Hi Andy.
As the original poster of this thread, I don't consider anything I have read so far to be Festool bashing.
I love the fact that people are willing to speak their mind.
I want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly critism.
If that's what it takes to see changes to a new generation tool, then bring it on, I want to hear it all.
I am a Festool fanatic no doubt, but I am definitely not a Festool worshipper.
If someone thinks that another brand of tools makes a better product, then I really want to hear about that product.
Up until this thread, I was aware of Mafell, but I was not aware of Mafell plunge cuts saws being as good or even better than Festool
Now I am aware of it, and I am thankful for the people who have posted their opinions.
I know that when Festool do release a new plunge cut saw in the future that it will be superior to the TS 55 and TS 75.
If they take on board some of the critism's here, then that is a good thing indeed.
I love the idea of the dust port with a ball detent, it really is a pain in the backside that it moves freely.
I also love the idea of the cable and hose being close together, they always seem to travel the opposite way!
I hate the ribbed anti static hose. It always get caught on the edge of the guide rail.
Festool should design a hose and cable that is smooth. Yes, I have the plastic thingy that clips on the edge of the rail. Yes, I am aware of the DIY hose versions that several members have made. And a great job they have done too.
The one piece of constructive criticism that has came to light because of this thread is the lack of power from the TS 55.
I now know it is not just me with this issue.
I sure hope Festool take on board that we all want a slightly more powerful saw. Yes, I own the TS 75, but let's not go there.
We want a slightly more powerful TS 55. Period.
One more thing. I am over plug it cords. Give a fixed cable any day of the week.
I have lost count the amount of times I have left plug it cable's behind while I have went to a job, and then realise I cannot use my cool tools!
Regards, Justin.