Package contents for Trion, TS55, and OF1400

[aprikh1]

I will be buying a set of used Festools as part of a package deal, and I am trying to make sure that all of the standard accessories are included. Unfortunately, I cannot seem to find a package contents list for any of the Festools. Usually, the manufacturer would include that information in the manual, but not Festool. With that in mind, can someone chime in, on what should be included with the purchase of the TS55, Trion Jigsaw, and OF1400 router, or point me in the direction of where I can find that info...

Thanks in advance!

 

[mouppe]

Go to the Festool USA website click on the product you want, and then the specifications tab. It will list the parts included with the tool eg. Which systainer it comes in etc.

 

[tbellemare]

The TS 55 normally comes with:

• FS 1400/2 Guide Rail,
• 491562, Fine Tooth Blade,
• 491582, Limit Stop,
• and 1 right-side splinter guard

Currently, they are presented in a SYS 4 T-Loc.

Tom

 

[tbellemare]

The OF 1400 Router can also be a bit confusing.

It normally comes with 3 collets, 1/4", 8mm, and 1/2" plus the collet wrench. Additionally, it comes with a set of rods and a chip catcher that is to be used for edge treatments and a separate chip catcher that can catch all of the chips that normally fly when working on top of the work piece.

The OF 1400 also comes with an insert designed to use what are commonly called, "PC Bushings". The OF 1400 has a pop-in copy-ring set up. The operator can use dedicated diameter rings of various diameters or pop in the threaded ring holder and various externally threaded copy rings, "PC Bushings", that they probably already have in NA.

Tom

 

[tbellemare]

The Trion Jigsaw is in a class of its own, in my opinion.

If you search the FOG, there will be many that differ with me and I respect those differences.

I think it really depends on how the operator requires a jigsaw to perform and the use of the jigsaw (blade, technique, etc.)... If the maximum requirement is to cut 1/4" plywood & the cut quality doesn't matter, go with the Cheapo.

If you do high-quality work and the edge that your jigsaw addresses really matters, the Trion is nonpareil, there is no better jigsaw.

There are several legitimate arguments about things like, seeing the cut while the Trion's fabulous dust extraction is in place. I would suggest using a PS 300, the Barrel Grip Trion, and stick it under the work. Draw the saw toward you and not only will the cut line be obvious but the dust extraction is improved from what is already pretty amazing.

One reason why this works so well is that the Trions can cut virtually perfectly perpendicular in about anything anyone would even consider using a jigsaw to cut, and that includes 16/4 hardwoods.

Tom

 

[ccarrolladams]

I agree with Tom. In the pioneer days of hand-held electric jig saws a European woodworker taught me to clamp the work piece clear of a table so I could use the saw underneath drawing the blade towards me, supporting the saw with my left palm and steering it with my right hand. Since this made it awkward to use the power switch on the saw, even way back then I used a foot switch.

Years have passed. I have owned a Trion PS300 for a long time. I am used to adjusting the blade guides. I cannot remember the last time I used a jig saw above the work. I commonly use my Trion on hardwood 59mm thick. Frankly I do not remember using thicker wood.

Yes, I do resaw rough hardwood on a bandsaw.

 

[davee]

The Trion kit is pretty basic.  It comes in a Sys1 with power cord, chip guard, splinter guard and vacuum attachment.  I believe it typically comes with a couple of blades as well.

 

[aprikh1]

Thanks everyone! This is hugely helpful...