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Makita SP6000J1 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Track Saw Kit w/ Case + 55" Guide Rail Expired

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Amazon has Makita SP6000J1 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Track Saw Kit w/ Stackable Tool case and 55" Guide Rail on sale for $351.99 (price shown at checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CorNut for finding this deal.

Note: Expected to ship in 1-2 months.

Includes:
  • 55" Guide Rail (194368-5)
  • 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw (SP6000J)
  • 6-1/2" 48T Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade (B-07353)
  • Hex Wrench (783203-8)
  • Interlocking Case
  • X-Large (197213-3)
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Amazon has their plunge track saw kit for $351.99 (free shipping) after $25 discount (applied at checkout) back on sale as one of their Cyber Monday deals

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHN6L74

includes:

6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw (SP6000J)
6-1/2" 48T Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade (B-07353)
55" Guide Rail (194368-5)
Interlocking Case X-Large (197213-3)
Hex Wrench (783203-8)
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Model: Makita 12 Amp 6-1/2 in. Corded Plunge Saw with 55 in. Guide Rail, 48T Carbide Blade and Hard Case

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I think cordless matters a lot less with a track saw. These things excel at their dust collection compared to a circular saw. If you're going to be hooking up a dust extractor or shop vac to it anyway, then a power cord isn't going to make much of a difference anyway.
You're obviously an experienced woodworker, but some of the advice you give here is so strange and nonsensical

Track saws have fantastic dust collection, if you're running a hose for dust collection it's no extra work to be using a corded version, especially since you can plug the cable into a dust extractor which will automatically turn on when you turn on the track saw.

Basically there are no downsides to a corded version and there are huge upsides like not having to worry about batteries decaying over the years

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slickwilly15
11-28-2022 at 02:17 PM.
11-28-2022 at 02:17 PM.
1. Deal appears dead.

2. I researched the hell out of track saws and came to this. Be aware that Makita makes track/guide compatible circular saws, that are kinda the best of both worlds (for example XSH08 18v version). You get 7 1/4" depth of cut, more power, ability to lock depth, blade guard, etc, but a base that can ride on guides/track just like a 6 1/2" track saw.

3. You can also adapt just about any circular saw to use track/guides. There are several options from Kreg, and multiple adapters from Makita (ie 198673-2) that use their track. This allows you to get into the track saw world for WAY cheaper, and with much more flexibility (ie. large saws, small saws, top handle, rear handle, blade left, blade right, corded, 18v, 36v, 40v, maybe even light metal???)

In the end, I decided not to get a dedicated track saw. Might be a great option for a cabinet maker with a small shop and no panel saw with limited space where a table saw isn't feasible, or a contractor who wants ultimate portability without fussing around with clunky adapters....but even then, I think the guide compatible circular saws are better all around for these use cases.....and for most people, multiple circular saws that can be adapted to track guides if needed are best. In the end, track saws are just way, way, way too expensive for what they are. I really don't get why they have to be so insanely expensive vs their very similar circular saw brethren.

Sooooo, if you missed this "deal", I wouldn't worry about it too much. Look at the XSH08, Makita adapters, or Kreg options (ACS table, accu-cut jigs, etc.) or Festool MFT table (similar to Kreg)
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11-28-2022 at 02:23 PM.
11-28-2022 at 02:23 PM.
Quote from slickwilly15 :
1. Deal appears dead.

2. I researched the hell out of track saws and came to this. Be aware that Makita makes track/guide compatible circular saws, that are kinda the best of both worlds (for example XSH08 18v version). You get 7 1/4" depth of cut, more power, ability to lock depth, blade guard, etc, but a base that can ride on guides/track just like a 6 1/2" track saw.

3. You can also adapt just about any circular saw to use track/guides. There are several options from Kreg, and multiple adapters from Makita (ie 198673-2) that use their track. This allows you to get into the track saw world for WAY cheaper, and with much more flexibility (ie. large saws, small saws, top handle, rear handle, blade left, blade right, corded, 18v, 36v, 40v, maybe even light metal???)

In the end, I decided not to get a dedicated track saw. Might be a great option for a cabinet maker with a small shop and no panel saw with limited space where a table saw isn't feasible, or a contractor who wants ultimate portability without fussing around with clunky adapters....but even then, I think the guide compatible circular saws are better all around for these use cases.....and for most people, multiple circular saws that can be adapted to track guides if needed are best. In the end, track saws are just way, way, way too expensive for what they are. I really don't get why they have to be so insanely expensive vs their very similar circular saw brethren.

