This saw was being demo'd at a Woodwork show in York, PA last weekend.
Opposite from this vendor was the Festtool vendor, who have a similar and
expensive product.

The blade is custom, about 6 1/2in. Although not large, the specs state it
will cut upto 2 1/8 in thick.

The track has friction strips on the bottom, or else is clamped with a
custom version of an Irwin Quick clamp. Head replaced by piece of steel
which goes into the strip.

The saw was fairly quite compared to every other circular saw I have used.
When attached to a dust collector, it really did minimize the sawdust.
Quite impressive.

At the show the price was something like $470. They were throwing in extra
48 in track so that by joining could cut 8 ft long sheet goods.

If I did not own a circular saw and decent guide, or a table saw, I would be
tempted. It would be much easier to cut large sections of sheet goods with
this saw than even a table saw with 50 in fence, which I do not own.

The saw blade is fully retracted in the "off" position. Only lowers when
the trigger is "on" position.

I think DeWalt are pricing to compete with Festtool, namely very high end.

Dave Paine.


"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message
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Anybody had a chance to see / fondle the new Dewalt Tracksaw?
http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=963-602&LARGEVIEW=ON
They tout it for portable work, but I could see real benefits for in-shop
breaking down of sheet goods. However, right now it looks a bit spendy.


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