Possible to get a metric version of TSC 55 (576816) in the states?

[DeformedTree]

Don't think you can get there.  I think the answer is you buy a KSS 60.

 

[Cheese]

I think the way to fix the HK's is with a slightly bigger blade?  I have read here it can be done?

If I remember correctly there was much discussion a few years ago about changing the Festool 160 mm blade out for a Mafell 162 mm diameter blade. Both blades have a 1.8 mm kerf.

The issue for you though is your photo suggests that an additional 1 mm will not be enough...it'll be close.

I think there was also a mention of changing to a 165 mm diameter blade.

 

[slavi.yordanov]

You can put a 6 1/2 blade in the HKC. It might eat through the riving knife a little bit when you first start it, but then it works as expected. Wen makes a thin kerf 6 1/2 blade, and costs less than $20.

 

[Samo]

I think the way to fix the HK's is with a slightly bigger blade?  I have read here it can be done?

If I remember correctly there was much discussion a few years ago about changing the Festool 160 mm blade out for a Mafell 162 mm diameter blade. Both blades have a 1.8 mm kerf.

The issue for you though is your photo suggests that an additional 1 mm will not be enough...it'll be close.

I think there was also a mention of changing to a 165 mm diameter blade.

You can put a 6 1/2 blade in the HKC. It might eat through the riving knife a little bit when you first start it, but then it works as expected. Wen makes a thin kerf 6 1/2 blade, and costs less than $20.

Thanks guys!  Very much appreciate the comments. 

[member=44099]Cheese[/member], Man! Excellent recall.  I can't remember what I just walked to to the shop for?  [eek]

I was going to get to this mod and I do want to cut these 45 degree bevels with the HK on occasion.

@ slayi.yordanov, I had a Trend blade in my sights but that WEN may do the trick.  Thanks for the info. on the mod.

I would buy the HK85 if they brought it to the US.

 

[Cheese]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member], Man! Excellent recall.  I can't remember what I just walked to to the shop for?  [eek]

Well thanks for that [member=1501]Samo[/member]  [smile]

But in all honesty, it's as Daffy says...

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[Svar]

You can put a 6 1/2 blade in the HKC. It might eat through the riving knife a little bit when you first start it, but then it works as expected.

Also, riving knife is removable. You can grind it to your liking if needed and re-attach/replace.

 

[mino]

I called Festool USA and was told I could send in my TS 55 and have a metric scale installed for $75.  :-\

Yes, I called as well. This is ridiculous. Might as well just create a sticker with a scale and slap it on.  :'(

Well, the scale spare part costs about $20 here as it includes the adjustment slider. Given the disassembly/assembly work needed it would seem about right.

Base on European catalog the part is 10001569. This should be replaceable without touching any of the saw internals ...

Is it not possible to order spare parts in US through a dealer like in Europe?

 

[DeformedTree]

You can order parts. I've never done it, I don't know if they require you give a SN from the tool to verify you are buying a part for something you have. 

Replacing the part is easy, I've had mine off just as part of cleaning the tool. I've seen shops selling the 2 scales for the routers, but haven't seen anyone sell the bit for the TS55.  Not sure if they just don't want to, or if festool is ok with a simple scale, but not ok with that.  Some of those sites have folks here, they might be able to comment, but maybe they just prefer to lay low on this.

 

[johnyhuh]

At the end of the day, Festool can solve this problem by just having the metric option of many tools in their catalog for N.A.

 

[Packard]

Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de and Amazon.sp (England, Germany, Spain) all carry that saw.  I've ordered from Amazon.de.  It took close to 2 weeks for my shipment to arrive and about $35.00 for freight.  I used my regular Amazon account for this. 

Amazon.de has a translation facility; I did not see that at Amazon.sp.  Amazon.co.UK is in English and required no translation.

I assume those saws are metric; you will have to check.

 

[guybo]

Hi,"[member=69899]John Huh[/member]" part #10001569 /cost15.12 a vid by chris parker on youtube tsc55 upgrade easy. good luck.guy

 

[johnyhuh]

This is for Festool USA.

Is there an option to order TSC 55 with metric depth gage?

Gave up on the idea and just ordered the NA version of TSC 55. Got it yesterday. Guess what's included?

 

[DeformedTree]

yes, but it's just a sticker like the imperial sticker before it, verses the proper part.

 

[johnyhuh]

yes, but it's just a sticker like the imperial sticker before it, verses the proper part.

I agree. I think I will go ahead and order the real part for it. I wonder if changing this part avoids the warranty.

 

[DeformedTree]

changing it is just a little more involved than changing the sawblade.  If you have a concern, swap it back before shipping it to them.  But I really doubt they cross check against a master list to see if their techs performed the conversion and base honoring a warranty on that.