TS55 competition ...... Dewalt DWS520 & Makita SP6000K1

[sigibbons]

Has anyone had a look at these new plunge saws? Dewalt looks good with its paralell plunge action.
I guess they are just copying the ts55 but is that still the one to go for now these new models are out??

http://www.dewalt.co.uk/ontrack/UK/index.html

http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/s ... AKSP6000K1

 

[skipdiver]

Not only had a look but bought the Makita one,mainly for kitchen fitting duties.It cuts very cleanly.So far only used it for worktops and end panels but i like it.Saves ages setting guide rails.I'm not for one minute thinking it is in the same league as festool but never having used a festool i dont know.

 

[floorman]

Had my t55 for 8 years and i use it most days . tested the dewait and makita last week ,but not a patch on festool

 

[skipdiver]

I suspected as much.If i fitted kitchens exclusively then i would have gone for the Festool but this saw wont get a lot of hammer.Only used it for one job so far and it did the biz.

 

[Anonymous]

Good WoodWorking magazine tested 4 a short while back

 

[Grinding One]

I have Festool and porter cable hand saws,night and day hands down Festool wins.
If you like plastic tools Dewalts ok but in the states their a dime a dozen,so is Makita`s for sale eveywhere on sale...no so with Festools,few and far inbetween.Also its the blade that makes the cut so a good quality blade is a must.

 

[sigibbons]

Good WoodWorking magazine tested 4 a short while back

You wouldnt be so kind as to scan the article so i can have a read? I think it will really help my choice.

Thanks!