Great job, Jason. Well laid out, and helps people narrow their needs and choices down to a simpler 2 or 3 instead of 5 or 6. I'm surprised the HK/HKC lineup wasn't included though, as those are also track saws.
I'm told it's because of the power needed. It's the reason that I won't buy it. Sounds crazy but I have an overhead track for power and dust extraction. It has a Festool cord on it, so another cord is awkward. I do it for the Shaper, but it doesn't move much. A track saw moves in area at least as large as a sheet of plywood.
You forgot the HKC-55 or the HK-55. That has turned into my main saw that I use 90% of the time for home remodeling. If I did more fine finish work I would use the TS-55, but it has a new life in the closet. If I were doing kitchen cabinets I would use the TS-55, but for breaking down sheets goods the HKC-55 so I’m not dulling the blade on the TS-55. I’m old school, the TS-55 is a good starter if you don’t need the FSK track. The 75 and the TSC-55 have to much heft and makes it less enjoyable. if you have plans on cutting hardwoods, thicker stock 8/4” or furniture making then do the TS-75.
The scoring blade version saw doesn’t make that much sense to me. You already have the chip guard on the guide track and the blade is cutting upwards through your material. Seems like a gimmick to me.
True if you’re not cutting melamine on a daily basis. I got the TSV and exchanged it for the regular 60 because it didn’t have the 1 and 46 degree angles. Both are great and cut like glass.
@@kwilliams2239that is correct, the sole of the TSV is too long for crosscutting 4x8 sheets with a 1400mm rail, and hence it is sold with the 1900mm rail in the set.
Congratulations to Festool for taking advantage of a real talent when it comes to teaching and clear concise information.
Thanks for making this good, to the point, short, and informative video!
Great job, Jason. Well laid out, and helps people narrow their needs and choices down to a simpler 2 or 3 instead of 5 or 6. I'm surprised the HK/HKC lineup wasn't included though, as those are also track saws.
Very good / clear video - well done!
Thanks for your insights
Well explained thank you
My hkc55 one of the best tools i own. Great video!
Well explained thanks. Where can i buy your belt tool begs in europ?
New gig for you?!
Thanks
still can't fantom the reason festool does away with removable cord, just why.
I'm told it's because of the power needed. It's the reason that I won't buy it. Sounds crazy but I have an overhead track for power and dust extraction. It has a Festool cord on it, so another cord is awkward. I do it for the Shaper, but it doesn't move much. A track saw moves in area at least as large as a sheet of plywood.
@@kwilliams2239 I think you’re correct. Here in Europe both saw have removable cords.
@@ralphvandenheuvel5431because they run on 230v in Europe, vs 110v in NA.
You forgot the HKC-55 or the HK-55. That has turned into my main saw that I use 90% of the time for home remodeling. If I did more fine finish work I would use the TS-55, but it has a new life in the closet. If I were doing kitchen cabinets I would use the TS-55, but for breaking down sheets goods the HKC-55 so I’m not dulling the blade on the TS-55.
I’m old school, the TS-55 is a good starter if you don’t need the FSK track. The 75 and the TSC-55 have to much heft and makes it less enjoyable. if you have plans on cutting hardwoods, thicker stock 8/4” or furniture making then do the TS-75.
The HK line is a great choice, especially for onsite! Great insight and recommendation!
The scoring blade version saw doesn’t make that much sense to me. You already have the chip guard on the guide track and the blade is cutting upwards through your material. Seems like a gimmick to me.
True if you’re not cutting melamine on a daily basis. I got the TSV and exchanged it for the regular 60 because it didn’t have the 1 and 46 degree angles. Both are great and cut like glass.
Ya honestly the melamine blade the make does a crazy good job. Seems a bit unecessary to get a whole saw with a scoring blade
It's also an awkward saw. It's quite long and seems to be front-heavy. I don't think a crosscut on a full sheet with a 55" track is possible.
@@kwilliams2239that is correct, the sole of the TSV is too long for crosscutting 4x8 sheets with a 1400mm rail, and hence it is sold with the 1900mm rail in the set.
@@Mike-dn4ju
What do they do the other way (108" rail)?