TS55 operation

[rmc]

Hi there,

I'm new to the FOG and Festool ownership in general, anyways I picked up a track saw about a month ago and am struggling with it a bit.  My main issue is my DC hose and power cord always getting caught on the track, or the saw just getting caught sometimes again moving the track.  Now I don't have any track clamps or anything yet (next purchase) or a hose deflector as I was sort of under the impression that the track would be tacky enough to hold the line without.  Just wondering what techniques you guys use to keep the cord and dc hose out of the way when cutting that don't involve buying a boom or wrapping yourself up in it as that seems a bit unsafe and in my experience causes more issues.  I got this tool to simplify things but right now its giving me more grief than making life easier.  I'm not super interested in buying more stuff as I've spent about $4000 on festool in the last 2 months (and new sander on the way).  Thanks for the input! 

 

[nickao]

After spending so much you are locked in to just spending little bit more money and changing how you work just a bit as well. If you do you will great benefits of the track saw.

The clamps are needed yesterday. Just get the DeWalt clamps, for me they are better, faster and cheaper, two for 39.00.

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWS5026-TrackSaw-Track-Clamps/dp/B001J31PJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439404141&sr=8-1&keywords=DeWalt+track+saw+clamps

Spend the money on the deflector it make something or the end off that track will always grab that darn hose. Its worth the money or time.

A new approach to how you angle your body might be in order  to get the hos to act how you want. Soon it will be confortable.

 

[Billedis]

Welcome to the FOG!

I don't know what kind of cutting table you are using, but if it is an MFT I place the DC under the table, then use my garage door track with bungee cords to pull up the hose and power cord to keep it out of the way for me.  Hope this helps a little.  Bill

 

[fjb]

I use a hook from the ceiling above my MFT with a bungee. Sometimes I check if my wife is available  [big grin]

 

[pettyconstruction]

I just put the cord/hose over my shoulder when cutting.

 

[grbmds]

I didn't find the Festool deflector for the end of the track useful. I've put mine in a box. I did buy the 9" Wrap N' Strap Cord Orgnaizer rubber wraps to keep the cord and hose together. That eliminates some cord/hose management problems, but not all. I either put the cord on my shoulder or, more recently have been using the Festool Boom Arm accessory. (It would be understandable, though, if you couldn't justify the cost of the boom arm.) Sometimes, since there really is no kickback on the saw, I hold the cord/hose with one hand while sawing with the other (which may not be a recommended way to do this).

 

[Gwerner]

The clamps are needed yesterday. Just get the DeWalt clamps, for me they are better, faster and cheaper, two for 39.00.

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWS5026-TrackSaw-Track-Clamps/dp/B001J31PJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439404141&sr=8-1&keywords=DeWalt+track+saw+clamps

Those look great, I didn't realize they worked with the Festool tracks. Ordering a pair now. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[sae]

I like those too.

Bosch has some that look well thought out too, but hard to get here.



I like how all the Bosch rails all come with a cap as well, to eliminate hose snagging.

 

[DB10]

If you've had the TS55 for less than 30 days why not take it back and try out the cordless TSC 55, much easier to use IMO and no faffing around with a hose and cords getting in the way.
And yes the dust extraction on the cordless 55 is fine without being connected up to a dust extractor.

 

[Cheese]

I didn't find the deflector to be very useful either. Seems like it was always on the floor rather than on the rail. I took my RO 90 with 320 grit paper and put a slight chamfer/radius on both ends of the rail. Then I wrapped the hose and cord in Flexo PET sleeving. Works pretty well, not quite as smooth as the deflector, but it's a lot less hassle than the deflector.

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[Holmz]

I like those too.

Bosch has some that look well thought out too, but hard to get here.
...

I ordered those clamps from the Fatherland in the form of an OFA 800 Kit which has a holey rail and the router base.
As the Jobo bits were $50 less there, that effectively paid for the shipping.

 

[ggoode23]

I made my own boom out of 50mm PVC piping... works like a dream! and cost me R100 ($10 US).  [big grin]

 

[Jonnio]

Either the boom arm, of which I have just bought. Or as has been said, a bungee rope from the ceiling or custom built boom arm.
This I believe from suffering the exact same problem is the best solution which works.
I'm really happy I bought the boom arm after trying the bungee rope. It works really well once you get used to it.

 

[jonathan-m]

I'm surprised the FOG hasn't picked up on this yet.
But here's what a lot of you guys will probably want to have, the slide kick.

 

[bigarm]

Where do you get that?

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'm surprised the FOG hasn't picked up on this yet.
But here's what a lot of you guys will probably want to have, the slide kick.

There was a thread earlier this year on this product.  It would be cool to have these in the US.

 

[mastercabman]

Put the hose and cord around your shoulder and back of neck

 

[Holmz]

Put the hose and cord around your shoulder and back of neck

^ [wink]^

And looped around the arm like shawl. [cool]

 

[Kev]

Put the hose and cord around your shoulder and back of neck

^ [wink]^

And looped around the arm like shawl. [cool]

[member=40772]Holmz[/member] practices with a large python [scared] [big grin]

 

[Stephen B]

Put the hose and cord around your shoulder and back of neck

^ [wink]^

And looped around the arm like shawl. [cool]

[member=40772]Holmz[/member] practices with a large python [scared] [big grin]

I often have the Festool Python across the back of my neck - particularly with Tracksaw and Router.