Dewalt 6-1/2" FlexVolt Track Saw DCS520
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- This Track Saw is a perfect tool for cabinet makers, kitchen fitters, general carpenters, and woodworkers for ripping, cross cutting, and installation applications. It’s also invaluable for solo-carpenters not wanting to wrestle full sheets of plywood on a table saw.
The DEWALT FLEXVOLT 6-1/2″ Track Saw DCS520 is well worth the street price and compares well against higher end/more expensive models.
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Thank you for the work Rob and crew! I love the festool system but don't want to drop stacks for it. This Dewalt saw looks perfect...gotta get one.
Always good thorough and honest reviews on this channel. Thanks Rob.
Really awesome review. Super detailed. I'm in the market for a tracksaw.
I can't believe another person is complaining about the plunge on this saw. I have used both Festool, and this saw. For me, the plunge on this feels much more natural than pivoting my wrist to make a cut. You simply push forward, instead of cranking your wrist down and forward.
Chris Sullivan I guess it’s user dependant, since
We had an issue
I always tape up the hole on my plunge saw to improve the suction the vacuum provides.
Curtis Ongley great tip!!
Hold on mate.. I have the Dewalt 18v plunge saw which came with the old Nicad battery, however its now converted to run on my Hitachi 6ah battery. I bought it second hand and had it 7 years now.. still going strong.. its the tool i use everyday. I use the festool ts55 only if I'm going to be on site over a week.. it does run on the Festool track and many others but the Festool won't run on the dewalt track..
I have the corded version of this saw. The plunge mechanism is quickly second nature. I find the blade change to be difficult and awkward. In addition, the corded version does not take a standard blade. The arbor is a different size so stand 6.5" blades off the shelf at lowes won't work.
The dewalt tracks seem fine. The angle and square attachments that go on the bottom seem to be discontinued. And making your own square will limit you to using one side of the track.
Great review, Rob! Can you tell if there's any lateral play at all between the saw base and the track guides?
Man at about minute 7:20 you showing that track at that angle it sure looks bent up bad .
HHProgressiveconstruction you have an excellent Eye my friend, the box that the track so I came in was punctured presumably by a forklift and had a dent in it which put a bow in the track when clamped down it lays flat and does not affect the cut, but I was not happy about it
The camera lens could also add distortion...
Would you suggest buy the saw+battery and then festool track for best performance? Thanks !!!
Hello thanks for the video - at 7:25 I caught a brief glimpse of the underside of the track. Watched several videos tours and none talk about how this track stays in place. How does the track keep from moving when engaged? Thanks!
What would be cool of DeWalt is if they offered a "kit" to convert existing saws to a "track saw" if you wanted...
Great review. I just bought this saw
In your opinion which track saw would you go with, the brushless Makita or Dewalt Flexvolt?
So if everything is the same, does that mean the old corded version can also be used on a festool track? And is the old version brushless too?
Thanks for sharing. Very clear and thorough.
That riving knife - does it retract for plunge cutting into the centre of stock?
Jeff Harmed yes
Jeff Harmed yes sir
I'm curious about the depth gauge if it's not on the track? I think bosch flip over the depth adjuster depending on whether it's on or off the track? So You can use the scale on the saw?
I know the side of the track has rubber on it. When cutting, does it cut where the rubber is pushing it to the side or just to the side of the rubber leaving it?
It would be really nice to see some video on how easy it is to line up the blade on your cut mark... i've been using a skillsaw and a clamped level as a straight edge and that is the biggest pain. It's easy to get 1/32 to 1/16 off which adds up when building a section of kitchen cabinets.
michaelwni you line up the rail guide to the line and make the cut
You can make a home made track for your circ saw out of ply, chech youtube there are several videos on how to do it.
@@ConcordCarpenter I've been using the splinter guard to make cuts along a pencil line. Someone on a forum told me this is not correct and will not produce accurate results, I don't know what the real solution is. I'd love to see a video demonstration on youtube of the correct method.
Shaun Hill as long as you counting the blade kerf in you placement your fine
Thoughts re: comparison to the Festool? My thinking is that once I'm into the price range of the DeWalt, may as well go all the way to Festool...
