track saw

Guided plunge cutter

A track saw is a circular saw designed to run along a guide rail, producing straight, precise cuts.

The track clamps to the workpiece, and the saw glides in a channel, eliminating the need for measuring and clamping a straightedge.

Track saws excel at breaking down sheet goods like plywood: I used the track saw to cut the cabinet panels.

Related

straight edge · panel · plywood · crosscut · clean cut · blade · precision · workshop · clamp · kerf · bevel · jobsite · MDF · carbide · portable · cabinetry · fence · kickback

Opposites
guidance method

track sawjigsaw

Puzzle or curve-cutting tool

circular saw · reciprocating saw · angle grinder · hand saw · chainsaw

portability and setup

track sawtable saw

Stationary power cutting tool

cabinet saw · panel saw · radial arm saw · miter saw · bench saw

precision level

track sawreciprocating saw

Motor-driven blade moves linearly

Sawzall · chainsaw · concrete saw

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G