Which Track Saw Should You Buy??? Mistakes I made...

In hopes of saving you some money I dive into my track saw journey. I have the TS 55, TSC 55, TS 75, Mafell MT55, and HKC 55. There is a lot to consider when purchasing a track saw and if I could go back in time knowing what I know now I would have made some very different purchasing decisions. Hope this track saw buying guide helps...
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[@InsiderCarpentry]

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[@AJ-wk9mb]

Is your mafell for sale, if so, please let me know?

[@neilyochim8932]

Hey spencer just watched your video on track saw to buy and not to buy and wanted to thank you for all your advice. I’ve been on the fence about what track saw to buy. I bought the dewalt and it was ok but wasn’t satisfied. I was getting ready to buy the tc55 but instead am going to go with the battery powered one like you suggested. I’m a trim carpenter in saint Louis and have been watching your channel for a couple of years now. Just want to say thank you for all your help man. Also was wondering how much you would charge me to build your latest miter saw stand? Thank you

[@laidbackmedia]

None of them are suitable for ripping long material safely

[@robwalker8530]

I got the TS75 because I needed to miter 1.5” butcher block countertops. I needed the depth of cut at 45 degrees. Four years later, still happy with the purchase, I use it all the time.

[@kiwdwks]

Been thinking about the cordless Festool. Great to know you approve. Thanks!

[@talaven]

I greatly appreciate your review and advice. I am in the market for a track saw and was leaning towards the corded Festool as I "assumed" it would have more power. Thank you for saving me the grief.

[@pureau79]

It has been said that, “An average man learns from his own mistakes, and a wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” I’m 61 now and carry the residual evidence of many personal errors of judgement. I have watched quite a few of your videos and appreciate the depth of logic and reason applied. As expected, this was well organized and informative. It helped me with a decision and is greatly appreciated as I too can be an impulse buyer at times.

[@cybersewingschool874]

Thank you for your informative review! I purchased the cordless Festool that you mention in your vid back in September, and it arrived in time for Christmas. The information you provided was very helpful in making my decision on which track saw to buy. Much appreciated!

[@johnwoodcock9718]

Thanks for your honesty, and that ts75 will be a collector's piece in a few years time

[@ackec-umsekkruch-ekucki952]

I like the to the point approach of the pro who's done all the testing and thoroughly thought out the production processes. It's just invaluable. Not only does it save my money but most importantly it does save a lot of my time. Thanks for being so open and honest and for making the industry better in so many different ways!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Happy to help. 👊

[@benjamingerow5650]

Really appreciate you passing along your life lessons without padding the length with useless anecdotes like I keep seeing. Subscribed

[@tsherman.9181]

love the Garand Thumb homage in the opener! Love your videos!

[@draggboy]

Thanks a lot for this, I ordered the TSC 55 today and this video was reassuring.

[@thomasmorley4966]

I went the Mafell route. Purchased two, my first a decade ago nearly. Fantastic saw.

[@hhanger1]

I had the TS55 and TS75 and sold them both. Now I use the Mafell 55 and it's a beast. Very happy with it for my use.

[@TheTranq]

Nice break down. Now I’m more excited than ever for my TSC55 to come in. Been waiting a month and a half already they’re backordered

[@ILruffian]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I have the Festool TS 55KEB. Love it. New Festool 60 w/ scoring blade coming soon.

[@FD-dh2fu]

Great and honest feedback as always. Love it. Thank you.

[@arcdraw]

Thanks for your review! I’m actively looking to buy a track saw was leaning more towards a ts75 but the 55 just moved up on my list.

