$84.40
| Brand | WEN |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| Power Source | AC |
| Special Feature | Bevel Capability |
| Included Components | 6.5-inch 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9.5"W x 9.5"H |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Type | Limited warranty |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Speed | 4500 RPM |
| Blade Length | 6.5 Inches |
| Number of Teeth | 24 |
| Cutting Angle | 45 Degrees |
| Current Rating | 10 Amps |
| Specification Met | CE, UL |
| Wattage | 1.2E+3 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00044459991526 |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic Elastomers |
| UPC | 044459991526 |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Part Number | CT1065 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | CT1065 |
| Style | Track Saw |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Bevel Capability |
| Batteries Required | No |
david w. –
While this saw might not suit a pro, it works quite nicely for this experienced homeowner and hobby woodworker. I can’t think of paying $600-900 for a power tool on social security. I’ve done several cuts with this saw(with a better blade) and am pleased with the results(my needs are mostly sheet goods breakdown). The depth setting could have been done better, but I don’t fuss with it very often. My biggest complaint relates to what I assume is a safety feature that prevents kickback as it also prevents sliding the saw backwards with only one hand(you must use the other hand to twist a knob while sliding backwards). These issues aside, the cuts I got were perfect and the track’s gripper strips held well without clamps on plywood(clamps are a must on smoother stuff like pegboard). The entire package(110″ of track, 2 clamps and a 40T blade as still super affordable. Dust collection is so so, but gets better if you get a plug to fill the side hole(available on etsy for cheap). If you have lots of cash, buy better, If you are on a budget, this will make you quite happy.
chacho –
Had the chance to use the saw a number of times so far on a few different materials like melamine, pine, oak and maple.
Considering the cost of this tool (especially when on sale), this is impressive value for money. Build quality may not be best in class, but for a fraction of the cost of those alternatives is greater than one would expect. The included blade isn’t bad either, clean cuts so far even through fairly thick maple.
Dust collection works rather well – no it doesn’t gather 100% of the material, but it is more than respectable. Definitely an upgrade over the mess a typical circular saw would make, and a boon to anyone with limited space.
Accuracy of the cuts is very good – the one deficiency I’ve noticed are the markings for the depth settings, these don’t seem to be correct. However, setting the depth is quick and easy, just ignore the markings and ensure your setting is correct.
Safety features also good, not everyone is a fan of the anti kickback, but I rather like it.
Paired with a good track, and some shop made jigs this will let you do everything you would expect from a track saw, and can stand as alternative to having a table saw.
Longevity – I could not say this early on, but I expect to get a good bit of service from the unit
Overall good impression so far.
luising1 –
Na que ver con makita y otras marcas
A review or two never hurt anyone –
Calidad gama media a un precio bajo.
Cliente de Kindle –
I’ve never used a track saw before and didn’t really see the need for one however with the increase in demand in things I build for customers with live edge slabs and that absolutely everyone no matter how little woodworking they do claiming these are must have tool I got one. Let me tell you this if you are cutting long wide slabs this is a necessity almost an then once you do have it you’ll find it makes squaring ends super fast and if you don’t like using the table saw to break down sheet goods it is good for that as well. When it comes to purchasing tools I DON’T buy Festool as it’s overrated and not any better built than several other brands but I do usually buy most of my tools from a fairly big name when it came to this tool however it isn’t produced by many companies and as I mentioned I didn’t even think I would need or use this much so I just grabbed a cheap one than seemed to have decent reviews. I figured if it wasn’t perfectly accurate oh well I just wanted it to break down rough stock but I will say this say is perfectly accurate a breaze to use and every bit as good as any other out there. It does how a few quirks like the anti kick lock…..yeah just take that off right away it’s a nuisance. I’ve used this on 1/4″ to 3/4″ ply and MDF as well as 1″ to 3″ cherry and maple as well as black locust, osage orange, holly, and patagonian rosewood not to mention it eats walnut as a main staple like a champ. You’ll want to throw on a good blade (I used an industrial thin kerf coated rip blade from Freud) but so far I’ve never had it bog down on anything. This does have slightly less cut depth of a regular circular saw but it leaves very little on a 3″ rough slab and it can be easily hand cut or re cut with your circ saw. Most of my slabs are 2″ but I do have a supply of 3″ cherry and have cut 3″ walnut and red oak for countertops and there was no bogging down or burning which cherry loves to do. Lastly I will say you should definitely forget the Wen tracking. I went with Makita as it’s the happy medium and the easiest to find in many different lengths but also Festool tracking is exactly the same as well. This way if you do upgrade your sw later your tracking will still work with your new saw. I conclusion if you’re like me and wasn’t really sure thi was as useful as everyone else claims it to be or you’re just starting out and aren’t sure where to best spend your money then this is the saw. It is cheap enough to not break the bank but also a very good saw that you might find you won’t bother upgrading later.
