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There are a lot of people who still believe you can only get straight, splinter.free cuts in a shop using expensive panel saws, table saws, and CNC equipment. Getting quality cuts with portable power tools doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. The truth is…that with the right tools, anyone can get great results in the shop or on the jobsite. Straight, splinter.free cuts are easy, once you know the secret. Let’s start with the basic causes of poor quality cuts. Unwieldy panels, arbor run.out, low quality blades, pinched kerfs, unsupported material, misaligned fences, poor visibility, and bad technique all lead to less than optimal results. To illustrate, let’s start with the basic challenge of working with .” sheet goods. If you don’t own a large shop with a dedicated panel saw or CNC equipment, you are probably going to try to cut the sheet Festool’s innovative down on a table saw. A typical sheet of .” plywood weighs plunge saws bring the between 70 and 100 pounds and cost between $50 and $100 functionality of a full.size or more. After making the cut, you will probably be panel saw to the jobsite. disappointed, because the cut was not perfectly straight, the No more lifting a 77 lb. veneer has chipped.out, and the edges have tooth marks that sheet over the top of a require sanding before attaching trim material. table saw. My work is more accurate and safer.” Some woodworkers compensate by cutting the parts oversized, and then re.cutting the pieces to final size when Brandon N., Illinois they are more manageable. Another solution is to invest in a lot of expensive accessories and additional equipment to minimize the problems. Let’s face it, working this way wastes both time and material. Is there a better way? There is, and you are about to learn the secret that more and more seasoned craftsmen are discovering every year. The secret, gives them a competitive advantage, while allowing them to work faster, easier, and smarter. They are able to reduce waste, and accomplish the same task more safely, and in less time than with traditional methods. So what is this secret? The secret is…the plunge cut saw, and guide rail system. The Plunge Cut Saw and Guide Rail System What is a plunge cut saw and guide rail system? Some people would describe it as a circular saw riding on a metal rail. This would be a gross understatement, and would overlook the major advantages that a plunge cut saw and guide rail system offer. Designed properly, a high quality plunge cut saw and guide rail system is a precision piece of equipment, as well thought out as most stationary equipment. The combination of a precision plunge cut saw, and a guide rail will create a system that generates precision cuts anywhere on a panel quickly and safely…cuts that should never be attempted with a traditional circular saw. The smooth pivoting action, and minimal blade exposure during the cut is ideal for starting a cut in the middle of a panel. This design allows the blade to pivot into the material smoothly and accurately. Precision cuts starting from any point are easily accomplished. The plunge cut/guide rail can be used to complete a number of familiar tasks: Ripping sheet goods, creating straight edges on rough stock, jointing boards, cutting to scribe lines on doors and cabinets, cross.cutting, and creating openings in panels, sections of flooring, and cabinets. Typical Applications Sheet Goods Straight Edges Scribe Lines Precise Angles Cross Cutting Inside Cuts Solid Surface Flooring Cut Outs Things to Consider Quality As with most power tools…you usually get what you pay for. While every now and then, you might find a simple and inexpensive solution, rarely will you find a quality built tool at a discount price. How many times have you had to buy another tool, because you bought cheap instead of buying right? Let’s face it… a quality tool, built with quality materials will cost you more than you might want to pay initially. But, the good news is that the difference in what you paid up front should end up saving you more money in the long.run. Good design, tight tolerances, use of quality materials, and uncompromising attention to detail will almost always create a tool that you can enjoy for many years. Saws should use top quality motor bearings to support the shaft and extend the useful service life of the tool. All moving parts should operate smoothly and should be adjusted easily. Tight tolerances and a smooth plunging action are good indicators of the quality of the tool. Other things to consider: How strong is the warranty? What do owners say about the tools? Does the brand have a good reputation for manufacturing quality tools? Does the company have a good service department in the unlikely event that there is a problem? Straight Cuts When used with a quality guide rail, plunge cut saws are hard to beat for straight cuts. The guide strip on the edge of the rail acts as a zero clearance surface, and can be used to place the saw bla...