I have been a finish carpenter for 50 years. And have use this exact template. It's good to see you share it here. A Delta builder's saw from the 70's with this template is the best track saw ever.
Made a track saw guide a week ago after seeing one minute workbench. That was a simple build, but wow yours is even simpler! Thanks. Will build one of yours for my smaller circular saw :)
I’ve used this guide for years and it’s great. It’s necessary to replace it with frequent use though. The edge next to the blade tends to wear away from the blade deflection. This renders it less accurate. Great video!!
I loved your videos. At first I started with a wood sled that I made using that exact method. recently I bought the milescraft universal sled and it worked smoothly. Good way to start in this hobby is building your first circular sled.
Greetings from the UK. I waa going to buy an aluminium saw guide but baulked at the cost.....think I'm going to give this a try. MDF or hardboard is relatively cheap and could make several out of one 8x4 sheet if necessary. I might try anti-slip paint I used on my daughters sailing dinghy. It provides an anti-slip surface but dirt....and hopefully saw dust ...wont stick to it. We will see I guess. Thanks for the video👍
Just found your channel & am very impressed. Like yourself I don't have enough regular need of a track saw to justify the cost. But your version is a game changer. Thank you for sharing. Great work
The silicone is a neat idea. With my old saw I used 1/2" plywood but oh my, my new saw has 1/4" cleanance! That sucks. I will need somthing thin like yours.
Doesn't matter if you slip in the middle. As long a the stepped edge is straight, the jig is still usable. Used to make these on the CNC using an 80mm cutter. The firm I worked for, made stupid big doors that needed jigs up to 3.6m long. Used extra long MDF sheets.
Now that you can make perfectly straight cuts... Use that to make a narrower strip that can allow both sides of the track to guide your saw.. one for each side of the blade
My saw had a too large radius in the plate so it slipped over the support edge frequently when I used a MDF-support like that, perhaps check that your saw can take a low support before trying this sort of build.🙂 Also MDF deforms easy in a moist garage, hanging it on the wall, like you suggested will make it stay straight longer. Additionally, never use that device on an uneven table because that will result in a one cutting a curve, learned that the hard and sad way🙂
Why cut the second strip? Glue the first one on, then cut to size. That would work, wouldn't it, and save some stock? Love your videos and tips by the way.
In my 50+ years of cutting with a circular saw, I had never used a battery-operated saw. While at a friend's house I got the opportunity to use one and it was the weirdest experience. The blade was on the wrong side of the saw, and I had trouble getting the hang of it. If I were to purchase a battery-operated saw, I think I will go with a model with the blade on the "right" side. (No pun intended). I do imagine there is a reason for the blade on the left side - maybe for left-handed carpenters?
I have an older l Ryobi and it only has a 5 1 /2 inch blade. This only leaves 1 1/2 inch depth of cut so it would not work with a track. This seems like a good alternative. Thanks
It’s going to slip at some point. You will get a build up of saw dust on the silicone or the silicone will eventually start to peel. A straightedge and a couple of clamps will work forever
If you made the base of this God, all little worried that you could put another piece down the other side so that it was going to catch straight eliminating the risk of sore twist . You could also clamp it either end .
I would feel better about the edge guiding the saw if it were thicker to elimate any chance that the saw rides up over that edge! Maybe this is just my insecurity but safer is better!
I have been a finish carpenter for 50 years. And have use this exact template. It's good to see you share it here. A Delta builder's saw from the 70's with this template is the best track saw ever.
JOHN 3:16-17 ... Amen to That !! Thumbs Up and Stay Blessed... Good Video...
Made a track saw guide a week ago after seeing one minute workbench. That was a simple build, but wow yours is even simpler! Thanks. Will build one of yours for my smaller circular saw :)
Absolutely, in my mind "A Must Have". I never would've thought this. Very helpful.
God Bless all & thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve used this guide for years and it’s great. It’s necessary to replace it with frequent use though. The edge next to the blade tends to wear away from the blade deflection. This renders it less accurate.
Great video!!
I loved your videos. At first I started with a wood sled that I made using that exact method. recently I bought the milescraft universal sled and it worked smoothly. Good way to start in this hobby is building your first circular sled.
This is awesome I already got the diy track I made years ago but I am gonna add the silicone! What a great idea!
