Another good material option might be laminate flooring. It's extremely stable and fairly inexpensive . Plus it slides on another piece nicely. You can also glue the locking ends together to get 8' or more of length. Great video , and you're right, $900 to cut a straight line ,give me a break !
Your previous track saw was one of the best DIY track saw i've seen on youtube and made. It's so stable and doesn't wonder of the track, making accurate cuts each time. Thanks for sharing version 2.
Excellent video. Caution your followers that the Ryobi 6 1/2 18v saw is for light cutting of short duration. I replaced mine today after learning that lesson. It was brand new fresh out of the box, and no where as strong as my old blue 18v. I believe it’s the ‘brushless’ motor that is the weak link. Same for the new soft impact driver. Keep up with the informative vids.
I'll agree with you about the Ryobi saw. I was in Home Depot the other day and saw a guy about to purchase one. I told him that if he just wants to break down plywood cheaply, the Ryobi would be fine, but if he's going to use it for cutting treated lumber, he needs to go for a different option. He thanked me and put the saw back on the shelf. I haven't tried the the soft impact driver, but I've been impressed with the other drivers and drills I use from Ryobi.
Dovetailing the guide rails was a nice touch and an elegant simple solution to the main problem with homemade saw guides. I plan on building some butcher block countertops in the near future, and your simple accurate saw guide plans will come in handy, thanks!
Great idea! I have been thinking about a track saw for the rare times when I have to cut sheet goods. The economy of this solution is a perfect fit for my needs.
Love this idea. I think I’m going to make this but with PolyMetal or Ultraboard (plastic core w/ thin aluminum sheets on the outside). They’re super rigid for being 1/4 or 3/8. They use it for signs. Thanks for the being transparent about your design/material flaws. 👍
I just finished making a bed for my radial arm saw. Since I anticipate destroying a narrow portion, I made a plate using angle cuts on the sides like you did. I have two projects in the works right now; 1. A joiners mallet and and 2. A reasonable copy of your cutting guide. Thank you so much!
I have that same saw (the Ryobi) it is kind of hard to use on other homemade track saw guides because there's only that one inch part. I often end up getting an angled cut because it's hard to keep it flush 100% of the time. This new build fixes that problem! Thanks for the video!
Great build. Love to see people improve there designs and safety, but most important quality of videos and content. Thanks for the update, sorry for some of the rough comments. Lots of people have table saw and track saws because the track saw is safer to break down sheet goods.
Excellent little video and this can be used with any saw.Also liked that there was no stupid music!Want to hear tools runnin'-no dumb music-the narration of this was excellent
Excellent design and instructional video. For my version I will look into Metsä Wood Tuff MDF (birch plywood overlaid with thermoplastic, and down to 9 mm (23/64") in thickness), or some other melamin covered mdf. PS I have the same Ryobi One+ saw and it works superbly, especially when I compare it to the Festool I've also used and the fraction of the price.
Thanks so much for this video. Wish I had seen it in December when I started building my countertops, but I'm so glad to have this in my favorites for the future:-)
How does a video with so many positive comments manage to receive so many dislikes. Are there that many miserable people out there? Oh well... This is one of the most detailed videos on this topic. Thanks for sharing (300+ thumbs up!).
I appreciate your kind words. I've wondered the same thing. Anonymity causes folks to do things that they probably wouldn't do face to face. Example: guitar instruction video on how to play Stairway to Heaven. Instead of marveling at the guy's skill, thumbs down because I dont like Led Zeppelin, don't like the guitar he's using, his hair is too short, he spelled something wrong in the video description, and on and on, totally missing the opportunity to learn something. Sometimes you can learn something valuable that has nothing to do with thing being made. Yes, it's frustrating when folks miss the entire point of a video, but I'm happy that most people get it. And thank YOU, for watching, commenting, and getting it.
Old school methods have been around for years. I used 1/4" tempered hardboard and aluminum "U" channels to make my 8 foot cutter. Prior to that I had a threshold from an extra wide 9' sliding door (left over from a job) as a guide which was very sturdy and straight but not directly attached to the saw. Most of the time I cut plywood under 4 foot long and use the Kreg Accu-Cut system with a cordless saw for that or my table saw when needed. I am a cheap guy and also don't want to spend a lot of time making a long track saw but enjoyed your video.
Thank for a excellent update on your design. I will be building one of these this week. I also plan to build the shop air cleaner you designed, also Thanks you for the detailed plans.
