Festool577014 Plunge-Cut Track Saw TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus-FS with 55-Inch (1400mm) Guide Rail

Okay so if this is your first Festool brand tool, One thing to be aware of which I didn't know is that the dust collection connection for this thing is kind of a proprietary hookup that will not work with most shop vacs. They expect you to use their dust collectors which are supposedly really awesome but very expensive. So don't make the mistake I made and buy this thing thinking you'll be good to go. You can probably rig it up with tape or some unofficial adapters to work on a generic Shop-Vac. So far I've just taken it outside to cut and had it spit the dust on the floor but that's obviously not ideal.Okay dust collection woes of a poor man aside, This thing cuts through wood like butter! The track it uses makes it easy to line up the perfect cuts and with the corded power this thing just zips through wood and creates very clean lines. The instructions are great and there are tons of videos online too if you want. The build quality is superb and having the box to store it in is great so it stays protected and organized. Overall I really like it but one of these days I'm going to have to also get a dust collector which are several hundred dollars minimum. They have a lot of different dust collectors and I'm actually going to have to research which one to get but none of them are cheap by usual definitions.

If you think you’d like a Festool and want to spend for the higher priced tools, buy this track saw. Next to nothing when it comes to dust spewing out while cutting. The accuracy is superb as it applies to cut quality with the supplied blade, when utilizing the track attachment. Making thickness depths is right on top and the gauge is very accurate. Power is a plus for cutting both sheet goods and 2X stock. Drink the “Green Kool Aid” and you won’t be sorry.

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.

Nice cut and quality

Plywood has always been difficult on the table saw working by yourself. This tool is easy to use, accurate, and gives you a perfect cut edge for furniture grade finishes.

What more can I say. This thing is beyond fantastic! Expensive for a casual woodworking hobby, but even so, it’s a wonderful saw. The cuts are clean and straight. The plunge is slick. I will use it often? Making it a great tool. Worth every penny.

...but it's EXCELLENT. It's robust, easy to use, makes an excellent cut and trivializes breaking down panels/sheet goods-the crooked edge on my scraps is the factory edge. It does one (very common) task with exceptional proficiency.

This track saw provides the best cuts for cutting large panels; it is a bit pricey. BUT it does the job wonderfully. I used it for cutting 3/4 baltic plywood -- exactly as laidout; I used it for cutting birch butcher block (1.5 inch thick) -- perfect cuts and it didn't even appear to slow down in either caseI highly recommend it