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Anyone heard of an official release date on the Flexvolt Tracksaw?
I heard maybe a week or 2 ago it was two weeks out. Which would put it this week or next week. I noticed that Murray from Krueger construction has gotten the tracksaw. I don’t know if it was sent early as a review unit or if it is in stores. It may be out in Canada but according to Home Depot it has 3 listings: DCS520B, DCS520T1, and DCS520ST1. All are listed as “out of stock online” and “not avalable in stores”. Someone said on Murray’s post that they have the saw and another person said that September is the release date.
“Soon”. Toolaholic and a few others have gotten review models, I’d be shocked if they aren’t available within the next two weeks or so.
Estimated shipping date according to Acme Tools is July 10th.
Do I remember correctly that people who ordered FV tools online last year had to wait longer because HD had them on the shelves before Acmetools shipped?
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Not sure what businesses were involved but CPO was definitely a big offender.
TY, Bremon, I didn’t want to fall into the pre-order trap.
Mostly looking at the new nail guns coming out.
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Same, a couple retailers in Canada I use have the nailers for preorder for September and I don’t really like the idea of them sitting on hundreds of dollars for months while I wait. I’ll wait until they’re in stock lol.
I might try ordering off amazon this time. I got a few other things I’d like to get from there as well.
@Bremon cpo, acme tools, and factory authorized outlet all come to mind. There may have been a few others. Those are the main ones I go to at least.
In stock at Home Depot online received mine today Dcs520b
appears as if only the bare tool is available. right now.
Factory authorized outlet has dcs520t1 in stock
I didn’t realize Factory Authorized was selling them. At least last I checked they weren’t but thats good to know.
Has anyone put this up against the Festool equivalent yet out of interest? I’ve had a quick scan on YouTube but didn’t find anything.
I’ve been looking at the Festool for a while but I really want the FlexVolt table saw so if the DeWalt saw is any good it would make sense to stay on that platform for both tools.
@Rammstein2609 the wood whisperer has done a review on the corded model and compared it to his Festool track saw and the results were surprising. The cordless version appears to be very similar to the corded model. I thought I seen another comparison of the Europe model flexvolt track saw vs a Festool. Might be worth a watch.
With the technology that they have and the results of their previous Flexvolt tools, I would be highly surprised if it wasn’t at least comparable. @Rammstein2609
FrosBros82 wrote:
7 minutes ago, FrosBros82 said:With the technology that they have and the results of their previous Flexvolt tools, I would be highly surprised if it wasn’t at least comparable. @Rammstein2609
The surprise was Marc felt the DeWALT corded track saw had better cut quality than his Festool. This was only on the keeper piece though. Festool he said had a better cut on the offcut piece.
Figured I could post a few pictures of the flex track saw t1 kit.
Heres inside the box without the saw. Not sure what the middle section between the battery and the charger is. Kinda looks like it could hold a second battery but when I try a second battery it does not fit. It is also not a spot for the motor housing because the motor is not in the shape of the opening nor does it sit low enough to be inside the opening.
Heres the box with the saw inside. A bit snug but works well enough.
here’s a picture of the saw on the track set at an angle. Kinda interesting that part of the right half of the saw base tilts with the blade and stuff. When cutting at an angle the saw tends to tilt out of the rail even with anti kickback enabled. Tilt out prevention like the Makita has would be nice.
If you were wondering how big the saw is, here is my left hand to help give you an idea on size. I feel like it would be comfortable to use with either hand.
Heres a look at the bottom. I found something interesting that isn’t really talked about. I found 2 adjustment screws. Possibly used for calibrating the saw for 90? The white portion is the anti kickback mechanism.
Do the two knobs on the shoe adjust the friction from the saw onto the rail?
ChrisK wrote:
9 hours ago, ChrisK said:Do the two knobs on the shoe adjust the friction from the saw onto the rail?
yeah alignment on rail. probably same function as your Festool or the new x2 Makita. also the third is to engage or disengage the anti kickback function.
