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Post by naildrivingman on Apr 21, 2019 12:27:27 GMT -5
Im considering the purchase of two saws. Currently I am into Green Koolaid, but I am growing disenchanted with their rail splinterguard. It seems like I’m replacing them too frequently. I like the way Mafell’s splinterguard attaches to the rails.
I also like the idea of not having too many blades laying around.
Here’s what I’m thinking: 1. MT 55 and KSS 50 2. Use MT 55 blades on both (realizing that I will lose 4mm of depth on the KSS saw) 3. Some blades would be only for the MT, but some would be both.
The MT would be strictly for finishing work and the KSS would be for framing and rough finish cuts (cutting painted doors down).
is this idea sound or not?
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Post by aas on Apr 21, 2019 13:29:15 GMT -5
Have you tried the Makita splinter guards on the Festool rails?.. apparently much better. (I have some on order.)
Also, there are new Metabo rails which may or may not work with Festool, (I don't have any yet), but Mafell style joiner and splinter strip, they look like they would work with Festool.
I have lots of rails, the Mafell are best if you are mobile, they join perfectly. The Festool hold better to the work with the non slip strips, less clamping needed.
Regarding your question, KSS50 is not very big for framing - depends what size stock you are using though.
Assuming you are coming from a TS55, the MT55 is leaps and bounds ahead.
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Post by naildrivingman on Apr 21, 2019 14:48:50 GMT -5
Have you tried the Makita splinter guards on the Festool rails?.. apparently much better. (I have some on order.) I have not tried them. I have heard that they are better, yes. Also, there are new Metabo rails which may or may not work with Festool, (I don't have any yet), but Mafell style joiner and splinter strip, they look like they would work with Festool. I have not tried the Metabo rails. Honestly I did not know Metabo made a track saw. I have lots of rails, the Mafell are best if you are mobile, they join perfectly. The Festool hold better to the work with the non slip strips, less clamping needed. When I first tried the Mafell rail connector, I knew this was the way I would like to go. Regarding your question, KSS50 is not very big for framing - depends what size stock you are using though. I had a TS55, but sold it. I still have a TS75, but likely will sell that,too. I plan on reducing my fleet to one track saw. Although expensive for a framing saw, I thought the KSS50 would be a good efficient saw to compliment the MT55, if the blades could be interchanged.
My framing stock requirements are almost exclusively conventional 2x material. At 52mm, the KSS50 is enough depth for what I need.
Assuming you are coming from a TS55, the MT55 is leaps and bounds ahead. Thanks aas, see inserted replies above
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Post by aas on Apr 22, 2019 1:23:28 GMT -5
I can understand the 'idea' of having one set of blades, but the saws are for two different purposes. For framing you want cross-cut blades, that don't lend themselves to 'finish' work.
If you don't need the depth of the TS75, get the MT55, it's an excellent saw. (This can of course be used on the Festool rails you already own.)
I used to have a TS55 and HKC55 - I would use the TS blades on the HKC for occasional finish work if I didn't have the TS with me. With it is preset plunge system, the HKC made a fairly good temporary saw for finish work, but it's better to keep the right blade for the right saw.
Metabo don't currently make a plunge saw, but they do have rails for the KS57 and rail guided grinders.
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