Customer –
I needed a track saw, but only for occasional use, so I didn’t want to spend $600, and this one, with track, was only $200. It got good reviews, so I bought one.
The saw itself is made mostly of plastic and it has lots of plastic knobs and stuff on it, but it works great, and so far it has stood up to all the abuse I can throw at it. If I were going to use a track saw all the time, I would probably buy a more sturdy (and expensive) one, but for occasional use you can’t beat the WEN. It’s got a lot of great features, like a kickback preventer, so it plunge cuts well, and it has several blade settings, including a scoring setting and a blade-change setting. It’s easy to set up for repeatable depth of cut. Very safe and easy to use.
The track itself is just fine, too. It is extruded aluminum and screws together (with an odd-size Allen key, so don’t lose the one it came with) and it’s plenty long to do a whole sheet of plywood, which is why I bought it in the first place. The track stays together and stays where you put it. They sent me two clamps to secure the track to the work surface, but the cuts I’ve made so far have been straight with or without the clamps.
So you can’t beat this saw for price, features, and usability, if you want something for occasional use. It’s accurate and it has all the features I need and more. It’s not as durable-looking as the $600 one, but then it didn’t cost that much, either, and may prove very durable in the end. This was an excellent purchase for me.
bryan bright –
I choose this saw because it had 2 batteries. That alone is reason enough to get this track saw! After many hours of use, I have fallen in love with this thing. And I own other track saws! It has a scoring depth of cut detent on the depth setting. I flip that thing down and actually pull the saw backwards for a shallow score, then flip it to full depth of cut and push it back forward. Almost perfect cuts in pre finish veneer every time. The dual batteries have the power to actually rip plywood with out issues. Fuel gauge is easy to read and pretty accurate. Only small gripe was when Brand new the paint on the track groove didn’t slide too well when it was snug on the track, and on certain brands of track it was always snug. So I sanded off the paint from the 2 contact points and waxed it. The fix left a super slick slide and took less than 5 minutes to make the upgrade. Only reason I had to do this was because Wen doesn’t sell 100+ inch tracks so you have to use Makita, Milwaukee, festool for long tracks. Overall this is a great saw at a great price and can compete with the expensive brands all day long .
Mark Garety –
Muy buena herramienta… No tengo comparación con otras del mismo tipo, pero me fue de gran ayuda si cortar parota de 4″, con ayuda de las guías los cortes quedaron perfectos y precisos… La recomiendo ah 100
Mark Garety –
I love this track saw and have had a great experience using it. I would recommend this to anyone looking to purchase a track saw. The only slight negative I have is with the dust extraction. The louvers in the dust port cause sawdust to block up in the guard. When that happens, the saw dust starts blowing out from the blade opening and the window in the side of the tool. I opened up the guard and clipped off the louvers in the dust port and am hoping that will resolve the dust blockage. Overall though, I would consider that a minor inconvenience, and it wasn’t enough to take a star off of my review.
I have been breaking down plywood sheets using a cheap circular saw and various forms of edge guides for years. I’ve never been happy with the quality of cuts that I get with a circular saw, and I decided that it was time to pull the trigger on a track saw system. I discovered this WEN track saw and chose this tool over the much more expensive options on the market.
I really am impressed with the build quality on this saw. The blade guard and base are die cast aluminum and the whole system feels very sturdy and secure. The adjustment knobs are plastic, but they don’t feel weak or flimsy when using it or making adjustments. Using the tool, I haven’t experienced any flex or play in the system. The structure and feel in the hand is very sturdy. I ordered the Powertec tracks with this saw, and this saw was easy to dial in to the tracks, and I’ve had no issues getting smooth sliding without play. At this point, I have left the anti-kickback cam in place, and it hasn’t caused me any issues with smooth operation. I know others have said it has caused them issues, but I haven’t experienced that with my saw.
The cut quality on this saw has been excellent. I am using the stock blade, and when cutting plywood sheets, I got clean and accurate cuts without issue. I used the scoring feature to make an initial pass, and then followed through with a full depth cut. Using that method, I got clean cuts with minimal to no blow-out during cross cuts. I was also pleasantly surprised with how quiet and smooth this saw is during operation. It is noticeably quieter than my old circular saw, and there was very little vibration or harshness in the feel of the tool while using it.
Overall, I am very happy with this saw. I think it is performing like a higher cost saw. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a track saw. I am very happy with mine.