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

[scgwhite]

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?

 

[Wuffles]

3000 mate. All the way.

 

[Locks14]

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.

 

[nerfball]

Long 'un.

 

[Kev]

3000 - it's a must!

 

[mike_aa]

As others have said, the long one works best.

However, there have been some who, for reasons of easier transport and storage, have used the shorter rails with two of the Makita Rail Connectors.

Here is a link to a FOG thread.

Mike A.

 

[rst]

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.

 

[VW mick]

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

 

[Darren1972]

1 3000 and 1 800 jobs a goodun

 

[Doug S]

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.

 

[Acrobat]

Agree with everyone else, 3000 rail and a short rail covers it.

 

[scgwhite]

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).

 

[Darren1972]

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