Festool Circ Saw on CL (So FL)

[radhak]

This is the first I am seeing a Festool on CL, or close to being affordable :

FESTOOL TS 75 EQ PLUNGE CIRCULAR SAW - $200 (COOPER CITY)

(I checked - a new one costs around $450)

But without a guide-rail, it might be just another CS?

I don't think I'll be tempted. Nowadays my CS is not being used enough to justify the money.

[docrowan]

I saw a review of three rail saws in the latest issue of Wood magazine. A DeWalt, a Makita, and the Festool were compared and the good and bad points discussed. I still don't see the value. My Ridgid CS and a shop made saw board appear to do everything these things do for less than a fifth of the cost. I suppose a production shop may find a value, but don't they usually have panel saws? What am I missing here?

[Uncle Cracker]

Woodcraft is currently selling the TS75EQ for $625. It comes with a set of short rails (or else it isn't a TS75EQ). I didn't see anything in the CL ad saying there were no rails, even though they are not attached in the photo. They're probably in the Systainer.

Three advantages over a standard circ. saw: 1) plunge cutting made easy, 2) variable speed, and 3) it's a Festool.

If it's all there, I'd grab it for $200...

[cgallery]

What am I missing here?

A lack of common sense?

I've looked at Festool stuff. Undeniably nice stuff, but not that much nicer of your shop-made solution to warranty the price.

Now, for $200, I'd be on that like white on rice. If it doesn't rock your boat you could trade some Festoolian for something like a Unisaw.

[radhak]

Woodcraft is currently selling the TS75EQ for $625. It comes with a set of short rails (or else it isn't a TS75EQ). I didn't see anything in the CL ad saying there were no rails, even though they are not attached in the photo. They're probably in the Systainer.

Three advantages over a standard circ. saw: 1) plunge cutting made easy, 2) variable speed, and 3) it's a Festool.

If it's all there, I'd grab it for $200...

He called back now and I found out that he does not have the guide rails. Says this (CS) and the router (also Festool, another advt) were both in the house he bought recently ! Talk about a seller in a hurry!

I did see somewhere the saw itself sells for $450. Not still convinced I could make a profit out of it, particularly without the rail. Maybe I could sell it for $300. (Obviously the guy does not know about it, else he could have done the same). Wouldn't like to be stuck with it. Chewing it over...

[Uncle Cracker]

You could check out the cost of replacement rails, just to see if it's financially feasible, then you could use the thing, or expect to get a better price if you re-sell it as a complete rig. If the parts are like the tools, though, they're probably too expensive to bother with.

[siliconbauhaus]

The saw on it's own is pretty much useless without the rail imho but a 55 rail is under $100.

I used to have one and while they are nice I don't miss mine.

[Andrew Benedetto]

Paid $150 for mine off CL. No rails.Not useless without them, but needs the rails to really function as designed. They were using it as a plunge saw to cut out centers on doors to place glass panels. Festool prices are outrageous, but they do have a following.