Riving Knifes on Track Saw

[JimD]

I use a DeWalt track saw which has a riving knife.  It seems to me that it is less important on a track saw since it would be difficult for the saw to be misaligned with the wood cut when it is guided by the track.  But it should help if the saw kerf tries to close on the saw blade.  On a table saw, the riving knife helps prevent wood moving into the back side of the blade.  That seems less likely or not possible on a track saw. 

If you compare prices with a long track included I think the DeWalt is less expensive than the Makita.  It is certainly in the same price range.  The blade changing process is more complicated than it needs to be but otherwise it is a nice tool.

 

[Steven Owen]

I use a DeWalt track saw which has a riving knife.  It seems to me that it is less important on a track saw since it would be difficult for the saw to be misaligned with the wood cut when it is guided by the track.  But it should help if the saw kerf tries to close on the saw blade.  On a table saw, the riving knife helps prevent wood moving into the back side of the blade.  That seems less likely or not possible on a track saw. 

If you compare prices with a long track included I think the DeWalt is less expensive than the Makita.  It is certainly in the same price range.  The blade changing process is more complicated than it needs to be but otherwise it is a nice tool.

The biggest weakness of the Makita X2 track Saw is the lack of blade options.  Makita promised 7 different light weight X2 blade options for their cordless Track Saw 16 months ago, they still haven’t delivered any optional blades for the DSP600ZJ. 

The TS 75 can pretty much cut though anything with it’s blade selection.  It’s extemely disappointing that Makita can’t get their act together on the accessory blades.