ts 55 hose deflector

[andyman]

Has anybody bought the guide rail hose deflector as my Bosch hose keeps catching rail & is driving me bonkers, the saw is used on site so boom ARM no good.
Also y hasn't the outlet got a notch or swivel as it always seems to be where you don't want it  [unsure]

 

[jmbfestool]

I removed the case so I was able to rap some tape around the outlet  fix the plate back on  then it should stay in place when you rotate it to where you want if it still moves add a little more tape untill your happy that it has enough friction! simples!

About the hose deflector! I dont like it never use mine pain in the arse  it doesnt even go right across the rail which is annoying.    Dont bother best just do the tape thing and see how it goes it helps a lot!

JMB

 

[andyman]

Thanks I will give it a g [blink]o.
It amazes me, I don't mind spending good money on good tools but the swivel without stopping is a major oversite especially when the machine is so good, maybe festool ought to pay a few contractors or professionals to help out with  the r & d  [big grin]  I won't charge too much [big grin]

 

[semenza]

I use the deflector. It could be better. But I find that it is still better than nothing at all to keep the hose from catching. It can be a real pain if you use the rail clamps. Otherwise it helps more than it hurts.

I would like it wider, the side flanges taller, side flanges longer, side flanges flared out more, and the "cord catching notch" eliminated.  

Seth

 

[joiner1970]

Thanks I will give it a g [blink]o.
It amazes me, I don't mind spending good money on good tools but the swivel without stopping is a major oversite especially when the machine is so good, maybe festool ought to pay a few contractors or professionals to help out with  the r & d   [big grin]  I won't charge too much [big grin]

They do and I did help on the design and didn't get a penny for my time. Making the swivel hose connector loose was never mentioned though lol. I had a guy come over from Germany about two years ago with several prototypes when the ts55r was in development.

 

[Stone Message]

Now we know whom to blame Joiner! (Actually, I love the TS55R)

The hose deflector is handy on the short rail that goes with the MFT (where mine stays) but it is not perfect. I usually use the 5m 36mm hose for my TS55. If I am away from the workshop I put the hose over my shoulder. If I am in the workshop and about to do a few cuts I use an elastic strap attached to a hook in the ceiling and then around the hose about 1m from the saw. It works reasonably well. I use the same method with the OF2200.

I think the idea of fixing the swivel is very good, I am sure Festool could provide a little clamping screw feature if theytried hard enough.

Peter

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

I purchased a guide rail hose deflector last week. I had the 3000 rail joined to my 1400 rail as I was cutting 45mm thick material X 4100mm long.

I'd tried to do the cut twice, and found the hose kept catching.  [mad] In the end, I went and bought the deflector, and I have to say it worked a treat  [laughing] I do agree that it would be even better if it was slightly wider and taller, but it certainly helped in my situation.

I'd also bought the Gecko Dosh Rail clamp beforehand, coz I was worried about the rail moving in the centre of the cut. 4100mm is a long way, and if the cut ran off by 1mm in the centre, then my material would be useless. It also worked a treat.

I've read mixed reports on here about peoples experience of the Gecko, but mine were all good!

Tim.

 

[JerrySats]

I like the deflector but I'm a new owner of the TS 55 so I haven't used it all that much .

 

[ScotF]

I use the deflector. It could be better. But I find that it is still better than nothing at all to keep the hose from catching. It can be a real pain if you use the rail clamps. Otherwise it helps more than it hurts.

I would like it wider, the side flanges taller, side flanges longer, side flanges flared out more, and the "cord catching notch" eliminated.  

Seth

I use one of the guide rail connectors to fill the notch -- you can position it out slightly and it helps guide the cord and hose onto the defltector.  Since using the boom arm I have not had as much trouble with this as I did pre-boom arm.

Scot

 

[Jaybolishes]

I havn't bought the deflector, yet,  but I've looked at it hard and always questioned if it really works well, or if it's just a nifty looking gadget which wouldn't help at all in practice.  I permanently taped my saws swivel connector with electrical tape aiming it directly right.  It works great, can't see any other position I'd ever want the hose to go.  I'm left handed.  I wonder what the right handed experience is like actually.  I love the setup for me being left handed.  Seems like I'd want the rail made in reverse if I was right handed, but I'm sure the saw was made like most things with righties in mind.