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Offline JimmyFord

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #180 on: October 08, 2019, 12:37 PM »
Quote from: jussi on October 07, 2019, 04:01 PM
Would you consider it a replacement for the 75 as well?  Besides the extra cut capacity would you be losing out on anything?

Thats why I got the mt55 actually, I needed the power of the ts75 for purpleheart and ipe etc- didn't want the added weight. Jeff from timberwolf said the 120v corded mt55 has a 1620w motor- just a bit more than the ts75 iirc. For me, its the ideal saw- power of the ts75 but smaller
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Offline Michael Kellough

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #181 on: October 08, 2019, 12:40 PM »
If you need 75mm cut capacity how can you consider a saw with only 55mm capacity to be equivalent? Let alone better...
« Last Edit: October 08, 2019, 12:49 PM by Michael Kellough »
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Offline RKA

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« Reply #182 on: October 08, 2019, 12:43 PM »
I think Cheese meant to include this link:
https://tsoproducts.com/tso-products-guide-rail-squares/

I have been waiting for a guide rail square as well.  I think the last time I contacted TSO was before Bosch was brought to NA.  Now with that development and the recent Mafell sale, I wonder if it would be feasible for them to entertain development of a Bosch/Mafell compatible GRS?  If you're interested, reach out to them!! 

The only other option is a fellow over in the UK.  The raw cost and shipping back to NA was pricey the last time I checked. 
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Offline Tom Gensmer

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #183 on: October 08, 2019, 03:47 PM »
A reminder that the MT-55 works just fine with the Festool guide rails. I kept a few around and am using them with my TSO parallel guides and my MT-55cc.
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Offline Roachmill

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #184 on: October 08, 2019, 04:54 PM »


Quote from: ScotF on October 08, 2019, 01:04 AM
Hopefully TSO will come out with an adapter for the rail square to work with Mafell rails.

Taiga Tools (Swedish? makers of the alternative DF500 connectors and a MFT holy jig) have just started doing their own rail squares. Couldn't find them on their main site but they've been showing them on Facebook with a discount code:

https://www.facebook.com/222175511449710/posts/966795033654417/

The FC Rail Square (made in Scotland) fits both Festool compatible rails as well as Bosch / Mafell ones. Either side of the square has different mounts. Not sure they look as easy to connect as the TSO and Taiga ones though:

https://karpenter.co.uk/product/fc-hybrid-rail-square-mark-7/

So there are options for Mafell rails but you'll get financially walloped for importing. I have 2 TSO squares and know just how unpleasant that is :/ But if money were an issue I doubt you'd be buying Mafell ;)



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Offline Svar

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #185 on: October 08, 2019, 06:50 PM »
To those who bought MT55 from US dealer:
Does the motor label say 110V 50Hz or 120V 60Hz?
According to diagram all electrical component numbers in UK 110v version and US models are the same.
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Offline Cheese

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« Reply #186 on: October 08, 2019, 07:40 PM »
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Offline Svar

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« Reply #187 on: October 08, 2019, 07:45 PM »
Thank you, Cheese. Mafell bothered to make US specific sticker.
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Offline RKA

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #188 on: October 08, 2019, 08:07 PM »
Thanks @Roachmill !  The FC rail square was the one I was thinking of.  I did not know about the taiga, it looks like just just announced it and the price isn’t bad at around $120 each.  30 euro shipping though.  Free shipping if you order 2 or more (or maybe that’s a mistake in their shopping cart software).  So I put in an order for 2, 1 for me and one for someone here I guess? 
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Offline ScotF

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #189 on: October 09, 2019, 01:08 AM »
I have reached out to TSO and keep pushing for a Mafell rail square. Hopefully in the future.
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Offline Cheese

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« Reply #190 on: October 09, 2019, 09:59 AM »
The way I'm going to approach it is to adjust the MT 55 base to fit the Festool rail/splinter strip and then I can use it along with the TSC, HKC, GRS-16 and GRS-16 PE.

