It was amazing how much dust was collected from just a single pass on 3-ply 3/4-inch plywood.We always have a systematic approach to conceptualisation – A system starts with powerful tools, useful accessories and consumables developed specifically for said tools and ends with packaging. There was almost nothing on either the plywood or my Decorators composite decking. I repeated this test at home on some composite decking and you can see for yourself the difference between allowing the dust to eject from the port, and attaching the dust collection bag. We did some cuts on plywood with the saw at Festool, and it was impressive how much dust was taken up.
The thing is, this dust collection bag attached catches around 90-95% of chips and dust.
Festool powerselect series#
Using the Festool TSC 55 REB Plunge Cut Sawįestool includes a dust collector bag with this saw-something that really makes sense since a cordless model stops being cordless when you add a tethered CT Series extractor. Since even the Basic model comes with the tool in a Festool Systainer you get the same level of commitment the company has to making sure your tools are easily organized and well-protected.
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Weight (1 battery/2 batteries): 10.1 lbs/11.7 lbs Festool Power Select Choicesįestool is offering these systems under their new “Power Select” branding, which essentially means you can purchase them in Basic (tool/Systainer only) packaging, Energy (with batteries and charger), and/or Starter-sets with all that plus accessories.Festool TSC 55 REB Track Saw Specifications If you load just the left pack, you get a slower speed range between 2650-3800 RPMs (if you load just the right side you get nothing-the tool needs at least one battery in the left port in order to run). In testing, with two 5.2 Ah battery packs installed, the Festool TSC 55 REB track saw will cut approximately 100 meters of 3-ply 3/4″ plywood before requiring a recharge.
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In terms of the reduced speed on the TSC 55 REB track saw, the system works where you get full speed with both packs loaded into the tool. In fact, all of Festool’s cordless tools can use 18V and 14.4V li-ion batteries interchangeably. Festool told us that you can technically run this tool with a pair of 14.4V batteries as well (though I doubt that would be recommended). The use of twin 18V 5.2 Ah battery packs actually comes with some more flexibility. The 6.3-inch plunge cut blade that comes with this saw is also unique in that it features a creative, staggered blade geometry specifically designed to minimize noise during use-and it works. Festool really is looking at this to be the cordless version of the TS 55 REQ. In fact, using a thin kerf blade in this saw is actually not recommended as the riving knife would then be too thick for the cut and quite possibly cause binding issues-particularly on rip cuts across sheet goods or cross cuts in thicker 2x material. The idea with blade symmetry is that all of the same accessories can be used on both tools. The Festool TSC 55 REB plunge cut saw also uses the same 2.3mm thick blades as opposed to special thin kerf blades. Festool TSC 55 REB Plunge Cut Saw Features With two 5.2 Ah battery packs the TSC operates at the same ~5200 RPMs as their corded TS 55 REQ plunge cut saw. The difference is (aside from this being a plunge cut saw designed for use with dust extraction), Festool’s new circular plunge cut saw can run with either one or two batteries. The speed of the plunge cut track saw is reduced when you use only one battery pack. Similar to the Makita X2 cordless circular saw, the new Festool TSC 55 REB saw uses two battery packs to give it both power and run-time. It’s always great when you see something new, and the TSC 55 REB plunge cut saw is a new release in America from Festool that promises all of the power of corded, but with a cordless form factor.
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