chadlanthier Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 New month, new contest. Over at festool sweepstakes, they are giving away a tracksaw this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 lets try to get it TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns221 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 i need a tracksaw but i would most likely never buy one for my self 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 i need a tracksaw but i would most likely never buy one for my selfBig mistake, Buy one, I pretty certain you won't regret it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 i will enter again but I have never won anything since the 6th grade......so chances are slim....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 NE is right Shade. Be it Dewalt, Makita or Festool. Once you buy it you will be blown away, I got mine last year and use it fairly regularly. Super clean cuts and dead nuts accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns221 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Big mistake, Buy one, I pretty certain you won't regret it!!i meant a festool tracksaw, i am looking into the makita and the discontinued dewalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns221 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 NE is right Shade. Be it Dewalt, Makita or Festool. Once you buy it you will be blown away, I got mine last year and use it fairly regularly. Super clean cuts and dead nuts accurate.which tracksaw do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Well I've got the Festool TS55 REQ. But....I would gladly take the Dewalt or Makita, they are decent machines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The big thing for me is pairing to a dust collection unit, that's a big deal for me. But Dewalt and Makita now have proprietary DC units that work pretty well. Also you can go to Grizzly and check their track saw out. It doesn't get great reviews but it doesn't get terrible ones either. Additionally that kit can be had for under $200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 i meant a festool tracksaw, i am looking into the makita and the discontinued dewaltThat's fine with me, I think they all probably make good units. You could even check for a used ts55eq (older festool model but almost identical to new one, especially same motor) anything less than 3 years old will come with a 100% all inclusive warranty. I agree with Chris too that if you aren't in need of the best accuracy or perfectly smooth cuts than the grizzly will probably be plenty for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I have the dewalt tracksaw, with dewalt dust extractor awesome set up. I also got festool table that has track saw track on it. Have not used together yet, but think they will work fine together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Chad, that is the MFT/3. Does your saw ride in the Festool rail? If so you are in for quite the treat. Additionally, if it doesn't, buy yourself some bench dogs for you table. You get perfect 45* and 90* angles and the use of your Dewalt track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 All in all Shade, remember, you get what you pay for and saving up for a while you can get that Makita or Dewalt and be one lucky dog! No more getting plywood ripped at the yard or store, perfect cuts every time. I've even watched a guy do dados with his track saw. Time consuming buts effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 i meant a festool tracksaw, i am looking into the makita and the discontinued dewalt Wait, what? Discontinued? Or do you mean the cordless models? (18V or 28V)If you want/need one, get it. Regardless of the brand. One of the best inventions since sliced bread.I'm using the DeWALT for several years now and can't go without it. You really can't go wrong with one. @ Chad, the DeWALT tracksaw will ride on the Festool track, so according to Chris, you're in for a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I thought it would. I've had million things going on at once and have not had a chance to check it out. Thanks for the heads up Chris and mr yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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