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- Page 3 A typical sheet of ¾” plywood weighs between 70 and 100 pounds and cost between $50 and $100 or more. After making the cut, you will probably be disappointed, because the cut was not perfectly straight, the ...
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Page 4: Typical Applications
The smooth pivoting action, and minimal blade exposure during the cut is ideal for starting a cut in the middle of a panel. This design allows the blade to pivot into the material smoothly and accurately. Precision cuts starting from any point are easily accomplished. The plunge cut/guide rail can be used to complete a number of familiar tasks: Ripping sheet goods, creating straight edges on rough stock, jointing boards, cutting to scribe lines on doors and cabinets, cross‐cutting, and creating openings in panels, sections of flooring, and cabinets. ... -
Page 5: Things To Consider
When used with a quality guide rail, plunge cut saws are hard to beat for straight cuts. The guide strip on the edge of the rail acts as a zero clearance surface, and can be used to place the saw blade exactly on the cut line. Being able to maintain an accurate cut line is important regardless of the bevel angle of the saw. A good saw will use a pivoting mechanism to ensure that the cut line stays exactly on the edge of the guide rail regardless of the saw’s bevel angle setting. Good design, tight tolerances, use of quality materials, and ... - Page 6 Splinter‐Free/Burn‐Free Cuts When working with expensive materials like cabinet grade veneered plywood or MDF, it is important to have cuts that leave splinter‐free edges without burn marks to eliminate re‐work or to minimize the amount of time spent cleaning up the cut line. Good results depend on a number of factors like tool design, choice of blade, saw blade speed, and material support. A high quality plunge saw and rail system will give consistent splinter‐free cuts year after year. ...
- Page 7 [Tip: Adjusting the blade to be slightly toed‐out at the back of the base plate will help eliminate potential burn marks. The difference from front to back should be less than the thickness of a business card. By making this adjustment, you can prevent the teeth at the back of the blade from coming in contact with the inside cut line.] prevent kickback by keeping the saw kerf open, and the top of the back teeth covered, which greatly reduces the potential for kickback. The riving knife should move with the blade to keep the distance, or gap, between the knife and the teeth constant over the entire range of cutting depths. Another anti‐kickback device is the adjustable limit stop. This device works to hold the back of the saw base against the rail during a plunge cut. By placing the stop on the guide rail instead of the base of the machine, the saw can be pushed forward unrestricted through the rest of the cut after the initial plunge cut has been made, and the saw can be easily removed from the rail at any point. An added benefit of this design is that two separate stops can be placed on the rail to create positive stops at both the beginning and end of cut making repeat cuts of exactly the same length both easy and fast. The inclusion of a slip clutch on larger plunge cut saws is one of the most innovative features introduced to this class of saw. This design allows the blade to disengage with the arbor if the blade binds in the material being cut. This can help reduce potential injuries, and prevent damage to the saw, eliminating unnecessary repairs caused by burnt motor windings or damaged arbor shafts. (Note: Using blades that have not been tested and approved by the manufacturer can damage the saw, and will void the warranty.) Here are a few features that will help ensure high quality cuts. Look ...
- Page 8 Some manufacturers color code their blades to make choosing the right blade for the job easier. While a combination blade is useful for general work, don’t compromise by buying a saw with a limited selection of saw blades. Make sure that you can purchase blades for both ripping and cross‐cutting in various materials including hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, melamine, and soft metals like aluminum. Owning a wide selection of blades will improve results and expand the capabilities of the saw. ...
- Page 9 In your trade, attention to detail is critical; so why work with something that hasn’t been designed with the same amount of care? From the system, to the tool, to the accessories and consumables; Festool products work hard, so that you can deliver your highest quality work. With an obsessive approach to delivering products that work together as a seamless system, Festool offers a broad range of products that work together as an extension of the tradesperson from the first‐cut to clean‐up. ...
- Page 10 Festool TS Saw Key Features Festool TS saws deliver panel saw precision in a versatile, portable design. We invented the guide rail over 40 years ago, and have continuously set new and higher standards for precision cutting with our plunge cut saws. Accuracy and splinter‐free cuts on both sides of the blade Power and precision in the palm of your hand superior performance in all materials. Safety performing a plunge cut. Up to 96% of saw dust is captured when used with a Festool dust extractor. The guide rail and saw splinter guard create a zero clearance cutting surface that you can place directly on the material to be cut. This set‐ up is easier and faster than traditional methods, and results in cuts that are straight and clean. Unlike other saws, this combination of splinter guards creates chip‐free surfaces on both sides of the cut in a single pass, so that you can use the off‐cut side without needing to ...
- Page 11 The quicker way for a cleaner cut TS 55 EQ Nothing beats the convenience of the TS 55 for cutting down panels. Big on power, small in size, the TS 55 makes quick work of sheet goods with greater accuracy and far more versatility than a panel saw. When mated to a MFT/3 (Festool’s multifunction table), it rivals the precision and capability of most table saws and miter saws. TS 75 EQ Turn to the TS 75 when you need more capacity. MMC electronics mean that your cuts will be burn‐free ...
- Page 12 Limit Stop This well designed stop, helps reduce the risk of kickbacks by securing the back plate of the TS saw when making a plunge cut on a guide rail. When used in pairs, these limit stops can be used to mark the beginning and end of any cut made with guide rail. Plug‐It cord These replaceable power cords can be used with most Festool portable tools. If you work in an environment where the power cord is at risk of being damaged, keeping a spare on hand can prevent a trip to the shop. Easy to use, and no wiring or soldering is required when replacing the original cord. Guide rails Guide rails are the heart of the TS cutting system. Perfectly straight cuts are easy with these engineering marvels. Festool offers the widest selection of guide rails ...
- Page 13 Standard Saw Blade – Tungsten‐carbide, ATB saw blade for coarse cuts in wood, building panels, and soft plastics Panther Saw Blade ‐ Tungsten‐carbide, ATB rip blade with radical hook angle and deep gullets for fast and easy rip cuts Fine Tooth Saw Blade – Tungsten‐carbide, ATB saw blade for fine cross cuts in sheet goods, melamine, hard and soft woods. Universal Saw Blade – Tungsten‐carbide, ATB saw blade for clean cuts in wood, construction panels and soft plastics. Fine rip blade for glue ready cuts. ...