Hot take: spending $300 on a track saw was worth every penny

I kept hearing people say a circular saw with a guide was just as good, so I tried that for 2 years and dealt with constant tear-out and wobbly cuts. Picked up a used Festool track saw for $300 off Craigslist last month and my cabinet panels come out perfect every time now. Has anyone else found a tool that made them change their mind about a popular opinion?

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morgan.joseph8d ago

@wendyw71 my buddy Mike swore by his circular saw guide til he tried my track saw once. He bought one that same week and never looked back.

wendyw718d ago

Right, because dragging a circular saw along a wobbly piece of plywood is a total joy. My "budget friendly" setup gave me more splintered edges than usable panels. Now I just smile every time I zip a perfect cut and think about all that wasted time.

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