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Anton Gerner

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Subject : Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-04 4:34 PM
Post #34472
After reading for sometime about using the Festool saw to joint veneer I just decided to try it out.
My goodness!!!!!!!! I've never seen an easier way to joint veneer with such a simple set up.
If you haven't tried it yet - do it now!
And Daryl you must try it too.

I cut various veneers with a the standard 48tooth blade, including across the grain, with almost no chip out at all.

While this system works fine for flat veneers, I do have my doubts about cutting through a whole bundle of slightly wavey veneer. I also note this system is fine for those who bits and pieces, but for production work it will be too slow.

I normally use a job with pneumatic clamps on the panel saw, but this ties up our saw for hours.

I am now going to invent a new dedicated machine, incorporating the Festool saw and pneumatic clamps and will report back.........


 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-04 7:31 PM
Post #34473 - In reply to #34472
Another convert!

I've been singing the Festool praises on veneer work for a long time!

Amen!


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-04 8:11 PM
Post #34474 - In reply to #34473
Do we get part of the royalties if we have previously sang the praises of Uncle Fes?


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-05 11:39 AM
Post #34476 - In reply to #34472
OK, OK, I'll get one. I assume were talking about the TS-55? It comes as a 1500W model or a 1200W. What do you Festool devotees recommend?

Darryl


 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-05 12:40 PM
Post #34477 - In reply to #34476
Yes, the TS55 is what you want.

The larger saw is a lot more money, and only offers a deeper cut, which is not necessary for our needs.




 
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Paul Kierstead

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-05 1:14 PM
Post #34478 - In reply to #34476
I'd bet someone local will loan you one or a rep will come demo one (and let you cut some veneer) before you believe us lot.


 
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Anton Gerner

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-05 3:59 PM
Post #34480 - In reply to #34476
Yes get the TS55.

We would all be interested to hear what you think Darryl.


 
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Bill Pappas

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-05 2:05 PM
Post #34479 - In reply to #34472
Do you stack the veneer, then just use the straight edge that comes with the saw?

Thanks for any insight you can provide..

Bill


 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-05 4:07 PM
Post #34481 - In reply to #34479
You can stack the veneers if they are flat. If they are wavy, you can press hard, but it's not always effective. With wavy veneers, I do one at a time.

And yes, you just lay down the guide and saw, and cut. That's the beauty.


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-06 12:02 AM
Post #34484 - In reply to #34481
If the veneer is really persnickety, you might also toss a pinch of sawdust towards the four compass points and clean your mind of unclean thoughts first . . .


 
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texasthunderwoodwork

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-06 9:27 PM
Post #34486 - In reply to #34472
I also joined the revolution. I bought the TS55 and a Midi vac. I have only used it for about 3 weeks and just to cut full size sheet goods down to smaller sizes.
I had a SawTrax to break down sheets, but with the TS55, I get such clean, straight cuts, I can go right to the table saw using the fresh cut edge. Has made a difference already.

Since I have not had a chance to cut veneer yet- I have to ask:
What saw blade are Y'all using ?? The 48 or 55 tooth?
And is there another company making blades that will fit ?

Thanks to Brian Gray, he helped me decide(see earlier post), but didnt have the compassion to warn my bank account.

Dave



 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: Festool Saw
Posted : 2008-04-07 6:54 AM
Post #34487 - In reply to #34486
I use the fine tooth 48 blade.

Whatever you do, don't use the special blade intended for laminate floors. It's thicker than the normal blades, and it will trim the rubber mat farther than normal, making the mat useless for the standard sized blade.

I've heard that some people turn the blade around so it runs backwards for an even cleaner cut.

I haven't had a chance to try this yet, so I have no comments...long story, but I haven't done much veneer work for a while now.

Here's the reason why....no shop yet!

http://edisonpen.com/page.cfm/Shop-Project
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