I’d really love to start making something, even if it’s basic. Any tips on where to start? Tools, wood, etc?
I’m surprised by this answer! I’ve used standard circular saws for 30 odd years, but in the last few years I’ve used a couple of track saws, particularly a Makita system. I found them to be amazing. Fantastic accuracy, quicker setup, far superior dust extraction- made my old skilsaw look (and sound) like shit. Also, why wouldn’t you want a riving knife? It causes no hindrance and helps avoid accidents. Genuinely curious.
Nothing against track saws at all, they’re excellent tools. My point is, if I had no tools, and I was going to buy one powered wood saw, it would be an ordinary circular saw.
For instance, what’s it like cross-cutting a 2x4 with a track saw?
Same as doing it with a regular circular, you just don’t use the track.
