I agree, that's a solid "Tip from the Pro's Closet" for sure!

@@drewt3210 I agree

@@drewt9829 Pretty nutty we have nearly the same screen handle!

@@drewt3210 I thought so too. Have a great 2021.

Awesome tip

i've jumped straight into TS55 and it was a good decision. Not that makita is much worse, for me it was the depth change and plug-in system that made the deal. really nice thing to switch between saw, sander and domino.

@@ignacymat my DF500 and TS55 don't have the same electrical plug? The actual shape that plugs into the tool is different on both (because why would Festool use the same plug for all their machines 🙄).

Same 😎👍

I bought the Festool TS55, very disappointed with the lack of power. Now looking to replace the saw with something compatible with Festool tracks because I own 3. I understand Makita is compatible, will not buy overpriced Festool again.

I've never had a power issue either. It's all about choice and what you want.

New Festool battery powered TS55 also has a narrower kerf (blade thickness) which results in more cutting power by having to remove less wood. Absolutely love mine!

That would be the TSC55. I’ve heard the power issues were fixed in their cordless lineup as well.

Totally agree 👍

Does this apply to outside use with no vac still damaging them?

If you get tear out with a track saw my advise is to check that you are using the correct blade. Check that your blade is clean and sharp. Next make sure your saw is setup to your track. Make sure your upper minimal clearance tab is set on the wood your cutting. If you still get teary or it’s possible that your plywood is of a poor quality. Putting some painters tape down on the face surface and cutting through that may help..cheap tra saws often suffer with a bit of “blade wobble” due to poorly balanced blades or poorly set arbours.

I have the makita subcompact drills for a couple years now absolutely love them I do remodeling so they are used and abused every day

Hope you enjoy it!

Problem with that idea. FESTOOL is a system, not just one tool. Whats wrong with a corded system? Truest me I dont own any festool and have no plans on buying the over priced stuff. Its my oppion if I were relaying on a tool to earn my living id go with the most features. By the way mekita was top dog 25 years ago. MILWALKIE is today. If its red the batteries are not dead. DEwalt makes a system as well as grizzly read reviews and look at differnt systems. But over all what tool gives the best qulity work. FESTOOL was designed to be a portable woodworking shop fine finiture. Most of the rest of the tools were made to do construction work. This has to be taken into consideration. If your doing qulity work you can charge more to help offset the costs, also its a tax write off, and the tools depreciate Actually they dont they hold there value better then any other brand.

@@bobbg9041 my point about the cordless tools was 'IF you want a cordless tool' go with the battery platform you've already invested in. The more you've invested in that platform, the more it makes sense to stay with it. Now, if you're perfectly happy with corded tools that advice goes out the window. For corded tools, buy the best tool you can afford, manufacture doesn't really matter in that case. I do completely agree with your assessment of festool. If there's anything from their lineup that I'd like to have in my shop, it would be the Domino. The rest, I'd rather spend less money.

Cept Milwaukee does not make a good portable track saw yet

You can buy battery adapters really cheap to use makita on dewalt etc

So glad you mentioned it Dave. Kind of makes me think the guy never operated one. You really have to watch what you state in a video when you are trying to put down one brand while elevating another.

The ts55 I've used I foundt to be massively underpowered too. It's obviously not all that "smart" if it doesn't know when to ramp up the power to get through a cut. Cutting 24mm birch ply with it was almost impossible. My cordless Makita had no trouble with it at all

@@keefykeef I have 4 TS55s on 2 separate job sites. We change blades for different operations. And always have our blades sharpened bi-weekly. The one you used must have had a bad motor. Suggest the owner call warranty!

@@JDDupuy I'm glad it works for you. I have never changed blade on my Makita, it cuts through everything clean as a whistle

Mafell is the best, yet it is almost twice the price as the Makita.

Try a different blade .

Also Makitas do not fall out of the track at 45 Deg

Does it? I thought that was one of the feature it did not receive from the Mafell original. Which model are you referring to, GKT 55?

Does it? I thought that was one of the feature it did not receive from the Mafell original. Which model are you referring to, GKT 55?

@@i679n5 Mine is the GKT13 corded version. Has a scoring capability and 47 degrees not 48, I had to go look at it to make sure.

@@ugafan1779 interesting, thanks!

When I watch this video they said it did not have scoring (pre cut 2-3 mm). Sound strange bosch would add that functionality only for US version. Would be a redesign. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdFgmph3teCRh4E.html

@Chris Horsford you'll find them on ebay. Search for something like dewalt battery to makita tool converter. You can probably get any type you want - makita to dewalt, Milwaukee to makita etc. Just about any combination is available I think. Just be sure you are getting the correct one that takes the dewalt battery and fits the other tool, not the other way around.

They are compatible. I bought a couple WEN tracks and cut them to shorter lengths (24 & 36") for hardwood crosscuts. They work perfectly. Best, Andrew @BranchAndFoundry

Then why sell it?

I bought it thinking I would use it on other projects but haven’t to date. I’d rather sell it than have it sit for years unused.

EXCEPT for the METRIC depth gauge!? measure re-measure.

And the track system is far superior (same as Mafell I believe?)

Bosch is close second!

Agree. Pricey, but worth it.