Mr. Yellow Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Just a quick question. I wonder if the quick clamps from Festool (FS-Rapid Clamp) will fit the DeWALT guiderails? I have the DeWALT clamps, but I can't use them when I'm cutting with my beamsaw, because most angled cuts will result in the chain hitting the steel bar from the clamp. So I figured the Festool quick clamps are the next best thing to use in this situation instead of regular clamps placed on the edge of the rail. (might need to remove the Festool sticker and paint that trigger yellow though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Not sure, I have dewalt saw bot no Festool quick clamps. I don't think we have the beam saw over on this side of the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 It's not the Festool beam saw (sword saw) I'm referring to, but my own attempt to it, with a DeWALT DWE576 and the Prazi Beam Cutter attachment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Me.yellow that's cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I want one of those. Just can't find an excuse to buy yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I want one of those. Just can't find an excuse to buy yet.Do you need one!!! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 It's not the Festool beam saw (sword saw) I'm referring to, but my own attempt to it, with a DeWALT DWE576 and the Prazi Beam Cutter attachment... Have you gotten to use this yet? I'm curious if there is deflection in the blade on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 We used it last week when putting roofing panels up. We had to cut them in the right length and also with various miters. The panels were 90mm thick, so for this the beam cutter is perfect. Not sure if you guys used these panels over there. They are similar to sandwich panels, but only the inside the finished. Can't tell about deflection, because my brother spend the whole day cutting panels. Didn't hear about any problems. Myself I haven't experienced any deflection. This MIGHT occur when you put too much force on it, but if you let the saw do it's work I don't think there will deflection. Even if it should happen it couldn't be much, which isn't a problem as this is not a precision tool. Well, I like it to be, but it's still a chainsaw although with the benefits of a circular saw Only real (small) problem is clamping the track when doing angled cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 See also this video, where the guy is using it to cut a radius on a beam. Even with the riving knife on there seems little to no deflection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56OZt8Sd-qQ&spfreload=10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I have maybe found a solution for you.. http://www.contractortalk.com/f40/homemade-tracksaw-clamps-141283/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thanks KWC. It seems this is a homemade version of the DeWALT tracksaw clamps. I have those, but they are no solution to my problem.The length of the sword/chain interfere with the clamp with you set the saw at an angle. It touches the steel bar from the clamp. I hope to find the time this week to visit one of our dealers that also carries Festool. Hopefully they have the rapid clamp in stock so I can test if it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I thought it was because they were not long enough .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Aah no, that's not the problem. They are too long actually But the Festool might be the solution as is clamps differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hey kwc I just figured out by "do u need on" I'm just a little slow. I have to read things a few time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I will express myself more clearly next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just put some asterisks around "need". Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Is it normal to have to adjust the saw each time you swap it from the 59" track to the 102" track and vice versa? The adjustment for one track is too snug for the other. Kind of irritating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 @ KWC, here's a picture I took today of the clamping problem with the beam saw. I think the Festool clamp will solve that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I get the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I realize this is a crude drawing but ya get the picture.....if the span of cut is short why not put a board over the track guide side ways and put a screw or two in it to keep it there and don't use a clamp at all....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 So you're using the track more as a fence to guide a circular saw straight? With such short cuts, have you considered a Kreg saw guide or something? Or a block with large C clamps for additional clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Read the reviews for the DEWALT track clamps.... A few users say they work with festool tracks and festool clamps work with DEWALT tracks. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B001J31PJM/ref=?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 That would work, but I prefer clamps over screws in this situation.Two regular quick clamps on the left side of the track (upside down) works as well. Which is what we did last time, but the Festool looks like a winner. Also because you only have to tighten/untighten from one side. Which is much easier when cutting roofing panels.Anyway, I'll be at my dealer soon to pick up my new box level so I'll see if it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/festool-dewalt-guide-rail-clamps/Confirmation the Festool clamps work in a DEWALT track. http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/festool-dewalt-guide-rail-clamps/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks Ricky! I missed your last two posts before I made my last comment. I do use the track as a fence. After all, the saw can be used with a track so that works best. I didn't know the Kregg saw guide. Not sure they sell that over here, but it's something that wouldn't always work whereas the track will.I don't have large C clamps. I'm gonna try the Festool. Nice to know it fits. Surely I could return it if it doesn't work. Just hope yellow can play nice with green when they are together in the same box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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