Nice. I like the dovetails. I've watched a lot of videos like this, and most of them seem to suffer from the "initial straight" problem - you guys that have a table saw have no worries, but those of us who don't have to figure out how to establish that "first straight edge" to use as a reference for later straights. I'm fortunate - about 17 years ago I did a bunch of work with some engineered aluminum, and I have a few pieces of it still around. It's too heavy to use in a routine use jig, but at least I can use it to bootstrap my first straight cuts.
Track saws definitely have better dust collection, especially considering mine has none. I designed mine for the needs of my shop, which is to break down plywood before it ever gets to the shop. I appreciate the kind words, and really appreciate you watching .
Thanks for the video. When I build mine, I definitely want to add dust collection to my existing circular saw. I'm also wondering if the mdf will be too heavy...but this is a great start...thanks
fyi; the Festool tracks are part of a tool system, you can use them with all their routers as well ..they are not restricted for use with just their saws. Great product, but yes..pricey.
That was so cool. I am starting to do some wood projects as a way to relax from work. Girls can do things too. I was looking for track saws and seen this. So much for buying one. I can make it now.
Built your last version and absolutely love it. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. By the way found a nearly new skilsaw to dedicate to the track foe a mere 25 dollars
Perfect,just what i needed!. Might modify it ...keep every piece at 90* instead of beveling and add an overlapping piece of mdf over the non-cutting side rail gude.This should add some rigidity and stability. On the cutting rail maybe a slightly overlapping alu flat profile would lock things down without loosing cutting depth...alu spacers would be needed for the sliding mdf too....just thinking loud :) Thx!
My first version of this jig did not have the dovetail. It worked great. But a commenter asked if there was a way to lock the saw in place, and the dovetail was born. I personally like the dovetail, but it by no means is necessary.
@@FranklinWoodWorks2016 By all means ,your dovetail is a much better design. But i am not sure i can make an accurate dovetail so maybe a cruder overlapping rail will work. Kind of... :)
I'm new to UA-cam and just found your channel and subscribed. As you mentioned, some of your viewers complained about music being too loud. Thank you for listening to your audience. Some creators feel that loud, head banging music attracts viewers and subscribers. Far from true with me. I search out channels to learn and see craftsmen like you create items of interest. I have a music system when I want to listen to music. Thanks for your track guide ideas!
Keep in mind that camera angles can be deceiving. As a guitar player, my fingers are quite necessary, so I never get my fingers close to the blade. It's awesome to think that some is watching me from Easter Island. Be well my friend.
thumbs up for garage innovators! was loooking for a track saw for years but havent bought one for the ridiculous price... you just solved my headache. now i will be able to keep my 15 year old metabo running and the rip off industry can kiss my ass! cheers :-)
I like this. I made a circular saw guide but didn't have the dovetail so you have to keep it tight to the guide. I think I might have to switch to this.
Nice! A fix for the flex? Add a piece of angle iron to the right side of the base (from the operators point of view). angle iron (or even square stock) can be screwed down to the surface and it will stiffen the whole base. It doesn’t need to be slotted through or anything like that.
My thought excactly. Oh, and bevel or round the leading edge so you don't risk the cord catching on the end. It would be a nice touch to countersink it from the bottom with a router though, then there is also less the cord can catch on. :)
i own a dewalt circular saw and a Milwaukee 18v saw and i like both these saws and had a similar track made up myself until two weeks a go a brought the festool just had to see what all the hype was about and man a will never regret buying it its like driving a Chevy then getting a Ferrari if you can afford the festool i would highly recommend as it is smooth and gives a perfect cut
Neat project.... I'm sure many will love ! An 8 foot level with 2 quick clamps works great too... then your saw isn't screwed to a base so it can be used elsewhere without effort.
I have always thought that the dove tail design on your DIY Track Saw was the best I have seen out of the ones I have seen on UA-cam. Hope to make one myself someday. I have been kind of out of it lately.
nice video, built the same sort of rail my self a few years back but I decided to use aluminium strips 40mm x 5mm thickness screwed down this acts as a rib to a sheet of 5mm ply so it made the whole bed narrower it made the whole thing lighter and easier to move around.
So many different products out there to cut straight lines. I like the idea, I just wish I had the space to make and be able to keep something like this.
