I live in an apartment with minimal space and minimal wall outlet power. I have a total of 4 18v batteries and have yet to run out of juice during a project. I also have an Airstream rapid battery charger which works great with this application. This is by far one of my favorite Festool products this far. If you need a saw with 120v wall power, this saw isn't for you.
Haha same here. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment, my 2nd bedroom is my shop. This is the first tool ever that I legit love. I wish Festool would come up with some accessories for it. I had to buy accessories from other brands instead.
@@ejicon3099 I don't see a TSO rip fence, which product is that? I haven't been able to figure out if the Bow rip fence will mount up, but I'd like some of its features.
I have one and a second set of batteries. The batteries charge fast and I have never had a no power issue. I had high expectations for the saw. They were exceeded. I would recommend the ripping blade for some applications.
Hi, I was considering this saw and I can appreciate you got another set of batteries so you can work constantly but what about the cordless extension? That needs batteries too
@@danthechippie4439 I have a CT15 for dust extraction and my sanders and other corded tools use its outlet. Then I have an outlet for my Festool charger, which quickly charges up a pair of batteries. When I first set the saw up, it stuck me how this saw is an incredible value, it is marvel of design and function. Also I can not imagine needing more power than a spare set of batteries provide. Like a track saw, you need to use the right blade for the application, hence a ripping blade was needed.
Personally also waiting if they come up with a adaptor. In shop always in cord and outside with batterys. I know batterys lasts awhile but dunno if I want to change them all the time when doing bigger volume ripping. Would be a great size saw for my basement shop when I dont have much extra space
I have one and used it to rip and cross cut a bunch of 2 x 6 and 12 Doug Fir to make a tomato and other garden trellises…in my shop where I have ample 120V and 240V power. Charged the batteries at noon (started at around 6am). I like this so much I’m seriously considering selling my Saw Stop.
I think Festool really ought to either release a version with a removeable power cord like they use for their routers, jig-saws, etc; OR have some type of mains adaptor which plugs into the battery slot(s) like what Hitachi/Hikoki does with their battery-powered table saw. It seems only natural since this tool will likely be paired with their M-Class dust extractors, and most tradesmen will likely have the mains corded version of that tool.
