"Max" wrote in message
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I've been using a shop-made, 9 foot long, guide to cut plywood, etc.
It's just a 1x4 screwed to 1/2 inch Baltic Birch ply. The edge of the 1X4
has acquired a slight groove where the foot of the circular saw runs
against it.
I remember the job it was making the guide and getting it absolutely
straight.
I'm not particularly interested in doing it again.

I'm pondering the purchase of a Plunge/"track" saw.
But I see descriptions of "anti splinter" strips, glide strips, high
friction strips and other "add-ons" or replacements.
Do I really need all that extra crap.
I'm almost tempted to buy just the "track" and use the same saw (Milwaukee
*left* blade) I've been using but I thought the plunge ability and other
advantages would be worth the money.
Some input would be appreciated.
Thanks,

Max



What are you looking for exactly?

Do you simply want to cut straight lines? Renew what you have.

Would you like to get a saw that delivers a cut quality that might be better
than your TS? Look to one of the new track saws.

I am partial to the Festool saw, they have had the idea in use since the
60's.
The track guide pretty much stays where you put it with out clamps, but you
can use clamps.
The track sets up on the line you want to cut, there is no off set
measurements needed.
The track helps to prevent tear out on the top inner side of the cut. The
saw has a replaceable piece that prevents tear out on the outer side of the
cut. I have seen Swingman's saw work and it cuts oak plywood as good as
what my cabinet saw does and I don't have to sand or clean up my cuts.
The saw easily makes plunge cuts and stopped cuts.

Beginning April 1 through May 31 Festool is offering a 10% off sale on both
of their Track saws and accessories for those saws. I'll probably be
getting the TS55 saw.