Because everyone fawns over the Mafell rail system, I'm going to purchase the Mafell Aerofix rail to use with the P1 cc and MT 55. 
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Offline PeterJJames13

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« Reply #191 on: October 09, 2019, 10:11 AM »
@Cheese I'm sure if you call and speak with Timberwolf about the Aerofix they'll suggest the longer vacuum hose for it. I bought it and find it useful for longer cuts. Just wanted to make you aware that it's a big help and worth it (for me, anyway) in case you just order online and don't speak with them. It's a great system!
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Offline Cheese

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« Reply #192 on: October 09, 2019, 10:20 AM »
Quote from: PeterJJames13 on October 09, 2019, 10:11 AM
@Cheese I'm sure if you call and speak with Timberwolf about the Aerofix they'll suggest the longer vacuum hose for it. I bought it and find it useful for longer cuts. Just wanted to make you aware that it's a big help and worth it (for me, anyway) in case you just order online and don't speak with them. It's a great system!

Thanks for that Peter...I'll give them a call before I order the rail. I talked with them when I ordered the MT 55, nice people to talk with, very friendly, great user experience.  [smile]
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Offline Roachmill

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #193 on: October 14, 2019, 03:49 PM »
Quote from: Cheese on October 09, 2019, 09:59 AM
The way I'm going to approach it is to adjust the MT 55 base to fit the Festool rail/splinter strip and then I can use it along with the TSC, HKC, GRS-16 and GRS-16 PE.

Because everyone fawns over the Mafell rail system, I'm going to purchase the Mafell Aerofix rail to use with the P1 cc and MT 55.
I finally broke down and ordered a MT55cc. Just the bare unit with no clamps, tracks and wotnot. I have plenty Festool rails and, more importantly for me, lots of add-ons fitting the accessory slot (parallel guides, stops etc.) so staying with the rails was the way to go.

After swapping in a plug-it connector I moved on to getting it snugged up for running on the tracks. Shock of horrors no amount of twiddling the two cams did anything to help the saw slide. You really had to shove it even with them slackened right off. Turned out there was some rough stuff on the base casting that was causing it to bind. One small bit of filing later and it was running 99% as well as the ts55. Phew! I have a Bosch rail and it does run very smoothly on it but no accessory slot makes it a non starter for me. Especially given the other Festool saws.

Very nice saw. Should manage to recoup a good chunk of the cost selling on the ts55. I'll be sad to see the trusty old fella go [for a split second].
« Last Edit: October 14, 2019, 03:52 PM by Roachmill »
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Offline JimmyFord

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Re: Mafell on sale by Timber Wolf tools
« Reply #194 on: October 16, 2019, 11:01 AM »
Quote from: Roachmill on October 14, 2019, 03:49 PM
Quote from: Cheese on October 09, 2019, 09:59 AM
The way I'm going to approach it is to adjust the MT 55 base to fit the Festool rail/splinter strip and then I can use it along with the TSC, HKC, GRS-16 and GRS-16 PE.

Because everyone fawns over the Mafell rail system, I'm going to purchase the Mafell Aerofix rail to use with the P1 cc and MT 55.
I finally broke down and ordered a MT55cc. Just the bare unit with no clamps, tracks and wotnot. I have plenty Festool rails and, more importantly for me, lots of add-ons fitting the accessory slot (parallel guides, stops etc.) so staying with the rails was the way to go.

After swapping in a plug-it connector I moved on to getting it snugged up for running on the tracks. Shock of horrors no amount of twiddling the two cams did anything to help the saw slide. You really had to shove it even with them slackened right off. Turned out there was some rough stuff on the base casting that was causing it to bind. One small bit of filing later and it was running 99% as well as the ts55. Phew! I have a Bosch rail and it does run very smoothly on it but no accessory slot makes it a non starter for me. Especially given the other Festool saws.

Very nice saw. Should manage to recoup a good chunk of the cost selling on the ts55. I'll be sad to see the trusty old fella go [for a split second].

a little wax on the rails and base does wonders
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