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   sailalex | Mar 23, 2006 03:10pm | #1

   I got one about 2 months ago and with limited use am very pleased with it. It ain't cheap but I am very happy with it. There is a Yahoo Festool Users Group that you might check out; they have a number of threads relating to the saw.

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   JeffHeath | Mar 23, 2006 06:09pm | #2

   I have a TS 55 as well, with  dust collector/vac (CT-33) and I also recently bought their rotex 6" sander.  With their cutting guide, you can make dust and chip-out free cuts both with and across the grain in veneer plywood.  I use it to process all my sheet goods now, without having to carry and align them through my table saw. 

   Jeff

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   csacoe | Mar 24, 2006 02:44am | #3

   I use the 55 and several other Festool products and accessories. If you can afford them it's the way to go. NO ONE else can come close to their quality in ANY tool they make.  I highly recommend their products.  Festoolusa.com

   The guide rail system makes the operations of the 55 real smooth. It also has a variable speed for different materials. And has an anti tear out edge feature.

   The 55 used in conjunction with the mft800 and accessories will give you table saw quality cuts.

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   woodwise | Mar 24, 2006 03:26am | #4

   Thanks for all the feedback.It makes the decision to purchase a non-issue.

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   csacoe | Mar 25, 2006 12:07am | #5

   You're more than welcome. I know you'll enjoy the product as much as I do. But you will start thinking about what to sell in order to buy more.  Good Luck

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   Burts | Mar 25, 2006 03:08am | #6

   Go to the Festool forum on Yahoo and do a bunch of reading.  You will see  stong advocates of the Festool equipment along with those who have encountered problems.   You will have to join the group in order to be able to read the threads that I suggested.  That will only take a minute.

   
   

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   Edited 3/24/2006 8:24 pm ET by Burts

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   daviddubya | Mar 28, 2006 10:06pm | #8

   Hi Burt - We know you are fond of referring folks to FOG to read about problems with Festool, especially guide rail alignment issues.  Next time you post that theme be sure to include this thread from the EZ Manufacturer's Forum at Sawmill Creek:

   http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=32716

   Looks like another similarity between Festool and EZ has surfaced, eh???Daviddubya - Cave Creek, AZ

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   Burts | Mar 29, 2006 12:40am | #9

   David,

   There is one major difference - The  EZ situation is being corrected!

   Burt

    

   Edited 3/28/2006 6:32 pm ET by Burts

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   daviddubya | Mar 29, 2006 04:24am | #10

   I'm confident the EZ situation is being corrected, although what the correction might be is not evident in the thread I referenced earlier.  I also am confident that any similar issue with the Festool rails would also be corrected.  Wouldn't you agree???Daviddubya - Cave Creek, AZ

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   Burts | Mar 29, 2006 05:37am | #11

   I would hope that you are correct but as much recurrance as there seems to be I do not share your confidence.

   You might find this interesting:      http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=331588#post331588

    

   Burt

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   daviddubya | Mar 29, 2006 04:47pm | #12

   Burt - There is no question that Dino stands behind his products.  As does Festool.  Both are solid, reputable outfits with excellent track records for outstanding customer service.  End of discussion???Daviddubya - Cave Creek, AZ

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   daviddubya | Mar 29, 2006 04:55pm | #13

   One more, hopefully final post in regard to your "recurrance" coment.  As a long time member and frequent visitor at FOG, I see a small number of complaints in comparison to the number of posts on the site.  FOG now has well over 1000 members, some of those rather new and not as experienced as others in the use of the tools.  A small number of those members are vocal about some issues, perhaps skewing your perceptions.  Maybe the "recurrance" you mentioned is a possibly figment of your imagination or perhaps wishful thinking on your part.

   Daviddubya - Cave Creek, AZ

   Edited 3/29/2006 10:05 am by daviddubya

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   Burts | Mar 29, 2006 06:08pm | #14

   David,

   My final post in this thread.   I'll leave it up to the individual.  Anyone who is interested can do a search on FOG.  Their results will speak for themselves.

    

   Burt

    

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   daviddubya | Mar 29, 2006 06:19pm | #15

   My final post in this thread - for those interested enough to search FOG, please also search the EZ Smart Manufacturer's Forum at Sawmill Creek as well as the Woodnet Forum for similar posts.

   Daviddubya - Cave Creek, AZ

   Edited 3/29/2006 11:56 am by daviddubya

   Edited 3/29/2006 1:12 pm by daviddubya

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   BanyanTree | Apr 05, 2006 09:01pm | #16

   Hey Everyone,
   I don't check in much here any more, but I did a search on Festool and saw a few posts of interest.I happen to be the founder of the Festool group, and I welcome constructive criticism of the company right alongside the praise.On the question of EZ Smart versus Festool, this has come up before and should not be an issue. Both companies have their strengths.Anyone interested in joining the Festool group, follow this link:
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FestoolOwnersGroup/Or you can e-mail me and I will send you an invitation.

   Edited 4/5/2006 2:01 pm ET by BanyanTree

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   daviddubya | Mar 26, 2006 02:45am | #7

   I have had the older model, ATF55, for well over a year.  I find it really useful for any kind of sheet goods work - very accurate and very quick.  The saw is a winner, and the guide rail system makes it a top tool.  I used it recently to rip down a 20 foot long 2X10 to a 2X8 and got a "factory edge" with no difficulty using the rip blade.  As mentioned, visit the Festool Owners Group at Yahoo for lots of valuable input.

   Daviddubya - Cave Creek, AZ