TS55 break-out

[Redsnapper]

I am using the std 48 W tooth blade and am experiencing break-out from underneath! could this be down to the blade not being 100% sharp anymore? I have mainly been cutting MFC board.
Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[copcarcollector]

Is there anything underneath the boards you are cutting? Foam or an MFT top or---?

 

[ear3]

First off, welcome to the forum.  Melamine tends to dull the blade a lot quicker than wood.  You can get away with it for a bit, but pretty soon the results will be less than satisfactory.  Festool actually makes a special blade for melamine and other laminate material:
http://festoolusa.com/power-tool-ac...id-surface-laminate-48-tooth-saw-blade-496309

I have one for the TS75.  I've only used it so far for one project, and so can't testify as to its longevity, but I did have to make a significant number of cuts with it on the project, and found the last cut to be as good as the first. 

 

[blaszcsj]

That blade is a beast in tough stuff. I have built 12 counter tops out of solid surface and it is still going strong.

 

[Redsnapper]

Is there anything underneath the boards you are cutting? Foam or an MFT top or---?

Nothing underneath! I see there is a specific blade for laminate, I think I will pluck up the courage & dig deep and get one!

EDIT> fixed quote box

 

[Redsnapper]

Just ordered one on-line from a fairly local supplier (UK) for £62 inc P&P! instead of Festool's £111!

 

[semenza]

Welcome to the forum!

    You should get a cleaner edge on the bottom if the material is fully supported on  a sacrificial surface while cutting.

Seth

 

[QuailRider43]

I am using the std 48 W tooth blade and am experiencing break-out from underneath! could this be down to the blade not being 100% sharp anymore? I have mainly been cutting MFC board.
Does anyone have any ideas?

Had the same problem.  What others said... Melamine is really hard on blades.  The included 48 tooth blade cuts great when sharp, but when it dulls you start to get underside chip out, especially without underside support.  Support will help, but even when cutting on an MFT/3, a dull blade will chip out the laminated surface badly, especially if it has a thin surface layer like the material you get in a big box store.  When doing a big project, factor in the cost of a replacement blade.  It's good to own more than one blade anyway, so one can be sent out to a sharpening service while the replacement is in use.

 

[Redsnapper]

Hi all, and thanks for the welcome. it does sound like the edge has dulled a bit because I did get a really impressive finish on both sides when I first used the saw.
I am surprised at the recommendation of using a sacrificial board as it is the blade entrance side of the cut rather than the exit as you might expect.
New laminate blade arriving soon, so I am sure that will sort it out.
Thanks all for your replies,
Stuart.

 

[Nippychippy]

Hi and welcome I had the same problem a few weeks ago I have just picked up my adjusted blades I spoke to the sharping company and the said it help massively and the laminate company he sharpens for triple chip the teeth on there blades it prolongs the sharpness on laminates. So go home him to triple chip the standard ts55 blade will test it this week