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Post by aas on Aug 12, 2019 0:35:34 GMT -5
Do the newer MT55 saws still have issues bevel cutting on the splinter guard? Not sure what you mean by 'newer'... I'm not aware of a re-release or updated model, so my guess is that nothing has changed. I rarely do bevel cuts, so have never looked into this, I just checked after reading here and both of mine cut off the line. Pretty bizarre over sight from Mafell there!
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Sept 6, 2019 1:10:09 GMT -5
My new MT55 arrived this week. Shipping company of course delayed delivery for some reason so was not able to use it last weekend as originally planned. Will try some bevel cuts. Fit and finish are nice. Exudes quality.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Sept 7, 2019 15:31:21 GMT -5
Bevel does not cut on line....oh well. I do not cut that many bevels anyways. But disappointing. I will say the saw otherwise is awesome - lots of power, smooth and great results in a variety of hardwood. Very happy with cut quality so far.
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Post by brianpuccio on Sept 18, 2019 19:02:12 GMT -5
Bevel does not cut on line....oh well. I do not cut that many bevels anyways. But disappointing. I will say the saw otherwise is awesome - lots of power, smooth and great results in a variety of hardwood. Very happy with cut quality so far. Based on some reading I did before my purchase, it seems like this is a common issue ... I accepted it when it arrived and bevel cuts exhibited this behavior. "It's not a bug, it's a feature"? Anyhow, if I need to cut a series of pieces all the same size, how do you all recommend this? First cut is easy (call it the south edge). Second cut is at 90 degrees to the first (east edge). Now I have two good edges (S & E) and one good corner (SE). I see two ways I can proceed: - Cut north edge by placing rail at the desired location in the NE corner (distance from the south edge) and then setting to 90 degrees from the east edge with the square, pivoting around the location in the NE corner
- Cut the north edge by placing rail at the desired location in the NE corner (distance from the south edge) and then placing the other end of the rail at the same distance from the south edge so it's parallel to the south edge which makes it also at a right angle to the east edge
I've tried both and while I'm sure I need to improve my technique, any hints on the "better way" would be appreciated. FWIW, I have two rails, a connector, and a decent square. The F-WA wasn't so accurate, but using the square to align the rail to 90 with the first cut was much better. F-WA will be on ebay shortly : ) Thanks!
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Post by aas on Sept 19, 2019 0:06:19 GMT -5
Work around the board anti-clockwise, so your square is always running off the edge you just cut.
The F-WA has it's uses, don't get rid of it so soon!.. if you have a good square, just set the F-WA using your square and then it is accurate... it takes 5 seconds!
One day you might need to cut 45 deg, or whatever, and you'll be glad you kept it. In the meantime, you have a very good rail square, just take the time to set it.
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Post by brianpuccio on Sept 19, 2019 11:39:22 GMT -5
Work around the board anti-clockwise, so your square is always running off the edge you just cut. The F-WA has it's uses, don't get rid of it so soon!.. if you have a good square, just set the F-WA using your square and then it is accurate... it takes 5 seconds! One day you might need to cut 45 deg, or whatever, and you'll be glad you kept it. In the meantime, you have a very good rail square, just take the time to set it. Thanks for the info, much appreciated. : )
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Post by rob2 on Nov 5, 2019 19:39:16 GMT -5
I always hear how powerful MT55 is. On my (2014, UK version) motor label says 10A. At 110V its 1100W. Less than TS55 with 1200W. Comments?
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Post by kraftt on Nov 5, 2019 20:25:35 GMT -5
…and the Triton is 1400w (iirc) and the Grizzly / Shop Fox is 1100w at 9amp. What a motor draws vs power delivered can vary from design to design. Perhaps this is a question Festool should answer.
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Post by HenRun on the Run on Nov 6, 2019 2:19:35 GMT -5
I think Mafell Cuprex comes in to play here. I will check the rated output on the MT55cc at the workshop (240V) vs the TS55. We have both at the shop and Mafell is the stronger one for sure. Festool TS55 is a bit of a screecher in use and my colleague thought his new one was faulty until he realized it is just how they sound. Both saws perform well though. We both prefer the Mafell.
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Post by alvychippy on Dec 8, 2019 5:53:33 GMT -5
I always hear how powerful MT55 is. On my (2014, UK version) motor label says 10A. At 110V its 1100W. Less than TS55 with 1200W. Comments? Used FesTool TS75 TS55 few DeWalt and Hilti and of course MT55CC Regardless what labels say, Hilti WSC265 is poorly designed, but most powerful, followed by TS75 and even figures kept saying next one to be Makita- it wasn't. MT55CC, with its smaller blades and wizardry outperform Bosch KGT55, Makita (whatever corded model that is) and FesTool TS55, especially for hight demanding as Hardwood cutting. ...of topic perhaps.... Unfortunately, even using "inappropriate" 165mm blade it still wouldn't cut my FD60's on either rail system, meaning hassle... As it happens MT55CC the 1400w or 1100w certainly is powerful enough to to deal with capacity and in performance terms is most capable in that range That's my $0.02ct on the issue
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Post by Poostang on Dec 16, 2019 22:20:53 GMT -5
Everything will be alright!
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Post by aas on Dec 17, 2019 12:19:28 GMT -5
Is the Hilti WSC265 a plunge saw?
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Post by alvychippy on Dec 17, 2019 14:53:14 GMT -5
Is the Hilti WSC265 a plunge saw? Was, be it rear plunge, hypoid (motor lengthwise) really gutsy, however fragile.
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Post by aas on Dec 17, 2019 16:16:29 GMT -5
I thought it looked pretty standard. Good to know Hilti make fragile stuff too!.. never been overly impressed myself - heavy basic tools.
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Post by alvychippy on Dec 17, 2019 16:30:41 GMT -5
I thought it looked pretty standard. Good to know Hilti make fragile stuff too!.. never been overly impressed myself - heavy basic tools. Some and some, IE SDS drills, breakers, even small circular saw near indestructible, WSC 85 copy of Mafell was just so so, but WSC265k in a workshop perhaps... Although had 2, both packed up
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