TS55 REQ

[linnlp12]

I used my TS55 REQ extensively for the first time today with a CT36.  I was surprised at the amount of dust that was coming off the saw.  It was coming out of the front of the saw as I was cutting. The edge of the plywood was hanging over the end of my MFT, using a rail and FS fast clamp.  I am using a 36mm antistatic hose with the boom arm.  I am using the green splinter guard instead of the clear one. Does this make a difference?  I was cutting the edges off of one side of 1 inch plywood.  I guess I was expecting very little dust.  My Kapex collected more dust than the TS55.  Any comments or suggestions? 

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

The dc is not as good when trimming edges. 

Take the hose off, make the same cut and see how much more dust there is.

 

[wow]

I believe that for maximum dust collection efficiency it is recommended that you have a solid surface under the cut line. Most people seem to use 1" rigid foam...

 

[Samo]

The dc is not as good when trimming edges. 

Take the hose off, make the same cut and see how much more dust there is.

This is a good way to see whats really being put out as dust by the saw.

You want it to go in the CT, so you can cut over a solid surface as mentioned and put tape over the arbor hole of the saw.
On the cut table with fence (MFT?) add a wood block at the end of the cut to encapsulate the blow out as the saw finishes the cut.

 

[linnlp12]

Thanks for the replies.  Can you advise details on the "foam" I should buy to put under the workpiece? Is there a specific name?

 

[Samo]

Pink.

I think it's called closed cell. (Someone less brain dead will respond).

 

[nclemmons]

It is insulating foam sheets you can buy at home improvement stores.  Typically a 2+ inches thick in 4x8 sheets.