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I've been looking at the Wen track saw (WEN CT1065 10-Amp 6.5-Inch Plunge Cut Sidewinder Circular Track Saw). It's only 115.00 dollars and I'd only be using it occasionally so I'm thinking of getting it. Does anyone have one? if so what do you think about it.
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I'm not familiar with that saw but you might find a higher quality blade is necessary (just based on the price), plus tracks.
Not sure what the final cost will be but that's the number to compare with other options. Makita track saw kits go on sale from time to time at crazy low prices.
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I have had the Wen for about a year now and have 2 sections of track. The saw works great with the exception of the blade that comes with it and the ends of the track are not square. I trimmed the ends of the track so they fit square and I replaced the blade with a better Wen blade and it is like a different saw, works great. I would not hesitate to buy it again.
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I'd love a Makita but the cheapest I can find it for is $429.00
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Thanks, it seems like an ok option that is a lot cheaper then the other similar saws.
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I’ve been happy with my Makita but it sound like the Wen w a better blade & squared off tracks works fine and is considerably less expensive. Think you have a...Wenner. Couldn’t help myself thereOriginally Posted by Scott Kilroy
Last edited by Jim Becker; 08-26-2020 at 9:20 AM. Reason: fixed quote tagging
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A year ago, Izzy Swan did a review of the Wen track saw on YouTube here.
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The amount of power (in Amperage) consumed indicates the cutting capacity of a given motor.
Most saws benefit from a better quality blade; they cut easier and smoother with a dedicated replacement.
A CPO Makita is about the same price.
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um...............no it’s not.A CPO Makita is about the same price.
Almost no one can touch a $115 price point. Even if you spend another $50 on a blade.
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Thanks, sounds like it's not perfect but pretty good for the money.
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You're right. The Makita is $11 cheaper.
https://www.cpooutlets.com/makita-50...mktn5007f.html
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The link is not a track saw.
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I think the Wen is the cheapest, at least that I've seen. They have good prices on track too but no long (>100 inches) track. Still it's a good alternative at the low end. I used a Wen blade on my table saw for awhile and it was good for the price too. They may not put a great blade on this track saw but they make some decent blades.
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Originally Posted by Dave Sabo
um...............no it’s not.
Almost no one can touch a $115 price point. Even if you spend another $50 on a blade.
You're right. The Makita is $11 cheaper.
https://www.cpooutlets.com/makita-50...mktn5007f.html
Jim , perhaps you should view Scott's link and familiarize yourself with a track saw. Because your cpo link is not a tracksaw at all , and makes it seem like you have no idea what you're talking about.
This is the makita track saw that cpo currently has:
https://www.cpooutlets.com/makita-xps01ptj-18v-x2-5.0-ah-cordless-lithium-ion-brushless-6-1-2-in.-plunge-circular-saw-kit/mktnxps01ptj.html
and the track it rides on :
https://www.cpooutlets.com/makita-19...n194368-5.html
Last edited by Dave Sabo; 08-26-2020 at 9:13 PM. Reason: broken link
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Really.
https://www.eurekazone.com/product-p/ezusb.htm
Wen sells the track separately.
The factory blade supplied by Wen is disposable.
FYI - I've been using my Porter Cable (Chinese made) since 2011 on the Eurekazone track.
Plunge cutting is nice for marketing purposes but what matters at the end of the day is cut depth and finish.
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