Dewalt’s New TrackSaw
Dewalt is launching their new TrackSaw that will be released this November. We haven’t tested this new saw, but it looks like Dewalt is going after Festool’s Guide Rail system and dust collection. As the name suggests, the TrackSaw follows a track to help you make a perfectly straight cut every time. According to Dewalt the cut will produce splinter free cuts which makes sense once you see how the track lays right by the cuts.
With this saw you can make beveled cuts, cut on inclines and more. The tracks come in a variety of sizes and you can always join them together. The saw is a 12 amp 1300 watt motor, variable speed (Corded) and has an anti-kick back mechanism. The saw is avaliable in a corded or cordless version. Both have a plunge system in place, so you can start your cut from any point. This system weights in at 12lbs. On the bottom of the track there are two friction slips which means you do not have to clamp the track down and damage your project. Again we haven’t tested this TrackSaw, so we are not sure how well it holds especially if it is cold out side or a little damp. You can replace the top or bottom strips if they wear out. Again we do not know how long the strips last before they need replacement and at what cost.
As we get more information from users, we will update this post about the Dewalt TrackSaw
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Dewalt’s New Stud and Joist Drill - DWD460
Dewalt is launching its new 1/2″ stud and joist drill which is model number DWD460. According to Dewalt the drill is built to drill large holes in wood using hole saws, ship auger bits and self-feed bits.
One interesting feature Dewalt has provided on this drill is a Bind-up Control™. This feature provides increased user control in bind up and stall situations. Anyone who has had a powerful drill bind up, knows that this new feature, if it works correctly, will be nice. By the sounds of it the Bind-Up Control senses stalls and binds and then adjusts the motor’s torque to make the drill manageable. A user will know this by an indicator light.
Over all this drill seems like a work horse. It has an 11 amp motor. There is a two speed variable control that is 0-300 and 1-1300 RPM. As you would expect this drill has an adjustable bail and side handle, plus anti slip grip. According to Dewalt it has a knuckle guard for hand protection, but again we haven’t seen this drill, so we can no comment if this knuckle guard is a gimmick or practical.
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Dewalt announced their new deep cut band saw model number DWM120. We haven’t seen any pictures yet, but it looks like this is trying to compete with Milwaukee’s famous portable band saw. As we can see the big difference is the amps. The Dewalt band saw puts out 10 amps, while the Milwaukee puts out 5-6 amps. Another difference is the cut. The Dewalt will cut 5″ x 4 3/4″ while the Milwaukee cuts 4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″.
One nice feature of this portable band saw is the variable speed dial, which will allow a user to adjust the speeds for the material they are cutting. The SFM is 100-350. Changing the blade seems to be easy and you can do it yourself without having to take the saw in.
This band saw weights 15 lbs which is 2 lbs less than the Milwaukee. There is also an LED mounted on the saw to help make a straighter cut.
One item we do not know is while some portable band saws are self lubricating and others are not, we are not sure about the Dewalt portable band saw. If anyone knows this, please let us know.
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Dewalt Launches New 1/2″ 10 Amp Drills
Dewalt is launching a new series of drills, the DWD215G and the DWD210G. The two new drills are Dewalt’s newest 10 amp drills, yes 10 amp motors. One will be sold as a mid-handle grip and the other as a pistol grip.
The new drills are 1/2″ and according to Dewalt the new motors have about 40% more copper than previous models of the same motor size which offers 50% more power and offers more torque.
We haven’t heard anything about the weight of these new drills, but our guess is if Dewalt is not mentioning the weight, than it must be heavier. We are not sure how much heavier, so if anyone has any ideas, please let us know and we will pass it on.
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We just found out that Tylertool.com announced the purchase of routerbits.com. Below is the press release from Tyler Tool about the acquisition.
Tyler Tool Company, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Routerbits.com
TYLERTOWN, MS., October 14, 2008 - On October 10, 2008, Tyler Tool Company, Inc. (“Tyler Tool”) purchased the business and assets of Atlanta, GA based Routerbits.com (“Router Bits”).
Tyler Tool Sales and Marketing Director Louis Ochello added “The integration of RouterBits.com into our current power tool and woodworking brands will allow TylerTool.com to be a one stop shop for wood working enthusiast. Customers can be assured that our brands, product selection and our expert customer service team will meet their needs whether they are purchasing a router or the bits that they need for that special project.”
This acquisition will significantly increase Tyler Tool’s presence in the woodworking accessories segment. Router Bits will now be based in Tylertown, MS.
About Router Bits - www.routerbits.com - Established in 1997, Routerbits.com is a leading online retailer of router bits, and other woodworking accessories. Router Bits is an authorized dealer for Whiteside Machine Company, Morris Wood Tool Company, Bench Dog, Forest City Tool, and Southeast Tool.
About Tyler Tool - www.tylertool.com - Established in 1963, Tyler Tool is a leading online industrial tool distributor with one of the largest in-stock selections in the industry. Tyler Tool is one of the top rated online dealers for major brands such as DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Fein, Bosch, Hitachi, Leatherman, Dremel, Drill Doctor, Shop Vac, etc. Tyler Tool also manufactures and services various de-barking and cutting tools for the wood related industries.
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