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.

Je pensais avoir le tout en très bon état. Ont est très loin de ça.

I've had a couple of saws over the years, but for cutting a straight line, like on plywood for shelving, this is fantastic. Nice clean straight cuts without weaving off the cut line. Wish I had this years ago! Love all the features of the saw.

There is a lot of talk about the cost of Festool tools. Highly recommend them due to their precision, quality and design. I find my track saw I’d light and easy to use. Just now building a cross cut table to speed up the shorter repetitive cuts made in closet and drawer bank builds.

I mean, what do you say? It's a Festool. It's expensive, comes with a nice storage case, works great. Could you get something that works just as well for less money? Yeah. This was a splurge tool investment, and knowing that I don't regret it.