To reinforce your guide so it is not so flexible, just mount (screw/glue) a vertical brace (to the right of the saw motor on the track - i.e opposite side to cutting edge of track)) perpendicular to the track. Works better than increasing the thickness of the MDF, much cheaper, saves weight AND it gives you something to hold onto when moving the track into position or moving around. I had a similar setup in my workshop (professional sound/lighting manufacture) and found this was the most effective way to brace. My vertical brace was about 4" high and made from plywood (about 3/4" thick) attached using Titebond 50 (I think that is sold as Titebond II in your country) brad nails and some screws
This would have been my comment, almost to the letter. I've found you can cut pick up handles into the rigid spine, which further reduces weight and makes it even easier to handle. A little extra work, but worth the time. outstanding video though, thank you
"You don't need to spend $900 just to cut a straight line" - never have truer words been spoken. Thanks for posting!
straight ye but if u wanted a clean cut good luck
Another good material option might be laminate flooring. It's extremely stable and fairly inexpensive . Plus it slides on another piece nicely. You can also glue the locking ends together to get 8' or more of length. Great video , and you're right, $900 to cut a straight line ,give me a break !
I use laminate flooring just as you said
Your previous track saw was one of the best DIY track saw i've seen on youtube and made. It's so stable and doesn't wonder of the track, making accurate cuts each time. Thanks for sharing version 2.
You came up with a Solution that is Simple, Accurate and doesnt break the Bank Thanks for sharing your Expertise
Thank you. I like that you beveled the track so the saw is locked in during the cut.
Brilliant, easily the simplest and most cost effective way to make a track saw. Getting mine done now. Thumbs up
Excellent video. Caution your followers that the Ryobi 6 1/2 18v saw is for light cutting of short duration. I replaced mine today after learning that lesson. It was brand new fresh out of the box, and no where as strong as my old blue 18v. I believe it’s the ‘brushless’ motor that is the weak link. Same for the new soft impact driver. Keep up with the informative vids.
I'll agree with you about the Ryobi saw. I was in Home Depot the other day and saw a guy about to purchase one. I told him that if he just wants to break down plywood cheaply, the Ryobi would be fine, but if he's going to use it for cutting treated lumber, he needs to go for a different option. He thanked me and put the saw back on the shelf. I haven't tried the the soft impact driver, but I've been impressed with the other drivers and drills I use from Ryobi.
Dovetailing the guide rails was a nice touch and an elegant simple solution to the main problem with homemade saw guides. I plan on building some butcher block countertops in the near future, and your simple accurate saw guide plans will come in handy, thanks!
Thanks for the ideas and the lack of background noise is very much appreciated . Nice shop also .
Hats off to you for using what you have to improve the quality of your own projects. Big THUMBS UP!!
Great idea! I have been thinking about a track saw for the rare times when I have to cut sheet goods. The economy of this solution is a perfect fit for my needs.
Love this idea. I think I’m going to make this but with PolyMetal or Ultraboard (plastic core w/ thin aluminum sheets on the outside). They’re super rigid for being 1/4 or 3/8. They use it for signs. Thanks for the being transparent about your design/material flaws. 👍
I just finished making a bed for my radial arm saw. Since I anticipate destroying a narrow portion, I made a plate using angle cuts on the sides like you did. I have two projects in the works right now; 1. A joiners mallet and and 2. A reasonable copy of your cutting guide. Thank you so much!
This is brilliant. I love the dovetail + paste wax idea. My circ saw just got a new lease on life!
Great project/video plus no music = insta-sub!
Thank you for this video. I never saw the first one, this was clear and precise.
Very nice design. I have been wanting to make one and looks like I found the right design. Great video.
Exactly what I need. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing.
100's of videos on how to make a diy tracksaw, but I think this one is the best. Easy, simple, and effective. Great video :)
You sir, are a very talented guy! Thank you.
I have that same saw (the Ryobi) it is kind of hard to use on other homemade track saw guides because there's only that one inch part. I often end up getting an angled cut because it's hard to keep it flush 100% of the time. This new build fixes that problem! Thanks for the video!
Great video and I really like your approach to the saw guide. Thanks for the great tip.
First time to your channel...I thought this video was excellent! Thanks for sharing your design👍
Great build. Love to see people improve there designs and safety, but most important quality of videos and content. Thanks for the update, sorry for some of the rough comments. Lots of people have table saw and track saws because the track saw is safer to break down sheet goods.
Great design and simplicity , Thank You for sharing
Great video! I have been watching every DYI track saw vid I can find and this one is definitely gonna be the one I use to make my own! Thank you!
Thats a great idea I am going to build one on a 1/2" base like you were suggesting. Thanks. Great video.
Excellent little video and this can be used with any saw.Also liked that there was no stupid music!Want to hear tools runnin'-no dumb music-the narration of this was excellent
Very well done. Great idea and will be making one myself. Thanks.
Excellent design and instructional video. For my version I will look into Metsä Wood Tuff MDF (birch plywood overlaid with thermoplastic, and down to 9 mm (23/64") in thickness), or some other melamin covered mdf.
