The DCS520T1 60-Volt MAX 6-1/2 in. TrackSaw Kit has a brushless motor to easily power through hardwoods up to 2-1/8 in. thick. Features straight plunge mechanism for optimal ergonomics. For use with TrackSaw cutting system to deliver precise, straight, splinter-free cuts.
- Zero clearance track saw cutting system delivers straight, splinter-free, precise cuts
- On track cut depth: 2-1/8 in. at 90 and 1-5/8 in. at 45, depth of cut scale accurately accounts for thickness of track
- Continuous anti-kickback mechanism and riving knife prevent kickback when engaged
- Straight plunge mechanism for optimal ergonomics
- For use with track saw dual edged tracks for perfectly straight cuts in both directions
- Cordless convenience with the power of a corded tool
- Enclosed low profile guard gives a 90% dust extraction capability
- Ideal for ripping down sheet goods
- True edges of lumber for jointing
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Flo Kerluke (verified owner) –
This cuts just as cleanly and accurately as my four other track saws, but has several features that make it worth consideration.For one thing, it is less expensive than my premium teutonic tools. Moreover, the tracks and accessories are less expensive. And the DeWalt trigger-style track clamps are far easier to use than other brand’s clamps with the twist style screws. So, for convenience alone, that’s a clear win for DeWalt.Of course, this is a cordless tool, which depending on your needs may be an advantage or not. If you work solely in a shop, then you might not need the cordless feature. Since I often do volunteer work on site, cordless tools are a boon to efficiency. They not only get the job done faster, because I save set-up and tear-down time, but I work safer with no cords to trip over.One unique feature of the DeWalt tracks saws is the two-sided chip-strip. All other track saws have only ONE side with the zero-clearance strip that prevents chip-out. ONLY DeWalt designed theirs to have BOTH sides of the track with those rubber strips. If one gets damaged, you can just turn the track around and keep working. That happened to me this summer when an apprentice used the rail as a cutting guide and sliced the rubber strip with a utility knife.For any other saw, I would have had to spend time replacing the strip before work could continue.The other unique feature I have seen only on DeWalt saws is, the anti-kickback button. It does more than prevent kickback, which is plenty useful when cutting wet or green wood. It can actually hold the saw on the vertical sloped track. That’s especially useful when using the saw on sloping roofs for valley and rafter cuts. But I have found another great use for that!I engage the anti-kickback whenever I use this for my homemade panel saw! That allows forward movement for cutting, but prevents the saw slipping down the (nearly) vertical track.I like the case too, but found you must be careful when placing everything back inside. The saw is fitted to the case so closely, you must be sure to get it ALL the way into the molded foam pads on the bottom. Otherwise, the lid won’t close.As stated, I have four other tracks saws by the other big brands. ALL of those use thin plastic inserts in their cases. DeWalt uses thick molded foam that actually conforms to the tool, the battery and charger very securely. I think that is BETTER than the expensive teutonic tools’ systainer style cases. So, if you are considering a track saw, remember to give this one serious thought. It costs less. The accessories cost less but are just as good; and in the case of the clamps much better, faster and easier. It cuts just as well as the others, but has the center guide strip and TWO zero clearance anti-chip strips instead of one like all other brands.That plus the anti-kickback feature sold me. I am not knocking the other brands. Those are good too. But THIS saw is my go-to choice for site work because of it’s unique features no other track saw has. That, plus the impressive lasting power of the 60 volt battery sold me.
Braulio Armstrong (verified owner) –
If you understand the saw and how to use this, you can’t go wrong. This is a great tool. Since it’s battery powered, there no cord to think about. Cuts are right on, if you know how to use the tool. Worth every dollar!
Crystel Bartoletti (verified owner) –
Bought this a week ago and this saw is powerful and accurate at breaking down plywood
Josiane Kuphal (verified owner) –
It was absolutely awesome… Saved me day’s on my siding Job
Maxwell Mueller (verified owner) –
This thing is fast and it cuts wood like butter. I had the corded version and this saw speeds up fast. I used it mainly for cabinet making but I also used it to cut white oak herringbone wood floors to make borders. If you plan on cutting flooring that’s been glued down I don’t recommend cutting so low that it touches the glue. The glue will dull the blades almost instantly if you are using a rubbery glue like Bostik. Otherwise regular panel cutting this thing is the best I’ve seen without the festool price tag.