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    Default Looking to buy a Tracksaw

    Looking to buy a decent tracksaw for occasional use, quite like Makita as I have everything else Makita but it is probably more than I need. The Triton looks like it would be ideal but I can't find a supplier for a kit or price anywhere. I thought Triton was an Aussi brand and would be available all over. Does anyone know if the cheaper brands like Trade Tools saws are any good?

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    The "quality" brands will start at about $700 for a kit. The cheaper brands will be a wash for quality, so you may as well buy the cheapest you can find.

    Festool is the most expensive, but if you buy into their ecosystem then many tools work together as a system.

    I would buy the Bosch if you want good quality,
    Bosch 1400W Plunge Saw w. FSN1600 Rail | Total Tools

    or the Bunnings Ozito if you want cheap
    Ozito 165mm 1200W Plunge Track Saw Kit | Bunnings Warehouse
    Ozito 1400 x 180mm Plunge Saw Guide Rail | Bunnings Warehouse

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    Triton had not been Ozzy owned for many years. It is now imported by Carbatec.

    Here is a history if you are interested
    The Triton Revolution - Australian Wood Review

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    Thanks for the reply's, interesting read about Triton, my dad has owned one since the mid 80's back in the UK. Still has it, still going strong. I had looked at the Bosch and may end up going for it. Will be a bit hard to make though considering everything else I have is Makita and the kits are about the same price. Was hoping to get something reasonable quality for about $500 but alas it is an expensive hobby. I will keep searching the classifieds.

    P.S as much as I like the look and the quality of Festool i just couldn't justify the cost even if I was still on the tools don't think I would buy Festool, tight wad at heart. Don't see many sparky's with Festool either. (Not back in my day anyway.)

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    If you're wanting to remain colour coordinated, then nothing wrong with the Makita, but for same price I think the Bosch is a better saw, just darker blue. If you are already invested in Makita batteries, you could buy their brushless plunge saw as skin only, but then you need to buy a track separately. All up around $1000, so getting into Festool territory.

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    I have a Bosch track saw. Very good product.

    Only issue is Bosch in Australia are terrible, if
    You need to get attachments and accessories is a nightmare whereas Makita is readily available.

    Also Makita uses the same track as Festool I think.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Henrioliver View Post
    I have a Bosch track saw. Very good product.

    Only issue is Bosch in Australia are terrible, if
    You need to get attachments and accessories is a nightmare whereas Makita is readily available.

    Also Makita uses the same track as Festool I think.


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    I had a good look at the Makita track when I went to buy an extra track for my Festool saw. Yes they do fit but you need to adjust the saw cams to take out a little bit of play as the channel is a bees willy smaller. Would be no big deal except if you wanted to join the two brand tracks together or switch between the two during a session.
    I just paid the extra for another Festool track and I know everything is compatible and accurate

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    Quote Originally Posted by Henrioliver View Post
    I have a Bosch track saw. Very good product.

    Only issue is Bosch in Australia are terrible, if
    You need to get attachments and accessories is a nightmare whereas Makita is readily available.
    You can get accessories from Axminster. Even with shipping & our crap exchange rate, its often cheaper (and quicker!?!) than ordering locally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RossM View Post
    You can get accessories from Axminster. Even with shipping & our crap exchange rate, its often cheaper (and quicker!?!) than ordering locally.
    Good to know, cheers!


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    Ive used Axminster quite a few times, the prices aren't too bad, and ive received items from them quicker than ordering other items in Aus on the same day.

    I can't give any advice on what brand tracksaw, i started my apprenticeship using Festo tracksaws before they changed over to Festool, i'm just a fan of the concept, its simple but effective, i'll never part with my festool tracksaw to break down panels.

    It just comes down to what you want to spend. but in all honesty, any of the cheaper tracksaws will do the same job as the festool tracksaw

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    I really like Bosch but I went with the Festool because it can cut closer to a wall (which was important to me a the time). Good luck with it.

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    Well, prior to checking this thread today I had decided Bosch, now I don't know again. Watched a review on the Triton last night and was suprised to see how bad it was. My old man in the UK has the workbench and circular saw and both are excellent. I also hear the router getting good reviews. I loike to buy stuff from my local Tradesmans Toolbox, he is a good guy and price matches everything, also picks stuff up from Carbatec and H&F for free. Think I will just go see him when I get home and see what his best deal is. Bosch or Makita, both would be fine for my needs. Thanks for all the input, always good to hear other peoples experiences.

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    I really had a lot of trouble deciding between the three Bosch, Makita and Festool - they all seem really good. I purchased from a store that stocked all three and I must have visited three times before I purchased. Even on the day I purchased, I made my mind up at the last minute in the store. I went leaning toward the Bosch (I can't really understand why the Festool costs $300 more) but when I looked at them side by side on the floor I noticed that the Festool could cut closer to a wall, which as I said before, was important at the time.

    Notably, they didn't have any accessories for the Bosch except for the track that came with it (nice track too). They stocked clamps for both the Makita and Festool and also different length tracks.

    I must say the Festool is a pleasure to use and I've almost forgot how much it cost. I look for any excuse to use it!

    All the best.

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    One point of difference is the Festool has a riving knife , have not seen the Bosch unit though

    Resale value may be a point to consider for some too
    I bought the Festool and if I was buying again would do the same but have only used the Festool and a cheaply Bayer unit

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    George Lewin came into a small Fitzroy based graphics company, Currency Productions in 1975 & we produced his first manual. Truely revolutionary idea & heralded the home workshop for everyman. I still think the Mk3 blade guard is very clever design, compact with effective anti kickback & hold down with excellent dust extraction. My father did the most extraordinary work on a Mk3, GRHS

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