Imperial ruler for TS 55

[spikfot]

I have been using the TS 55 for about a year now and this should explain why I want to make an imperial ruler; is the metric ruler on the TS 55 adjusted to allow the height for the guide rail?  I guess I never tried to figure it out.  It's just a guessing game for me until the blade sticks down below the stock that I am cutting a bit.  You would think that I could remember the number for they typical 1/2" and 3/4" stock that I usually cut! Not so much!Haha

-Tim

No, it ain't, for some reason- but the math is easy, and will help us in the long run- any math exercises, that is

 

[Tim2178]

I have been using the TS 55 for about a year now and this should explain why I want to make an imperial ruler; is the metric ruler on the TS 55 adjusted to allow the height for the guide rail?  I guess I never tried to figure it out.  It's just a guessing game for me until the blade sticks down below the stock that I am cutting a bit.  You would think that I could remember the number for they typical 1/2" and 3/4" stock that I usually cut! Not so much!Haha

-Tim

No, it ain't, for some reason- but the math is easy, and will help us in the long run- any math exercises, that is

So I take it that you don't want an imperial ruler. Do you mean that the metric ruler is NOT set up to allow for the thickness of the guide rail?
-Tim

 

[Frank Pellow]

I have been using the TS 55 for about a year now and this should explain why I want to make an imperial ruler; is the metric ruler on the TS 55 adjusted to allow the height for the guide rail?  I guess I never tried to figure it out.  It's just a guessing game for me until the blade sticks down below the stock that I am cutting a bit.  You would think that I could remember the number for they typical 1/2" and 3/4" stock that I usually cut! Not so much!Haha

-Tim

No, it ain't, for some reason- but the math is easy, and will help us in the long run- any math exercises, that is

So I take it that you don't want an imperial ruler. Do you mean that the metric ruler is NOT set up to allow for the thickness of the guide rail?
-Tim

The metric ruler is not set up to allow for the thickness of the guide rail.

 

[Tim2178]

I have been using the TS 55 for about a year now and this should explain why I want to make an imperial ruler; is the metric ruler on the TS 55 adjusted to allow the height for the guide rail?  I guess I never tried to figure it out.  It's just a guessing game for me until the blade sticks down below the stock that I am cutting a bit.  You would think that I could remember the number for they typical 1/2" and 3/4" stock that I usually cut! Not so much!Haha

-Tim

No, it ain't, for some reason- but the math is easy, and will help us in the long run- any math exercises, that is

So I take it that you don't want an imperial ruler. Do you mean that the metric ruler is NOT set up to allow for the thickness of the guide rail?
-Tim

The metric ruler is not set up to allow for the thickness of the guide rail.

Cool. Thanks guys. Since i am making a ruler from scratch, do you think I should allow for the thickness of the guide rail. Me personally, I will never use the TS 55 w/o the rail.
I think I will just leave it the same only use imperial.

Thx again all!

 

[Claimdude]

Tim,

Count me in on the imperial ruler and YES, by all means allow for the guide. I'd love to be able to set the depth to say 3/4" and know I will cut through a 3/4" sheet of ply.

Thanks
Jack

 

[Frank Pellow]

I do, occasionally, use the saw without the guide.  But I would rather subtract in my head for those few situations, rather then add in my head as I now do for the more frequent situations. 

Of course, being as I use metric, it is much easier to add and subtract in my head.  [poke]

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Tim,

Count me in on the imperial ruler and YES, by all means allow for the guide. I'd love to be able to set the depth to say 3/4" and know I will cut through a 3/4" sheet of ply.

Thanks
Jack

Dude - better set that to 21/32 or whatever the ply companies are making these days. [wink]

 

[MrGinCT]

I'd love to get a copy of your add on ruler for my TS 55.  I also vote Yes for adding the thickness of the guide [big grin]

 

[Tim2178]

This is the black foil I chose to use for the ruler. Anyone who wants one PM me.  I'll tell you where to send a self addressed stamped envelope.

Sorry Guys.  I will replace the picture with a new one

 

[Corwin]

Tim,

It looks to me that unless the pen in your photo is exceptionally large, that your scale is incorrect.  There is NOT a one-to-one relationship between the scale on a TS55 and the markings on a metric ruler.  The TS55's scale has almost a 2:1 ratio with reality.

I would also suggest that your scale have a zero marking.  Hope this helps.

 

[Tim2178]

Tim,

It looks to me that unless the pen in your photo is exceptionally large, that your scale is incorrect.  There is NOT a one-to-one relationship between the scale on a TS55 and the markings on a metric ruler.  The TS55's scale has almost a 2:1 ratio with reality.

I would also suggest that your scale have a zero marking.  Hope this helps.

You are exactly right!  I actually did the artwork for the ruler without having the ts55 with me.  Rookie mistake!  I'll get it fixed.  Thx Corwin

 

[Tim2178]

Here is the finished product. I have mounted the (imperial only) ruler to my ts55 but I also made a metric and imperial version for anyone who wants one.  I have mounted mine directly over top the metric ruler but for those of you who want to allow for the thickness of the guide rail, just simply mount it a little bit higher to allow for that thickness.  I may change mine once I try out cutting some material.

If you would like to have one or both of these rulers I would be happy to give it to you. Just Send a self addressed envelope with a stamp to:

AwardSmith Trophy
594 S. Main St.
Mansfield, Oh  44907     FIXED! [smile]

Thx everyone,
-Tim

 

[Dan Clermont]

I remember when I got my TS 55 from Bob Marino and was all concerned about metric.

Well, after a short time of using the metric system I quickly realized at how calculations were and have since switched.

I was setting up a large Felder Planer Jointer yesterday with a digital readout and HAD to switch it over to metric for the calibration just because I could not wrap my head around the imperial calculations.

Dan Clermont

 

[PeterK]

I have tried and tried to convert to metric. Have purchased metric rulers, tape measures, converted my Incra stuff over and still can't get my head around it. The only way I am switching over is when the Canuckians finally invade us and do a total mandated changeover!!!  [poke] It sucks being old and no longer able to learn.  [sad]

 

[Tim2178]

I have tried and tried to convert to metric. Have purchased metric rulers, tape measures, converted my Incra stuff over and still can't get my head around it. The only way I am switching over is when the Canuckians finally invade us and do a total mandated changeover!!!  [poke] It sucks being old and no longer able to learn.  [sad]

Same here Peter!  Everything in my shop is imperial.  It just makes sense to convert the only metric tool I have to imperial.  The plan is to replace all my tools with Festool.  Once I do I will be making rulers for those as well.  Send me an envelope and I will send you a ruler. You will LOVE it!

-Tim

 

[Bob Mircetic]

Thank you so much for making these!  The metric markings have been my only issue with my TS55.  I'll definitely be sending you a request for one.

Bob

 

[Tim2178]

Thank you so much for making these!  The metric markings have been my only issue with my TS55.  I'll definitely be sending you a request for one.

Bob

Glad I can help Bob.  That is exactly what I thought!

 

[Julian Tracy]

Sent my request and envelope - thanks!  I threw a dollar in there so you could buy a cup of coffee...

Note to others, the correct zipcode is:  44907 (there's an extra 9 in the above listed zipcode...)

Julian

 

[zapdafish]

this is a pretty funny post and an great idea  [thumbs up]

I stopped using the ruler myself, I just lower the blade till it meets the surface,  set the stop and then drop it another notch

 

[Samo]

Tim,

Request sent.  Should see it by next week.  Looking forward to cleaning my saw, blade and placing the decal.

Now, what about a TS75?  [eek]

Thanks, Sam.