[@whitey0o5]

I really appreciate your content. I can’t tell you how many times I’m researching something...Carpentry techniques, tool reviews... Oh, I wanna build some custom miter saw extension wings. Bam! Oh and let’s not forget Amazon reviews. BAM! You’re the real hero. The man we can trust. Much respect.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I appreciate that. 👊👊👍

[@rickyperkins232]

@@InsiderCarpentry I haven't seen any video from you in a minute wondering if you are Okay?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

All good. I’ll be back soon. 👍

[@rickyperkins232]

@@InsiderCarpentry just wanted to make sure there wasn't any kind of health issues impeding you or something like that. Good to. Know that you are 100%

[@kenvanness2828]

I will defend the HKC's Power. I used an HKC to built a full set of stairs (4 stringers, with 2x treads & risers) It handled it all like a champ. No binding, no trouble at all cutting stringers. I went thru one & a half fully charged battery's on the whole set of stairs. I was pretty darn impressed. Thanks Spencer for another quality video.

[@hustlinghard8081]

Hey, absolutely love the videos! Been binge watching tons of them!! Got a quick question though, do you have a video out about how you go about pricing jobs? If not could you please do one?

[@yo2stix]

I’ve been a long time Festool supporter I’ve pioneered some of their tools and work with their R&D department yearly with the guys from Germany. I found the TSC 55 to be pretty darn awesome I wasn’t a fan at first I’m an old-school corded guy fourth generation builder. But I still keep the TS 75 corded as certain applications only that it can perform. That’s 75 doesn’t come out as much but if I’m doing lots of rips setting up more like a panel saw application don’t wanna deal with batteries and working stationary that’s the saw i use. If I’m doing shorter projects and moving around more on the site the TSC 55 works best.

[@thyslop1737]

Yes. Exactly. I am so tired of being the guinea pig on tools and machinery and finding out the dislikes, yet being stuck with it.

[@JasonTaylor1]

I am happy with my Makita cordless. At first I was not using it a lot but now it the go to saw for many tasks. Stair stringers, sheathing, foam board, hand rail posts, Etc.

[@justgregnow]

I have the dewalt track saw, it's great! Does everything I need and has awesome power.

[@TheOfficialSoulPower]

Recently bought the TSC 55 and 1st job was cutting and fitting vinyl planking to stairs (sorry, we don't see much hardwood stair treads in our neck of the woods!). I was super impressed! Thought I'd have to haul in my big Dewalt mitre saw and job site table saw, but the TSC 55 and track did it all in record time with very little dust. Couldn't be happier. Learned about it on your channel, so thanks for sharing!

[@russellslater4037]

I know I'm late to the discussion, but I have the TS55. Initially I was concerned that it appeared underpowered. However, when I got additional blades (particularly the Panther), it changed the game. Ripping 2" timber is a breeze, and with the signature finished edge as well. The key is to match the blade to the work.

[@carpentrytricia63]

I am trying to do my research before buying a track saw so thanks for the video.

[@maxbrap]

I've been using the TSC 55 for 8-9 months. It's a very flexible tool. I actually barely use my cabinet saw anymore unless I'm making a dozen of something. Mostly it's the MFT and the TSC in the van and I'm ready to party

[@rpezman24]

Hitting the thumbs up because I too have spent way too much money on tools that I didn't really need but I'm happy to have. Great video.

[@gjforeman]

My corded DeWalt TS does all I need with 4 and 8 ft tracks. I have DeWalt router sleds that work quite well with the saw tracks. Dust collection works well. No complaints.

[@metal-adventures-joerg]

I have a Mafell Track Saw for 25 years now and still working fine! The MT 55 is available as a cordless version now Greetings from Oberndorf, Germany (Hometown of Mafell)

[@paulhopkins1905]

You would be on your 8th Festool by now

[@MichaelRozie]

I have the Bosch that is based on that, love the rails. I would never go Festool, the rail is much worse than Mafell / Bosch

[@Bshwag]

I have been using the ts75 for about 8 years now and I love it. probably helps I'm a big guy but I really like the idea of the hk55.

[@CLPRPSD]

After a great amount of research and trying a number of these saws, I purchased the Makita (corded). It has been excellent overall, has very good power, has an anti-tip lock for cutting 45° cuts and scoring feature. Great saw, great tracks to go with it and reasonably priced.

