Best track saws for woodworking

Top pick: Makita XPS01Z. It's the best all-round plunge track saw here — a brushless 6-1/2" that handles sheet goods, laminate, MDF and even aluminum, with an electric brake and the strongest owner ratings of the group. If you want one saw to do everything, start here.

Who the others suit:

• Festool TS 55 F (with rail and Systainer) — the precision choice for cabinet and furniture work; the rail and case come with it.
• Festool TS 55 FEQ / TS 75 EQ — the TS 75 has the deepest cut, for thick stock and timber.
• Milwaukee 2831-20 — cordless, for anyone already on the M18 battery platform.
• Kreg ACS-SAWBB — a solid mid-range plunge saw that pairs well with a cutting table setup.
• WEN 7-1/4" 12-amp — the value pick for occasional sheet-goods breakdown.
• WEN 6.5" / VEVOR / Eastvolt — budget starters for light, occasional use; expect less refinement and rail fit.