Suggestions SawTrax C52VP (used) or Milwaukee track saw (new)

[bigben]

I have an opportunity to buy a used SawTrax C52VP for $800 or a new Milwaukee track saw that would end up around the same price with the accessories. I like the idea of the SawTrax because it allows me to add accessories to cut other materials like Coroplast and V-grooves on Dibond. I know the Milwaukee could also do that (except for the Coroplast), but I would have to buy about $1,000 worth of accessories for the SawTrax to do this properly.

I’m also concerned about the SawTrax because I believe it was purchased at an auction and might now be out of square. SawTrax customer service recommends not moving the saw, as it can easily go out of square and is difficult to realign.

So, should I go with the SawTrax or the track saw and continue cutting Coroplast by hand? I would only use these saws maybe 3–4 times a week — not for heavy daily use.

 

[bigben]

No one have an opinion?

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

Which fits your needs better? We're not going to be the ones using the thing.

 

[bigben]

Which fits your needs better? We're not going to be the ones using the thing.

I've never used either of these, so I'm curious about their precision. Which one is easier to learn? Are there any benefits of using one over the other? I'd appreciate any insights you can offer.

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

Sawtrax looks far more capable in my opinion.

 

[vondegroot]

I used a DeWalt tracksaw for a bit. But even with a vacuum hooked up, ripping ACM is still so messy.
But, the cuts were so clean with a TCG blade, they didn't need any clean-up

I went back to a blade and ruler, along with a Fletcher wall cutter.

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

We have a Fletcher 3000, love it, but no ACM tool. Works great on acrylic and lucked out finding a huge stash of blades on eBay for $30. Lifetime supply. The SawTrax looks way more capable than the stuff Milwaukee has on offer.