Tombo46":3l0vjqvp said:
So can the track saw really replace the table saw?
I've been doing this for a living for the last 12 years, and bought my first table saw last Christmas; I think I've used it three times, exclusively for narrow rips - which is what I wanted it for. As soon as you start throwing sheet materials into the mix, then a track saw (I have the Festool, others makes are available...) really comes into it's own.
For me, a track saw was/is far more versatile than a table saw - but I work mostly in sheet materials, so it makes sense for me. That said, I used my TS55 to rip some 50mm redwood today (standard blade) and it was absolutely fine - though I'd suggest a ripping blade if you plan to do a lot of them.
If you do a forum search, that Makita doesn't seem to have worked out too well for other folks. And as an aside, standard scaff boards are either 38mm or 63mm thick, with 38mm being more common.
HTH Pete