to the point criticism free of sarcasm and cynicism whenever needed. I would love to see more comparing throughout any advice given instead of a single line: X is better.

Kind regards,
Oliver

...thank you for adding this Oliver
rg
Phil

In a perfect world of rainbows and unicorns we would all like that ideal of less negativity and more positives... But that does not mean that Dovetail's opinions are not valid.?

He has also contributed some stunning examples of inlay work.

If one does not like negativity then addressing causal mechanisms would be one way to ameliorate negativity.

Personally I decide to post more projects, as it is too easy to find non perfection faults in tools.
[/quote]

No it certainly does not mean dovetails opinions are not valid.  I think the topic has evolved a bit from the original post to be about the forum state in general.

Seth

 

[Holmz]

...
No it certainly does not mean dovetails opinions are not valid.  I think the topic has evolved a bit from the original post to be about the forum state in general.

Seth

Well the political state and social states both seem pretty dire.
So the question is whether the forum state is reflecting those general states, or if the forum state is borne out of the Festool 'tool state'.

Fest can only address the tool state, which seems applicable to DoveTail's thread theme.
And as I mentioned earlier... I am leaning towards posting more in the project category to do my part.

 

[glass1]

I would post more projects ie open up if festool does the same. Work to fixing things like, the kapex motor, the bushing adapter issue on the of1400, lack of power for ts55, etc.

 

[grbmds]

Every Festool I own has performed to the level I needed it; mostly better than others. We all buy the tools which work for us. If they don't work for you or don't last then by all means never buy them again. I have always found that when I properly maintain tools they last a long time. Rusty router? Never had one that rusted even a Ryobi. I don't use my tools to make a living so maybe my experience isn't important.

 

[Getmaverick]

I see a lot of posts complaining about the lack of power on the TS55. I don't understand the issue. Its main purpose it to break down sheet goods and has plenty of power to do so. I think there is to much expectations out of this saw. This is not a framing saw, miter saw or a table saw. Sure it can do some of these tasks, but don't expect it to be the same.

 

[Kev]

WOW  [eek]

I decided to have a little chill and read a little FOG between connecting flights and BLAM [scared] [scared] [scared]

I wasn’t expecting this. Surely this is a case of a few people feeling that there’s a trace of quality issues possibly creeping into Festool and this didn’t need to collapse into an all in bagging and criticism of specific lines of Festool tools.

Regardless, with sadness, I’m going to go and read something else [sad]

 

[tjbnwi]

I see a lot of posts complaining about the lack of power on the TS55. I don't understand the issue. Its main purpose it to break down sheet goods and has plenty of power to do so. I think there is to much expectations out of this saw. This is not a framing saw, miter saw or a table saw. Sure it can do some of these tasks, but don't expect it to be the same.

I don't get it either, I have videos on my YouTube channel of me ripping hardwoods with the 48 tooth blade.

Tom

 

[sancho57]

that could be the issue with the TS55 for some folks not using the right blade. I have not had a issue ripping anything with my 55 Eq. I have a 75 but havent had to use it yet.

 

[RJNeal]

Thank you six point  you hit the nail on the head. I totally agree with you.
I also appreciate Seth and Peter for their moderation work. A HUGE thankless job
That many won't want.
Rick.

 

[AlexThePalex]

I see a lot of posts complaining about the lack of power on the TS55. I don't understand the issue. Its main purpose it to break down sheet goods and has plenty of power to do so. I think there is to much expectations out of this saw. This is not a framing saw, miter saw or a table saw. Sure it can do some of these tasks, but don't expect it to be the same.

You expect a wood saw to cut everything woody you throw at it to cut it to its cutting depth.

Is that really too much too ask?

 

[PeterK]

Should we then expect a construction grade portable saw to then give us chip free splinter free absolutely straight perfect cuts? There has to be some allowance for intended usage in the design. Personally as long as I use the proper blade for the job my TS55 has cut everything I need it to without complaining.

 

[Getmaverick]

I see a lot of posts complaining about the lack of power on the TS55. I don't understand the issue. Its main purpose it to break down sheet goods and has plenty of power to do so. I think there is to much expectations out of this saw. This is not a framing saw, miter saw or a table saw. Sure it can do some of these tasks, but don't expect it to be the same.

You expect a wood saw to cut everything woody you throw at it to cut it to its cutting depth.

Is that really too much too ask?

Wrong. My table saw will rip 3" thick material, even at 5hp its going to be a slow cut. There are plenty of 3hp table saws that would bog down trying to push 3" oak. Anytime you max out a saws capacity you are going to be putting a lot of strain on the motor, blade etc..I have straight line ripped 6/4 walnut with my TS 55 with the 12 tooth blade. Sure it didn't rip it as fast as if I was cutting 1/2" ply, but that was expected.
Sharp and proper blades along with the right feed rate is key to using this saw.

 

[tjbnwi]

I see a lot of posts complaining about the lack of power on the TS55. I don't understand the issue. Its main purpose it to break down sheet goods and has plenty of power to do so. I think there is to much expectations out of this saw. This is not a framing saw, miter saw or a table saw. Sure it can do some of these tasks, but don't expect it to be the same.

You expect a wood saw to cut everything woody you throw at it to cut it to its cutting depth.

Is that really too much too ask?

With the recommend blade the TS-55 will rip 8/4 lumber.

Tom

 

[Cheese]

Sharp and proper blades along with the right feed rate is key to using this saw.

I think you nailed it...I was ripping 5/4 Jatoba with my TS 55. It was very slow going and I noticed it was also burning the wood. I then checked the blade for pitch/resin and also for sharpness. It was sharp as far as I was concerned, however I had an extra new blade so I decided to swap it out anyways. Much to my surprise, all the previous issues disappeared.

So the real question is how can you tell when the blade needs to be sharpened? Are others also using what appears to be a sharp blade on the TS 55 but having poor results? Could be just a blade sharpness issue.  [unsure]

 

[ear3]

In my experience, it's almost always a pitch/resin build-up issue.  I now make blade cleaning for all my saws a regular part of my routine, as opposed to just an occasional dreary task i put off.

Sharp and proper blades along with the right feed rate is key to using this saw.

I think you nailed it...I was ripping 5/4 Jatoba with my TS 55. It was very slow going and I noticed it was also burning the wood. I then checked the blade for pitch/resin and also for sharpness. It was sharp as far as I was concerned, however I had an extra new blade so I decided to swap it out anyways. Much to my surprise, all the previous issues disappeared.

So the real question is how can you tell when the blade needs to be sharpened? Are others also using what appears to be a sharp blade on the TS 55 but having poor results? Could be just a blade sharpness issue.  [unsure]

 

[HarveyWildes]

Sharp and proper blades along with the right feed rate is key to using this saw.

I think you nailed it...I was ripping 5/4 Jatoba with my TS 55. It was very slow going and I noticed it was also burning the wood. I then checked the blade for pitch/resin and also for sharpness. It was sharp as far as I was concerned, however I had an extra new blade so I decided to swap it out anyways. Much to my surprise, all the previous issues disappeared.

So the real question is how can you tell when the blade needs to be sharpened? Are others also using what appears to be a sharp blade on the TS 55 but having poor results? Could be just a blade sharpness issue.  [unsure]

Another potential factor in this case - Jatoba is one of several woods (including Ipe) that has a very high silica content.  It will dull blades, even carbide tipped blades, much more quickly than most woods.  I don't use Jatoba and Ipe unless they are particularly suited to my project, and I try to avoid using my hand planes and chisels with them at all.