[@als4817]

Thanks for posting! I love this channle and all the incredible ideas and work processes that are demonstrated here. I don't use any of the Dewalt and Festool products that Spencer loves. I bought Makita and Milwaukee decades ago and still do today. I've never seen a good reason to change.

[@carloscasamalhuapa1309]

Liked your review. Much appreciated. I can’t help but wonder if you tried different blades with your saws. I’m surprised to see a red X next to the TS75. I use it quite regularly. Despite its large profile, it handles hardwoods quite well, even with the stock blade, but the ripping blade has its place, too. And cutting finished 3/4 plywood with the TS75 and track is quite pleasant since it leaves such a clean edge. With added dust collection and MFT, you get a great system that’s even portable. Leaving the price argument out, you are getting a great tool in the TS75. Love the systainer as well.

[@rufusTfirefly67]

I have the TS 55 which I do really like for ripping sheet goods, but agree that it is underpowered. I've had situations where I was trimming solid-core doors and barely had enough juice to get it done.

[@stevenfoust3782]

I’m not surprised you would have that many track saws given the number of routers you have lol. I am a 55 yr old finish carpenter and made my own tracks for saws and routers I use. Sure a real one would be great , I just never get around to buying one. If I want to see cool tools I’ll just watch you.

[@2chipped]

At the cabinet shop we have the tsc75, which works fantastic for cutting thick hardwood. Its thicker kerf blades rob power ,but also doesn't deflect. I personally bought the cordless Makita and prefer it over the festoo,l simply for the lack of a cord. I've been working mainly on-site for the last 18 yrs in various trades,cordless is a way of life.

[@agentchodybanks9120]

Festool makes cordless too so your point about Makita is dumb

[@2chipped]

@@agentchodybanks9120 when I bought it,festool did not have a cordless saw for sale.

[@SingleTrack66]

The battery powered ts55 absolutely rocks. More power than the mains version and a dream to use.

[@msm624]

Just bought the kreg track saw to cut a slab of 2" thick black walnut and im very pleased. Perfectly clean cut.

[@flyingjackcarpentry9394]

I've two favourite YT carpentry channels and this is no.1. Even tho I'm British and we do things differently over here. I like carpenter videos that give advice to carpenters and not specifically DIYers.

[@66meikou]

Nice honest review. I'd be happy to give a home to the mafell though.

[@artrainger]

I love your dog! That a great shop partner!

[@robwaz1547]

Thanks for your helpful insight

[@rossbuchanan7632]

Great video- everyone ought to watch this. I am still, after 4 years, happy with my Festool TS55 corded. But when I bought it I had mostly corded tools. Now knowing the benefits of cordless, I might well buy the Festool TSC. I have a Kapex which after 3 years has had to be repaired TWICE, which has knocked a lot of my confidence in Festool. maybe their stuff just isn't up to site work.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I owned two kapexes. Both had motors replaced. I sold them both and switched to dewalt miter saws. I got sick of it. Those kapexes are a complete joke.

[@SuperBardley]

​@@InsiderCarpentry Yes, I have long been dubious of the Kapex. It just does not offer any uniquely innovative features that justify its 2x premium cost over the next best competitor. The CSMS world was saturated with good products for a long time before Festool joined the party. Its unique “feature” is the reversed rods, but the competitors offer that at a much better price. The other “feature” of lightness isn’t because of some space age material, it comes from Festool’s use of a lot plastic and possibly skimping on the electrics, which of course leads to servicing and failure. Not good for somebody who makes a living via their tools.

[@malikto1]

I bought the Makita SP6000K1 over 10 years ago and it's worked flawlessly. The 8' track has been a godsend.

[@Darrell_Coquillette]

I have been on the fence about the Festool cordless track saws. I have the TS55 and for the most part it works for what I use it for. Get those saws sold and spent the money on accessories for the saws you keep.

[@muddywater6856]

My Makita corded is used daily without issue going on 3 years. Great dust collection. I have both Makita and Powertec tracks.....the cheaper Powertec tracks seem superior except for the supplied splinter strip. I like the anti-tip for bevels. Actually the only track saw I have ever used. Blade selection takes care of power issues for me when ripping 8/4.