Joshua Gonzalez Festool is overpriced garbage have you ever picked up a Festool tool I was shocked I cheaply they felt especially the jigsaw which is their flagship tool
watch AvE's teardown of the festool. you'll change your mind once you see all the corners festool cut.
Joshua Gonzalez I was able to use the makita and festool side by side for 3-4 months with one saw setup for one cut and the other for a different cut on the same material and the festool had some good features but it felt like a toy to me compared to the makita at half the cost. Festool are good tools but I feel they aren't good site tools.
Joshua Gonzalez festool is a better system and WAY more money. I like the power /runtime Flexvolt gives
Joshua Gonzalez festool equivalent is $825
I am very new to wood working. I’m struggling to find a reason to use this instead of a table saw
Hello rob thanks for the great videos wondering if you have ever tried a Diablo blade on your track saw thanks
I havnt
Blade thickness is non standard, so it isn't as simple as just matching the diameter of the blades.
hi i bought same saw (after your video) but i have small problems with my unit , first i had to remove some grease from gearbox ,it was too full and saw barely was spining also was overheating , even after that i hear change in revolutions speed after i stop puting load on saw (after cut if i keep finger on triger) also when battery is on 1 bar saw start to choke a bit its sound like its cutting of for spli second ,im curios if yours unit have same issues or i need replace mine
if you already have a circular saw, can you buy the additional equipment, attachment and make it a track saw. They look almost the same
MySchizo Buddy unfortunately no
This is a scary question. Big Differences between the two. You can buy the Kreg system which I have and it works great. But the track saw gives you that plunging action that a circular saw can’t.
Have you by any chance heard anything about them releasing the base plate for the flex volt circular saw to run on the track like they have in Europe?
Bob Smith no i havent
Bob Smith they have that? Id buy that in a heartbeat.
renaissancemen1 Yeah. They have it in Europe for the 54v line. The part number is N472354. I haven't quite figured out how to get it over here though
I really need to pull the trigger on this but in my mind I am thinking "if I am already hooking up a hose, why not use the cord? I'm utilizing the tool actuated option on my DeWalt vac anyway."
This tool may be a bit before it's time unless DeWalt is releasing some wireless vac activation in the next few months. 🤔 we are seeing an increase in Tool Connect tools suddenly so maybe new stuff will be released and then next DeWalt Event???
the same objections could be leveled at the festool cordless track saw.
protip: it's still usable without a vac.
and with a vac, it's one more cable you don't have to worry about tangling, snagging, or tripping over.
ms3bani the cord is tied to the hose with the clips so they are one in the same as far as running or tripping over.
Ricky Mcgrath my track saw is still corded for that same reason
I put a longer lead in my plunge saw so the plug doesn't catch on the edge of the sheets. Attaching a short hose to the dust port without a vacuum still helps to keep dust off your project . Also dewalt makita etc have cordless dust extraction with makita at least putting out Bluetooth dust extractors and tools
As always great video
I currently run a festool ts55. I am looking to get a cordless track saw for Jobsite use and retire my corded track saw for shop use. I also run the dewalt 20v and 60v flexvolt line. Coming from the festool do you think I will be disappointed with the flexvolt tracksaw? I am not opposed to getting a tsc 55 but really don’t want to get on another battery platform, with more chargers. All my cordless tools are Dewalt and all my festool are corded.
Jufdd - Once Covid-19 passes were going to do a cordless tracksaw H2H - we have the saws already
@@ConcordCarpenter awesome, I’m looking forward to that!
Another channel has done the head to head, fess overpriced, dewault powerful but poor build quality and battery hits hand trying to use trigger, makita bit underpowered on 40mm sheet but better built but all have bad points.
jako j which channel?
@@jakoj2098 Much more complex issue - youd need an Ammeter on the tool - then you'd have something to talk about. They all draw different, have limiting electronics, etc.
I just purchased the Dewalt Track saw. I haven't received it yet. I need to get a vac hose for it. What is the vac hose that you are using?
@PaRealtorScott I think it’s Festool but I’m not sur
makita or dewalt track saw, price is not a concern, whats your opinion?
Immortal Soul I like the Makita better...we’ve done indivisible reviews on both
Need to pressure them for follow knife and kick back to be added
Where’s the flexvolt bandsaw
no set stop at 45 degrees??! what we're they thinking??
Will a festool track saw work with a dewalt rail?