Greetings from the UK. I waa going to buy an aluminium saw guide but baulked at the cost.....think I'm going to give this a try. MDF or hardboard is relatively cheap and could make several out of one 8x4 sheet if necessary. I might try anti-slip paint I used on my daughters sailing dinghy. It provides an anti-slip surface but dirt....and hopefully saw dust ...wont stick to it.
We will see I guess.
Thanks for the video👍
Silicon as a non slip surface. I would never have thought of that. Thanks.
Just found your channel & am very impressed. Like yourself I don't have enough regular need of a track saw to justify the cost. But your version is a game changer. Thank you for sharing. Great work
Always a pleasure to discover new videos from your channel, simple or more complex. Thank you from Québec, Canada!!
Excellent video just what I need to know as a beginner
❤ Thank's for share, this is the best and easy to build saw guide I've ever seen, so really really appreciate it, thank you.
whoa that's such a good idea man 👍 I already thought the silicon idea was cool, but using the tape to make it look neat too is chef's kiss
The silicone is a neat idea. With my old saw I used 1/2" plywood but oh my, my new saw has 1/4" cleanance! That sucks. I will need somthing thin like yours.
Very helpful video, thank you. I also want to make that mount that you use for your brad nailer in the background, lol. Great stuff!
That's a great idea. I'll have to make one
Brilliant idea. Thanks.
Very helpful, great video 👍
Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing. 😊
Very good thanks kev
Doesn't matter if you slip in the middle. As long a the stepped edge is straight, the jig is still usable. Used to make these on the CNC using an 80mm cutter. The firm I worked for, made stupid big doors that needed jigs up to 3.6m long. Used extra long MDF sheets.
Great idea
Excellent, I love it.
One is for left-hand and the other one is for the right hand.
Now that you can make perfectly straight cuts... Use that to make a narrower strip that can allow both sides of the track to guide your saw.. one for each side of the blade
Thank you for sharing
Would a diy track skill saw be OK for a kitchen worktop . Good video
My saw had a too large radius in the plate so it slipped over the support edge frequently when I used a MDF-support like that, perhaps check that your saw can take a low support before trying this sort of build.🙂
Also MDF deforms easy in a moist garage, hanging it on the wall, like you suggested will make it stay straight longer. Additionally, never use that device on an uneven table because that will result in a one cutting a curve, learned that the hard and sad way🙂
Why cut the second strip? Glue the first one on, then cut to size. That would work, wouldn't it, and save some stock? Love your videos and tips by the way.
I didn't think about that, great suggestion.
Well done. Thank you
A cracking little idea and well delivered project👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻💥💥💥🏴🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Always good
Superb
Love your stuff, but what a wimp, using the smaller saw! Come on " Tim Taylor ......more power!!! LOL!
LOL!!
Brilliant!
Thankyou Sir!
An excellent non-slip alternative is a tape product called Cat's Tongue.
In my 50+ years of cutting with a circular saw, I had never used a battery-operated saw. While at a friend's house I got the opportunity to use one and it was the weirdest experience. The blade was on the wrong side of the saw, and I had trouble getting the hang of it. If I were to purchase a battery-operated saw, I think I will go with a model with the blade on the "right" side. (No pun intended). I do imagine there is a reason for the blade on the left side - maybe for left-handed carpenters?
Brilliant
I have an older l Ryobi and it only has a 5 1 /2 inch blade. This only leaves 1 1/2 inch depth of cut so it would not work with a track. This seems like a good alternative. Thanks
Really nice design
Great.
That’s cool
Silicon can be a dust magnet….. curious if it might lose its grip from accumulating dust??
Thanks!
just jim
Great idea thanks. Jhn. 5:24
It’s going to slip at some point. You will get a build up of saw dust on the silicone or the silicone will eventually start to peel. A straightedge and a couple of clamps will work forever
That is a good point, so good thing it is cheap to clean and add more silicone
If you made the base of this God, all little worried that you could put another piece down the other side so that it was going to catch straight eliminating the risk of sore twist . You could also clamp it either end .
I would feel better about the edge guiding the saw if it were thicker to elimate any chance that the saw rides up over that edge! Maybe this is just my insecurity but safer is better!
Wood rulers are seldom straight.
It’s 48 inches long?
Would spraying the bottom with 3M spray adhesive followed by that grippy shelf liner material work?
Maybe, but not sure
Growing out the Beard I see 🧔♂️
Yes I am, thanks for catching it
👍new sub
Welcome to the channel!