Which is the best plunge saw?
As you can see in the comparison chart below, Festool TS plunge saws are undoubtedly the best plunge saws available. Having pioneered plunge saw technology, Festool has had nearly half of a century to refine and perfect its plunge saw to make them the best plunge saws on the market.
The best plunge saw offers the most features and functionality, superior dust collection, the broadest range of available accessories, and the best service and support. Considering those factors, Festool is the clear winner.
* Competitors' information as published on 20/6/2014.
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Handy Magazine
"If you're a woodworker, especially a cabinetmaker or contractor that works in a finished interiors where dust collection is critical, this should be on your short list. I never met an owner who regretted this investment."
Tool Box Buzz
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Best Power Tool Award 2013
"The Festool TS 55 REBQ is nearly a perfect power tool in my opinion. It offers near perfectly straight line cuts in an very portable platform. It's the perfect saw for remodelers and woodworkers looking to improve their overall quality with a tool that offers an endless amount of uses."
Article Reviews
It wouldn't be entirely fair for us to share reviews and awards dating all the way back to 1964, when Festool invented the plunge saw and guide rail system, since there has been no competition until recently. However, as the rail guided cutting systems have gained popularity, there have been quite a number of magazine reviews covering this tool category. Festool has consistently been crowned the king of the category and received a resounding thumbs up from editors and customers alike.
August 2013
Many times I hear people say Festool represents the pinnacle of woodworking tools. Apparently they don't see that as sufficient reason to sit on their laurels. With improvements like these I can't wait to see what's next. This top tier German tool has my recommendation.
August 2012
As systems go this one from Festool is about the most convincing one you will find out there, and whether you choose to use it with the guide track or mounted in a table, the build quality will ensure you will not be replacing it any time soon.
Not Your Grandfather's Circular Saw
April 2008, Page 34
I can only imagine the grin on Granddad's face if he were to use the Festool TS 55
EQ… Cuts made with the saw alone are good, but the real beauty come when using the
saw with an aluminum guide rail (a 1400mm guide rail and 48-tooth carbide blade are
included as part of the saw system package). This is where the real magic starts.
Ridin' the Rails
December 2009, Pages 30-33
And the 'Best Bet' Winner is... Without question, it's Festool.
Plunge-Cutting Circular Saws
July 2011
If I were starting from scratch and wanted a track saw for crosscutting panels, trimming door bottoms, and short rips,
I'd buy the basic Festool TS 55 REBQ kit with the 55-inch track.
Rail-Guided Saws
September 2009, Pages 62-65
A rail-guided saw will never replace a tablesaw, but it sure outperforms any panel saw we've tried (at a much lower price, too), and doesn't limit you to perpendicular cuts--you'll get high-quality cuts at any angle. Our Top Tool, the hefty Festool TS75EQ, displayed ample power and precision in everything from sheet goods to thick hardwoods.
Guided Tool Category
2008, Pages 96-99
Additionally, the Festool plunge saw and guide rail system achieved an overall readers' rating of 4.82 out of 5.00.
The Festool saw and guide rail system was the editor's choice as the best overall
and was also a clear winner among readers.
Plunge-Cut Saw Makes Straight, Clean Cuts
June 2009, Page 20
Forced to pick between the Festool and DeWalt … I'd choose the Festool. It's lighter,
easier to plunge, and has a better blade-changing mechanism.
Plunge-cut Rail Saws
May/June 2009, Pages 64-68
Smooth performance and a wealth of accessories, along with a proven plunge record
(and the option of a larger machine if needs demand it), earn Festool top-tool honors...
July 2007, Pages 25-26
Festool's claim is accurate; the TS 75 EQ did change how I work.
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