Chris Hart no
hello rob nice videos ! do you know if i can use dewalt clamps on festool track
not sure
Great to see good explanation thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Nice review, but again, why cordless when you have a hose on it anyway?... might as well just use the corded version. Then the extractor turns on when the tool does 🤷♂️
James Williams You don’t have to use a vacuum with this I use it in the field sometimes out on a lawn with no vacuum but there is also cordless vacuums
dewalt has a cordless vac which has a remote control that goes around your wrist, so you can use the vac remotely but manually. it would have been great if they had makitas AWS bluetooth tech so it would be automatic, for this reason i didnt buy the flexvolt mitre and went with the 18v x 2 makita 12" mitre.
I’m really caught between this saw, the Makita cordless and the Mafell cordless. I know they are at different price ranges but the price isn’t as much as a factor so much as the best saw for the jobsite. Does anyone have any thoughts on which way I should go?
I'm the same this or Makita but when watching other channels they fault the dewault too much for clunkyness more power but less refined
Do you reckon it has the power to cut 8' lengths of 1 3/4" Maple Butcher Block?
Mark Begle I’m guessing yes, all the time? If so - go corded
How is a kit worth the equivalent of $650 aud in the US, but in Aus the exact same kit costs $1200. Even with delivery that’s ridiculous it’s close to double the price
Hi I am wondering about DeWalt track saw and how to cut anti splinter strip properly as I can't get the start of strip cut as the saw base will be off the centre guide of track or am I doing something wrong? Any help
After testing, I can confirm that the first and last 26cm of the rail cannot be used to cut with any accuracy because the tool will wobble around without the two points of contact on the saw meeting the centre rail on the guide.
Which one you think is better, rhe flexvolt 60v or the festool with the two batteries.?
Noel Flores I like the Makita and Festool
with the dewalt clamps work on a festool track.
Peter Kiernan not sure I know the Dewalt saw fits festool tracks
Yes they work great together. I have been using the dewalt clamps with my festool rails for years.
Judd Lincoln thanks for the info.cheers
I need help I can’t find the track rail connector to attach two tracks can’t find them anywhere can you help thanks.
its not hard to make them, you just need to cut some iron and tap some threads
want a tracksaw with atleast 7" blade.. the 6.5 is on every saw nowdays it seems ^^
HogeN1337 probably because it's cordless, there's less of metal to spin. If you don't mind a corded saw you can find a larger one easily
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz true. but blade is thiner on cordless then corded.. i noticed it when makita comes out with a tracksaw and its same size as the corded one :/ well oneday i hope get my wish =) Nice review as always
Festool make a corded tracksaw with a three inch dept of cut.
We need a flex volt drill press
No positive stop at 45 degree bevel is what stumps me.... How the hell is that possible?
Hello. Will fit sole 570,576 with tires Festоl, Makita? Thanks
520.Sorry
Can I do undercuts in doors if need to trim it
So what's the undercut for wouldn't u want a square cut edge?
Where did you see those great prices for the saw?
Ethan Notestine online CPO
Hitting the on button is probley Quicker than plugging the saw in two vacum
I'll have to feel this saw in my own hands. It looks a little flimsy from the video due to all the plastic in critical structural places.
seephor not excited about the plastics either - guess it keeps weight down
What you see is most likely nylon - much stronger than plastic.
It's really not comparable to the festool, track Is poor and the plunge mechanism is over complicated and awkward.
The makita saw is better but on two separate saws the hinge has binded up and required the saw to be stripped, cleaned and reassembled.
Had festool for 9 years, never missed a beat and still on original brushes.
cliff owens festool is the Mercedes
If i had a festool track to use with the new dewalt saw why wouldn't I just use my festool saw lol?
Michael August cost difference mostly, and if you are already invested in Flexvolt batteries
knuckle buster battery design. your makita looks much better.
A riving knife?!?!
What is the max depth
Liberty Evanko www.toolboxbuzz.com/cordless-tools/dewalt-flexvolt-6-12-track-saw-dcs520/
Dewalt Metal Folding Sawhorse???
baba booey
why do you always sound like you have chew in your mouth?
Jo V it might be the way I talk Jo
hey Rob. does the track adjustment knob only tighten the saw onto the dewalt track or does it also tighten the saw to the festool track?
Michael Huang I believe it does both