Festool plunge saw guide

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by neibick76, Nov 2, 2016.

  1. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    Just bought a new saw and the guide. question what is the clear plastic strip on the guide. when i come to use the saw it will cut this off ?
     
  2. R.W_Carpentry

    R.W_Carpentry Active Member

    It's the splinter guard, stops tear out on the face side, before using the saw properly just set the depth down to a few mm and run along the track. This will cut off some of the guard but not all of it and then this gives you a precise reference edge to use when you come to use the saw properly ie: you will line up the edge of the strip to your marks .
     
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  3. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    Thanks for that. looking forward to using it. next month its a festool router. needs must i guess
     
  4. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    The thin plastic strip gets trimmed to your specific saw on the first use.

    If you are not in a hurry to buy the router (1400 ?) hang on for a while because Festool have a habit of sending out vouchers to owners and running promotions with specific suppliers.

    Strangely Amazon often has deals on Festool accessories - I picked up the track saw accessories kit ( protractor, clamps, spare guide rail strip etc.) for £86 when most trade suppliers were £110
     
  5. neibick76

    neibick76 Member


    Thanks for the heads up on that i will hold of for a while as see if anything comes up
     
  6. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    You just missed the £50 off a cleaner offer. However, the dreaded "black friday" will be upon us soon and no doubt there will be some offers on then
     
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  7. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    I'll be keeping an eye out. Festool is the nuts.
     
  8. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    The last time I made a major Festool purchase I got a voucher for money off my next purchase.
     
  9. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Seen this http://toolguyd.com/festool-pro-5-ltd-sander-deal/

    Only available in the US. $99 ETS125 sander with a $50 voucher off your next purchase ......
     
  10. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    Have you read about it its uncertain that they might halt sale.of it. Ppl dont even know when they will recive it after the first batch is sold out
     
  11. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Festool work very much like a drugs pusher - get people hooked, give them a deal on the second then see the money roll in as people get addicted
     
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  12. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

    I love Festool as much as the next guy but I still want the best tool for the job. Needed a laminate trimmer for small jobs and cutting in hinges etc. and the Dewalt seemed the best by far if you need something with good visibility when doing freehand stuff. Been very impressed with the purchase so far.
     
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  13. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    I bought a laminate trimmer off eBay, brand new it was £32, it has easier adjustment and better lock off than the Makita and Bosch ones at work and at much less than a third of the price.
     
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