Sooooo, if you missed this "deal", I wouldn't worry about it too much. Look at the XSH08, Makita adapters, or Kreg options (ACS table, accu-cut jigs, etc.) or Festool MFT table (similar to Kreg)
Just to add to this. Also have came across True Trac kit $189 & $289:
https://www.amazon.com/TRACK-SAW-...97e41410bb

I'm leaning toward getting this kit because I own a nice Dewalt DCS578 60V Flexvolt circular saw that I'd miss a whole lot by going with a non-brushless corded version.
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CorNut
11-28-2022 at 09:01 PM.
11-28-2022 at 09:01 PM.
If working indoors, you'll want a dedicated saw like this Makita. The dust collection is worth it to me at least
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dvdrdiscs
12-15-2022 at 09:58 AM.
12-15-2022 at 09:58 AM.
Quote from Kellin Brown :
Same as the other day only two weeks earlier, I just cancelled my earlier order and placed this one, thanks!
Quote from CorNut :
Amazon has their plunge track saw kit for $351.99 (free shipping) after $25 discount (applied at checkout) back on sale as one of their Cyber Monday deals

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHN6L74

includes:

6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw (SP6000J)
6-1/2" 48T Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade (B-07353)
55" Guide Rail (194368-5)
Interlocking Case X-Large (197213-3)
Hex Wrench (783203-8)

Did you guys get your kit? Mines was finally delivered today and I'm not home to check. But from my security camera, it looked like they delivered me the track with no saw. I'm curious if you guys got the right thing and if the saw and track came in separate boxes.

My Amazon order status shows delivered so I'm perplexed.
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Kellin Brown
12-15-2022 at 10:07 AM.
12-15-2022 at 10:07 AM.
Quote from dvdrdiscs :
Did you guys get your kit? Mines was finally delivered today and I'm not home to check. But from my security camera, it looked like they delivered me the track with no saw. I'm curious if you guys got the right thing and if the saw and track came in separate boxes.

My Amazon order status shows delivered so I'm perplexed.

Mine still say delivery on the 29th, I will update then.
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12-15-2022 at 10:36 AM.
12-15-2022 at 10:36 AM.
Quote from dvdrdiscs :
Did you guys get your kit? Mines was finally delivered today and I'm not home to check. But from my security camera, it looked like they delivered me the track with no saw. I'm curious if you guys got the right thing and if the saw and track came in separate boxes.

My Amazon order status shows delivered so I'm perplexed.

I had the opposite problem. Saw but no track. Hopefully they're shipped separately and I'll get the track within a few days
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12-15-2022 at 10:54 AM.
12-15-2022 at 10:54 AM.
Lucky. Mine hasn't shipped yet, it says expected 1/1-1/5

Lucky assuming you guys aren't shorted parts that is/they're just partials.
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12-15-2022 at 11:12 AM.
12-15-2022 at 11:12 AM.
Quote from bennynihon :
I had the opposite problem. Saw but no track. Hopefully they're shipped separately and I'll get the track within a few days

I have no faith in this happening. Amazon doesn't normally ship items separately like this without at least marking them separately. Their logistics isn't this sloppy. I'll call them when I get home to confirm there is no saw. Please keep me updated if you call and I'll do the same.
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12-15-2022 at 01:27 PM.
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Quote from bennynihon :
I had the opposite problem. Saw but no track. Hopefully they're shipped separately and I'll get the track within a few days

I stand corrected. I called them and they said it was shipped in 2 boxes but they share the same tracking number. I was told to wait until tomorrow to see if the 2nd box shows up as there's no way to track the 2nd box (since it shares the same tracking number as the 1st).
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12-16-2022 at 08:20 PM.
12-16-2022 at 08:20 PM.
Called again today since the 2nd box didn't show up. This rep said it wasn't shipped in two boxes. Wtf. But she ordered me a replacement and it now has a delivery of early January.
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ianhiding
12-17-2022 at 09:17 AM.
12-17-2022 at 09:17 AM.
Just received the saw only, no track. What the heck
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12-18-2022 at 05:24 PM.
12-18-2022 at 05:24 PM.
Well, at least they're making it right. I guess I'll be prepared to contact if it's a partial.

My order updated to arriving Dec 28th, it hasn't shipped yet.
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12-19-2022 at 09:13 PM.
12-19-2022 at 09:13 PM.
Received mine over the weekend, says 1 of 2 boxes but no track yet.
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Cassull
12-20-2022 at 03:26 PM.
12-20-2022 at 03:26 PM.
Got my track saw today, but the guide rail is quite bent. Both were in the same box, but the track saw box was taped on top of the guide rail, so I don't really know how it got so beat up. No option from amazon to do an exchange, and I'm not certain if I order another that it won't arrive bent too.
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12-22-2022 at 11:08 AM.
12-22-2022 at 11:08 AM.
Wow did anyone receive theirs correctly? Seems like a clusterfark. My replacement is slated for Dec 31 and I'm now antsy that one will be botched too.
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