TS60 crushes corded competitors in test, incl.TS75

[bidn]

The team of the German site Gotools TV performed an extensive comparative test of many corded tracksaws
(the corded TS55 and Mikwaukee were not included):


The clear winner is the TS60. It was known that it superseded the corded TS55. If I remember correctly (I watched the video yesterday), it was measured i.a. to cut at a depth of 66mm without guide rails. The TS75 was found not to be accurate enough. For the testers, the TS60 was found to also supersede the TS75 and globally clearly better than all saws in the test.

One saw to rule them all?...

 

[jimbo51]

In the US, a TS 75 on the rail can cut a nominal 6 x 6 (139.7 mm) in 2 cuts.

 

[ChuckM]

Not sure what criteria were used for the comparisons (as the video is not in a language I understand), but if money was the key criterion (important to many DIYers), whichever saw that carried the 100 Euros price tag would probably be the winner.

No doubt, the TS60 will be stealing the share of sales of both the TS55 and TS75, given its other nicer features in addition to its cutting depth.

 

[Peter Kelly]

Funny that he deducts points from the Mafell for not having a top handle yet the guy making the cut with the TS 60 doesn't use top handle at all. Mafell / Bosch has the better rail system overall but the FSK is pretty nice. Wonder if it's awkward to use with a plunge saw..

 

[Cheese]

I wish this was in English so I could fully understand what the grading parameters were. Having owned a TS 55, TSC 55 and a TSC 55 K, I can't imagine that a TS 60 is significantly different than those other 3 Festool saws. Different yes...better yes...but game changing different? I'm not so sure.

I also own a Mafell MT 55 and I can say that is a game changing saw on so many levels.

 

[Brian Livingstone]

I have a new TS60.  I have only made a few cuts to date with it, but so far very impressive.  I sold my TSC55.  I found the charge on the battery did not last long enough, and the time to recharge turned me off the cordless saw.  Now that I am using the TS60, I realize how much I enjoy using a lighter saw.  Also, I own a Mafell K85 for those really thick hardwood cuts. 

 

[bidn]

I wish this was in English so I could fully understand what the grading parameters were. Having owned a TS 55, TSC 55 and a TSC 55 K, I can't imagine that a TS 60 is significantly different than those other 3 Festool saws. Different yes...better yes...but game changing different? I'm not so sure.

I also own a Mafell MT 55 and I can say that is a game changing saw on so many levels.

You can have youtube translate a video:
While playing a video, go to the options for that video, then you get a menu with an item for translation,
click on it
then select e.g. auto translate to English,
it will display subtitles in English (though there are sometimes a few mlsses when the speech is difficult to understand).

 

[Peter Kelly]

That’s a bummer, it seems like a track saw with no power cord or dust hose to deal with would be the ideal thing.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

That’s a bummer, it seems like a track saw with no power cord or dust hose to deal with would be the ideal thing.

If you absolutely need that feature, the parameters skew toward that function, making it superior.
In my situation, it doesn't matter at all. The added weight and bulk are actually a turn off for me.
I have access to a TSC55, the company owns one, but I don't particularly care for it. Of the ones I have used, which also includes Makita, I like the TS60 best. It has limitations though. The TS75 will cut deeper, when needed, and the blade selection of the TS60 is lacking. So far, I have not seen anything but the one that came with it.

 

[Peter Kelly]

How's that? Festool has blades with 16, 28, 42 & 52 tooth counts for the TS 60. I haven't seen a lot of third-party blades but I'm sure those will be available soon enough.

 

[squall_line]

How's that? Festool has blades with 16, 28, 42 & 52 tooth counts for the TS 60. I haven't seen a lot of third-party blades but I'm sure those will be available soon enough.

Having blades listed on the website is different than retailers having blades in stock to actually sell, unfortunately.

As more tools get out there with the same blade (CSC SYS 50, for example), blade availability should increase, and eventually other blade manufacturers will see the demand and start on their versions.

 

[Peter Kelly]

16 tooth, 28 tooth, 42 tooth & 52 tooth TS 60 blades are in stock, fortunately.

 

[Cheese]

So...just some old retired guy here and still very curious how the TS 60 is crushing the competition. Personal experiences are preferred but any anecdote will do.  [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]

 

[ChuckM]

I think TS60 would be crushing its competitors if its price was dropped by 300 Euros or more as a Pro6 LTD. [tongue]

Remember the Pro5 LTD offer? For a while, that sander was crushing others.

 

[Cheese]

I think TS60 would be crushing its competitors if its price was dropped by 300 Euros or more as a Pro6 LTD. [tongue]

Remember the Pro5 LTD offer? For a while, that sander was crushing others.

I certainly remember that era Chuck, that was 7 years ago.  [smile]  That was such a good deal that the Pro 5 is now a permanent fixture with the Edge Sanding Guide.

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[Michael Kellough]

I bought two Pro5’s and gave one to my new step brother.

Mine stays with the edge guide too.

 

[ChuckM]

Wow. The edge guides seem to be popular with the Pro 5s. I also have an edge guide for one of the two Pro 5s (like Michael, I also bought two of the sanders):

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[Imemiter]

I bought two Pro5’s and gave one to my new step brother.

Mine stays with the edge guide too.

I confess that I mostly got a Pro5 for the Black Systainer.  [big grin]
At the time I thought I'd get an ETSC for the edge guide, but now I wish I hadn't sold that second ETS.

 

[Packard]

There is one thing that the cordless tools fall short on. 

When I am drilling holes with a corded drill and I want to blow away the saw dust, I just hold the drill on its side and the motor will blow off the saw dust.

Try that with a cordless anything.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

How's that? Festool has blades with 16, 28, 42 & 52 tooth counts for the TS 60. I haven't seen a lot of third-party blades but I'm sure those will be available soon enough.

I'm hoping our Leitz guy will come through for me. I started asking him about them before I even had the saw in hand, and got nothing. Last week he seemed a little more positive, so we'll see.