New Video - Getting Started with the TS 55 REQ Track Saw

[Administrator_JSVN]

In this video, we'll go through the various features and functions of the TS 55 REQ Track Saw as well as setup and calibration. Also covered are some of the more popular accessories. Many of these same techniques apply to the discontinued TS 55 EQ and the TS 75 EQ. For more information about Festool track saws, see http://www.tracksaw.com.

- Calibrating the track saw to the guide rail
- Connecting the track saw to a dust extractor
- Trimming the guide rail splinterguard strip
- Adjusting the blade speed of the track saw
- Optionally applying the included imperial depth of cut scale (in your owners manual)
- Adjusting the depth of cut, including micro-adjustment for precision cuts
- Making various types of cuts, including bevel cuts
- Installing the outside splinterguard for splinter-free off cuts
- Changing the saw blade
- Connecting two or more guide rails for additional cut capacity (length)
- Making a plunge cut into a panel
- Using the optional guide rail protractor for angle cuts
- Using optional clamps with your guide rail

 

[AdamM]

I suspect I'm not the first to say this, but I wish the educational videos from Festool included instructional audio instead of the worthless background music.  I suppose it's an attempt to be language independent, but that problem could be solved by keeping the text overlays in there.

I actually find myself going and finding amateur videos instead of the Festool videos as I find them to be more educational.

 

[sancho57]

pretty good video, lot better ad more informative then when I first started using these tools

 

[ScotF]

I liked it...thanks for posting, Shane.  Good stuff. 

Scot

 

[skids]

I suspect I'm not the first to say this, but I wish the educational videos from Festool included instructional audio instead of the worthless background music.  I suppose it's an attempt to be language independent, but that problem could be solved by keeping the text overlays in there.

I actually find myself going and finding amateur videos instead of the Festool videos as I find them to be more educational.

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Not me, I like the song, in fact if it could be ringtone I would!  [wink]

But seriously, sometimes audio is a distraction to me. Brents video on the MFT3 is PHENOMENAL and answered so many questions for me. I personally don't have a problem with the fact Festool doesn't have a comprehensive manual because of their instructional videos.

For me the biggest issue with the song is my wife knows it all too well now, and when she hears it goes on high alert for Green and White boxes.

I also think dealers should play it really loud in the store when you make a Festool purchase. Would be a cool way to ringout.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

YouTube has this button, ya know?  [blink]

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[skids]

YouTube has this button, ya know?  [blink]

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[thumbs up] It's a fine point Shane..Now if they just made mute button for her eyeballs it would make things alot easier.