[@mikefeil3568]

I've had a TS55 since a previous gen with a stamped steel plate. Great saw, did lots of work. Got the newer version w/aluminum plate and it does everything I need in a TS. Never had a need for the monster 75, too big & heavy for my use. The cordless version might be the ticket in the future.

[@mikefeil3568]

Update: Purchased the Makita cordless track saw and it performs as good as the Festool. It is my go-to saw now and lives in the truck, while the Festool stays in the shop.

[@fixeman]

Hi, great informative video. greetings from Norway

[@Pw6872]

Appreciate your honesty!

[@makingitright4503]

Love your vids. I have a dewalt corded track saw setup and give it a solid 4 of 5 rating.

[@dazzz4real]

I run the HK 85 EQB and it slays everything. Power enough. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 and thanks for your opinion.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Good review, thank you.

[@theclaxton]

Great review! How did you make an adapter to plug in the mafell to the festool plug it system?

[@craiguddstromcarpentry7605]

Always a pleasure to use my Makita corded track saw, 5 years old with no problems.

[@carlcox7332]

Makita just makes tools That work. Some of the cordless are a little bulky compared to other brands but they are bullet proof and always get the job done. Gotta say, my most used tools are my Makita 6.5 in circular saw and my 12v impact driver. I also have several 18v Milwaukee impacts, but 90% of the time my little Makita is more than enough to do what I need. And with a 5ah battery it lasts for weeks without charging it. It's also great when I'm doing stuff like hanging drywall over head cause it's so light and the belt clip is wider which is perfect to just drop it on my hammer ring when I move. I also have the DeWalt cordless drywall gun but I only use that when I'm driving a ton of screws. Then I still prefer to co back with the Makita for all the tight spots and corners cause it's more compact. My next big purchase is going to be the Makita track saw

[@johnfrederickson3082]

THANK YOU I LOVED YOUR VID

[@ymfemptyb6967]

I have worked with both festool cordless tracksaws and mafells cordless tracksaws and I personally like the mafell better. Their track is really good and the handling is super easy and it's very precise. Only thing that would be nice is something that prevents the saw from tipping when cutting at a 45 degree angle but it's manageable anyways

[@RonKillian]

Good video Spencer. Another take away here could be, if you cut sheet goods alot and can afford a track saw, get one now. What a difference. I've had the Makita cordless for a while and just recently got around to using it.. OMG, why did I wait? What a dream way to break down plywood. I use to use a emerson clamp and a circular saw, what a pain, to many ways to mess up the cut. With a track saw, you lay the track on your marks and cut, that easy. Plus the saw says on "track" for the entire cut. I was going back and forth about makita corded or cordless. But since I had the one battery makita brushless circular, that cut great, I knew the dual battery would do me fine. It does, rips up plywood with no struggle. Of course it depends on what you are doing, but the track saw has been one of the best tools I've bought in a long time.

[@BType13X2]

I come from a welding background and used track cutters so the concept of a track saw was pretty easy to pick up on. Reality is a tracksaw is as good and as accurate as you are. For a few years I used a Kreg accucut and had a makita sidewinder saw in the jig. Every cut I made with that was accurate as I set it up to be, and I was usually accurate to 1/16". Recently I went and bought a corded Makita track saw. (why buy cordless when I am going to connect it to dust collection anyway?) I wish I would have bought a "real" tracksaw earlier. My choice of brand has more to do with spending money intelligently. Is the Festool a nicer saw than the Makita? I don't think so but some people say yes. Now is the festoll Saw 500$'s nicer than the Makita (local price.) Absolutely not. Thats like buying a Snapon Box wrench instead of a Williams. Both do the same thing both have hastle free return warranty but one costs 40-50% more. Again I don't mind splurging on a nice tool , but it has to be because it offers me something that is far superior for that premium price.

