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Festool T5 55R Panel saw with Hepa Dust Extraxtor CT 26 Plus 2 55″ rail track and 2 Festool clamps
I have to admit the items look like brand new $1200CAD…….
[Photo from the original forum is not in the backup]
Stepping in the festool realm?
Jimbo
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Comp, you guys get boned on Festool in Canada so $1200 seems pretty high for used. I would add, if the tools are newer they are still covered by the warranty which is phenomenal and those two tools are Cadillac tools that will take a serious beating for many years and give you incredible results. I run the TS55REQ which is the newer model of that saw and the Midi and could not be more satisfied.
ChrisK wrote:
9 minutes ago, ChrisK said:Comp, you guys get boned on Festool in Canada so $1200 seems pretty high for used. I would add, if the tools are newer they are still covered by the warranty which is phenomenal and those two tools are Cadillac tools that will take a serious beating for many years and give you incredible results. I run the TS55REQ which is the newer model of that saw and the Midi and could not be more satisfied.
thats why I asked didn’t even realize it was an older model…ya $1200 is a bit much for used for me too…..thanks….
comp56 wrote:
1 minute ago, comp56 said:thats why I asked didn’t even realize it was an older model…ya $1200 is a bit much for used for me too…..thanks….
Yeah, you want the REQ model Comp. not too many differences but it’s a great machine and the controls are slightly improved.
Come to think on it, that might benefit you for a shake on the price. They haven’t made that model for several years! He might just be a hobbyist and the machine may have been sitting for years.
ChrisK wrote:
Just now, ChrisK said:Come to think on it, that might benefit you for a shake on the price. They haven’t made that model for several years! He might just be a hobbyist and the machine may have been sitting for years.
well he actually claims it hasn’t been used for some time, was his father-in laws and he became ill so you could very well be right on the money because it looks mint
comp56 wrote:
Just now, comp56 said:well he actually claims it hasn’t been used for some time, was his father-in laws and he became ill so you could very well be right on the money because it looks mint
You know considering that, I’d give the tool a shot. At a lower price. Maybe a k and save a couple of hundred but give the tool a try with the DC hooked up. That way you can make sure everything is operating okay. There may be a missing dust cover insert on the machine (clear plastic, I’m not sure of its on the older model) so don’t hold that against it if you see some dust coming out of the opening, just place a piece of painters tape and that should seal the blade in the housing and give you clean line of site. Plus that will tell you if the rail is still straight. Another thing to check is run the clamps in the clamp rails and make sure the rail isn’t warped. Check over the filter in the 26, they now make a long life bag too so you won’t have to get filter bags. It does come with a hose too?
One more thing, this is the discontinued older model. That pic you show is the new one. The giveaway is the green tab just forward of the blade. Here is the older model….
https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tools/track-saws/ts-55-eq-plunge-cut-track-saw-561432
I’m going to go give the guy a visit tomorrow afternoon and see thanks again Chris….
I can smell the green paint mixing…
Jimbo
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JimboS1ice wrote:
33 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:I can smell the green paint mixing…
Jimbo
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well don’t kid yourself there won’t be a red paint sale….lol
comp56 wrote:
well don’t kid yourself there won’t be a red paint sale….lol
Ha ha good thing I stocked up on the HD paint clearence sale
Jimbo
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comp56 wrote:
1 hour ago, comp56 said:I’m going to go give the guy a visit tomorrow afternoon and see thanks again Chris….
No problem Comp, good luck! Be nice to see another greenie!!!
You know Mafell is red
yup. Mafell is red 🙂
If you find a Mafell and a DC unit for $1200…..I don’t care if it’s in upstate, down East, East bomb fu#% Canada in the base,net of some axe murdering free state jihadist nut job, let me know! I’ll be first in line 😀