TS as a jamb saw?

[WarnerConstCo.]

So, I searched couldnt find much.

Can the TS 55 or 75 for that matter, be used like a jamb saw? 

Any one try this?  Seems by looking at the saw it should work.

I dont see too many problems with this,  dont say nails because I dont care about hitting nails.  I use the crap out of that saw and have an extra muck blade or two!

Any thoughts apprciated.

 

[tbellemare]

The TS saws can sort of be used as a jamb saw, depending on exactly what you want to do.

Unlike a Crain 555, which is designed for flooring jobs, you can't easily get a flush-to-floor cut with a TS. I just got in from using my TS 55. Since it was laying on top of the MFT, I measured and it was about 10 mm from flush.

Jamb Saw blades  have offset mounting to allow for flush cuts.

Did I understand what you wanted to do correctly?

Tom

 

[mwhafner]

For jambs, I use the Multimaster and am very happy with the results.

I did use the TS55 to undercut the toe-kick on a  set of built-in cabinets.  It worked OK, but not as well as a true jamb saw.  The biggest downside is adjustment.  I had to plane down a strip to get the cut the desired height, where a jamb saw allows you to adjust the height. 

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I have a MM, Bosch flush cut saw and I used to own a Crain jamb saw.

I thought the 55 with a spacer under it would get me they same thing as a Crain saw.

Plus I was trying to eliminate most of the mess.

 

[mwhafner]

I have a MM, Bosch flush cut saw and I used to own a Crain jamb saw.

I thought the 55 with a spacer under it would get me they same thing as a Crain saw.

Plus I was trying to eliminate most of the mess.

It does work, and does eliminate most of the mess. 

I used a  strip of MDF planed down to the desired thickness as a spacer.  It would be a pain if you had several different thickness to deal with, you would have to make a spacer for each one.

I also had a Crain, until someone broke into my truck box.  I didn't really use it enough to buy a replacement.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Second that on the Crain however, mine did not get stolen, just collected a lot of dust!

I Just have 2 door jambs to deal with and a cased opening to another room so it wont be too bad.

Thanks for the user feedback.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Well, it worked just as well as my old Crain saw did, maybe better because of the lack of a dusty mess!!

 

[erikfsn]

That's good.

When I use my supercut (larger version of multimaster) I often hold a vacuum hose up near the blade and capture a lot of the dust. This is pretty easy because the tool handles well with one hand.
Erik

 

[score0matic]

Hi guys

I would not use my TS as a jamb-saw ever.  I have 2 Crain 825's ( I am a tile setter) there are too many 16 penny nails hiding right there waiting to THRASH :'( :'( :'( a $55.00 blade.  If you are in a pinch use a long flexible sawzall blade and a block the proper height to undercut your jambs.   

(edited portion) I just noticed your statement about nails so cut away.  but try the sawzall trick and see if it works for you.

 

[score0matic]

Hey. I just had a brain thaw  (the opposite of a freeze where all of a sudden you remember something important out of the blue.  If you want to use the TS 55 on its side like a jambsaw use  the cover plate http://www.festooljunkie.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/67_167_176/products_id/855/ts-55-accessories/festool-cover-plate-for-the-ts-55-eq.html With it you should be able to adjust the height of the cut from the floor

Thanks Craig