[@alderelitewoodworks2676]

Now, this is a review I can totally stand behind! This is what I have been saying for years. TSC55 is the best overall track saw. I have had mine since the original release date and I LOVE it!

[@markr1142]

No it isn't, they have always been underpowered and burn out if you don't baby them. The best track saw has always been Mafell, but you need to have the Mafell/Bosch tracks. Festool can't even run on Mafell/Bosch tracks...He is complaning that Mafell can't mitre on festool tracks, which makes him a hypocrite.

[@johnhughes3963]

You just made my mind up!

[@thejohnhend]

That’s the two I have the cordless TSC and Hkc and looove them

[@garrettlund]

After my ts55 motor burned up i took leap on the dewalt as I had the batteries and dam it’s incredible... so much power and the cordless part is the best for small jobs not having to hook up to a cord or vac

[@stephenmurray4916]

Like some other commenters i have the makita. it has more power than the festool and works perfectly on festool tracks and accessories. You should defo buy one, every one man show needs 6 tracksaws.

[@metgumbnerbone1]

I love my Makita too!

[@kperellie]

I second that! LOL

[@smokingcheeba420]

Makita fan boy here. But haven't used the makita track saw. Only festool.

[@KevinManual]

bought the makita this week, first track saw, its like a funny car. Found a 118 track locally, no 55, so I went to the overpriced tool store and bought a 55 inch festool track. It fits fine, but I have to adjust the tension nobbies every time I switch between the two tracks. so not quite perfectly if your running tracks from different manufactures. Its super minor but still annoying enough that I'm going to pick up a makita 55 track when I find one. And it came with the double charger, I can ditch some of the single chargers I have. IDK if it plays the song though, none of my single chargers do.

[@stephenmurray4916]

@@KevinManual I'm running all makita tracks I have some festool track clamps and the tso rail square, the square is the business. You can make any of the makita chargers play up to something like 5 different songs. When you plug in the battery and hear the beep remove it straight away and plug it back in immediately repeat this to cycle though diffrent options.

[@AdonneLoggins]

Love my Makita! Power and value!

[@therabman_5606]

I have the corded makita totally love it!

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

I have all but the Mafell. Did buy the 75 used at a super price and use it pretty seldom. The rest I use and love. Never had a break down on any of them.

[@josearango8838]

Thanks for your help

[@jaredwartinbee5202]

I like the garand thumb style intro 😎

[@dwarden3]

Convert the corded to a panel saw like I did! It's fantastic for it.

[@debbieeckels25]

Great review. Thanks

[@garybutterfield8953]

Just came in from the shop where my ts55 (corded) is smoking like a house on fire. Started searching for how much a new one will set me back and found this video. Thanks Spencer for making me feel not so bad! It hurts to spend so much on a tool and see it just burn up. Sure it's about 7 years old but I have only cut plywood with it and never used it in a production environment. I finished the job with my 30 year old Skillsaw that is still running like the day it was bought. That saw has been used in a production environment many times, thrown in the back of a pick up, never lived a day of its life in a sustainer case etc...I wish Skill made a track saw!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I had mine rebuilt it it has been great for me ever since.

[@daftnord4957]

$200 sounds steep. i'm guessing you could get access to the brushes for replacement and clean the commutator quicker and cheaper than sending it in

[@zacharybaker695]

Makita 36v track saw for the win. Used it for years, cuts true, lots of power, never regret not having a riving knife. 🤷‍♂️

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

Great video! Thank You!

[@garydenley1027]

Been using makita corded track saws for years and they are great to use. More power than festool corded 55 or 75.

[@ericparga2734]

Thanks for this

[@andrewwalker208]

I have the TS 75 and its been good for the most part, but it has bogged down on me. To be fair I was ripping a straight edge on lumber that I had just pulled off the saw mill, and the logs were left sitting way too long before being slabbed. The boards were releasing a ton of stress and two of them actually pinched my blade and stopped the saw. Probably would have been fine if I had sawn the lumber while green and let it dry properly first. My table saw also struggled with those same boards, so I don’t hold that against the track saw. 99% of the time it’s been great. Only annoyance is how big and bulky it is. I’ve been considering getting a TSC 55 for the smaller tasks and I think you just convinced me.

