Makita Plunge Saw

[Dan Clark]

It looks like Makita is coming out with a circular saw and guide rail that looks very much like the TS55 and guide rail.  Not in US yet, but advertsed in UK:http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/details.php?cat=Circular Saws&product=57409.   

Regards,

Dan.

Edit: typo in the title

 

[mastercabman]

not a bad price either!

 

[Matthew Schenker]

not a bad price either!

The Makita and the TS55 are within $100 of each other:
Makita = $355 USD.
Festool TS55 = $440 USD.

The question here will be whether the Makita can match the advances Festool has made in dust collection, accuracy, and general engineering.  My experience with Makita tools has been mixed -- some good (cordless drill) and some really bad (belt sander).

OK, I'm sorry my obsessive side is acting up here, but Dan, could you please add an "a" onto the discussion title?

Thanks,
Matthew

 

[Dan Clark]

Hmmm... Looks like it's spelled correctly to me!  ;D

 

[Matthew Schenker]

Dan,
Hey, you're right.  Looks like it's just mastercabman who spelled it wrong now!
Matthew

 

[Dan Clark]

;D

 

[Greg B]

Ohh, now I get it. For a second there, I thought you might have been Canadian, "Makita Plunge Saw, a"

GB

 

[Dan Clark]

The "Modify" option is a wonderful thing!  ;D

 

[mastercabman]

Dan,
Hey, you're right.  Looks like it's just mastercabman who spelled it wrong now!
Matthew

all i did is replying!?! ??? makita;makita;makita...

 

[Dan Clark]

This is a tough crowd!  8)

 

[Dave Rudy]

Ohh, now I get it. For a second there, I thought you might have been Canadian, "Makita Plunge Saw, a"

GB

Wouldn't that be: "Makita Plunge Saw, eh"?  Phonetic spelling, I guess.