Festool 577014 Plunge-Cut Track Saw TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus-FS with 55-Inch (1400mm) Guide Rail

I’m not a professional, just a woodworking enthusiast who enjoys really high quality tools. In the past I used a circular saw with my own jigs or a kreg jig. I got so sick of how much time it took to set up cuts, really sucked the joy out of woodworking for me. Every single cut would take me minutes finding square, clamping, making sure my saw wasn’t hitting the clamps, etc). I knew I wanted a better solution for rip cuts and did not want a table saw for a variety of reasons (safety, portability, taking up space in my garage workshop), so I started looking into track saws.Well, this is the entry level of the definitive track saw brand. We already had a festool dust extractor for sanding (my wife refinishes furnitue), so I figured why not just stay in the family and get a matching festool track saw.I researched the other models including the ones with the kickback guard. I agonized over this TS 55 or the 60, but ultimately decided I hadn’t earned the need to get the higher end model and it was already expensive enough, so I picked this one.In the weeks since, I’ve learned so much about using a track saw. I ultimately decided to splurge and get the MFT/3 as well. With the accessories that come on the MFT/3 I now have a complete replacement for my miter saw as well! An unexpected surprise. But, ultimately, the MFT/3 isn’t a requirement to get tons of value out of this track saw, and when I start my upcoming cabinet project I will likely just make some cuts on some foam board on the floor anyways. I think the MFT/3 shines with this for working with solid wood and cross cuts so if you do a lot of that you might consider it.I still have a lot to learn about this tool but I’m beyond happy with it, it’s so easy to pull out and do complex cuts in a fraction of the time it took me and I’m able to enjoy making things again without all the fuss of lesser tools.

This is an excellent German made tool. It's easy to use and provides smooth accurate cuts. I had a problem with one of the parts and the vendor worked with Festool to get what I needed with the least amount of trouble.

If you think you’d like a Festool and want to spend for the higher priced tools, buy this track saw. Next to nothing when it comes to dust spewing out while cutting. The accuracy is superb as it applies to cut quality with the supplied blade, when utilizing the track attachment. Making thickness depths is right on top and the gauge is very accurate. Power is a plus for cutting both sheet goods and 2X stock. Drink the “Green Kool Aid” and you won’t be sorry.

The Oracle became aware of this tool while watching the videos made by The Dusty Lumber Company. (Highly Recommended!)As with most things, there are various ways to cut down large sheet items like plywood in home shops - some more difficult and imprecise than others, especially for one person. Believe me, the Oracle has a LOT of experience trying to feed a 4x8 sheet of plywood through a cabinet makers table saw and with setting/clamping a straight edge on a sheet for a hand-held circular saw to follow. Leave it to Festool to design and build a complete system - track and a "Systainer" case with a plunge-cut saw with 1.8 mm thin kerf blades and riving knife that results in cuts that are twice as fast as the previous version of this saw.Festool’s redesigned Guide Rail system features recessed holes down the center so you can screw the rail to material you're gonna cut, ensuring it doesn’t shift.If you can't use the screw method, small slots in the track are for adhesive strips. Simply peel the backer off, and stick the rail exactly where you need it to make the cut. Like I said - Awesome

Okay so if this is your first Festool brand tool, One thing to be aware of which I didn't know is that the dust collection connection for this thing is kind of a proprietary hookup that will not work with most shop vacs. They expect you to use their dust collectors which are supposedly really awesome but very expensive. So don't make the mistake I made and buy this thing thinking you'll be good to go. You can probably rig it up with tape or some unofficial adapters to work on a generic Shop-Vac. So far I've just taken it outside to cut and had it spit the dust on the floor but that's obviously not ideal.Okay dust collection woes of a poor man aside, This thing cuts through wood like butter! The track it uses makes it easy to line up the perfect cuts and with the corded power this thing just zips through wood and creates very clean lines. The instructions are great and there are tons of videos online too if you want. The build quality is superb and having the box to store it in is great so it stays protected and organized. Overall I really like it but one of these days I'm going to have to also get a dust collector which are several hundred dollars minimum. They have a lot of different dust collectors and I'm actually going to have to research which one to get but none of them are cheap by usual definitions.

Runs so smooth and cuts like butter. Love the dust collection.

Nice cut and quality

Muy buena calidad