The core application in the Festool portfolio is sawing and the latest addition to the range has confirmed the manufacturer’s premier position in plunge cut machines.
The Festool name is already synonymous with portable circular saws. It was this manufacturer who introduced the guide rail to the market as far back as 1962, for example – a feature which has since become ubiquitous on site. The iconic TS 55 has established the company as the foremost producer of plunge cut saws, and it’s a tool that the company is continually improving upon. In recent years the machine has benefitted from a thinner saw blade, for instance, whilst the cordless TSC 55 version has been equipped with KickbackStop.
Now, an entirely new tool will inherit that proud heritage. The TS 60 K plunge cut saw has been designed and developed from scratch and is itself the first corded saw to benefit from KickbackStop technology. A kickback occurs when the user plunges too fast into the material, or when the workpiece clamps the saw blade. This will throw the unit out of the material risking contact with the operator, damage to the guide rail, or the material itself. Indeed, if you’re working on an expensive kitchen worktop, irreparable harm could be the very costly and time-consuming result. It is estimated that 62 per cent of accidents with circular saws are caused by kickbacks.
Thanks to some fiendishly clever electronics and software, in the event of a kickback the Festool technology stops the saw blade faster than the blink of an eye. Once the KickbackStop has been triggered, however, the saw is ready for use straight away without replacements or additional costs.
One saw for every task is the bold claim from the manufacturer for this versatile machine. With 62mm of cutting depth – 7mm more than the TS 55 – fire doors or solid wood are an easier proposition, with these tasks completed with one cut. Moreover, floor layers and joiners will welcome the plunge cut saw’s compatibility with cross cutting guide rails – a first in this class of tool, and it is even possible to saw mitre cuts of 45° in solid panels of up to 40mm. Not only that but the tool features easy saw blade changes, a splinter guard, an angle stop, a parallel side fence, precise depth adjustment with a double pointer and precision adjustment. In addition, the TS 60 K brushless EC-TEC motor provides a maximum of 6,800 revolutions per minute (rpm). That increased cutting speed, combined with a thin blade, provides all the power you’ll need in a robust and compact unit, with a quality cut and effortless feed rate.
Just like the other tools in the Festool portfolio, the TS 60 K is completely covered by Festool SERVICE, including repair orders, warranty claims, protection against theft and spare part availability.
For further information on the Ts 60 K Plunge Cut Saw visit https://www.festool.co.uk/
