Actually, with the strut centered on the base board, you can make your initial cuts along BOTH sides of the strut, giving you the option of having the saw motor over the strut or not over the strut. Great idea!
I've done something similar using hardboard and 1/2" square aluminum tubing for the guide. I also set up one side of the guide for my larger corded saw, and the other side for my smaller battery saw. I used 2" painters tape on the bottom to mask, as well as set the depth, of silicone to act as a "non-skid" surface.....with three 2" wide strips of silicone on the bottom it doesn't need clamps.....
Very clever. I've used the "factory edge plywood on plywood" track for many years, but I run into clamping issues at least once a year. Looks like you've solved that problem. thanks for sharing.
The unistrut is a great idea. I've always made these door boards by having the factory edge ripped off the sheet at the big box store and then gluing it down factory edge facing saw side. Takes a little bit longer because you have to allow the glue to dry before trimming your straight edge, but no screws or drilling involved.
Good video. I have always just used 2 pieces of plywood glued and nailed together. Just looked at Home Depot and they want $35 for a 10 foot piece of strut!.
Thank you for this, it came at the perfect time. I am redoing my mantle with a live edge piece of wood and was wondering how I would get a clean edge along one side. With this jig, my problem is solved. Great work!
Rob another very nice video explaining in details construction of a very simple, affordable and at the same time a very effective tool. I have a version of this type of jig build using 1/2" plywood for both - the bottom piece as well as the guide. It is very heavy and unwieldy. I am going to build one using your design. Hoping it to be much more manageable. BTW, I was also confused about the need to add a piece of material on the narrower side until you explained it using the inset video. Very well done. Thanks and keep inspiring us.
Been watching your videos for about a couple years now and you’ve easily remained my favorite woodworker / tool maker on UA-cam. Thanks for all the content and inspiration you’ve given all of us that watch your videos. Looking forward to many more years of great quality builds.
Do you like my "Parallel Guided Power Saw?" seen on you tube. Do you wish to join me to manufacture it. On the video you may see some pyramids I cut with my saw, which cannot be easily cut with another saw. The manufacturing company does not want my saw, so we have to start our company to make it.
Hello ,Thanks for making simple useful jigs.If we are Right handed can we use from Right side.You could have demonstrated more cuts to know its usefulness. Are you Left handed?
I thought you were going to actually make a " Track Saw". In other words the saw would slide on a track not alongside a guide/fence which is what you created.
Hey I have a great idea why in the hell didn't you mention in the title that you don't even finish the job!! U just quit and stop because things start to get a little confusing!! Omg I d never post a video that I look like a 12 year old girl and give up!! Come on brother take a break watch a video do something else to get your mind off of it and then it will hit you i promise! If you say that was the finished project then why didn't your writing on screen say last or finally finished damn it wasn't my time
Actually, with the strut centered on the base board, you can make your initial cuts along BOTH sides of the strut, giving you the option of having the saw motor over the strut or not over the strut. Great idea!
I've done something similar using hardboard and 1/2" square aluminum tubing for the guide. I also set up one side of the guide for my larger corded saw, and the other side for my smaller battery saw.
I used 2" painters tape on the bottom to mask, as well as set the depth, of silicone to act as a "non-skid" surface.....with three 2" wide strips of silicone on the bottom it doesn't need clamps.....
Perfect! Gonna make this one. Lost my old one in a move and need a new one.
Very clever. I've used the "factory edge plywood on plywood" track for many years, but I run into clamping issues at least once a year. Looks like you've solved that problem. thanks for sharing.
The unistrut is a great idea. I've always made these door boards by having the factory edge ripped off the sheet at the big box store and then gluing it down factory edge facing saw side. Takes a little bit longer because you have to allow the glue to dry before trimming your straight edge, but no screws or drilling involved.
Love the simplicity of this. And it will work with pretty much any circular saw. Thanks for sharing.
wrist dings is the problem with this design
Good video. I have always just used 2 pieces of plywood glued and nailed together. Just looked at Home Depot and they want $35 for a 10 foot piece of strut!.
A thought: a spur shelving upright is probably cheaper for this metal guide part and it has screw holes already drilled. What do you reckon?
Thank you for this, it came at the perfect time. I am redoing my mantle with a live edge piece of wood and was wondering how I would get a clean edge along one side. With this jig, my problem is solved. Great work!
Really interesting idea, Rob! Fantastic work! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Rob another very nice video explaining in details construction of a very simple, affordable and at the same time a very effective tool. I have a version of this type of jig build using 1/2" plywood for both - the bottom piece as well as the guide. It is very heavy and unwieldy. I am going to build one using your design. Hoping it to be much more manageable.
BTW, I was also confused about the need to add a piece of material on the narrower side until you explained it using the inset video. Very well done.
Thanks and keep inspiring us.
I use stair tread on the bottom as opposed to clamps. Works well...give it a shot...
Cool idea.
If you glue 100 to 80 grit sandpaper to the bottom of the track/guide, clamping is not needed for most if not all cuts.
Yhank you Sir.🎉
I have a similar set up for my cordless saw that is also 48+ inches.
Been watching your videos for about a couple years now and you’ve easily remained my favorite woodworker / tool maker on UA-cam. Thanks for all the content and inspiration you’ve given all of us that watch your videos. Looking forward to many more years of great quality builds.
Is that 1/4 inch panelling? Does it matter?
Nice! Thanks.
Thanks for the share.
Do you like my "Parallel Guided Power Saw?" seen on you tube. Do you wish to join me to manufacture it. On the video you may see some pyramids I cut with my saw, which cannot be easily cut with another saw. The manufacturing company does not want my saw, so we have to start our company to make it.
Where do you get the unistrut? I can’t find any like you use?
Wow so glad I found this! What the heck are all the other UA-camrs doing? Advertising expensive crap! 😂
Hello ,Thanks for making simple useful jigs.If we are Right handed can we use from Right side.You could have demonstrated more cuts to know its usefulness.
Are you Left handed?
I made something similar to this 40 years ago. Then I got a table saw.
Nice useful jig… your table looks like a floor!
Name and link to this track, please. Is it the one used for making adjustable shelves ?
It's call called Unistrut or Superstrut both sizes can be found in most big box stores and at electrical supply houses.
@@TopCat2021 ...Thank you !
Please next time focus video closer hard to see everything completely
I thought you were going to actually make a " Track Saw". In other words the saw would slide on a track not alongside a guide/fence which is what you created.
"SIMPLIFIED."
It's a guide not a track. Can be explained in 60 seconds
Hey I have a great idea why in the hell didn't you mention in the title that you don't even finish the job!! U just quit and stop because things start to get a little confusing!! Omg I d never post a video that I look like a 12 year old girl and give up!! Come on brother take a break watch a video do something else to get your mind off of it and then it will hit you i promise! If you say that was the finished project then why didn't your writing on screen say last or finally finished damn it wasn't my time