Questions about the Trion 300

[Johncarlo]

Hey guys, I have a job coming up that I need to cut down a raised breakfast bar that is a wood veneer. I was thinking of buying the Trion 300 to limit the mess. How will the dust extraction be with this model paired with my CT36? Also which blades will be the best for no splinters and a straight cut?

Thanks again,
Johncarlo

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

John,

I'm sure others will chime in, but the dust extraction is very good considering that it's a jigsaw. By that, I mean there will be dust that comes out of the bottom of the cut in thicker materials.

You should be able to achieve a splinter free cut regardless of which blade you use as long as you're using a splinterguard. But, for veneer I'd recommend a fine tooth blade like 486564.

Check out this video which shows the process for properly setting the carbide jaws to match your blade for minimum blade deflection.

How to set the carbide guides for a Festool Trion jigsaw

 

[ccarrolladams]

John, just remember the Trion 300, like all Festool jig saws, requires a 27mm hose.

I use mine with a CT22. I believe the Trion 300 collects dust very well, for a jig saw, but then I use mine in the common European way, with the body of the saw under the work. I support the saw using my left palm under the smooth grip above the handle. I guide the direction of the blade with gentle pressure at the very end of the grip, mostly on the Plug-It connection.

 

[mouppe]

Johncarlo,

I think you will find the dust extraction with the Trion is better than any other jigsaw you may have used. For the cleanest cut, set it on the zero pendulum setting, and use a fresh splinterguard with the fine tooth blade.

Post back after you have tried it and let us know what you thought of it.

Richard.

 

[Johncarlo]

Thanks guys for the info, looks like I will pick one up next week and let you know how it goes. I love my old Bosch jigsaw but it leave to much of a mess!

 

[davee]

when I first had my Trion I was not happy with the results.  However, after seeing the proper setup it made all the difference.  Following the previous video in setting the guides is very important to getting good results.  I'm now pleased with the unit and results.

while the dust control is pretty good, it does obscure the vision a bit.  For more precision I sometimes remove the clear dust control housing to better see.  Some dust control remains, but not as much.  It is a trade-off.

 

[barnowl]

Even with the splinter guard, I would use a downcutting blade when cutting a veneered substrate.

 

[ericbuggeln]

Shane, thanks for the video, i was doing it a little differently, Eric

 

[hhh]

It has the best DC that I have seen in a jigsaw.  But it’s still a jigsaw…  so some dust will come from the bottom of the cut...  the DC 'hood' also obscures the line, so i never use it...  it's one of those ideas that is good on paper, but not in the real world...

Not sure about your cut requirements, but if I was going to do a straight cut on decent veneer, I’d use a TS55…

 

[semenza]

Hey guys, I have a job coming up that I need to cut down a raised breakfast bar that is a wood veneer. I was thinking of buying the Trion 300 to limit the mess. How will the dust extraction be with this model paired with my CT36? Also which blades will be the best for no splinters and a straight cut?

Thanks again,
Johncarlo

When you say "cut down" , will you be cutting the top  shorter?, the bottom shorter? (in both cases to make the unit lower) or some other way?

I would want to turn the whole thing on its side (s) and use the TS55 on a rail to cut around each side. I have  shortened several cabinet type things , including a pretty large unit this way with excellent results. Definetly would be my choice over the jig saw in terms of ease, cut quality, and dust collection.

Seth

 

[Johncarlo]

Seth, it's a raised bar height counter top (two levels) and the home owner would like it all at standard height for granite. I never thought of the TS55 as an option. I would like to cut it in place instead of removing the panels and one side leads into a wall. I thought the 300 would be the easiest option.

The cost of the TS55 and rails are just a bit more  [eek] than the 300. In due time I will have all new green toys but the boss (wife [mad]) isn't happy about it!

You guys know it would be a lot better if all these faces were green!

Johncarlo

 

[GhostFist]

I've managed to convince the woman that high quality tools make me money. it took a lot of convincing but now there are no questions asked.......for now. There was a time where I had to hide all my new purchases in the shop, but she's seen the benefits of what I'm able to do with these machines. My last purchase was a Trion, FYI, and i'm more impressed with it than i thought i would be.

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

Brilliant video! I have been doing it wrong for too long!

 

[ericbuggeln]

Shane, maybe a poll to see what Festool things are mystifying guys and follow up videos from the instructors? That one may have been the reason I didnt like jigsaws. The second it clicked back, everything made so much sense. Ingenious design, but not in the instruction manual? or am I too lazy?, Eric