PS I have the same Ryobi One+ saw and it works superbly, especially when I compare it to the Festool I've also used and the fraction of the price.
Thanks so much for this video. Wish I had seen it in December when I started building my countertops, but I'm so glad to have this in my favorites for the future:-)
Very clever! Thank you for sharing. I'll be making one of these.
Nice low key clear explanation and nice idea with the dovetails.
Super clever idea. I'll have to whip something up just like this. Thanks man!
Very simple idea, well presented. The dovetailed runner is a nice touch, too. Will give this a build.🇬🇧
Excellent video and process. Much success. Thsnks for sharing.
Great Video. Really good solution for people with minimal tools.
Love the remake, no music, and an awesome project. THANK YOU
Great common sense build, Im real new to this but you just got yourself a new subscriber, great job !
Forget me hit wrong button-thanks
How does a video with so many positive comments manage to receive so many dislikes. Are there that many miserable people out there? Oh well... This is one of the most detailed videos on this topic. Thanks for sharing (300+ thumbs up!).
I appreciate your kind words. I've wondered the same thing. Anonymity causes folks to do things that they probably wouldn't do face to face. Example: guitar instruction video on how to play Stairway to Heaven. Instead of marveling at the guy's skill, thumbs down because I dont like Led Zeppelin, don't like the guitar he's using, his hair is too short, he spelled something wrong in the video description, and on and on, totally missing the opportunity to learn something. Sometimes you can learn something valuable that has nothing to do with thing being made. Yes, it's frustrating when folks miss the entire point of a video, but I'm happy that most people get it. And thank YOU, for watching, commenting, and getting it.
the "dove taled" track is fabulous. Great video!
Paste wax is amazing stuff for woodworking. Thanks so much for this idea. I'm gonna have to build one, too
Great info vid with easy to understand narration. Thank you for sharing. I just subscribed.
I don't know how I missed this video but that was a great solution Rob. Well done.
Thanks Dave!
Wow! Simple and easy! Thanks a lot for sharing it. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for that design, looks good to me but as you say needs to be slightly stiffer but general idea is a winner. Cheers.
Well narrated video. Thanks for sharing.
I liked your video and your build. Got some great tips. Thanks
Great concept. It's always great to learn from experience and experience of others. Adapt and adopt.
Love your videos. I'm a fan already. Liked and subscribed. Your studio desk video was what got me to find you.
Old school methods have been around for years. I used 1/4" tempered hardboard and aluminum "U" channels to make my 8 foot cutter. Prior to that I had a threshold from an extra wide 9' sliding door (left over from a job) as a guide which was very sturdy and straight but not directly attached to the saw. Most of the time I cut plywood under 4 foot long and use the Kreg Accu-Cut system with a cordless saw for that or my table saw when needed. I am a cheap guy and also don't want to spend a lot of time making a long track saw but enjoyed your video.
Thanks for this super useful idea! Will try to make my own!
The word that comes to mind is "Elegant". Very nice. Thank you.
You're too kind. Thank you.
Thank for a excellent update on your design. I will be building one of these this week. I also plan to build the shop air cleaner you designed, also Thanks you for the detailed plans.
Great work on the tutorial and video! Both were clear and concise!
Nice. I like the dovetails. I've watched a lot of videos like this, and most of them seem to suffer from the "initial straight" problem - you guys that have a table saw have no worries, but those of us who don't have to figure out how to establish that "first straight edge" to use as a reference for later straights. I'm fortunate - about 17 years ago I did a bunch of work with some engineered aluminum, and I have a few pieces of it still around. It's too heavy to use in a routine use jig, but at least I can use it to bootstrap my first straight cuts.
Nice clear instructions. I shall be making my own soon.
Cheers for this video. Will build mine this weekend 👍
This is the best design I've seen for a DIY track saw. I did how go with a track saw because the dust collection is far superior.
Track saws definitely have better dust collection, especially considering mine has none. I designed mine for the needs of my shop, which is to break down plywood before it ever gets to the shop. I appreciate the kind words, and really appreciate you watching .
of all videos i saw, this is the better and simple idea! thanks man!!!
Thanks for the video. When I build mine, I definitely want to add dust collection to my existing circular saw. I'm also wondering if the mdf will be too heavy...but this is a great start...thanks
great video. I bought the Kreg version and true the 48 inch length is a draw back. I like your simple yet affective design.
I have been looking at buying one used, not now. Definitely going to build one.
This is a great video. I am JUST getting into a little bit of woodworking and this was awesome. Thanks man.
You're full of Yankee ingenuity. Thanks for no music. Absolutely not necessary.
Very nicely done video . Thank you !!
