ts55 conversion to take - 165mm 20mm blade

[mikew151]

Hey guys

I recently couldn't find a 160mm / 20mm blade to fit my ts55 plunge saw (2007 model) without waiting 2 days. sooooo, i decided to modify to make it take a 165.. here goes....

- twist plug and remove cable
- remove blade with fastfix as normal.
- remove cover plate held with 5 torx screws
- with angle grinder metal disc - off 3mms from the nib on the riding knife
- place in the new 165mm blade ensuring you have ground off just enough off and the blade turns with a little clearance
- replace cover plate (you will need to press the trigger and lower the blade) this will allow the clearance to get the cover back on.
- with the cable plugged in at the wall, lower the blade by 5mm with the trigger, twist the cable so the saw starts.
- slowly raise the blade and allow it to cut it's own path into the casing.
- you will notice some alu shavings.

ALL DONE! Your ts55 now takes much cheaper and readily available 165mm 20mm blades. I assume they haven't changed the design since 2007 btw.

I hope this helps someone get out of a pickle.

cheers, goo luck

 

[Bohdan]

I bought a 6 1/2" Diablo metal cutting blade and it fitted my TS55REBQ with no mods.

Use it when there is a chance of hitting nails etc.

 

[Seysaw carpentry]

This must give a couple of extra mm cut depth yes?
(2.5mm in my eye)