So does this have a riving knife like on my Festool? If so….sweeeeeet
not only does it have a riving knife it has spring function on the knife similar to your festool. Hopefully I will be able to use it soon. I did a dry run once I figured out how to get it to run and starting seemed smooth. Not sure if its a soft start or not. I feel it was well worth the price I paid for it. Only thing that I wish it had was an offcut splinter guard.
will it fit on the festool track if so may have to take a look at it
regopit wrote:
17 minutes ago, regopit said:will it fit on the festool track if so may have to take a look at it
I don’t think it will Carroll. The track is totally different as is the base of the saw. Festool and Makita work together, Dewalt and Magellan don’t though Magellan and Bosch do.
Jronman wrote:
27 minutes ago, Jronman said:not only does it have a riving knife it has spring function on the knife similar to your festool. Hopefully I will be able to use it soon. I did a dry run once I figured out how to get it to run and starting seemed smooth. Not sure if its a soft start or not. I feel it was well worth the price I paid for it. Only thing that I wish it had was an offcut splinter guard.
The splinter guard is an awesome feature and so is dust collection, can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this bad boy.
regopit wrote:
1 hour ago, regopit said:will it fit on the festool track if so may have to take a look at it
ChrisK wrote:
1 hour ago, ChrisK said:I don’t think it will Carroll. The track is totally different as is the base of the saw. Festool and Makita work together, Dewalt and Magellan don’t though Magellan and Bosch do.
Actually it supposedly does. It puzzles me how the corded version doesn’t and this one supposedly does. I’ll try to find where I seen it could work with Festool track.
Awesome, I hope it does, it would save people money in the long run for mixing tools.
@regopit @ChrisK Heres Proof the N.A. version works with Festool track. I also found out in Robs video that the base is magnesium. Rob said he would rather use Festool track with this saw over the DeWALT.
Another thing to note is the motor is the same motor as the 575 flex circular saw. I’m guessing it will be no slouch when it comes to power. Also supposedly 90% dust collect when connected to a vac.
Jronman wrote:
8 hours ago, Jronman said:@regopit @ChrisK Heres Proof the N.A. version works with Festool track. I also found out in Robs video that the base is magnesium. Rob said he would rather use Festool track with this saw over the DeWALT.
Another thing to note is the motor is the same motor as the 575 flex circular saw. I’m guessing it will be no slouch when it comes to power. Also supposedly 90% dust collect when connected to a vac.
It won’t be a slouch dude, I’ve got the 575, the thing is awesome.
I’m liking the Festool track saw my boss bought ,just very weird using it because I’ve never used one in thirty plus years…..they do cut nice
Framer joe wrote:
15 minutes ago, Framer joe said:I’m liking the Festool track saw my boss bought ,just very weird using it because I’ve never used one in thirty plus years…..they do cut nice
DeWALT’s would feel different again because it is more a push action instead of a pivot action so it would feel a bit different when using it vs say a Festool or Makita.
Ya I see the Dewalts levers forward ,not like a plunge cut….the whole idea is weird to me ,we use a short track for cutting framing but it is not even close for speed but superior in cut quality
Framer joe wrote:
On 7/23/2017 at 2:57 PM, Framer joe said:Ya I see the Dewalts levers forward ,not like a plunge cut….the whole idea is weird to me ,we use a short track for cutting framing but it is not even close for speed but superior in cut quality
I have one of the corded saws and they really excel at long straight cuts when you want them. Do you want cut off the bottom of a door or even the side to fit in an opening? It’s a perfect cut if your measuring skills are up to the task. Once you have made the first cut with it the rubber strip shows you exactly where the cut is.
I hear ya @Grumpy MSG it is a beautiful straight cut, just never used one ,ever, till recently….actually it’s @ChrisKand others that convinced me to get the boss to get a track saw…he got Festool…..it’s still just very different for me to use …very strange feel in my hand vers my reg circ saw ( flex or corded) …….been using a circ saw everyday for over 30 yrs ,,…im like the guy carving a bear out of a log with a chainsaw….but with a circ saw…just feels natural, like an extension of my arm…
…..but I am trying to use it everyday,to get better at it……
I almost picked one of these up when CPO tools had a 10% off sale.
Unfortunately, they charge $50 extra for shipping the track.
If anyone is considering buying one, you might buy the tool from Acme or CPO, but buy the track from Home Depot online- they offer free shipping.
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my shipping from cpo was free if I’m not mistaken. Also the rails were a lot cheaper from cpo than acme. I think home depot was similarly priced to acme.