DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the launch of its corded and cordless TrackSaws (DWS520 and DC351). The DeWALT TrackSaws provide a new option to finish carpenters, woodworkers, and contractors looking for a portable tool to make straight, splinter-free, precise cuts. Winner of a 2008 International Design Excellence Award, the TrackSaws combine the precision and cut-quality of a table saw, the capacity of a Panel saw, and the portability of a Circular saw.

Christopher Schwartz from Popular Woodworking describes a TrackSaw as such, "The genius of these systems is in the track. For most applications you can simply set the track down on your work and position its zero-clearance edge on your line. Then it's just plunge and go. Rarely do you have to even clamp the rail in place because it's quite grippy." He also compares it to Festool's TS 55 EQ plunge saw in his article at PopularWoodworking.com.

The DC351 and DWS520 TrackSaws travel along an anti-slip aluminum track allowing users to make clean, straight and precise cuts. The zero-clearance track features anti-splinter edges indicating the exact cut location, so cut positioning is fast, intuitive, predictable, and accurate. The track's underside has two friction strips to "grab" the material - keeping the track from moving without the need for additional clamping. The top side of the track has four low-friction glide strips, enabling the saw to smoothly travel along the track. Tracks are available in several lengths. All wear components are user-replaceable and will be available as accessories.

The DWS520 features a DeWALT-built, 1,300 watt motor, providing enough power to cut though hardwoods, and all common woodworking and construction materials. The straight plunge mechanism enables the user to make clean, straight, and splinter-free inside (plunge) cuts. A Continuous Anti-Kick-Back feature may be engaged as well - providing additional control by only allowing the saw to move in a forward direction on the track and thus preventing kickback.

The DC351 and DWS520 also have a dust management system with a universal 1¼" dust port that collects up to 90 percent of excess dust and debris. A 6-1/2" 48-tooth woodworking blade with a laser cut plate and precision ground teeth provides exceptional cut quality. Cutting depth (on the track) is 2-1/8" @ 90º, and 1-5/8" @ 45º bevel, allowing users to cut through all common materials.

DC351 offer users the flexibility of a cordless TrackSaw option powered by DeWALT's 28V lithium ion battery. The 28V TrackSaw provides users the same accuracy, capacity, and quality of cut as the corded version - and cuts more than 121' of 5/8" plywood on a single charge. The new TrackSaws are designed for cabinet makers, remodelers, finish carpenters, general contractors, furniture makers, and hardwood floor installers. When cutting sheet-goods, paneling, or doors, the new TrackSaws will make straight, splinter free cuts at nearly any angle in practically any location. The DeWalt TrackSaws will be available this Fall, 2008.

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