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Despite taking an idea as simple as a circular saw riding on a rail, the track saw or guide rail scheme is anything but simple. Reinventing and altogether optimizing cutting accuracy, precision, and versatility, this cutting scheme is different from any other and, accordingly, offers users a heap of pretty robust vantages over other cutting systems.

The plunge-cut circular saw and guide rail system offers smooth pivoting action, minimized blade exposure, and the capacity to develop precise cuts from any point on a panel (something frequent saws could never do and ought to never attempt); this handful of inventions renders it one of the most versatile cutting tools in the industry. In fact, the system allows users to carry out closely any cutting application from ripping sheet goods, cross-cutting, and creating straight edges in rough stock – to jointing boards and creating openings in panels and in divisions of flooring, cabinets and doors. Essentially, the track saw is like the supersweet-hybrid result of a seriously astounding panel saw and the industry’s best circular saw ever, and, even though it’s been enlightening users for closely half a century, the track saw remains one of the most stimulating innovators in the production industry.

Developed by Germany’s Festool around forty years ago, still, only a few manufacturers list a tack saw in their power tool line-ups; this, of course, leaves that monopoly (or, perhaps, triopoly) in the capable hands of Festool, Dewalt, and Makita. Determining which one of these track saws is better than the other, though, is not so easy as you might think – and altho I’m partial to Festool to a fault (but not genuinely “a fault” as Festool veritably does no wrong, but I digress), the Makita and Dewalt models have their vantages too. Advantages, in fact, that make it more and more difficult to make sure a clear front-runner amongst the three manufacturers. In the interest of being honest, I believe the best track saws and the best rail guide schemes still come from their birthplace – Festool, but let me lay down numerous data to aid you discover your own track sawing soul mate:

Dewalt’s DWS520SK is a 6.5″ plunge-cut circular saw with a 59″guide. It’s a zero-clearance cutting system for the straightest, most precise splinter-free cuts, and with an exact on-track cut depth indicator (which accounts for the thickness of the track your using), users may without apparent effort hit precise cut depths (max cut: 2-1/8″ at 90°, 1-5/8″ at 45º). The saw in addition boasts a uninterrupted anti-kickback mechanism and riving knife to reduce kickback while working, and with a smooth, low-profile blade guard, the saw is may likewise and effortlessly be used is little or awkward spaces. The saw boasts a straight plunge mechanism for ergonomic ease on the job, and with a 12A, 1300W motor with 1,750 – 4,000 RPM, the circ saw may chomp through hardwoods up to 2-1/8″ thick. The thing is in addition equip with a universal 1-1/4″ dust port which, when coupled with a vacuum, collects when it comes to 90% of the dust and debris formulated while cutting.

The DWS520SK includes the saw and guide (of course), and a kit box, blade wrench, and a 48-tooth ultra-fine finishing blade. If you require a little more than 59″ in the guide rail department, Dewalt likewise makes a 102″ track. Their DWS520LK comes with that 102″ track, and their DWS520CK includes both the 59″ and 102″ saw tracks. Of course, you may likewise buy the tracks or other accessaries for the saw and track separately.

Makita’s SP6000K1 scheme is built around a 6.5″ plunge-cut circular saw and 55″ guide rail. The guide rail scheme and circ saw base are designed to interact with one another resulting in utterly smooth, perfectly precise straight and bevel cuts, and because the tool’s electronic speed control maintains ceaseless speed beneath load, the saw delivers splinter free cuts with an frankly unbelievable finish. The saw in addition features variable speeds ranging from 2,000 – 5,000 RPM optimizing it is overall skillfulness and providing the perfective choices for each application. The thing also boasts a big-ol’ cutting capacity of 2-3/16″ at 90° and 1-9/16″ at 45° and a bevel capability of -1° to 48° with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°. All this power and all these capablenesses require a bit of precaution, accordingly, the saw also has a built-in current limiter to eliminate motor burnout and a soft start out feature to make sure an always smooth performance.

Boasting magnesium parts the SP6000K1 is lightweight, durable, and ultra well-balanced, and supplying seriously close to the wall cutting, the saw offers extended applications. Also featuring a smooth plunge release for user comfort, and, perchance one of the saw’s very best features, dual front and rear bevel supports to hold the blade in position (so you don’t have to), the thing provides fabulously smooth and dead-on exact bevel cuts. For the sake of overall awesomeness, the saw also provides simple depth adjustment, a depth stop, super-fast blades changes, an electronic brake for your safety and productivity, a 1-7/16″ rear dust port designed to push material away from the operator (and may likewise connect to a collection system), and a saw base that is compatible with competing guide rail systems.

