New Festool Accessory

[Electric Trim]

I was just tryin to be funny Swanson, obviously it wasn't that funny...

 

[Corwin]

I was just tryin to be funny ...

You'll have to try a lot harder around here.  You're up against some stiff competition.  [tongue] [blink] [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

 

[GruntSgt]

BTW, the 18" Gear Ties are $5 per pair.

Brad

For $5 you can get 30-50 velcro straps for the Depot that work even better.

I like the ratcheting cuffs that HD sells. They come in different sizes and close on themselves like handcuffs with a thumblever to release the ratchet. Great for any type of hose, extension cords, rope, etc.. The large size works well on water hose.

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Swanson is a fast learner - that was a double stealth gloat.  The post was plausibly about the cable tie, but he was flaunting a cool Falling Water model and an RO90! 8) 8)  Well played!

 

[USNavyChiefRet]

I use the velcro wraps. Have used them for awhile on computer cables and they work great for that. I looked at the "cuffs" HD has and almost pulled the trigger on those but thought I would save my money and use the velcro. I just purchased a TS-55EQ and in reading the instructions, as I understand it, you have to make an inital cut on the guide system (55") splinterguard. It has to be cut to size first before using the saw. How did you do this? Just set it on the edge 3/4" plywood and make the initial cut?

 

[Jeff Zanin]

Chief: You have the right idea but you might want to look at Rick Christoperson's site for some excellent documentation that will help you get your TS55 set up.

Jeff

I just purchased a TS-55EQ and in reading the instructions, as I understand it, you have to make an inital cut on the guide system (55") splinterguard. It has to be cut to size first before using the saw. How did you do this? Just set it on the edge 3/4" plywood and make the initial cut?

 

[USNavyChiefRet]

Thanks, Jeff. WOW! There are sure a lot of instructions in that .pdf document that are not in the manual that came with the TS-55EQ saw.

The instruction manual that came with the saw says when triming the "guide system splinter guard' to size before the first use, to set the speed of the saw to "6" rather than "1", like it states in the instruction manual on Rick Christopherson's site. Why would they do that? 6 versus 1?

Now when cutting the "Outrigger Splinter guard" it does say to use speed setting "1". I haven't initially cut either one yet. I just got the saw and it's been sitting in my shop for little bit. I am going to use it to buck down some sheets of 4' x 8' Oak plywood to start with.  I noticed in the manual they recommend using a 36 mm dust extraction hose on it due to the risk of clogging if using the 27 mm hose (I have the CT MIDI w/27 mm hose). Yet Festool advertises combo packages of the TS-55EQ & CT MIDI. I'm confuddled now. I could see if you were cutting something that produces large particles in the dust you might need the 36 mm hose, but I would think cutting 3/4" plywood wouldn't produce large particles. Maybe I'm mistaken.

I bought the CT MIDI with the Deltex DX 93 E sander and then purchased the ET 125 EQ sander to refinish the cabinets in my bathroom. They did a fantastic job. The cabinets were in good shape they just needed to be refinished. They sure look good now.

Thanks for the info it sure is appreciated.

 

[GruntSgt]

I use the velcro wraps. Have used them for awhile on computer cables and they work great for that. I looked at the "cuffs" HD has and almost pulled the trigger on those but thought I would save my money and use the velcro. I just purchased a TS-55EQ and in reading the instructions, as I understand it, you have to make an inital cut on the guide system (55") splinterguard. It has to be cut to size first before using the saw. How did you do this? Just set it on the edge 3/4" plywood and make the initial cut?

First off Chief from one Sea Dog (Leatherneck) to another [welcome], now you can watch those retirement checks shrink [eek], I used to use velcro and got tired of the fowling, the cuffs make for easy storage in the "Rope Locker"...Welcome Aboard.

 

[USNavyChiefRet]

I have a question. Is the stock blade that comes with the TS-55EQ good for cross cutting 3/4" oak veneer plywood?

