track saw minus the track

[greenMonster]

Just curious, has anyone used their ts sans track.

(yeah sounds like a terrible idea to me too...but I've considered giving it a shot when I've needed to do ONE cut)

 

[Theshipstore]

I have to say for me not a safe idea, only my opinion, the saw is designed to work safely on the track,, again just my opinion, but I will say I have all my fingers stiil attached  [wink]

Sal

 

[dltflt]

I ripped some flooring without the track.  It seem to work fine but then again it was only 3/8 thick.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Festool sells a parallel guide for the saw, so it's also useable without the track.

 

[score0matic]

Chris you summed it up nicely

 

[mouppe]

Once or twice the extra 5mm came in handy. But it was bloody hard going, and if you're cutting at maximum depth I would recommend the TS75.

Frankly, I now use my Trion with an extra long blade for deep cuts.

 

[peter halle]

In a pinch if it is the only circular saw available - yes.  I think that how comfortable people would be using it also depends if they are used to using one hand or two hands on the saw and also the width of the material being cut.   I am a one hander and certainly find It is a lot easier to use on a 2 x 12 than it is on a 2 x 2.  I am not a big fan of using the parallel guide with the saw to rip framing material, but I have done it for the dust collection.  I use that accessory as an outrigger when using the TS-55 on a rail to make a bevelled cut.

Peter

 

[semenza]

In a pinch if it is the only circular saw available - yes.  I think that how comfortable people would be using it also depends if they are used to using one hand or two hands on the saw and also the width of the material being cut.   I am a one hander and certainly find It is a lot easier to use on a 2 x 12 than it is on a 2 x 2.  I am not a big fan of using the parallel guide with the saw to rip framing material, but I have done it for the dust collection. I use that accessory as an outrigger when using the TS-55 on a rail to make a bevelled cut.

Peter

Good idea,  tip preventer or at least fall off the table preventer.

Seth

 

[Jaybolishes]

I use my t55 all the time without the rail.  It's just as safe as any other saw, and I'd say even safer.  Proof is in the pudding, give it a try.

 

[Stone Message]

I have used mine a few times 'freehand' following a line when I was on site without a guide rail (memory slipped up that day). It was fine. I have used it many times using the parallel guide for cutting thin strips. You just need to use your common sense with these things. The TS55 (and TS75) are very safe saws and the plunge action, together with the riving knife, make it easy to tackle even freehand tasks.

Peter

PS - I have just added a picture of cutting narrow stock

 

[jmbfestool]

ITs fine just make sure your full plunged before your cutting as I found if you try and cut while its only semi plunged it kicks back out sometimes and make you jump but it didnt do me any harm.   

JMB