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   deskguy | May 26, 2006 02:03am | #1

   order direct

   http://www.festoolusa.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=3&prodid=561097&tab=access

    

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   Snort | May 26, 2006 03:02am | #2

   I would love to, but I can't find anything there about the TPI. I was hoping another user might be able to give me a number. Thanks, though. I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   FNbenthayer | May 26, 2006 03:15am | #4

   The ones I use the most are S 75 4 K, S 75 4 FSG, S 145 4 FSG. 

    

    

    

   The awful thing is that beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and the devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man.- Fyodor Dostoyevski

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   Snort | May 26, 2006 06:31pm | #11

   Could tell me which blades you use for what? I'd appreciate it, cos the festool site is making me feel pretty dull<G> I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   FNbenthayer | May 30, 2006 01:06pm | #12

   I use the S 75 4 K, S 75 4 FSG, as my general use blades, the 4K has more "set" and is narrower (front to back) than the 4 FSG so, tighter are curves easier.The S 145 4 FSG is almost 6" long and makes short work of 4x4s.As was suggested, you can use Bosch blades in your saw so if you find a blade pattern you like you can then match it to the Festool blade. In my experience, the Festool blades are stiffer and the "aggressive" blades leave as good a finish as the finer Bosch blades i.e. 8 tpi Festool vs. 12 tpi Bosch.If you use the thinner(Bosch) blades in thick stock you'll do well to adjust the blade guide to reduce deflection/wander.I suggest you buy a few packs of different blades and find what you like. Eventually, you'll find uses for any blade you purchase.Jim 

    

    

    

   The awful thing is that beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and the devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man.- Fyodor Dostoyevski

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   Snort | May 30, 2006 02:09pm | #13

   Thank you, I put an order in with Bob. I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   user-162067 | Jun 03, 2006 03:45am | #14

   Thanks all for the kind words! Yes, I am in NJ, but have customers across the country. Questions? Just let me know!

    Here's a PDF with a comparison of Festool  and Bosch blades. They are for the most part very similar - Festool blades are made in Germany and Bosch blades are made in Switzerland. Festool does offer a series (TRION) of thicker blades, that when adjusted properly with the Festool jigsaw guides roller on the saw and proper technique, really work well to reduce any lateral blade deflection in thicker stock and/or when making curved  cuts.

   http://www.festoolusa.com/supplyimages/JigsawBladeCompChart.pdf

    

   Bob Marino

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   Snort | Jun 03, 2006 04:16pm | #15

   Hey Bob, thanks for hooking me up. For everybody, I got the S75/ 2.5...and they got here the next day!Same blades also make our Boschs cut straighter.Now, why doesn't the Trion have a variable speed trigger and dust blower?<G> I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   DDay | May 26, 2006 03:12am | #3

   Over at the festool forums they raved about this guy in NJ.  He has been a dealer for quite a while and really has a following. 

   Robert Marino   > Stocking accessories and consumables

   14 Inness Place

   GLEN RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07028

   Phone: 973-896-4388

   Fax:

   E-Mail: [email protected]

   http://festool.safeshopper.com

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   Shep | May 26, 2006 03:33am | #5

   I've heard of him, but didn't realize he was here in NJ.

   I bought my Trion jigsaw thru my local tool store.

   It probably doesn't make a lot of difference which I buy from, but I do get to play with 'em at the toolstore

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   DDay | May 26, 2006 05:39am | #6

   I've heard the jersey guy has helped people who did not buy though him with problems they have had, just really does everything he can for people.

   Festool controls the pricing, so everywhere is the same.  My neighboring state, New Hampshire has no sales taxes, so I make planned purchases there.

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   Snort | May 26, 2006 01:54pm | #7

   I'm looking for something close to the Bosch 101B. The blades I've got are just a little too coarse. I'll try to look up those numbers you've posted. Thanks I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   vanderpooch | May 26, 2006 04:53pm | #9

   Hey Snort

   Is there a reason you want the Festool blades rather than the Bosch? Have you noticed some quantifiable difference?

   I run a Festool saw, but I use Bosch blades because they are available everywhere.

   Just curious.

   -KitTechnique is proof of your seriousness. - Wallace Stevens

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   Snort | May 26, 2006 06:22pm | #10

   Hey Pooch, The festool blades I've got are thicker than the bosch blades I've been used to. I tried a 101B in the Trion, and the blade wanders. I have to jigsaw a lot of hardwood, and mostly need perpendicular cuts...the festool is a champ at that, hence my quest. I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   Snort | May 26, 2006 01:57pm | #8

   Many thanks, I'll give him a try. I'm doing a hick'ry job, and a little finer blade would be sweet. I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head