The stock blade is #495377, 48 tooth ATB. I have not even powered this saw up yet. Still have to cut the splinter guard on the track and the Outrigger splinter guard.

I've been busy refinishing the bathroom cabinets, like I said. Everytime I turned around it seemed like there was another thing to refinish, Laundry shoot!, side panel by the "head" (That's toilet to you civilians LOL!) The side panel towards the back, by the tile wall had some of the lamination peeling away, came off when I sanded it. So I took a piece of scrap oak and fashioned a trim piece, put a nice roman ogee on it to face front and voila! No more problem.  Then it was getting it fastened in place. I couldn't get my nail gun back there, (Head in the way, oh yeah toilet). So, I used some Titebond cyanocrylic glue. I used yellow glue in the middle part of it and on the end, about 3 inches from the end, I used Titebond superglue! Worked great! I found an article on a woodworking site about using the wood superglue as clamps.

Anybody got a clue? Will that blade work ok for veneer plywood? I know there are other blades, just trying to not spend my entire retirement check on tools and blades! LOL!

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Stock blade is perfect.  Even for crosscutting solid lumber.  If you plan on doing any rip cuts in solid wood, get the 28 tooth blade.  You might also want to take a look at the Freud blades for the TS55.

 

[USNavyChiefRet]

Thanks, Ken. I am a fan of Freud blades. I use on my Jet ProShop table saw. I have three so far. A thin kerf combo, thin kerf glue line rip blade and just purchased a "Diablo" 80 some tooth blade for cutting plywood veneers and it works great! I was a little skeptical of it at first having purchased the Freud Indsutrial blades (combo & glue line rip), but it performed real well cutting two sided melamine. No chip out at all.

Thanks alot Ken.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Chief, you may find this video helpful.

Intro_TS55-TS75.mov

 

[USNavyChiefRet]

That was very helpful, Brice. Thank you.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

I'll just add some info to Rick's video tutorial, for anyone who wasn't aware, to completely and accurately cut the splinter guard strip on a guide rail, attach 2 more guide rails to the front and rear of the guide rail your trimming.  That way you can start your saw before reaching the untrimmed splinter guard and complete the cut of the untrimmed splinter guard without accidently shifting the saw because a gib has lost contact with the guide rail's track.

 

[USNavyChiefRet]

I made the cut of the splinter guard on the guide rail and also the other one, then made a cut in 3/4" oak veneer plywood. I'm truly impressed! Very smooth cut, so smooth that edge went against my table saw fence when I bucked the sheet down further. You just can't beat that cut. I'm wanting a rip blade now. I haven't been on here much lately, busy with a table project (3 stackable tables). Why I don't know! All my wife does is put plants on them!  ??? Fun to make though.

 

[GPowers]

I like the ratcheting cuffs that HD sells. They come in different sizes and close on themselves like handcuffs with a thumblever to release the ratchet. Great for any type of hose, extension cords, rope, etc.. The large size works well on water hose.

Plus one for the cuffs form HD. I use then on Plug-it cords, extension cords under 30 feet, air hose and lots of other stuff.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I didn't know they still made calculator watches.

 

[vkumar]

Thanks, Ken. I am a fan of Freud blades. I use on my Jet ProShop table saw. I have three so far. A thin kerf combo, thin kerf glue line rip blade and just purchased a "Diablo" 80 some tooth blade for cutting plywood veneers and it works great! I was a little skeptical of it at first having purchased the Freud Indsutrial blades (combo & glue line rip), but it performed real well cutting two sided melamine. No chip out at all.

Thanks alot Ken.

I dont know what the kerf is for the Freud blades. Festool's blades for the TS 55 are set for 2.2 mm kerf, so you don't have to change the splinter guard. Something to consider.
Vijay

 

[tiralie]

I dont know what the kerf is for the Freud blades. Festool's blades for the TS 55 are set for 2.2 mm kerf, so you don't have to change the splinter guard. Something to consider.
Vijay

Both the Freud and Tenryu blades I use for cutting melamine are 2.2mm. I would have sworn they were slightly thicker...
Tim