[@andrewschultz2504]

I have experience with track saws also and wasting money on them. I own 3 2 festool and a dewalt I don’t regret the dewalt at all I use it on both festool tracks and Walt tracks I find it very accurate and have owned it since 2013. I also love my hk55

[@tseringdorjee3775]

Very helpful video, god bless you

[@garyneyenhuis7112]

I’ve had a TS 75 since 2012 and it still works great. Have an aluminum blade when I need to cut aluminum.

[@Slowhand871]

I’ve loved my Festool cordless 55

[@solomonquinn1041]

The mafell tracks are so good. Mafell also make a cordless track saw

[@hgohlke]

I have both tracks. Maffel is much better. Also the connector

[@paulroth1060]

i also don‘t get the argument. very subjective. i use mafell cordless/with cord at work from 45-80 awesome machines that just need their own track! 🤷‍♂️ i find the handeling of the mafell machines vs festool more logical/swifter. and the materials, metal finish is just great and sturdy overall. (great if you do building and roofs)

[@harveysmith100]

The Mafell cordless batteries also fit Metabo and vise versa.

[@kentbrobeck5140]

Mafell track is superior to all other brands and puts their MT55 at the top of the track saw class all by itself.

[@simonh73]

There's alot more 3rd party addons for the Festool track than Mafell that make processing panels much easier. I have Mafell on Festool rails.

[@ejicon3099]

I love my chordless TS 55 FEQ. The only issue I've had after 3 full years of ownership is one of my airstream batteries died on me and acquiring a new festool battery at this point in time is almost impossible. They're sold out just about everywhere. Aside from that, it's probably one of my favorite tools that I own.

[@loumonte658]

I've been super happy for years with my makita track saw.

[@billystray7007]

I've used that Makita, loved it !! Im so over my festool

[@Jason-uz8hj]

I have the cordless makita. Very happy! Use it with festool tracks though. I read too many bad reviews of makita track

[@jaredwaters4633]

How’s the power on the makita, I’m seriously considering it, after doing some research on the subject sounds like the Makita is the best bag for the buck (I was disappointed to learn the Dewalt was so poor in performance and features)

[@Jason-uz8hj]

@@jaredwaters4633 I'm heavy into dewalt 20v and 60v and I chose the makita. VERY happy. Ripped lots of sheet goods with no problems ......power to spare

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@Etienne Ringuet 3 year warranty

[@M30263]

Thanks for the insight Spencer! I almost made the very same mistake this morning when I went to Rockler. 🤦‍♂️ As a tool nut and the Toolman Taylor mentality where bigger is better!?! It’s akin to grocery shopping on a empty stomach or a kid in a candy store. 😂

[@user-ep9ht7ok6q]

You know, you didn't sell those track saws, but you did get this video out. Thanks!

[@johnbeckman8916]

As with any addiction, step one is admitting you have a problem and are powerless to resist....... 😀

[@JonDunnmusician]

Would be nice if we could start a Self Help group on here for tool lovers

[@hoppy2515]

I'M IN!!!

[@user-zz8ln3uh5x]

I hear what you're saying. It's hard to ditch a system once you're into it. I think my TS55 is great but I can see how the Mafell/Bosch tracks are arguably better, especially the track connecting system. I think that the concern about Mafell being a foreign saw is less relevant with battery-powered tools. Mafell can use Metabo batteries with a domestic charger. Timberwolf (a domestic retailer) even recommends doing that. The main downside I see to Mafell is that they're significantly more expensive than even Festool.

[@dlevi67]

Festool is as "foreign" as Mafell, since they are both German brands...

[@BType13X2]

Or you could get a Makita corded saw and save a pile of money. I don't see much of a point in a battery powered tool that you are going to connect to dust collection.

