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Bikeboy80

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Hello all,

I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a new/used Ts 75 and 75" guide rail. Seller is sending me all the original packaging, said he had never fired it up and never registered it with Festool. I am hoping all this is true and I can get the full warrantee set up on it. Payed $625 shipped for it [big grin]

I have been trying to read up on what all I should be purchasing to get the most of the saw, FOG is so good there is almost too much info! I have on my list so far a 55" rail, connectors and a pair of dewalt clamps. Is there anything else that is absolutely necessary or completely eye opening that I should look at getting?

A bit of background about me: I am a general contractor working primarily on the residential side. I do anything from structural repairs to replacing windows and doors to kitchen and bath remodeling to design build additions. I am currently getting more requests from clients to do custom built-ins and my portable table saw is not cutting it(no pun intended). I am not completely new to Festool but I am just getting started. [tongue] I currently have a ct22 with a Dx90 and multiple tanos systainers with tools grouped by task.

I'm just taking that next step down the slippery slope!
 
[welcome] to The FOG, Bike Boy,

As for registering your slightly used TS75, under the contract between Festool USA and authorized dealers, it is the dealer who does the registration. So, Festool knows the date the TS75 was first sold by a dealer.

The good news is that even when a customer sells a Festool the new buyer takes over the remaining coverage of the warranty.

My first suggestion is to buy a 36mm AS hose. I have been using many CT22 since 2006. Even my original still works as well as when new. The slight increase in suction with the current CT26 makes no difference.

You will find that TS75 a money-making item. Enjoy!
 
I agree with the bigger hose that Carroll reference. I would also opt for a fine tooth blade for cuts in expensive veneer plywood.  Specialty blades can be added as you need them (aluminum, steel, melamine, etc...).  I would also add a really long rail such as the 3000 if you want to cut sheet goods or straight line long timber without having to clamp two rails together.  I find that the 1900 rails does most of my cutting and occasionally the 55 inch rail.  I also have a 800mm rail for shorter crosscuts off of the MFT/3.  It is a great saw...enjoy!!

Scot
 
Festool is a system.

http://www.festoolusa.com/company/system-approach.html

It totally depends on what you plan on using the TS 75 for.

I would suggest either you buy a MFT 3 or build the Ultimate Work Bench. plans are available through Ron Paulk. You can search for it on Utube.

Also you would need a set of clamps

http://www.festoolusa.com/products/guide-rails/clamps/fsrapid-clamp-and-fixed-jaws-489790.html

http://www.festoolusa.com/products/guide-rails/clamps/screw-clamps-41116-489570.html

or
http://www.festoolusa.com/products/guide-rails/clamps/quick-clamp-491594.html
 
Thanks guys

I do have a standard 36mm hose from my clean up kit, I might start with that and see how it works.

I can foresee wanting a long rail, probably after I get tired of connecting the smaller ones. I'm assuming this would help from a production stand point also.

The Festool clamps are so expensive that's why I was looking into the dewalt ones, at least to start. I do like that edge clamp though I haven't see that before. The workbench has been a sore subject for me lately and I'm sure will get worse having the tracksaw now. I have seen the ultimate workbench on TIC it is really a work of art! Space is of a premium in my standard Express van so I'm not sure that that exact design would work for me. Lately I have been using a flush HC door blank on saw horses. I am constantly looking for new design ideas and just have not found the perfect one yet!
 
I see a MFT in your immediate future.

But I do want to caution you….

Once you go down the slippery slope there is no return, you have begun your journey to the green side
 
I hear ya! I just need to convince my partner/father that a $600 work table is justified over a pair of horses and some 2x [unsure]

Do you have any recommendations for the MFT? The stripped down one vs with guide rail?
 
I would opt for the full one to use with the saw.  The MFT/3 is useful for many other things including sanding, assembly and finishing and paired with the saw it really shines.  The basic is a good table to add to a standard MFT/3 if you plan on having more than one (useful for lots of different operations as well). 

Scot 
 
If I get the MFT 3 could I use the 42" guide rail and 75" with the saw to rip 8' sheets without plunging into the sheet? I was going to order a 55" to go with but I guess it might be better to go with the table if I could connect the rails to rip. Save the money for getting a single long rail down the line, right?
 
Bikeboy80 said:
If I get the MFT 3 could I use the 42" guide rail and 75" with the saw to rip 8' sheets without plunging into the sheet? I was going to order a 55" to go with but I guess it might be better to go with the table if I could connect the rails to rip. Save the money for getting a single long rail down the line, right?
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With the TS75 you would probably be at about the bare minimum for ripping 96" without plunging into the work piece.  (Peter or others could give you an exact measurement).  Once you are experienced with your saw plunging into cuts really is no problem.  The other point is that for breaking down sheet goods the TS55 is absolutely fine and it takes less lead-in / lead-out distance to avoid plunging.
 
