Ripping

[joe1086]

The Festool track saw is absolutely the most expensive way I have ever straightened the raw edge of rough lumber. No measuring, no fastening. Just lay the long guide on the edge and cut. All you need is a spare $700-800

Fixt

Just sayin'

[ez-duzit]

$ is what usually stands in the way of us having the right stuff. But I have found that the track saw was one of my my very best tool investments. And one I use every day. Mine is the TS 55; bought the whole kit on c/l for $350.

[JGrout]

oh I am not sure it is the "right" stuff. 

Fruits of about 3 hours labor 

not too long ago

[Steve N]

ez-duzit Wrote:
The Festool track saw is absolutely the most expensive way I have ever straightened the raw edge of rough lumber. No measuring, no fastening. Just lay the long guide on the edge and cut. All you need is a spare $700-800

Fixt

Just sayin'

Not to mention your SOL if your board is longer than the rail, and the job requires that length


I do have a track saw though, but it's the good one, the DeWalt

[ez-duzit]

...your SOL if your board is longer than the rail...

Only for the unimaginative. After cutting the length of your long guide, simply slide the guide down the board, using a straightedge as its guide.

[Steve N]

Oh yeah, that will always keep everything in Puuuuuuurfect alignment


You can also chalk the line, and just freehand it with a circular saw if all you do is frame construction. Lot's of ways to get there, just some of them are a tad more accurate than others.

[Phil S.]

Or saw it with your D-8 (Disston, not Caterpillar) and true it up with your #7.

[ez-duzit]

ez-duzit Wrote:
The Festool track saw is absolutely the most expensive way I have ever straightened the raw edge of rough lumber...

Not to mention your SOL if your board is longer than the rail, and the job requires that length ...

Oh yeah, that will always keep everything in Puuuuuuurfect alignment...

Steve--besides misquoting me you also dis my proven methods, while having no experience of your own to back it up. Careful not to develop a reputation as an ankle biter.

[Admiral]

Consider unplugging, and get one of these for $125, less for vintage........:

[Rob Young]

Consider unplugging, and get one of these for $125, less for vintage........:

I've got the PAX 5-1/2tpi in the 28" length.  Consider the saw a kit, even at $125 because it wasn't sharp or set sufficiently to handle material thicker than 3/4".  But after tuning up, it is a beast.  I prefer overhandripping while standing up and would rather use a thumbhole Disston.