Bosch Tools Track Saw - GKT13-225L 6-1/2 In. Precision Saw with Plunge Action & Carrying Case

Obviously you're considering purchasing a track saw, stop now and buy it!! It's easy to set up, very powerful for it's size, amazingly accurate, great dust extraction and excellent quality! There's plenty of room in the sustainer box for extra blades and hold down clamps for the track (which I highly recommend). I've cut 100's of feet of plywood for built-in cabinets and storage units, ripped softwoods and hardwoods so far with table saw accuracy and finish.The track extrusions are the Mafel design and works very well, especially the track connection method, quick, rock solid and straight. Some have complained about an uneven base plate, no issues with that, dead flat! Once it's on the track and you've adjusted the guide cams, very solid. From time to time I apply a little paste wax to the sole of the base plate and the track and it's smooth as silk. At the time of purchase Amazon had some great special pricing and couldn't pass it up. This saw will also work on Festool's track so you can take advantage of their large accessory catalog.

The SawBefore I buy any tool, I usually research the tool for a solid 4-6 months. I watch a YouTube reviews, read online reviews, and try to get my hands on a tool in person. This saw wasn’t carried by any local retailers, so I could only look at the comparable track saws (Festool, Dewalt, Makita, etc.).This saw lives up to the hype. It is basically a blue Mafell (YouTube the ToolboxBuzz track saw reviews - they do a comparison and the Mafell wins). I was deciding between this saw and the Festool. Festool is great, but the accessories are more expensive and the reviews on this saw were better than the Festool. The Bosch track connections are far superior than any other track saw on the market (there are a lot of comparisons on YouTube, the Bosch/Mafell has the smoothest connections). I’ve only cut a few things with it and it did an excellent job - by far the best saw I’ve ever used. It cut plywood with zero chips and a laser smooth edge. To respond to the guy who returned it and bought the Festool - if you read the directions (he might have), this saw can cut to -1 degree to 47 degrees. There are two buttons on the angle gauge that allow you to reach these settings. Out of the box, mine was a little under -1 degree. I disengaged the -1 button and the saw was .5 degrees off. At the back of the saw, there is a little set screw that controls the angle of the stops (see pictures). It’s not listed in the directions, but it seems to adjust the angle. I used it to dial in a perfect 90 degree cut.The Track & First CutI’ve never owned/used a track saw, so cutting on a track was a new experience. I wish I would have bought one years ago. Setting up the track is super easy. The saw sits firmly on the track (after you turn the adjustment dials to snug the fit). Your first cut is made to clear the overhang of the rubber gasket on the edge of the track. I’m used to a conventional circular saw, so the plunge motion was weird, but after my first cut, I understood the motion. I used a dust collector and this saw left maybe 1-2% of what is left by a traditional circular saw (while using the same dust collector).Overall, this saw is without a doubt the best saw I’ve purchased. After months of research, I purchased it because I wanted to take my wood working to a new level. This saw will definitely help my journey.

I break down sheet goods and build table tops, needed an accurate way to trim the table tops with accuracy. Looked at the F and M brands. Being a Bosch fan I was impressed that the accessories from the M brand worked with the Bosch. The build quality on the saw is top of the line IMHO and makes cuts that are glue ready. I think the Bosch saw is a great value and only has a few design features that are missing compared to the M brand and as far as I am concerned the missing features are not a major issue. I do like the blade change of the M brand better and the dust collection in the M brand is marginally better than the Bosch. The main advantage of the Bosch and M brand is the track system, connections on the track are absolutely the best on the market. Accessories are pricy but again you get what you pay for kind of a buy once cry once thing. The main reason I did not go with the F brand was the track system and a less powered motor. If Amazon sold the M brand I would have bought that brand based on a the features that are missing on the Bosch saw, primarily the dust extraction and blade change. Overall I am more than happy with the Bosch saw and would buy the saw again if I needed to purchase another saw.