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I had to pick up some 5/4 alder and all they had was in the rough. Even with a good jointer it is hard to get straight edges on boards 8' and longer. The track saw is a great way to straighten them.






Crooked alder board






Since the board width was under 6" I had to tack on some cleats for clamping





Clamped






Ready to rock and roll






Nice straight alder board. At least one side anyhow.

Yes track saws very good at getting straight edges.

I haven't cut much real wood with it but I know that on plywood that is "to narrow" that I can just stack the wood edge to edge and so long as both strips are making contact I have no need to clamp them. The strips hold the pieces together and in place. Most sawing can be done without clamps, routing is another story.

Ed