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I switched to a track saw for sheet goods and my table saw is collecting dust now
For 12 years I swore by my table saw for breaking down plywood, even had that fancy fence system dialed in. Then a buddy let me borrow his track saw for a closet project in his garage, just to try it. Took me about 20 cuts to realize I was done fighting with outfeed tables and roller stands forever. The cut quality on 3/4 ply was glass smooth with zero tearout, even on that cheap birch stuff. Now I only pull the table saw out for ripping lumber, and honestly I'm considering selling it. Anyone else made the switch and never looked back, or am I missing something about the old school way?
That "glass smooth" cut is exactly what sold me too. I kept my table saw for about a year after switching, but once I realized I was only using it a few times a season, I sold it and never missed it.