Fixing the Festool TS55 dust port

[paulrbarnard]

As everyone knows Festool really dropped the ball on the recent TS55 track saw with the floppy nozzle for the dust port. There are various fixes, including an inner tube fix by Peter Millard. I figured I could do better

Here is the problem. The weight of the hose always results in the dust collection hanging down to catch the work or track

Looking inside there are two moulded ratchets but they are pretty flimsy

I figured if I made a part to slot in under the ratchet it would lock it in place.

They click nicely in to place

The end result

The part is on ThingiVerse

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6008763

 

[Ollie78]

Looks like a good modification.
I just put some tape around it whilst its in the up position. The design of it is pretty stupid.
On my hkc saw the movable bit came off and so since then I have been using it without that part Mafell style ( the hose fits inside quite well).

Ollie

 

[squib]

Very clever, does this still allow setting the position or is it fixed?
Mine has 2 slivers of wood under to stiffen the ratchet.

 

[ChaiLatte]

Is there any possiblity of a STEP file or dimensioned drawing? STLs are nice, but you cannot do much with them other than 3D print them. Thanks.

 

[paulrbarnard]

Very clever, does this still allow setting the position or is it fixed?
Mine has 2 slivers of wood under to stiffen the ratchet.

Yes just slacken the thread a quarter turn and you can reposition the hose then just tighten it up to locking in position.

 

[paulrbarnard]

Is there any possiblity of a STEP file or dimensioned drawing? STLs are nice, but you cannot do much with them other than 3D print them. Thanks.

I’ll add them to Thingiverse

 

[Barry J]

Can I buy these? I don’t have a 3D printer I’m afraid.

 

[paulrbarnard]

Can I buy these? I don’t have a 3D printer I’m afraid.

If someone else doesn’t offer to print a pair for you I’ll do it when I get back from holiday.

 

[Barry J]

Thank you Paul but someone has just offered to make me a set, thanks anyway mate.

 

[squib]

Could anyone make me a set too!
I have put little shaped slivers under the walls to tighten up but quite often the whole lot falls off.
A shame for such a good tool.
Happy to purchase. J.

 

[boschboy]

Could anyone make me a set too!
I have put little shaped slivers under the walls to tighten up but quite often the whole lot falls off.
A shame for such a good tool.
Happy to purchase. J.

i can make you them i have just sent some out to another member on here BARRY J

 

[squib]

Yes please, what would the cost be? I would need them sending too if that's ok.
Cheers, Jasper

 

[boschboy]

Yes please, what would the cost be? I would need them sending too if that's ok.
Cheers, Jasper

£5

 

[TRITON]

Can I buy these? I don’t have a 3D printer I’m afraid.

From your post count I can see that you haven't been in this UK Workshop tool buying game for very long. The trick is that as soon as you see something that might be of use, you instantly buy it.
Doesn't matter if its only for one job. Best to have and not use, than not have and lament not having.

 

[Barry J]

From your post count I can see that you haven't been in this UK Workshop tool buying game for very long. The trick is that as soon as you see something that might be of use, you instantly buy it.
Doesn't matter if its only for one job. Best to have and not use, than not have and lament not having.

What on earth are you talking about????

 

[TRITON]

What on earth are you talking about????

I was meaning you could buy a 3d printer. You can get the basic type for £140

 

[Barry J]

No thanks, I’ll just spend my money how I want !!

 

[TRITON]

No thanks, I’ll just spend my money how I want !!

Wow caustic comment. Suit yourself

 

[Barry J]

If someone else doesn’t offer to print a pair for you I’ll do it when I get back from holiday.

I managed to get a set of these and they work perfectly, my tracksaw hose now stays where I want it to! Thank you for designing these!

 

[boschboy]

Yes please, what would the cost be? I would need them sending too if that's ok.
Cheers, Jasper

£5 del