I'd really urge the long rail over the mft table. I've found that I can get by connecting two rails but you don't always get an truly exactly straight cut and long rail is so key if your doing alot of cabinetry/built in work. It's so worth building the Paulk ultimate work bench and if space is an issue just reduce the dimensions. Kreg McMahon has his take on PUWB on YouTube at 3x7 I think it is. Like I told Ron if his plans save me just ten minutes they're worth the purchase and really they are going to save you much more time than that! My advice don't buy mft, don't buy 55" guide. Buy fs3000 build PUWB to a size your rig can handle. If you must spend more money then buy OF1010 and LR32sys with holy guide rail.
 
I have a TS75 as well and use it for cutting down sheet goods all the time. The only drawback to the TS75 is that you'll generally need longer guide rails to process a 4x8 sheet of plywood.  For instance, to rip an 8' sheet of plywood you need the 118" guide rail vs the 106", which I'm told is all that's needed with the TS55. To crosscut you'll need the 75" instead of the 55".

Bikeboy80 said:
If I get the MFT 3 could I use the 42" guide rail and 75" with the saw to rip 8' sheets without plunging into the sheet? I was going to order a 55" to go with but I guess it might be better to go with the table if I could connect the rails to rip. Save the money for getting a single long rail down the line, right?
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The MFT is great tool as it has so many uses, other than just a crosscut table.  I believe the MFT comes with a 32" rail though, so joining that with your 75" won't be long enough to do an 8' rip.

The 3 rails I wind up using the most are the 118" (3000mm), a 55" (1400mm), and the 32" on the MFT.  The 118" is a hard one to swallow ($$) but as someone already mentioned it's dead on and you don't have to fiddle with joining rails. If you need to do longer cuts on the job site instead of in a shop the 118" might not make much sense, as transporting it can become an issue.

Oh and if you want a 55" rail and you think you might have interest in a Festool router down the road, seriously consider the LR 32 version (FS 1400/2 LR 32). It has the machined holes for their LR 32 Hole Drilling system.
 
Thanks for your help.....this slope sure is steep!

I think I am going to keep it simple to get started. Build a work table that works with the space I have and pick up a 55" LR32 that I can join with the 75" to do long rips when needed. If I find that the single long rail will work better down the line I can still use the 55 with the holes with a router.
 
that sounds perfect setup to move forward with the new TS75.  i have an old ATF 65E that is relegated to the jobsites now for trimming doors and the like and a TS75 for my upper end stuff.  i've yet to use it beyond the TS55's capacity but the weight doesn't bother me and i sleep better at night knowing i could cut more when/if needed.  Also a big plus is the steel blade thats available for the TS75 and not for TS55.  Again, i'm a big new advocate of the PUWB and the plans purchase are worth it albeit they definitely require some wood skills already in place which i'm sure you have and I must admit it took me more than 1 day to build it.

here's a couple shots.  1. here i am with my new PUWB, I used my long holy rail with LR32sys to make the rows of holes with 20mm bit in the router and spaced them 96mm(3 clicks) i havent attached the table saw supports yet because i haven't decided on which one to use.  2. here you can see I've already started using my PUWB!

I also didn't bother using any fasteners i just glued it and clamped it all together and it's stronger that a mexican burro on steroids.
 
That "drink holder" is very nice.  [cool] I just have to figure out how maybe adjust some dimensions to fit it in my van without sacrificing too much space. I do have a box trailer but I try to only take that to larger jobs that I maybe at for a few weeks.
 
HEY BIKEBOY IF SPACE IS AN ISSUE WHY NOT TRY THE BENCHMARCH TAKE A LOOK AT KREGS VIDEO REVIEW CUTTING SHEET GOODS WITH THE 55, ON THIS SITE .
 
green fever said:
HEY BIKEBOY IF SPACE IS AN ISSUE WHY NOT TRY THE BENCHMARCH TAKE A LOOK AT KREGS VIDEO REVIEW CUTTING SHEET GOODS WITH THE 55, ON THIS SITE .
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I'm not having any luck finding it, could you post a link?
 
thanks scotf  putting the link on i thought it was a good video for kreg to show although not much about the benchmark but it shows that it's up to the task , benchmark have a video on utube showing how strong the tables are and boy are they tough, i just have to get one shipped over to the UK , doesn't look like we will have a shipment so i think it's every man for himself. green.
 
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