TS 55 or TS 75

[Kluk]

After reading all posts, I decided on getting a TS 55.  Initially I was leaning to get a TS 75 and hoping one of you would tell me to get a TS 75 instead of TS 55.  No one did.  Now I am comfortable with TS 55.  So far I have decided on getting a TS 55, MFT/3, 55" LR 32 rail, and 75" rail.  Dan suggested getting Guide Rail Accessory Kit.  I think I can use all the items included in the kit except the Angle unit.  Since I have the MFT/3, I don't need the Angle unit. Am I right?  One more item I want to get is a hose for my regular Shop.  What size should I get?

Thank for all the good advices.

Kim

 

[waho6o9]

Congratulations on your decisions.  A dust deputy comes to mind to save on the expense of bags for the dust collector.  Enjoy your Festools!

 

[tiralie]

Since I have the MFT/3, I don't need the Angle unit. Am I right?  One more item I want to get is a hose for my regular Shop.  What size should I get?

36mm hose. You don't need the Angle unit, if you have an MFT... I used the angle unit once and I was in a bad mood for the rest of the day.
The rest of the stuff in guide rail accessory kit (edge, clamps) is good to have.
Tim

 

[semenza]

Since I have the MFT/3, I don't need the Angle unit. Am I right?  One more item I want to get is a hose for my regular Shop.  What size should I get?

36mm hose. You don't need the Angle unit, if you have an MFT... I used the angle unit once and I was in a bad mood for the rest of the day.
The rest of the stuff in guide rail accessory kit (edge, clamps) is good to have.
Tim

Ditto what Tim said. Not only is the D36 hose big enough for most clean up jobs, but it is a good size for several other Festool tools that you will probably end up with down the road. Namely the OF1400, OF220, the planers, Kapex.

Seth

 

[ScotF]

After reading all posts, I decided on getting a TS 55.  Initially I was leaning to get a TS 75 and hoping one of you would tell me to get a TS 75 instead of TS 55.  No one did.  Now I am comfortable with TS 55.  So far I have decided on getting a TS 55, MFT/3, 55" LR 32 rail, and 75" rail.  Dan suggested getting Guide Rail Accessory Kit.  I think I can use all the items included in the kit except the Angle unit.  Since I have the MFT/3, I don't need the Angle unit. Am I right?  One more item I want to get is a hose for my regular Shop.  What size should I get?

Thank for all the good advices.

Kim

I bought the 75 and I am happy I did so...I have no regrets with the 75 and the main reason I went that route is that I did not want to limit myself to depth of cut for straight-lining rough 8/4 stock.  The good news is that you can try it out and return it if it does not fit your needs.  They are both great saws and each has its little advantages over the other.  I agree with getting different sized rails and the connectors to start so that you have the option for large sheet cuts and smaller cuts.  The 36MM hose is great for the saw IMHO too and find it works better than the 27MM hose.

Scot