Walmart has
WEN 10-Amp 6.5" Plunge Cut Sidewinder Circular Track Saw (CT1065) on sale for
$55.50.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
SkillfulDime5964 for finding this deal.
Features:- Perfect for ripping boards or for performing internal plunge cuts
- 10-amp motor rotates the 6-1/2-inch blade up to 5500 times per minute
- Rip boards up to 2-1/3 inches thick
- Bevel the saw 45 degrees to the left to create angled cuts in boards up to 1-5/8 inches thick
- The 12 x 6-5/8-inch base features precision grooves that let the saw glide smoothly along the track
- Includes a 6.5-inch 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade (165 mm) with a 20 mm arbor
- Compatible with the WEN CT9502 100-Inch Track and the WEN CT992F Track Saw Clamps
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For this price, it's a steal if you're not primarily planning to do miter cuts on hardwood. You can buy the tracks on Amazon and they're compatible with popular ones from Wen, Powertrack and Makita.
If you're patient, a 7-¼" c9rded curc deal will pop up again soon. I scored the $35 Skil from Walmart a few weeks back (it said "Open Box" but was still brand new.) And I forgot how much oomph a 15 amp circ saw can have lol.)
Now... if WEN were to have a left blade track saw, I could see it being worth it of you are right handed. The only other left blade os the Kreg, and it's not much better than the WEN at a much higher price point.
So, just be careful with this saw. Stick to minimal numbers of cuts on ¾" home store plywood. For ½" plywood, or smaller, it will perform without issue.
So good luck, and make sure that home Ins policy is up to date if you plan on cutting bevel cuts. 😜 )
Go with powertec, or makita rails if you want to splurge a bit, because the wen tracks are noticeably lesser quality. And if you need to join rails be sure to leave 1/16-1/8 between them as they're not designed to be joined flush. (Or really splurge and get the makita 110" rail if you're frequently ripping whole sheets). Get a cheap rail square on amazon, and baby, you got a stew going.
If you're working with primarily boards I think you'd be better off getting a jobsite saw with an auxiliary fence and a simple sled though. Or a miter saw if you're doing more rough woodworking/construction.
There's a 3d printed after market plug that greatly improves the dust collection on the wen. Silly that it's not included, but cheap to fix.
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I have a modestly build out shop and, for the price of a makita cordless circular saw, an happy to get a track saw setup capable of basic stuff. If I decide the Wen isn't good enough, I can always upgrade to the Makita that will work with the same accessories.
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