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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.

Festool's TS plunge saw and guide rail system has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years for its superb cut quality and design.

We would like to share some quotes from the various reviews of the Festool TS 55 and TS 75. Where possible, we also included links to the full articles for your review. Here's what they had to say...

Track saw reviews from magazine publications.

Journal of Light Construction
Plunge-Cutting Circular Saws
April 2009, Pages 45-51

"…if I were to run out and buy one today, it would be the Festool TS 55 EQ. This saw has been around long enough to have all of the bugs worked out of it. The rails stay put without clamps and there are many blades and accessories to choose from."

Woodworker's Journal
Plunge-cut Rail Saws
May/June 2009, Pages 64-68

"And the 'Best Bet' Winner is... Without question, it's Festool."

Wood Magazine
Rail-Guided Saws
September 2009, Pages 62-65

"Just because something was first doesn't make it the best. But in this case, Festool’s veteran TS 75 EQ outshone the upstarts." ... "Our Top Tool, the hefty Festool TS 75 EQ, displayed ample power and precision in everything from sheet goods to thick hardwoods."

HANDY Magazine
Ridin' the Rails
December 2009, Pages 30-33

"Smooth performance and a wealth of accessories, along with a proven track record (and the option of a larger machine if needs demand it), earn Festool top-tool honors..."

Taunton's 2008 Tool Guide
Guided Tool Category
2008, Pages 96-99

"The Festool saw and guide rail system was the editor’s choice as the best overall and was also a clear winner among readers."

Additionally, the Festool plunge saw and guide rail system achieved an overall readers' rating of 4.82 out of 5.00.

Popular Woodworking
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 55” guide rail and 48-tooth carbide blade are included as part of the saw system package). This is where the real magic starts."

Fine Woodworking
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."

Tools of the Trade
Festool Circ Saw and Guide Rail System
July 2007, Pages 25-26

"Festool's claim is accurate; the TS 75 EQ did change how I work."

Journal of Light Construction
Festool TS 75 EQ
May 2007, Pages 3-4

"I highly recommend this saw. It does everything the company says it will and then some." ... "As far as I’m concerned, buying a TS 75 EQ is money well-spent."

 

 

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