Responding to all:
we have listed the configuration contents of all the TPG elements on the TSO website.
https://tsoproducts.com/tpg-parallel-guide-system/
We just discovered that our eCommerce platform has a glitch that will not let us display Regular Price and Sale Price. [sad]
So prices now shown are INTRODUCTORY SALE PRICES only and subject to change without notice. As soon as we can resolve the website issue we will address the pricing display limitation and add the missing product pictures next week [smile]
[member=61072]jasen[/member]
• 20 inch Track advantage: ease of handling when making narrower cuts for shelf uprights and shelves and Upper Cabinets, for example. Also fits into SYSTAINER with FlipStop attached at set location for re-use tomorrow. Nothing to do with Narrow Stock Rod.
• 30 inch Track can be used for Narrow Stock which requires use of both LEFT and RIGHT Hand Tracks since there is not enough material width to reference squareness with GRS.
[member=68255]dr.r.lam[/member] you are correct: offering the choice of purchasing extra Track and FlipStops is intended to provide flexibility to match your TPG to your current project needs – including having several pieces dedicated to particular settings since it is so easy and quick to change out Track assemblies with FlipStop set.
[member=40801]Pnw painter[/member] with an eye to provide value we have chosen to offer parts of the system to reduce the outlay required to get more productive with particular jobs. Buy ‘em as your job requires
[member=68255]dr.r.lam[/member] you will be able to place your EARLY ADOPTER order online as soon as we have product ready to ship mid February. If you have signed up, you’ll automatically be notified.
[member=66875]simonh[/member] let’s refer to the TPG tracks in terms of the cut length they enable: nominal 20, 30 and 50 inch respectively. Actually the FlipStop can be moved beyond that length a bit but we avoid odd numbers in product naming. There is always a longer dimension available if needed. [member=66875]simonh[/member] – you can order the 50 inch T-track LEFT Hand so you can use your MFT/3 for cross and cut-to-length operation in step.
Calibration relates to the Guide Rail and saw blade being used. Really a once in along time adjustment. What we hear is that most woodworkers don’t re-calibrate unless the splinter guard is replaced or similar change occurs. Assuming that your parallel guide itself stay adjusted! It seems smart to have all your Guide Rails producing the same cut width – standardize.
[member=66046]Sanderxpander[/member] - Yes, this product will be available through our International Dealers when in full production except the EARLY ADOPTER available quantity is so limited as to restrict it to TSO online orders only.
[member=4518]Mike Goetzke[/member] – about tool cost: remember the TPG can do a LOT more and do it a LOT more efficiently and reliably accurate. If a woodworker uses FESTOOL or MAKITA track saws he really should invest in at least one GRS-16 first. That is so basic it should not figure into the Parallel Guide cost.
[member=4105]tjbnwi[/member] – a live video clip of the TPG in use in your shop would be a great benefit if you can someone else to hold the camera-phone while you set up and cut!
[member=297]Michael Kellough[/member] – no plans to engrave 1/32” increments. Our customer input tells us the critical part is repeatability of the cut rather than a specific dimension.
[member=69595]lerabotperche[/member] – GRC-12 is on a different thread on the FOG – more there in March.
Hans and Eric