To date, the most common construction and repair operations are processing activities. In particular, on large-scale construction sites, and in domestic conditions, there is a need for sawing, drilling and milling. Operations at first glance are typical and uncomplicated, but manufacturers of tools that implement such tasks regularly improve the working quality of their products. Accordingly, the consumer can rely on high-quality, accurate and accurate processing of the target material.
So, in its niche, the Festool submersible saw, presented in several modifications, is quite popular. The devices differ in basic characteristics and in the execution of the structural part.
Modification TS 55
This is the basic solution in the segment, focused on processing materials up to 55 mm thick. During operation, the flat case can provide a minimum distance from the wall of up to 12 mm. Also, the user can more accurately place the fixation nodes in the spectrum -1 ° / 47 °. In general, this unit has two fundamental and tangible in practice use of dignity.
Firstly, the Festool TS 55 saw is optimally balanced in terms of performance. This is not a high-performance professional machine, but, most likely, a universal device for standard cutting tasks, and of high quality.
Secondly, it is worth emphasizing a high degree of ergonomics. It manifests itself not only in external accents, but also in structural details. It is enough to note the presence of a viewing window, a guide wedge and, in general, functional equipment that improves the quality of the resulting cut.
Modification TSC 55
By and large, this option repeats the concept of the previous model, but only in the battery version. Convenience of operation and a high level of autonomy are the main advantages that the owner of the Festool device receives. The 55 submersible saw in the TSC series is equipped with two 18 V batteries, which can be interchanged during operation. As for power output, the user can count on a frequency of 5200 rpm. Again, this indicator is far from the professional level in working with solid-state materials, but such potential is more than enough for servicing drywall and wood.
Common in modern power tools, the principle of power control in this case is carried out according to a rather simple scheme. The Festool cordless saw can be equipped with one power supply unit and provide an output of 18 V or have two elements in the compartment at once, giving out 36 V, respectively. The choice of this or that power supply option is determined by the type of material with which the 160-mm disk will work.
Modification TS 75
The power potential for circular saws is not always important, and even ergonomics can recede into the background if the master is faced with the difficult task of cutting thick material. The point is not even the complexity of cutting a solid-state base - it can be the same drywall panels or soft wood, but in a thick format. Especially for working with such material, the Festool saw in the TS 75 version is designed, which has a 210 mm saw blade. Depth of cut with such equipment can reach 75 mm. As for power, it is 1600 watts.
This is a good level for tools of this type, but you need to understand that a significant part of the energy will go to drive a massive disk, that is, the request for a work item in this case increases. The gap with the previous version, for example, is visible even by the frequency of rotation of the disk. If the battery device with a 160 mm disk provides a torque of more than 5 thousand revolutions, then this model produces about 3.5 thousand rpm.
Positive saw reviews
Owners of tools of this brand appreciate them for the accuracy of operations, ease of setup, reliability, durability and versatility. Experienced craftsmen indicate the ability of many models of submersible saws to quickly rebuild in the general process of servicing workpieces of various formats. This is influenced by the regulating equipment, which is supplied with the Festool saw in both professional and domestic versions.
Also, the manufacturer does not forget about the introduction of modern technological innovations. Suffice it to call the dust removal system, which is extremely useful in working with crumbling drywall or wood.
Negative reviews
Perhaps the main drawback, which significantly limits the target audience of the manufacturer, is the high cost. So, modifications average in terms of characteristics can be purchased for 35-40 thousand rubles, which is very expensive by the standards of the segment. Owners of models also note small ergonomic miscalculations. For example, many indicate that the Festool saw lacks a truly effective noise reduction system. The sound of cutting and engine operation requires the use of building headphones. Directly to the working functions, the majority of users have practically no complaints.
Conclusion
The developers of the Festool tool approach their tasks responsibly and taking into account many operational factors. The example of submersible saws, in particular, demonstrates the manufacturer's concern for the convenience of its customers, the effective solution of their problems, as well as safety. Of course, not everyone can take advantage of these advantages. For example, a Festool TS saw, which is an intermediate class between a professional and a household tool, costs 35 thousand rubles.
Of course, for the craftsman, daily faced with the processing of various finishing materials and flooring, this unit will justify itself in the first months of operation and then will serve for years, confirming the high German quality. But in the household, when the need for responsible cutting of wooden boards or plasterboard panels arises about once a year, such a solution may be unnecessary. However, if you take into account the costs of maintaining the technical condition of a lower-quality and cheaper tool, then in everyday life the device from the Festool family will also pay off.