TS 75 , is it worth having or can the panther blade take its place? Input please

[Benjamin]

I'd love some input on the TS75 and what those with both saws think of it?

is it worth having or can the panther blade on the ts 55 do everything except the deeper cuts?

I'm also thinking if I can put a saw in a cms unit and make it a table saw would the 75 be the much better option?

thanks

 

[sicd_steve]

Hi I have both saws and was just cutting some 26mm thick beech I had both saws set up as it was bench tops I was cutting to make a sewing desk.

The ts55r was labouring as you can hear the engine cutting in to maintain the cut but the TS 75 handled it no issue and didn't work as hard.

The panther blade gives quite a rough cut but don't use the fine blade as it works too hard and you get burning. The standard blade is best for ripping up board effectively.

The TS75 is quite heavy and best for good thick ripping , the TS 55R is best for boards up-to 19mm comfortable. Last summer I was trying to rip up 32mm hard timber tops with the fine blade and it kept stopping mid cut as it couldn't handle the heat nor the blade. Had to let it cool down then I changed the blade to the combo blade less teeth not the panther and it worked so much better and didn't overheat all from that point on.    This is why I bought the TS 75 for the thicker work as it handles it so much more easily. Hope that helps

 

[waho6o9]

The TS 75 is indispensable and with a panther

blade it's all you'll need for ripping anything.

 

[ccarrolladams]

I'm also thinking if I can put a saw in a cms unit and make it a table saw would the 75 be the much better option?

thanks

Remember, the CMS is not approved in Canada or the USA to use a saw. Festool has not announced any progress getting the necessary safety approval.

 

[Benjamin]

thanks a lot for your replies , much appreciated.

 

[Dunn wood]

I tried ripping 4/4 maple with my 55 and a panther blade, after about 30' or so it tripped. Still had a large pile to straight line and bought a 75 with a panther, no problem now. Also handles solid surface better than the 55.

 

[waho6o9]

Ripping several sheets of plywood at a time

comes to mind. It's a real time saver, or material

waster YMWV.

 

[tjbier]

I had the ts55 with the panther blade cutting the "live" edge off 1" oak, cherry, walnut and it would struggle and eventually stall out. Went immediately back to the story and spent $100 more for the ts75, and have never regretted it. So I've had the ts55 for about 2hrs, even with the extra weight I will take it for the capacity and power.

 

[semenza]

Well its like this ........ The 55 can do a lot especially with the Panther. But the 75 can do more. And a lot of what the 55 can do with the Panther can be done by the 75 with the Universal or sometimes with the Fine blade. Giving you better quality cuts than the 55 with Panther.

Seth

 

[Benjamin]

thanks a lot for all the input!

ya makes sense to me.

I guess another necessary Systainer to get. 

I'll show the wife the thread when I bring it home and she says " another one !?  lol "

 

[rst]

Besides the more powerful cutting, your wife will love the Popeye forearms you will develop swingin that baby around! 

 

[RC]

And if you are planning on putting a saw in the CMS you should plan ahead since the saw attachment plates are different for the TS55, TS55R and TS75 each. That's why I ended purchasing a TSC55 for handheld use and dedicate my TS55 to the CMS since I had the insert for it. A TS75 would be better for depth of cut in the CMS obviously.

 

[Woodwork Wizard]

The TS-75 is really good in the CMS unit and if you want to cut anything over 30mm. I find the TS-55R is absolutely brilliant on sheet goods but does struggle with 30mm plus.

 

[Benjamin]

And if you are planning on putting a saw in the CMS you should plan ahead since the saw attachment plates are different for the TS55, TS55R and TS75 each. That's why I ended purchasing a TSC55 for handheld use and dedicate my TS55 to the CMS since I had the insert for it. A TS75 would be better for depth of cut in the CMS obviously.

thanks everyone.

good looking out.

 

[sancho57]

I used a TS 55 for years, It has done all I wanted it to do. When I moved to the UK and since I had a CMS router table which is sold in NA. I bought the TS 75 and Module. It does a very good job at ripping  wood of all thicknesses. I also bought the side extension table to increase the cutting capacity along with the fence for the CS50.

Now with that being said, the $1000 question- What is the quality of cut like?

I do get teeth marks on the pieces I cut. I dont know if t the way I have the fence adjusted etc but it does a good job, a glue line finish cut No. If I was going to glue up the pieces, Id be cleaning them up using my 850 planer inna stand or using the fence depending on the length and width of the pieces.
Or I use my TS 55 and a guide rail to joint them.

 

[Benjamin]

Thanks a lot for all your input,

so I ended up purchasing a TS75 and man is it ever sweet!

I cut through a piece of 2 1/2" oak ( which the 55 could never could do ) and it was so excellent.

any one who is interested in purchasing it , it is a great saw to add on to the 55,

55 is great for 75% of things and the 75 for the other. Very Very Tasty