Have a 75" rail (only); What 2nd rail to get for full sheets of ply (32 or 42")?

[vesbon]

I need to cut some full sheets of plywood soon (it'll be the first project for my new TS 75!) .  I only have the 75" rail that came with the saw.  What's a good second rail to get so I can cut full sheets of plywood?  Is the 32" inch enough, or would a 42" be better because I need to account for the length of the plunge saw itself?  Is the 32" inch nice because it's short for smaller stuff?  However, with the 75" + the 32", that's 107", which doesn't leave much overhang for a full sheet of plywood. 

Thanks,
Greg

 

[Notorious T.O.D.]

I would get the short one with the holes for the 32mm hole system to use with your 75".    Then you are ready for the hole system if you decide to go that way too... That should work fine, as I have the TS55 with the shorter rail and use this with the short hole rail and manage to get straight cuts done on the length of the 8 foot sheet goods.  Now if you want to angle across the 8 foot length then you might be getting a little tight.  I break down the 4x8 sheets on a sheet of 2" rigid foam board...

Best,
Todd

 

[Corwin]

If choosing between the 32" and 42" rails, I would certainly go with the longer 42" rail.  And to be clear about the 'shorter' rail with the holes that Todd mentioned, that is a 42" rail -- and a great choice if you will have use for those holes down the road.

Joining a 75" and 32" rail for an overall 107" of rail is really barely long enough for those 8' cuts when using a TS55 -- and simply too short for your TS75.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I would get the 55".

 

[Bob Marino]

Greg,

I would echo Corwin's comments; between the 2, the 42" would be way more useful, particularly if you think that you may want to use the hole drilling system sometime down the road, get the 42" rail with the holes. Even used by itself; a 32 rail with the TS 75 saw  would be limiting. A 55" coupled to your 75" rail may or may not be too unwieldy for you  in your shop; check your space.

  Bob