Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-3, страница 67
Tool Review DWS520 $499 DeWalt includes quick-action clamps to lock things down securely for really important cuts. (Includes rail and clamps) www.dewalt.com (800) 433-9258 outfits the rails with one splinterguard. like Festool; DeWalt puts a soft edge on both sides. Now, jump back and read the cutting test sidebar on the previous page, and let's get down to the nitty-gritty about each saw. DeWalt DWS520SK TrackSaw Fresh out of the gale, I)eWalt's new 12-amp TrackSaw proved to be a powerful competitor. It'll cut to 21 Is" deep at 90° or 1%" at a 45° tip. At 11.2 lbs., it's heavier than the others, but the weight is nicely balanced and really a non-issue for horizontal cutting. The depth scale has good-old Imperial markings, and (he tool locks in those depth and bevel-tilt settings securely. Unlike its competition, this saw has two lines of defense against kickback: a spring-loaded riving knife and a tiny catch on the base that prevents backward movement on the rail. All this said, I had a few little problems with this saw. The plunge mechanism is a parallel link, which requires pushing the grip slightly forward and then down, similar to a handsaw motion. Until I got used to it. the plunge action didn't feel fluid, and occasionally the saw would creep forward on the slippery rail as I plunged it. The saw could also use a splinterguard on the blade's waste side to nealen up that edge. The TrackSaw is priced neck-and-neck with Festool at $499, with a 59" rail included and a pair of really nice quick-action clamps. Here's a feature-loaded machine I'm sure will just keep improving over lime. Festool TS 55 EQ It's hard not to like the TS 55 EQ ($500). The saw whips out one surgically clean cut after the next. Tool Review continues on page 68 ... TS 55 EQ $500 Splinterguards on both sides of the blade ensure zero-clearance cutting quality with Festool's TS 55 EQ. (Includes rail and clamps) www.festoolusa.com (888) 337-8600 SP6000 $385* A unique scoring feature delivered excellent cut results from Makita. (*$505 with 54" rail and clamps) www.makita.com (800) 462-5482 66 June 2009 Woodworker's Jou ma I |
