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I think a Kreg track saw is a better place to start than a circular saw. I think the cleaner, more precise cuts you get with the track saw will help encourage a
by JKCalhoun 2y ago
I think a Kreg track saw is a better place to start than a circular saw. I think the cleaner, more precise cuts you get with the track saw will help encourage a new woodworker.
- criddell 2y agoWhat I have is a circular saw (specifically a Skilsaw). There’s a sled that you clamp on for use on the Kreg tracks. When I have it set up like that, is it similar to what I could do with a panel saw?
- JKCalhoun 2y agoMore or less. A panel saw combined with the track it is intended for will have often have a "zero clearance" strip along the track to prevent a lot of the wood being torn up when cutting. So, nicer cuts. For me, having the sled "built-in" on a true panel saw makes for a less awkward experience using the tool. It would be one thing if I went back and forth between using the circular saw and the panel saw but I truly haven't touched my circular saw in maybe ten years now.
- lemonberry 2y agoIt's just a lot of money for someone starting out. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't have purchased it.
- JKCalhoun 2y agoYou may be right. But a Kreg is on the entry-level end (about $300) and with the price of lumber these days ... $300 is not a big ask.
- criddell 2y agoWhat do you think about combination squares? They look super useful and the common advice seems to be get a Starrett or maybe a PEC. Less expensive options probably aren’t a better value.
- lemonberry 2y agoI'm glad you chimed in. I misremembered the price by a wide margin.