On Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:58:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:
On 8/5/2011 7:31 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:10:42 -0500, Leonlcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:
Welllll there is the larger and more powerful TS75 and I have that one.
I bought it to cut sheets down to size. I'm not a pro and don't do multiple
sheets at a time, so didn't think I needed the TS75.
Well I generally don't cut stacked sheets either but we did on that
occasion. I was strongly considering the TS55 over the TS75 but knew
that I was going to end up with both the 75 &55 inch tracks sooner than
later. As you know, the 75 comes with the TS75, the 55 comes with the
TS55. I determined that that buying the TS75 which came with the 75
track and buying the 55 track alone, there much less of a total price
difference then buying the other way around. So for me the ultimate
price difference, purchased the way I did, closed the price gap
considerably and I knew the extra power and capacity would one day be an
advantage. All things being equal I'd probably have gone with the TS55.
I considered that angle. I bought the thing last(?) summer when Festool had
the "big" sale. I didn't know if I would use the 75" rail (but I want the
106"). I now wish I had the 75". The 55" rail is just a little short for a
4' cut. In the end, it was weight that really tipped me over the edge.
The TS 55 is a smaller saw for smaller demands. IIRC Swingman and I
were using either his or my TS75 for cutting 2 stacked 3/4" thick sheets
of plywood at the same time with no indication that the saw was being
stressed or bogged down.
Is your saw actually working correctly? IIRC both saws have the
electronic VS that is suppose to give it more juice when necessary. AND
are you using it with an extension cord that is not up to the task?
AFAIC, the electronics VS is useless. It doesn't have enough power to use it
other than flat-out. Don't get me wrong, I love the way it cuts, I just
expected a lot more power from an expensive tool.
Even on the TS75 I use it at full speed so I could not attest to the
effectiveness of the EVS. I do know that the EVS works really well on
my Rotex125. Regardless of the speed setting coupled with different
grit papers and or pressure applied the motor does not ever seem to
deviate in speed.
Thinking about it last night, I think I'll put a current/power meter on it and
see if it's really taking all the power it should be when loaded.
You mention hard wood plywood, are you talking about something like 3/4"
thick Baltic birch? I would think that a common 3/4" plywood should not
be problem with the TS 55. Give the Festool guys a call and tell them
what you are experiencing.
Nothing fancy, 3/4" (23/32") Oak/Birch veneer ply; Lowes style. It cuts it,
but not like I expect. I don't expect the RPM to vary at all.
I would certainly think that whould not be a challenge. I would
certainly confirm my suppositions directly with the Festool company
reps. They are pretty darn eager to help, they have a reputation to
uphold. :-) You should be very satisfied with your purchase.
I don't know if "challenge" is the right word. It cuts but it will bog down
if I put any pressure on it. It cuts a lot slower than I expected. I'll
contact Festool. Thanks for the information.