HK or TS saws?

[Kev]

The HK 55 uses a thinner blade than the TS 55, which is more prone to giving less smooth cuts. Not sure if the same applies to the HK 85 and TS 75.

Certainly doesn't .. personally the hkc55 is a lame duck compared to the others but good for its intended purpose.

 

[treee]

You can also get as good cutting results with a standard run of the mill circular saw and a home made rip guid like we did before anyone ever made track saws.
Slap a good blade in a makita or porter cable what ever brand you have available. For a couple hundred bucks you can do what others go with $1000 set up.

I'm starting to think this is the way forward! I think you've hit the nail on the head!

Thanks a lot

 

[treee]

The HK 55 uses a thinner blade than the TS 55, which is more prone to giving less smooth cuts. Not sure if the same applies to the HK 85 and TS 75.

Ah! thanks a lot for clearing that up!

 

[treee]

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Maybe buy Arvid's gear if he is close (??)/

Do you understand who makes the Bosch GKS55?
As a track saw is a lot about the tracks... then I would suggest that the tracks may be more important than the saw.

In 110v )and in North America) it is difficult because 1) there is less 230v and 2) the costs are different than in Europe.

One may still may decide on a TS-75, but going in "eyes open", is only by looking at the Bosch as well as the others.

A table is a pretty simple task, and a deWalt would also work fine, or a piece of ply as a straight edge. Even and jigsaw and a plane would work.
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I don't understand no, who makes the Bosch?

I certainly will be checking out other brands also. I just thought the festool would been perfect for what I need. However it seems there are other avenues i need to think about!

Yeah you are right, I think I'm making this much more complex that I need too!

Thanks

 

[treee]

Thank you all for your help!

After a lot of research and comparisons, I  needed up purchasing a dewalt plunge saw including 2 rails and a dust bag for £325.

I went that way for a few reasons.

Slightly more power
Better depth of cut
Anti kick back built in
Accesories are cheaper

Just wanted to say thanks to all for your help!

 

[Holmz]

Sounds sensible to me...
I would be interested in pictures of those tables as well as how the saw performs.
You will probably be finishing the edges with a sander or router, so even a rip blade just starts you out.