I’m a big fan of tracks and circ saws… for me it all started with EurekaZone, and the moment I discovered that woodworking doesn’t always require a table saw. The success of EurekaZone and Festool’s TS 55 has brought DeWalt and Makita into the market. When there’s more competition, everyone wins…
In this track saw comparison I read through several forum threads discussing track saws and counted up the purchase recommendations. I did not use any of these tools myself! I hope that this comparison of recommendations, plus the links to my sources, will help you to make a better decision on how to spend your heard earned dollars.
Track Saw Comparison:
1) Festool TS 55 (or 75)
Votes: 13
Dewalt DWS520SK vs Festool TS55EQ – long with pictures (best comparison thread I’ve ever seen)
Festool TS 55 Circular Saw in Action video
#5 on Top 5 Woodworking Tool Companies with the Best Customer Service
2) EurekaZone (best buy on a budget)
Votes: 8
EurekaZone Forum at SMC
#2 on Top 5 Woodworking Tool Companies with the Best Customer Service
DIY Table Saw Alternative: EZ Guide + Circular Saw (From 2 years ago, when I first discovered tracks + circ saws)
3) Dewalt DWS520SK Track Saw
Votes: 3
Dewalt Track saw owner
4) Makita SP6000 + Rail System
SP6000 Video (Canadian)
Cutting Grid for Breaking Down Sheet Goods:
Knock-Down Sawhorse Cutting Grid
Track Saw Forum Threads:
Which track saw?
Dewalt DWS520SK vs Festool TS55EQ – long with pictures
Festool Saw with Guide Rail, or Dewalt Tracksaw?
Dewalt Track saw cost
Table saw vs. Track saw
Dewalt TrackSaw vs Table saw?
Festool T55/75 vs cab saw..
More Resources:
Talk about ways to cut down sheet goods
Getting Sheet Goods Home: 9 Ways to Reduce the Pain
15 Free Table Saw Outfeed Plans: Mobile Tables, Folding Tables, Outfeed Stands and More!
How To Calculate Board Feet for Your Woodworking Projects
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Mike Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
The festool is a great saw but if you can’t afford one I made one for around $120. YOu can see it on youtube search DIY track saw. or link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8mTqlW3LPw
Kosta Says:
August 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Who voted for this??? obviously festool’s marketing dept. Eurekazone’s Smart Guide System is trully the best, and I’m not getting paid to tell you this! so you can trust my unbiased opinion. Eurekazone is the only patent holder, and the only integrated track system you can use for multiple projects, and turn your tracksaw into an all purpose workbench. Not only is the price competative but the work you can do with the guide system by your side is unparalled. Speaking of parallel, the parallel and perpendicular repeaters are being copied by festool. So what’s better? Festool or Eurekazone? Well let me ask you this, who is copying who?
Always imitated NEVER DUPLICATED!
Henry Junes, Jr. Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I have to go with the dewalt track saw