Railsaws: Makita SP6000 vs Festool TS55

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• TF

  @TFfan75 · 2 years ago · pinned

  Festool is better, but for the prize, you get what you need in a Makita.

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• AN

  @AncoraImparo4ever · 4 years ago

  This has been the best comparison so far and I've been watching at least a dozen comparisons to allow me to decide which saw will suit my needs. Not anyone was as detailed as you.  I am now definitely leaning towards the Makita. Since I am merely a hobbyist, it will take many years before I wear out my Makita.  I will also buy the corded version since they have dropped in price markedly probably because the battery powered saws are now so much more popular. Good time to buy! Thanks for your efforts in making this review. I've subscribed too.

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• TH

  @thetallcarpenter · 5 years ago

  Hi Alastair. Thanks for taking the time to do this video. I find these kind of tool reviews far more honest than your usual, 'tool guy', ones. Showing tools in their intended environments being used by proper tradesmen after many hours of service gives the kind of real information that guys like me who work in carpentry need when considering new tool purchases. Its interesting that I bought the Makita based on an almost identical comparison of the two from a good friend of mine who noted all the same things as you including the worn guide cams on the Makita and how easy they are to replace. I'm not an every day track saw user, so felt that the cheaper Makita would serve my needs perfectly. Cheers.

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• FR

  @freedomfighter5222 · 6 years ago

  Great review - fair, honest and unbiased. Also very "down to earth" and factual, no "smartness" here. Really appreciate your style and content, thanks!

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• AS

  @Ashton351 · 3 years ago

  Excellent review style! No BS, right into the content. Thank you.

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• TA

  @tapsulinka · 5 years ago

  Good video.<br><br>I do cut aluminum profile mats every day. I would say it&apos;s hard work for every saw. I have had Festool several years and the quality is the same as the day I bought. It was twice the price of Makita but I think I made best choice. For home usage Makita might be okay. <br><br>Please remember that it&apos;s very important which cutting blade you are using. Choose the right blade for the work. If you cut any kind of materials having glue or plastic, notice that because of the heat, this plastic or glue will easily stick to the blade and make cutting results worse. Buying all the time new blade can cost a lot. You can try cleaning the blade or bring it to special company for sharpening it

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• CR

  @craigpeel5995 · 6 years ago

  Love my Makita but horses for courses. I don’t use every day but when trimming door edges it’s brilliant

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• JO

  @jonnie.sullivan · 6 years ago

  Thanks Alistair - great review as was in the market for a track saw and was leaning toward the Makita Cordless and your very detailed and impartial review has definitely helped in making up my mind - so thanks very much buddy!

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• DA

  @DavePawson · 6 years ago

  Thank you. Very useful, clearly honest.

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• BR

  @bradjones5266 · 6 years ago

  Alastair, I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I’m enjoying watching your videos. You have some wonderful content. Thank you

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• MI

  @michaelkaye4998 · 5 years ago

  Way too many variables to call this a comparison in my opinion. &nbsp;I appreciate the time and effort that went into this quality video. Thanks

• KL

  @KlepkeCamper · 5 years ago

  Thanks for this awesome video! <br>Does the Makita also pivot around the edge at the 45° cut??? <br>Best wishes from Germany 👋

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