Rails - two short 'uns or a long 'un?

scgwhite

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So, I have a few jobs for the TS55 in the next few weeks - a number of doors to trim and some solid oak kitchen worktop to cut to size. I think I have cleared the purchase of a long rail with Her Indoors.

I can buy a 2700mm rail for £160, a 3000m rail for £161, or two 1400s and a pair of joiners for £130.

The difference in price isn't really a factor - I'd much rather spend another £30 for the better solution.

I'd keep the 1400 rails joined permanently, unless I ever needed to transport them, but would possibly suffer a loss of accuracy when compared to a 3000 rail.

What would you do in this situation? Should I potentially sacrifice some accuracy for ease of transport - which I don't anticipate doing very often?
 
Long one. The Festool rail joining system is too awkward and easy to knock out of true. That's why I bought into Bosch/Mafell for my track saw.
 
Get the 3000, I've been joining my 1400s for some years now using the Makita joiners and a straight edge and it was a PIA.  If you cut much 8' material it saves a ton of time.
 
I'd go 3000 I've not looked back since I got mine

Although you did mention Doors to trim if you are cross cutting doors a 3000 rail will be a problem

You could do with a smaller one too

 
3m rail definitely, I am sure joining, straightening, checking rails will get tiring very quickly. Mine stays in workshop normally but if I need to take it on site it doesn't stick out of the back of the van that far.
 
Thanks for your (unanimous) thoughts fellas - my 3000 rail has just been delivered. I followed my motto - do it once, do it properly (or, buy cheap buy twice).
 
scgwhite said:
Thanks for your (unanimous) thoughts fellas - my 3000 rail has just been delivered. I followed my motto - do it once, do it properly (or, buy cheap buy twice).
enjoy
 
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