I cut down sheets with a circ saw. I have a trac that I made years before trac saws. just tempered hardboard with a tempered hardboard guide. I cut through the board to create an edge that's true.Depends on what kind of work you do. 90% of what we do gets done on the RAS, but if you cut a ton of sheet goods the TS will do, but even then you needsroom for an outfeed or just room to handle the material. In my small shop sheet goods are a pain even on my 10" Unisaw. Makes me consider breaking sheets down on sawhorse in the driveway with a skilsaw and making finishing cuts in the shop.
Tim
A sled is as important to have as the power cord on the saw! A RAS is good for rough cutting lumber but doesn't come close to the accuracy of a sled on a table saw. Like you mentioned, referencing the depth of cut from the face makes a huge difference.(If I built a sled, that could change the picture.)
A sled is as important to have as the power cord on the saw! A RAS is good for rough cutting lumber but doesn't come close to the accuracy of a sled on a table saw. Like you mentioned, referencing the depth of cut from the face makes a huge difference.