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
You can see Dewalt Video and other Information at Dewalt TrackSaw
Dewalt’s New Deep Cut Band Saw - DWM120
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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New Dewalt Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw 10″
Dewalt announced their new 10″ bevel sliding miter saw. This new miter saw has a 15 amp motor and can get up to 4,000 rpm’s. The miter saw has a build in laser to procude a better acurate cut. There are a lot of other features that you can read about here - Dewalt Saw
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August 26, 2008 by toolman
Filed under Tool Deals
Dewalt’s most powerful cordless combo kit, the 36V Nano Phosphate is on sale at tylertool.com.
The DeWalt DCX6210R Includes:
• DC900R 36V 1/2″ hammerdrill/drill/driver
• DC305R 36V reciprocating saw
• 1 hour charger
• (2) 36V Nano Phosphater Lithium Ion batteries
• 360 degree side handle
• reciprocating saw blade
• contractor bag
Use coupon code - tt082650
Deal starts - August 26, 2008
Deal ends - Not sure.
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August 24, 2008 by toolman
Filed under Power Tool Reviews
We reviewed the Dewalt orbital sander model number DW423K.
Specifications - Dewalt Random Orbital Sander Model - DW423K
Amps - 2
OPM - 12,000
Volts - 120
Size - 5″
Cord Length - 10 Ft.
Weight - 3.8 Lbs.
Other Features
Electronic Variable Speed
Dual Plane Counter Balance Fan
Dust Sealed Switch
Carrying Case
Control Finishing System
As a woodworker, you need to produce a nice surface for a variety of reasons. Knowing this, we decided to test an orbital sander for this power tool review. We found a Dewalt Random Orbital Sander at tylertool.com as a factory reconditioned tool, so we thought we would give this a test.
Our first impression was good. If you have been following our other reviews you know we love carrying cases, and the Dewalt random orbital sander has its own case. There is even room to pack some sand discs, along with other misc. items.
We wanted to run this sander through a bunch of tests, but one must remember with these tests, the sand paper will play a big part in the results. So we tested the normal items we usually do with each power tool, but we added three additional test. One was vibration affects and arm fatigue. Another was weight applied to the sander before it bogs down. Third was how it finished work on softwood and hardwood.
Our first test was how vibration affected arm fatigue. Dewalt uses a dual plane counter balance fan. After using the sander for a while our hands did get tired. The vibrations are a lot less than other orbital sanders we have used, but grabbing the sander from the top did cause some arm fatigue. We found if you grab the sander on the side, you had more control and fatigue did not show up as soon. We are not sure if it has to do with the tool design or the counter balance, but either way the side hold is far better.
Our second test was weight factor. Here we wanted to see how much weight could be applied before the sander would stop. For this test all we did was put a 1 inch piece of plywood down on a scale and started the sander up. Well for a 2amp motor, we were impressed. At full speed we were able to push down to 50lbs and the sander still didn’t bog. Our scale only went to 50lbs. On the slow speed or number 1 position at 40lbs we could hear the sander start to strain, but it was still going at 50lbs. Not sure why you would every want to apply this much pressure with an orbital sander, but if need be it can handle this.
Our last test was the finish on softwood and hardwood. A lot of this has to do with the sandpaper, the pressure you apply and your variable speed setting. We still wanted to look and monitor the Dewalt Sander. We used a variety a different grits with different speeds on both softwood and hardwood. If you sand and use the correct speed for every type of wood, the final finish came out looking great. We even applied stain to help bring out any blemishes, but for the most part, this was not a finicky power tool. Therefore, you do not have to be dead on to produce perfect finishes.
Over all, our power tool review of the Dewalt random orbital sander is great. We were extremely impressed with this power tool. We like the dust covered power switch, the dust collector and the variable speed. If you are a woodworker, you will need an orbital sander. We would recommend getting a new model, as we bought this during their closeout special.
Pro’s - Variable speed, low vibration, case, nice work output
Con’s - Grabbing from the top did produce a little fatigue, this is an older sander.
Professional Power Tool Guide Rating
Performance
The performance of the Dewalt sander was great. The main items, like vibrations, were very low. Most of the power seems to be transferred to your work, not your arm.
Ease of Use
The sander is very easy to use when looking for that sweet spot for speed and pressure, depending upon what type of material you are sanding
Features
The Dewalt random orbital sander is very nice because it has the random setting to get the correct speed.
Feel
This sander has low vibrations, but holding this sander on the top did cause some fatigue in our arm, while holding the sander on the side let us work for longer periods of time.
Overall
Over all the Dewalt random orbital sander is a very nice sander. We like the power and low vibrations. We are giving it a 4 blade rating instead of 5 because it is an older model and our arm did get a little fatigued. We would suggest acquiring a current model, as this is a nice little power tool.
