Tracksaw dust port fix?

[Peter_C]

The TS55 REQ dust port will rotate down, which often stops the saws forward movement, when the hose catches on the side of the wood being cut. I have one of the end pieces for the track but that is not always feasible as the dust collector may be on the far side and I do not want to move it, so the hose must slide down the side of the wood as the tracksaw moves along. Has anyone modified their port so it only swivels say 280*? The down flop of the hose has been bugging the heck out me lately when cutting in not so perfect body positions.

As I understand it the dust bag attachment port does just what I am looking for, is that correct? Does someone that has the bag setup have feedback when using it with a dust collection hose? Although I would rather modify what I have if possible for free, and welcome any advice on doing so. At this point my tracksaw has sucked up way too much money.

Placing the hose like this is not always feasible.

Edit: This is the dust port I was referring too.http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/8802/festool-plunge-cut-saws

Here is the only thread I could find discussing it really.http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-wish-list/ts55-req-35490/

 

[Shane Holland]

This dust port will do the trick and stay where you put it.

Alternatively, the Slide Kick is another option or the TechFlex hose sleeve.

 

[Peter_C]

This dust port will do the trick and stay where you put it.

Alternatively, the Slide Kick is another option or the TechFlex hose sleeve.

Thanks you beat me to my edit to include the dust port. The other two options might work for some, but not what I am interested in. Good to know there are some options

 

[Ivan T]

I wrapped Teflon pipe tape around the plastic dust port to tighten up the movement of the dust port with the saw casing. 3 or 4 wraps of tape did it for me.

 

[tjskinny]

The rotating dust port drove me mental so I finally picked up the dust bag port.

It installs easily and it works.

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[Cheese]

Ya, it works pretty slick with either the bag or the hose. The fitting has detents that prevent it from changing positions.

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FWIW... both of these photos were in the proper position when added to this thread, for some reason the first photo was rotated 90 degrees CCW. [eek]    [member=57769]TylerC[/member]

 

[tjbnwi]

Yah, I have one-for each saw.

They work great.

Tom

 

[Peter_C]

So far the consensus is buy the dang dust port. Grrr...I really don't want to spend another dime on my tracksaw, as I feel like I have way to much into it.

Has anyone modified their original port to not turn all the way around?

What is it that stops the replacement dust port from turning all the way around?

 

[Cheese]

Yah, I have one-for each saw.

Tom, just curious seeing as you don't have 3 arms... [poke]...do the 55's have different blades mounted on each one?

 

[Cheese]

What is it that stops the replacement dust port from turning all the way around?

Detents...

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Here ya go [member=57769]TylerC[/member] ...another photo rotated 90 CCW.

 

[tjbnwi]

Yah, I have one-for each saw.

Tom, just curious seeing as you don't have 3 arms... [poke]...do the 55's have different blades mounted on each one?

How do you know I don't have 3 arms? ???

Shop and field. I'm not one to sell tools, I'd rather give one to our son or son in law. 75 lives in the CMS (don't tell Festool USA).

Tom

 

[Peter_C]

Thank you gentleman

 

[Shane Holland]

FWIW, the dust bag does a pretty great job at catching dust, so it's a nice perk of the new dust port if you snag the bundle with the bag. Just note that it may fill quickly depending on what you're cutting. I'd say you can cut about 40' or so of 3/4" material before dumping.

 

[Cheese]

FWIW, the dust bag does a pretty great job at catching dust, so it's a nice perk of the new dust port if you snag the bundle with the bag. Just note that it may fill quickly depending on what you're cutting. I'd say you can cut about 40' or so of 3/4" material before dumping.

I agree completely with Shane.
I purchased the port & bag from Tool Nut and would encourage you to purchase both of them at the same time. If you only have to cut something 2' long you can use the bag, otherwise you use the vac. Pretty slick. [thumbs up]

 

[jbasen]

Wil the dust port and bag fit a TS-75?

Thanks

 

[Shane Holland]

Wil the dust port and bag fit a TS-75?

Thanks

yup!

 

[pettyconstruction]

I will 2nd or 3rd Shane's statement about the bag,
It works surprisingly well.
One does have to empty it a bit more though.
Thanks,Charlie

Ps. Maybe the Op can glue or otherwise wedge the port in the direction he wants.

 

[jbasen]

Wil the dust port and bag fit a TS-75?

Thanks

Thanks [member=48572]Shane Holland[/member] !!

yup!

 

[Cheese]

I've watched your painting videos...2 arms only.

So the shop gets 2 saws with a fine & coarse blade while the field gets 1 saw with the utility blade...is that the set-up?

 

[Frank-Jan]

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Has anyone modified their original port to not turn all the way around?
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I wrapped Teflon pipe tape around the plastic dust port to tighten up the movement of the dust port with the saw casing. 3 or 4 wraps of tape did it for me.

I ordered the dustport together with my saw a couple of weeks ago.
Apart from the detents, another advantage is that it can now make a full rotation, the standard port hits the bevelknob.
A disadvantage is that you have to remove it before putting the saw back in it's systainer (it won't nest properly in it's inlay because the longer dustport touches the side of the systainer). (For this, modifying the existing one is a better solution)

When installing it's good to know how to put the little springclip back that holds the outside splinterguard/window:
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