Ts55 blade kerf, does a 2.5 mm blade cut more off of splinter guard than 2.2 mm?

[Jaybolishes]

I  am amazed by the amount of misinformation on the web and I was hoping someone who "knows " the answer could help me out.  I bought a ts55 and it came with a 2.2 blade.  I wanted to use the panther blade, but it was a 2.5 blade.  Maybe you can get the panther in a 2.2 but that is Not my question.  Will the 2.5mm panther blade cut more off my splinter guard on my rail? I talked with a festool rep today who said no, but I've read where people say it will.    Will someone who knows for a fact please chime in and give a simple answer.  I don't believe the blade would have offset teeth from the body of the blade.  If shims are involved I would say that would be disappointing.  Thanks for any help, really enjoy this forum. 

 

[peter halle]

The old style panther blade will absolutely cut more of the splinter strip.  If it didn't, they wouldn't have bothered to come out with the 2.2 version after other blade manufacturers did.  I am shocked at the information you received.

Peter

Edit:  The newest version of the Panther for the TS-55 is now the same kerf as the other blades.  I don't think that Festool still offers the wider kerf blade, but some dealers may still have them in stock.

 

[ccarrolladams]

Those worried about damaging blades, bits and jointer/planer knives should invest in metal detectors.

 

[Jaybolishes]

Those worried about damaging blades, bits and jointer/planer knives should invest in metal detectors.
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Being that this particular job involves cutting vertical siding 1/2" above step flashing as to remove it, and also there being sheathing nails in the wall, along with typar staples, i think I' ll leave my metal detector at home with my portable sawmill as to not hear it beep all day

 

[Jaybolishes]

The ts55 really would allow me to screw the rail to the wall and not have to free hand the cut, and it has to look dead straight.  The saw can get very close to the roof deck. I wanted to use a cheap fespro blade that was a 2.5mm, in case I would hit a nail or something, a blade has to get sacrificed no matter what, the fespro was only $21. Since it will mess the splinter guard I'll continue to use my ts55 for many other things.

 

[ccarrolladams]

Another option is to simply reposition your rail splinter guard after using the wider kerf Panther blade and re-trimming it with your usual blade.

We are here to provide suggestions. What is unclear is if you do not care to receive suggestions, why ask for them?

Using metal detectors when working with rough wood or material of unknown quality has been common since the cost of metal detectors came within economic reach.

There are many owners/users of Festools who keep less expensive tools around for situations where the job does not need to be so precise.

The guide rails have holes in both ends so they can be screwed to material when clamps are not practical.

The current clear splinter guards can be repositioned in the event they get damaged, as has been discussed here many times.

 

[andy5405]

Another option is to simply reposition your rail splinter guard after using the wider kerf Panther blade and re-trimming it with your usual blade.

We are here to provide suggestions. What is unclear is if you do not care to receive suggestions, why ask for them?

Using metal detectors when working with rough wood or material of unknown quality has been common since the cost of metal detectors came within economic reach.

There are many owners/users of Festools who keep less expensive tools around for situations where the job does not need to be so precise.

The guide rails have holes in both ends so they can be screwed to material when clamps are not practical.

The current clear splinter guards can be repositioned in the event they get damaged, as has been discussed here many times.

It had actually never occurred to me to use the holes for that purpose! So a big thanks for that as I can imagine all sorts of situations where that will be extremely handy. I had only thought of the holes as something that was handy to use to hang the rails for storage. Am I the only one?

:-[

 

[mouppe]

No you're not!

 

[tbellemare]

I've screwed mine to the soffits of my house to cut slots for ventilation. It worked very nicely though a little awkward.

Tom