TS60 crushes corded competitors in test, incl.TS75

[mino]

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.

IMO the TS 55 F should be down-priced 10% to compete with the Makita's of this world for the next 10+ yrs. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it and the tooling should be well paid-off by now.

That way it would fill the price niche a TS 60 cannot (and should not) really fill while still being a good profit driver for Festool. After that, Festool can replace it with a brushless 150 mm "TS 50" class saw that could be two pounds lighter and be optimised for sheet goods.

My 2c.

 

[Eorlingur]

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]

A friend of mine showed up with the new TS60 and I got to use it for a couple of days. For daily use it removes pretty much every annoyance that I have with the TS55. The motor does not extend past the rail so it does not catch on rail dogs, the thinner blade cuts easier and beveled cuts are smoother. I did not get to try the kickback protection but I also newer had any problems with the riving knife (I usually don’t).

It is just a little bit nicer to use in most regards, except for the placement of the plug-it socket. I find it much harder to plug and unplug the cable without hitting my knuckles. I am probably missing something because I find it strange that it is so uncomfortable.

If I could use the TS60 in my CMS (it seems I can’t) I would probably switch. I don’t want to store or carry two saws so I am sticking with the TS55. The TS60 can use the FSK rail, so it could replace two saws if I ever did framing work. It seems that the ultimate saw does not exist as long as I use the CMS.

I only used the saw for a couple of days and it was basically brand new and I compared it to my TS55 which is 5 years old. Probably not a fair comparison.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

It is just a little bit nicer to use in most regards, except for the placement of the plug-it socket. I find it much harder to plug and unplug the cable without hitting my knuckles. I am probably missing something because I find it strange that it is so uncomfortable.

It is a bit oddly shrouded, but I still find it easier than my TS55.  The strange angularity has always been an issue for me. It has even been brought up as a topic at least once before. Why are they not all standardized? Seems like a German engineering thing to have them uniform?

 

[squall_line]

It is just a little bit nicer to use in most regards, except for the placement of the plug-it socket. I find it much harder to plug and unplug the cable without hitting my knuckles. I am probably missing something because I find it strange that it is so uncomfortable.

It is a bit oddly shrouded, but I still find it easier than my TS55.  The strange angularity has always been an issue for me. It has even been brought up as a topic at least once before. Why are they not all standardized? Seems like a German engineering thing to have them uniform?

The one benefit for the US market is that unless you import a TS60, you don't have to worry about knuckle-busting for a while.

 

[xedos]

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]

I think it's because:

-  it's new
-  has a brushless motor.....that pretty much is what catapulted it to the top in the video above
-  has a deeper cut

But......................I wouldn't characterize it as crushing it.

 

[Coen]

Well, the TS 75 didn't [get] most of the fancy upgrades the TS 55 got over the years. Cordless motor also helps it a lot.

But it's still a saw, not a crusher.

One saw to rule them all?...

I will keep my HK 85 as it can cut 75(+) mm thick wood in a single pass while on the rail.

 

[jeh]

the video is most likely a paid post or clickbait. All of the saws are top-tier with minor differences between them.

 

[Peter Kelly]

Maybe so but after picking this thing up it feels pretty nice in the hand. Strongly considering trading in my TS55 and 75 for one of these babies.

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[Svar]

Are the trunions in TS60 made of metal? Just like MT55? That would be an improvement in rigidity.
Can anybody confirm?
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[robgott1]

They are metal on mine [mention]Svar [/mention]

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[smorgasbord]

Maybe so but after picking this thing up it feels pretty nice in the hand. Strongly considering trading in my TS55 and 75 for one of these babies.

That second photo keeps reminding me how these saws are setup for left handers.
I feel like some kind of reverse discrimination complainer, though.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

So many people say that, but I just don't get it? If it was a regular circular saw, where you would be cutting to a line, sure. However, since it is on a track, having no choice but to cut straight, you don't need to see where you are going.

 

[Brev]

So many people say that, but I just don't get it? If it was a regular circular saw, where you would be cutting to a line, sure. However, since it is on a track, having no choice but to cut straight, you don't need to see where you are going.

Exactly! It's on a track - just push the saw!