[@zack8399]

Very helpful real life information. Thanks for the videos! Cant wait to get a job where I can justify buying one ;)

[@rafaeluhu]

Nice video. Thanks for the advice. I am on Dewalt platform and didn't want to invest in another battery platform, so went for Dewalt cordless track saw. Which is fine. I know its limitations but it is what it is. If I have to get another one, it will be another dewalt cordless again. =)

[@NDB390]

I really like my Makita track saw. I do have a FestoolHKC and also love that lil track saw. I really disliked the DeWalt, as I found it awkward to use. One thing I dislike about Festool, is I don’t live near anyplace that carries them and all my blades I have to order and stock for just in case.

[@Arational]

My TS 75 does the job for me. Sometimes extra power would be handy for deep cuts but I pretty sure it will be my first and last track saw.

[@ReneArtoisMr]

Honest review and I agree the TS55 could use more power. But I never heard that the TS55 actually loses power overtime. I did have a problem with the braking electronics causing power loss, sparks and heat. It was solved quickly under warranty.

[@Seatclaimed]

A little Garland thumb ? I’m lovin’ it.

[@mikespray2002]

Thank-you for the video. Right behind you in (tracksaw) experiences. I really like Mafell (I use the dual doweler and jigsaw) but am heavily invested in Festool tracks and don’t want to duplicate them. I’ve got both an older 55 corded and the construction version (which I had high hopes for as I do staircase work often). Like you said, the innovative track notwithstanding as its awesome, it just doesn’t have power. I’ll probably go for the dual battery 55 next as I’d like cordless to precut sheet goods. I use my Felder to finish cut for cabinet work (always. I’ve never got even close to the same consistent precision for casework). Again, useful comments. You probably saved me a 75 purchase.

[@kevinpunter7960]

For some reason here in Australia Mafell are a PITA to get hold of - I've tried. I'm tempted by the DD40 and the Jigsaw (really not in love with my 3 Festool jigsaws and although I have both Dominos the DD40 is ultra practical). Yeah .. you can't beat the precision of a quality sliding table saw.

[@lukasstrong2953]

@Garand Thumb fan with that intro

[@mattschoular8844]

Thanks for your opinion.

[@MrDragonlarry]

Makita track saw is the best purchase I've made. I'm already on the Makita battery platform so that's why I went that route.

[@woodbutcherjc]

Where did you buy it and did you buy a package deal?

[@MrDragonlarry]

@@woodbutcherjc Bought the package deal off Amazon and added additional tracks with carry case.

[@johncarne4884]

I have the Mafell mt55cc started with a festool ts55. I never had any major problems with the saw besides sometimes wanting more power. I hate the festool track for one thing the foam underneath compresses to much giving you a cut past 90 when you want a 90 degree cut. I don’t like the jointing bar it’s horrible to use and the splinter guard is murder to change. I really love my corded Mafell and unless it suddenly died or gave me quality issues I wouldn’t change to anything else. I have worked with the festool cordless for a week on a friends job and it was disappointing power was ok but runtime was kinda bad but he was using 4.0 batteries also I like my dust extraction on and it’s a pain to flick the switch manually every time. Having said that if it wasn’t for the horrible track design I would probably consider the festool ts55 36v with 6.0 Bluetooth batteries. Oh also the Mafell blade moves 0.1mm towards the saw for the saw cut to stop tear out it’s not the lever just built into the plunge the stop is just there for the depth at with it is activated. Thanks for the video always good to hear opinions.

[@carbb5760]

Couldn’t agree about about the hkc. Incredibly useful tool. I also run the tsck version of the festool which has been a great saw

[@revg2608]

I have the cordless TS55 batteries must be full otherwise-NO GO. However, it works great! I also have the TS75 and outside of being heavy, it’s a dream. I just cut out a floor (3 layers of floor), and to my surprise the TS75 NO struggle at all. Also, I used my TS55 for same application and it worked too. The plus about the TS55 -NO CORD 👍🏿. Both are great! Lots of $$$$