Great video Ben. I think it takes a better a better understanding of the versatility like this for more traditional woodworkers to understand the value of a track saw. My cabinet saw makes a great place to set my coffee while i build case goods with my track saw.
Nice video - I do this with a circular saw and a speed square - much faster than repositioning the track every time, and still gives very good results! Although I don't use it for the shoulders, only the faces.
loved it! would be nice to see a 75 degree bevel cut using the board perpendicular to the bench (like you did here but cutting a bevel on 15 which would result in a 75 degree cut)… useful for a table top bevel cut!
Awesome video as always, Ben. The tablesaw is a great example of “if your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail” I want to see someone cut a mortise with a tablesaw… Now the one guy was right: I’d love to see a box joint from a tracksaw. Probably much easier with a Festool router on the track, but seeing it done with only a tracksaw ould be very impressive. I kinda feel like cutting them on a tablesaw or moronic, but that’s just me I suppose.
Thanks, Jason! Cutting tenons on a table saw is relatively straightforward and it's literally the same process I did here, you just need to build a jig that rides the fence for the cross cut section method, and a miter gauge/crosscut sled for the kerf cut method. Although kerf cutting can get tricky the longer the board is with a cross cut sled. Box joints can be cut on the table saw as well, but again requires a jig. There are really simple and basic sleds for this, @bentswoodworking has one on his channel. There are also manufactured box joint jigs, like the one Incra makes (or used to). Right now I'm debating whether the next video will be dovetails or box joints - both are possible with a track saw. Using a track saw may not be the best tool to use for either of these joints, but I just want to show that the tool is versatile enough to do it for those that can only buy one tool at a time.
Sad to see you stop posting... You were well on your way to being an authoritative guide on maximizing festool systems. I still reference your videos. Do you still woodwork even though you're not posting?
Thanks, Matt. Glad you find them helpful. I do maybe one woodworking project a year 😆 made some center pieces for my wedding, otherwise no. I have been dabbling in metal work, but nothing substantial. Making motorcycle content is much more enjoyable for me!
@@BenMarshallDesigns more of any of these awesome tips and tricks especially for the track saw. Every time you post them on UA-cam, or mention something on the GS Podcast, I keep thinking I could ditch the old table saw. Lol
What I don't see is the repeatability. What the TS does best is I can set it up and run through many pieces with the same exact settings. I have a track saw and table saw, and this is pretty darn awesome idea, but still will be using the table saw for tenons.
With a simple jig (also would need on for a table saw), you can achieve the same repeatability while cutting multiple tenons at once - not something achievable on a table saw unless you have a big jig. I feel that on a track saw it would be more manageable. However, to each their own. I simply want to show people that it's possible without a table saw. Appreciate the comment and watch!
Also, a table saw needs to be sturdy enough, needs enough surface and length to support the work piece to keep it straight, you have to be able to accurately set it etc, all things that cost quite a lot of money and space. A tradk saw with a long guiderail is accurate, takes up little space and costs less to be accurate. But i agree it takes some mental adjustment.
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Great video Ben. I think it takes a better a better understanding of the versatility like this for more traditional woodworkers to understand the value of a track saw. My cabinet saw makes a great place to set my coffee while i build case goods with my track saw.
Thanks Adam. Hoping to encourage people to think a little more critically with the capabilities of tools available. 😂 great coffee holder
Nice video - I do this with a circular saw and a speed square - much faster than repositioning the track every time, and still gives very good results! Although I don't use it for the shoulders, only the faces.
Thank you, Going to try this tonight. You just saved my project.
awesome!
Very impressive video, thanks for sharing. Look forward to additional videos
Thanks for watching, Ron!
This is to all the non believers out there. A bit of time & patience is all it takes. Well done Ben. I also watched it live last night.
We believe! Lol, thanks Gary!
Great video
The small part cuts is the tracksaw weakness , it’s a great tool system!
Thanks. It's certainly a challenge to make thinner cuts
loved it! would be nice to see a 75 degree bevel cut using the board perpendicular to the bench (like you did here but cutting a bevel on 15 which would result in a 75 degree cut)… useful for a table top bevel cut!
Awesome video as always, Ben.
The tablesaw is a great example of “if your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail”
I want to see someone cut a mortise with a tablesaw…
Now the one guy was right: I’d love to see a box joint from a tracksaw. Probably much easier with a Festool router on the track, but seeing it done with only a tracksaw ould be very impressive. I kinda feel like cutting them on a tablesaw or moronic, but that’s just me I suppose.
Thanks, Jason! Cutting tenons on a table saw is relatively straightforward and it's literally the same process I did here, you just need to build a jig that rides the fence for the cross cut section method, and a miter gauge/crosscut sled for the kerf cut method. Although kerf cutting can get tricky the longer the board is with a cross cut sled. Box joints can be cut on the table saw as well, but again requires a jig. There are really simple and basic sleds for this, @bentswoodworking has one on his channel. There are also manufactured box joint jigs, like the one Incra makes (or used to).
Right now I'm debating whether the next video will be dovetails or box joints - both are possible with a track saw. Using a track saw may not be the best tool to use for either of these joints, but I just want to show that the tool is versatile enough to do it for those that can only buy one tool at a time.
Neat method . Never realized one could do that
Yep! Quite handy
Ben, hope all is well. Recently found your channel and enjoy your videos. Having said that, I notice you have not posted in a while.
Thanks, Billy. I switched to making motorcycle content about a 1.5 year ago!
Sad to see you stop posting... You were well on your way to being an authoritative guide on maximizing festool systems. I still reference your videos. Do you still woodwork even though you're not posting?
Thanks, Matt. Glad you find them helpful. I do maybe one woodworking project a year 😆 made some center pieces for my wedding, otherwise no. I have been dabbling in metal work, but nothing substantial. Making motorcycle content is much more enjoyable for me!
More, more, MORE Ben!!
Damnit Lundy, more what??
@@BenMarshallDesigns more of any of these awesome tips and tricks especially for the track saw. Every time you post them on UA-cam, or mention something on the GS Podcast, I keep thinking I could ditch the old table saw. Lol
Oh and more “Bent Bashing” is always fun too. Lol
What I don't see is the repeatability. What the TS does best is I can set it up and run through many pieces with the same exact settings. I have a track saw and table saw, and this is pretty darn awesome idea, but still will be using the table saw for tenons.
With a simple jig (also would need on for a table saw), you can achieve the same repeatability while cutting multiple tenons at once - not something achievable on a table saw unless you have a big jig. I feel that on a track saw it would be more manageable. However, to each their own. I simply want to show people that it's possible without a table saw. Appreciate the comment and watch!
Also, a table saw needs to be sturdy enough, needs enough surface and length to support the work piece to keep it straight, you have to be able to accurately set it etc, all things that cost quite a lot of money and space. A tradk saw with a long guiderail is accurate, takes up little space and costs less to be accurate. But i agree it takes some mental adjustment.
Yep!
Did you end up selling the TS 75?
I did! Bought a TSC-55KEB the same day I sold it!
Is this channel finished now?
Pretty much. I’ve switch my focus to motorcycle content!
I answered no to your intro questions. Only 13 seconds in but I guess I’ll leave now. Okay. Bye. Auf Wiedersehen.
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