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3rd May 2020, 03:59 PM #1
Need a Plunge Saw with Track - $500 budget
Hi,
I need a track saw to cut some 25mm rubberwood benchtops and was wondering if anyone has tried the Renegade Plunge Saw from Tools Warehouse, or if anyone can recommend a similar one, preferably with track. My budget is maxed at $500.
Heres a few others I have found:
Bayer COMBOKIT BAY76204 1200w 165mm (6-1/2") Track Saw
$239
Detroit 1200W 1 x 1400mm Plunge Saw Kit TTKIT697
$249
Triton TTS1400P 160mm Plunge Cut Saw & Guide Rail Combo Kit-Bonus Laser Distance
Measurer.
$449.00
Scheppach circular plunge cut saw cs-55
$389.40
I would love a festool or Makita however money is very tight atm. Any help would be most appreciated.
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3rd May 2020, 04:02 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Buy an aluminium straight edge and two clamps, and use your normal circular saw. It will get the job done, and you’ll save $468.85.
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3rd May 2020, 04:53 PM #3Woodworking mechanic
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I’ve got the Scheppach with two lengths of track. I made an extra joiner rod as the joining kit only has 1. Having two makes the tracks rock solid when joined.
I’ve used it to break down full ply sheets, trim doors etc
The price at the moment with 1 track and joining kit is $324.50 plus freight.
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3rd May 2020, 06:32 PM #4
W874 - cs-55 Circular Plunge & Mitre Cut Saw Package Deal | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse
My mates got this as suggested by Lappa. Chuck on a diabolo fine finish /plywood 40-48 teeth new blade, your laughing. And you'll have enough for a slab later!
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3rd May 2020, 06:32 PM #5
I was doing exactly that until my 10 year old Ryobi circular saw was tracking right, even with my trusty home made track!. I threw the Ryobi in the bin in the end as it was getting way too hot for my liking. This is the reason I'm in the market for a new saw, must be a plunge track saw this time though.
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3rd May 2020, 06:43 PM #6
Hi Lappa, Thanks for the advice. Did you have any problem with play on the track?. Ive also discovered these aswell if anyone wants to chime in with their thoughts or advice:
RPS185 Renegade 185mm 1400 Watt Plunge Saw | Hand-Held Power Tools - TradeTools| Huge Range, Great Service
1200W Plunge Saw Kit
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3rd May 2020, 06:46 PM #7
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3rd May 2020, 07:06 PM #8Woodworking mechanic
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No problems with play in the track. Tracks true.
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3rd May 2020, 07:12 PM #9
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3rd May 2020, 07:45 PM #10
I never do this but in this case I will.. If it was me I would opt for the Makita track saw. It's $739, which is well above your stated budget, but I think it's worth it in this case. A lot of third party companies make attachments etc for the Makita/Festool tracks as well which is a bonus.
I was in your same situation a few weeks ago and in the end I decided to bite the bullet and I purchased the Festool TS55. I ended up just using Zip Pay and paying $600 off right away.
All the other minor brands just seemed to have too many compromises or they were hit and miss.
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3rd May 2020, 10:08 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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From one Sam to another I have to agree with the other Sam(o)....also better re-sale is another factor with the well known brands.
You boys like Mexico ?
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4th May 2020, 01:11 PM #12
Its getting awfully crowded with Sam's in here!. What would the benefits be over getting something like the Makita SP6000JT over a cheaper lesser known brand?.
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5th May 2020, 11:02 PM #13Woodworking mechanic
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The cuts are very accurate. Below is a floor to ceiling laundry cupboard,
The sides, doors etc where all cut from 2420 x 1220 furniture grade ply sheets. They were all straight off the saw-no after trimming. The gaps between the doors are 3 mm vertical and 5 mm horizontal
I’d call that accurate.
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I haven’t had to replace the strips yet.
I don’t mind spending money on tools and I have a lot of Makita gear but I had a trial with this saw and it did everything I could ask so I bought one. I couldn’t see the sense in spending more.
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Hi Sam. I agree with Lappa to a point. I have the Sheppach cs-55 and have made 2 modifications that really helped. I replaced the rubber strip with the Festool replacement strip. It is much thicker and stops chips better than the one that came with the saw. I also bought a Festool blade as replacement for the one supplied. As to wobble on the track, the saw has little plastic cams on base of the saw to adjust for fit. The tool is not a Festool but now cuts a lot cleaner. Track clamps are painful but work (I have also replaced these). Mine has had a lot of use and works fine
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6th May 2020, 06:43 PM #15Woodworking mechanic
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What did you replace the track clamps with? Makita, Festool etc are the same design.
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