And, before I in truth outstay my welcome with this tool, let me likewise say that Makita’s saw is badly comfortable to operate, includes a high-performance 48-tooth carbide tipped blade, a hex blade wrench, stackable tool case, and, of course, the saw and 55″ guide rail. That saw and rail and, if you need something bigger, a 118″ rail (part number 194367-7) may be purchased separately.

As for the Festool, I will undertake to keep my accolades and my word-count beneath control, but, as they do offer two choices, I think that merits at least a few more lines. To begin, Festool’s 561174 TS 55 scheme is built around a law-defying 6.25″ circular saw and a 55″ guide rail. The circ saw itself is lightweight, simple to maneuver, and offers the kind of accuracy that makes traditionalisti circular saws feel bad in regards to themselves. The saw’s dust mechanism is designed to direct dust and debris away from the tool, operator, and projects and may likewise be connected to Festool’s unbeatable, tool-triggered dust collection system, and with the FastFix blade system, blade changes are both more immediate and less sophisticated to perform. The tool’s sophisticated electronics maintain speed beneath load and offer variable speeds from 2,000 – 5,200 RPM ensuring you may match the tool’s performance to each material and application – of course, these electronics also protect the tool from current and thermal overload.

The TS 55 in addition offers simple and precise depth adjustments permitting users to expose only the necessary portions of the blade, and with a smooth plunge action for interior cuts and a spring-loaded, retractable riving knife reducing kickback and bettering controlability, the saw delivers unmatched results in overall smoothness, precision, and simplicity. The saw gives rise to a finelooking finish, in fact, a splinter-free finish on both sides of the cut saving you time and material and, altogether, the scheme includes the saw, 55″ guide rail, a 48-tooth carbide blade, limit stop, plug-it power cord, splinterguard, and one of Festool’s well known systainers (the stackable, interlocking case).

As for the more prominent saw, Festool’s 561188 TS 75 shares the TS 55′s best features, you know, like mind-bending accuracy, precision and smoothness of cut, variable speeds, overload protection, the FastFix blade system, riving knife, and etc – but, as Festool’s most powerful plunge cut saw, the TS 75 8.25″ circular saw takes the conception of high-performance to another level breaking all existent molds for precision power and high-performance. In fact, even with the capacity to cut material up to 2-3/4″ thick (which likewise allows users to stack sheet goods for multiple identical simultaneous cuts), the saw still manages to leave a splinter-free, silky smooth, and burn-free cutting edge. It’s amazing. The TS 75 in addition includes a 75″ guide rail, limit stop, plug-it power cord, 36-tooth blade, slipclutch, splinterguard, and that smart systainer. Festool in addition offers tons of guide rails (up to 197″) and other accessaries to spice up your system.

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Awesome.
By A
Too bad Home Depot doesn’t trade DeWalt bits anymore. What a stupid mistake. I’m sick of wasting my time with those junk Vermont American and other cheap bits that the local hardware stores sell. Maybe they get higher margins. I now buy online. I got this set from DeWalt. In comparison, the last VA set I got at Home Depot, the 3/8 bit completely broke isolated drilling one measley hole into stucco! I have another old bit that has drilled 100s of holes into the same stucco with no substantial wear. They don’t make them like they used to with the exception of the DeWalt ones here. I’ve applied these bits in concrete and they work GREAT. They have galore weird-angled point that actually works. Costs 2X, but these are well worth it. Comes with a, not great, but usable pouch.

28 of 29 humans found the following review helpful.
Worth each penny
By Katie Chambers
I do not commonly write a review but I feel compelled each now and then when a product is rubbish or outstanding. I have this set for in regards to 3 months and just started using the second 1/4″ bit. Now that may seem like a short amount of time but I am a Audio/Video Tech in NYC. Which means a bunch of anchors in concrete or bricks. On the same 1/4″ bit Ive hammered through tile in a spa and mounted a sat dish on a roof, and even though the end of the bit is near gone it still eats through cement. In all if you need a simple hammer bit set for your cordless you cannot go wrong with this one

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These are outstanding drill bits for drilling through concrete. I employed them with my DeWalt hammer drill and it drilled through the brick wall in my garage like butter!

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