Is this a New improved TS55?

[tazprime38]

Just saw this in the new Festool Flyer received today. Looks different to my ts55.

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[tazprime38]

Sorry, first time posting pictures. They have come out way to large. Can this be corrected?

 

[tazprime38]

Let me try again.

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Notice the black plastic bits on the base under the motor.
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[Ken Nagrod]

You've got to reduce the resolution before posting.

 

[tazprime38]

Ok thanks, will do next time.

 

[peter halle]

I don't think that it is a new model - just creative lighting and artwork.

 

[ccarrolladams]

The TS55 I purchased in early 2006 has a slightly different base than my several newer TS55s. At some point, perhaps in 2008, black plastic shims were added to improve the guide action. Honestly I have not had any problems with the older TS55.

As far as I know that was the most recent change to the TS55 sold in the USA.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I guess I should weigh in on the topic. To my knowledge, there are no imminent plans to make improvements to or introduce a new model of the TS 55. I'm pretty confident I would know about something like that coming down the pipe.

 

[festooldude]

i think it is just shadow in the picture.. I took my ts55 wich dates jan.2011 and the base is exactly the same to
the one in the picture.. The things you see, are cast iron(aluminum) ribs for stiffnes i guess..

mine does have some black plastic thingies on the bottom of the base ( festool calles them crossheaded guides (nr494588))
u can order them, probably fit in your base also..

nothing new..