I just picked up a Bosch PWB 600 for some light woodworking projects on my balcony and in my backyard. I initially bought a circular saw, but I returned it after learning about the benefits of a track saw, which provides better accuracy and dust extraction—super important since I have a cordless HiKOKI shop vacuum.
Now I'm eyeing the Makita SP6000J (the corded model) and the only guide rail option available is 100 cm. My concern is that the PWB 600 has a working surface of only 68 cm by 68 cm, which seems too small for stability. If I'm cutting a deeper item like a 20 cm shelf, the rail would extend past the sides of the workbench, potentially leading to flex or instability. Has anyone tried this setup, and do you have any advice or alternative suggestions?
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Using such a small workbench with a track saw can definitely be tricky. My advice would be to go for a longer rail, maybe around 150 cm, and do your cuts on the ground instead. You can elevate the material with some wood scraps or even a piece of rigid foam insulation to keep it stable. Alternatively, consider making a quick saw table using two basic sawhorses and some 2x4s—it really helps with support during cuts!
That sounds like a solid plan! But even cutting on the ground with a 100 cm rail might still flex if I don’t support both ends. Any thoughts on a more creative fix for that?