TS 55 REQ Performance problem

[kelauben]

I traded in my old saw for a TS 55 REQ in December and have been using it on a bathroom remodel to cut 3/4" OSB subfloor material.  I've been a bit concerned as it doesn't seem to be performing very well. 

By this I mean it seems to struggle with cutting through the material  no matter what speed I'm going.  I'm not being aggressive by any stretch of the imagination, in fact, I'm going so slow it's taking a couple of minutes to go 4 linear feet.  The blade is new and hasn't been used on anything but wood. 

I bring this up now, because last night I needed to go through 2 sheets of 3/4 OSB at the same time for a 4 foot length.  I knew this would take a bit of effort so I made sure to go quite slow.  I got to the end and the blade just stopped a few inches from end.  These boards were completely supported, level and clamped together so I was quite shocked that the saw stopped.  It literally took over a minute to get through the last 2 inches.

Any suggestions on what to look for or try.  I can't believe that the material was that tough and the saw just wasn't up to it.

Thanks for any inputs.

Karl

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Karl,

The saw should be cutting much easier and better than that. Has it always behaved in this way, since December?

I would start by checking the arbor nut to make sure it's tightened. If there was no binding at the end of that cut, it shouldn't just stop cutting. Was the blade spinning or did the saw electronically shut off?

Next, make sure the blade is installed the right direction. I'm not saying that you don't know what you're doing, but people make mistakes. The writing and colored rings on the blade should be visible through the window on the side of the saw when properly installed.

Next, check the blade while the saw is unplugged for any noticeable defects like damaged or missing carbide.

Lastly, I would recommend check the toe in on the saw. If you need help with that, let us know.

Shane

 

[SWIG46]

Shane,

I had to set the toe in on a friends saw last week. I could not find any information from Festool about setting toe in. Please post the links to information you have about setting toe in.

Thanks, Steve

 

[semenza]

Shane,

I had to set the toe in on a friends saw last week. I could not find any information from Festool about setting toe in. Please post the links to information you have about setting toe in.

Thanks, Steve

Hi,

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

  Festool supplemental manuals are available Here  The toe in adjustment info is included. 

Seth

 

[tbellemare]

Is the blade clean?

Cutting OSB might have gummed it up.

It should have no problem even cutting two sheets at once.

Tom

 

[SWIG46]

Shane,

I had to set the toe in on a friends saw last week. I could not find any information from Festool about setting toe in. Please post the links to information you have about setting toe in.

Thanks, Steve

Hi,

   Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

  Festool supplemental manuals are available Here  The toe in adjustment info is included. 

Seth

Thanks Seth, I found the information for my friends saw. I wish the same informatioin was available for my AT 65 saw.

Steve

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Steve, we don't have a supplemental manual for the ATF and it was before my time with Festool, so I don't have a lot of experience with it. I would recommend contacting our service department and they can give you assistance by phone.

Shane

 

[tjbnwi]

I traded in my old saw for a TS 55 REQ in December and have been using it on a bathroom remodel to cut 3/4" OSB subfloor material.  I've been a bit concerned as it doesn't seem to be performing very well. 

By this I mean it seems to struggle with cutting through the material  no matter what speed I'm going.  I'm not being aggressive by any stretch of the imagination, in fact, I'm going so slow it's taking a couple of minutes to go 4 linear feet.  The blade is new and hasn't been used on anything but wood. 

I bring this up now, because last night I needed to go through 2 sheets of 3/4 OSB at the same time for a 4 foot length.  I knew this would take a bit of effort so I made sure to go quite slow.  I got to the end and the blade just stopped a few inches from end.  These boards were completely supported, level and clamped together so I was quite shocked that the saw stopped.  It literally took over a minute to get through the last 2 inches.

Any suggestions on what to look for or try.  I can't believe that the material was that tough and the saw just wasn't up to it.

Thanks for any inputs.

Karl

Sounds like you have a blade issue. The 55 should handle all of the above without a single hiccup. As Shane mentioned, clean the blade.

Try another blade of the same part number. If it corrects your problem you know it's the blade. You would have needed another one to send yours out for service anyways. I highly recommend sending the blade back to Leitz for service. they do a great job.

Tom

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Steve, we don't have a supplemental manual for the ATF and it was before my time with Festool, so I don't have a lot of experience with it. I would recommend contacting our service department and they can give you assistance by phone.

Shane

Shane, the ATF55 manual is the very first one I wrote for Festool and is available here: http://www.waterfront-woods.com/festool/ATF55E.pdf. However, the poster is correct that there is no manual for the AT 65 saw, as that is even before my time too. Nevertheless, I would suspect that much of the information in the ATF55 manual might still apply to the older AT65 saw.