Plunge lock for TS 55 & 75

[Lucazzstorm]

Any plans to engineer a switch or lock/lever of some sorts to allow users to lock saw down at desired depth. (Eliminate plunge action?). I personally could use it quite often.  Thanks!!

 

[semenza]

Not that I am aware of. And please don't post any modifications  of that type here on FOG.

Thanks,

Seth

 

[Kev]

I would simply buy a standard portable power saw ... in fact I did, I have two Hitachi saws for that.

Funny thing is I tend to cut most things from a plunge perspective these days. The Hitachi saws see little use (plus that spay sawdust everywhere).

I agree very much with Seth, any modification to lock a plunge saw would be potentially dangerous and I'd never consider doing so myself.

 

[Lucazzstorm]

Good point.  Quite honestly it's not something I do often and yes the mess sucks.  My solution ultimately is just the need for a MFT.  the short rail on a pivot would allow me to make the quick cross rips.  I just need to figure out a good way to raise one hight wise before I buy due to back issues.  Bending over is bad news for me.

 

[Lucazzstorm]

Forgot to mention I would never attempt to modify any of my babies!  It's hard to perfect perfection.  I'd be better off running it over with my truck.  Same end result less time!

 

[peter halle]

First, welcome to the FOG!

I seriously doubt that such a product would ever be made available due to the fact that it would allow the blade to start up without it being in a guarded position.  Might be ok in some situations but not sitting on a lap  [eek].

If all you are looking to do is make quick short crosscuts a simple board with 2 or more 20 mm holes and some Qwas rail dogs will work.  If you are doing a consistent thickness you can block up the tail.

Here is a link:  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/did-you-get-a-mft3-or-a-dust-deputy-for-christmas/

Take a look at the steps tool images and you will understand what I am talking about.

Peter

 

[festoolviking]

Hi

Why not get the new TS55R it seems to be doing what you're after. That's why it got recalled.  [big grin]

Sorry, just had to.

Festoolviking

 

[semenza]

Good point.  Quite honestly it's not something I do often and yes the mess sucks.  My solution ultimately is just the need for a MFT.  the short rail on a pivot would allow me to make the quick cross rips.  I just need to figure out a good way to raise one hight wise before I buy due to back issues.  Bending over is bad news for me.

Raising the pivoting rail or the saw?

There are a couple of saw holders posted on here.

This thread has some discussion and links to ideas.  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/saw-holder-for-mft/

Seth

 

[festoolviking]

Something came to mind

There is a Festool-part that can be used for this application but it's NAINA and part of the CMS-TS Module.
Enough said.  [wink]

Festoolviking

 

[FraserSmith]

I would use this for sure, I understand why it will probably never happen though. If you have ever ripped a 45 degree miter in 36' long 1 1/2" material, then you know how tiring it is on your hand to plunge on the 45!! I would still plunge at the beginning and un-plunge at the end, but inbetween it would sure make things easier.

How about a safety so that you can't start the saw with the plunge-lock on, but it could be plunged-locked while running…

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

Any plans to engineer a switch or lock/lever of some sorts to allow users to lock saw down at desired depth. (Eliminate plunge action?). I personally could use it quite often.  Thanks!!

You are describing the Mafell KSS saws. I love my Festools, but as a remodeler I've found the Festool track system rather limiting, and have transitioned to the Mafell track system for this reason. Self-aligning tracks, faster connections, better clamping options, better saws.

For a TS-55 equivalent, you'd be looking at the KSS 400, which takes the same 160mm blades as your TS-55.


To replace a TS-75, you'd be looking at the KSS-80, which takes a 30mm arbor, 230mm blade, and 2300 watts power, compared to 1600 watts for the TS-75.


Take your pick!  [big grin]