Product Description
A great choice for finish carpenters, woodworkers, and contractors looking for a portable tool to make straight, splinter-free, precise cuts, the DEWALT DWS520K Track Saw combines the precision and cut-quality of a table saw, the capacity of a panel saw, and the portability of a circular saw.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #11069 in Home Improvement
- Brand: DEWALT
- Model: DWS520K
- Dimensions: 12.13" h x18.06" w x12.38" l,25.00 pounds
Features
- Zero clearance track saw cutting system delivers precise, straight, splinter-free cuts
- For use with track saw dual-edged tracks for perfectly straight cuts in both directions
- On-track cut depth: 2-1/8 (54mm) at 90 degree , 1-5/8-inch (41mm) at 45 degree ; depth scale accurately indicates exact depth of cut accounting for track thickness
- 12A, 1300W motor effortlessly powers through hard woods up to 2-1/8-inch thick
- Continuous Anti-Kickback mechanism and riving knife prevent kickback when engaged; Low profile blade guard allows saw to be used in confined spaces
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
Pleasantly surprised...
By Kevin J. Post
I have been woodworking for a long time. I've always struggled with breaking down plywood using my cabinet saw. I usually work alone and lack sufficient space for out-feed accessory tables, etc. When I do ask for help from my family while cutting sheet goods, there is usually an issue resulting in a bad cut.
I was skeptical a 6 1/2 blade on a circular saw could produce an acceptable quality cut. I was wrong. The saw is terrific breaking down sheet goods. It has lots of power and makes terrific cuts. I bought a sheet of 1.5" insulation board to use as a sacrificial surface. I lay the plywood on it and make my cuts. It's easy, quick and accurate.
The other use is to put a straight edge on rough hardwood lumber. I built a jig so I could do this on the table saw but the track saw handles this so much more easily.
Out of the box: The saw is solid and well-made. The instructions were a bit disjointed. There was an odd booklet attached to the saw handle that was presumably intended as a quick start guide. It had no text, only illustrations. The initial set up involves tightening the saw guides to remove any wiggle between the base of the saw and the track. Next, you start the saw and run down the track to trim the rubber strip that acts as a zero clearance insert would on a table saw to prevent splintering. It also trims the track to the exact line of the saw cut. That's it! It took about two minutes. I ended up watching a YouTube video to learn the setup process because DeWalt tried to make the documentation too simple for a simple guy like me to decipher.
I love the saw. The plunge mechanism is like 'buttah'. I purchased two sections of track and the accessory required to join them. This is a $20 accessory not included with the saw or track. Amazon didn't sell it when I bought the saw or when I composed this review. I had a difficult time finding one. I think you may be better off buying the 102" track to cut full sheets of plywood along with the 59". The saw doesn't pass smoothly over the joint in the track (sticks a bit). Although it has not affected the cut, I'm afraid the track will move when I nudge the saw to get it past the joint. I have to keep an allen wrench in my pocket to put the track together and take it apart for various cuts. It's a bit of a pain and could benefit from some design improvement. The tool simplifies things so much, however, even with the issue with joining track it's still much better and easier than using a table saw.
I also purchased the accessory clamps. You don't need them to cut material that is lying flat. The track stays put with friction alone. If you need to cut vertical surfaces or require a little 'insurance' while cutting expensive material, the clamps are for you. I saw a video of someone using the saw to trim the bottom of a door without removing it. They clamped the track onto the door and cut it right there.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful.Dewalt TrackSaw Review
By Power Tool Guide
Wow this is an awesome saw. We used it on all most everything we would think of. I would suggest getting at least 8' of track for plywood. Very easy to set up and use. The plunge system is very nice and you can change a blade in snap. We cut a lot of different material and the TrackSaw never left a rough edge, very smooth. Highly recommended.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.Great tool
By SoCalWoodworker
Bought this tool through Amazon from ToolKing.com as a reconditioned tool. It arrived in very short order and if I hadn't ordered it my self I would believe it to be brand new. It came with a new blade and included the storage box. I had to buy the tracks separately but that was expected. Also by buying the reconditioned tool I saved enough to buy 2 tracks, a 46" and a 59". That way when cutting shorter stock I don't have the cumbersome 102" track to deal with. I also got the track connector so I can use it for long cuts.
I have only done cuts for the setup and some test cuts in scrap plywood I had but from that I can say I wish I had one of these years ago. It is so much easier and far safer than manhandling full sheets of plywood on my table saw. The cuts are virtually splinter free and with my shop vac hooked up to it I can make cuts in my living room with hardly a bit of sawdust.
Love it and recommend it to anyone needing a safer and cleaner way to accurately cut plywood or any other material.
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