Fantastic solution! Just saved me from buying the Kreg fence. Thanks for sharing this!
Very good, thank you. No music, only understandable explanation = like and sub!
This is an insanely helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for the video, I'm actually trying to find or design a track system for my router, this helps!
fyi; the Festool tracks are part of a tool system, you can use them with all their routers as well ..they are not restricted for use with just their saws. Great product, but yes..pricey.
That was so cool. I am starting to do some wood projects as a way to relax from work. Girls can do things too. I was looking for track saws and seen this. So much for buying one. I can make it now.
Great idea. Thanks for posting this. Plans, diagrams, or zooming in on some of the details like the dovetails would enhance the utility of the video.
Built your last version and absolutely love it. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. By the way found a nearly new skilsaw to dedicate to the track foe a mere 25 dollars
Thank you. You made my day.
Just made my own straight edge rather than throwing $50 at the problem in Lowes. This build was great. thx!
Excellent design. Simplicity itself! The biggest challenge is making a really straight first cut, or counting on the mdf edge to be straight.
Thanks for sharing great video short and concise
Nice job! Thank you for sharing!
Just what I needed - thank you for an excellent tutorial.
Perfect,just what i needed!.
Might modify it ...keep every piece at 90* instead of beveling and add an overlapping piece of mdf over the non-cutting side rail gude.This should add some rigidity and stability.
On the cutting rail maybe a slightly overlapping alu flat profile would lock things down without loosing cutting depth...alu spacers would be needed for the sliding mdf too....just thinking loud :)
Thx!
My first version of this jig did not have the dovetail. It worked great. But a commenter asked if there was a way to lock the saw in place, and the dovetail was born. I personally like the dovetail, but it by no means is necessary.
@@FranklinWoodWorks2016 By all means ,your dovetail is a much better design. But i am not sure i can make an accurate dovetail so maybe a cruder overlapping rail will work. Kind of... :)
I'm on making one right now . Great show.
Certainly worth a try. Been looking for something like this! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I have to make this guide. thank you. Just subscribed.
I'm new to UA-cam and just found your channel and subscribed. As you mentioned, some of your viewers complained about music being too loud. Thank you for listening to your audience. Some creators feel that loud, head banging music attracts viewers and subscribers. Far from true with me. I search out channels to learn and see craftsmen like you create items of interest. I have a music system when I want to listen to music. Thanks for your track guide ideas!
This is a great design. Brilliant.
Well done. Greetings from Easter Island. Man, watch your fingers on that table saw...some hasty technique there.
Keep in mind that camera angles can be deceiving. As a guitar player, my fingers are quite necessary, so I never get my fingers close to the blade. It's awesome to think that some is watching me from Easter Island. Be well my friend.
thumbs up for garage innovators! was loooking for a track saw for years but havent bought one for the ridiculous price... you just solved my headache. now i will be able to keep my 15 year old metabo running and the rip off industry can kiss my ass! cheers :-)
Am I the only one who thinks he sounds like Billy Bob Thornton? Awesome build Billy Bob 😊
I like this. I made a circular saw guide but didn't have the dovetail so you have to keep it tight to the guide. I think I might have to switch to this.
Nice! A fix for the flex? Add a piece of angle iron to the right side of the base (from the operators point of view). angle iron (or even square stock) can be screwed down to the surface and it will stiffen the whole base. It doesn’t need to be slotted through or anything like that.
My thought excactly. Oh, and bevel or round the leading edge so you don't risk the cord catching on the end.
It would be a nice touch to countersink it from the bottom with a router though, then there is also less the cord can catch on. :)
i own a dewalt circular saw and a Milwaukee 18v saw and i like both these saws and had a similar track made up myself until two weeks a go a brought the festool just had to see what all the hype was about and man a will never regret buying it its like driving a Chevy then getting a Ferrari if you can afford the festool i would highly recommend as it is smooth and gives a perfect cut
Good stuff buddy! I'm going to be making one for myself soon!
Neat project.... I'm sure many will love ! An 8 foot level with 2 quick clamps works great too... then your saw isn't screwed to a base so it can be used elsewhere without effort.
This is exactly how I do it. There is no easier method.
Liked as soon as you said you were remaking a video people said wasn’t made well. Gotta love it when someone is willing to take criticism and improve
I have always thought that the dove tail design on your DIY Track Saw was the best I have seen out of the ones I have seen on UA-cam. Hope to make one myself someday. I have been kind of out of it lately.
Looks good at a very reasonable price. Great video
nice video, built the same sort of rail my self a few years back but I decided to use aluminium strips 40mm x 5mm thickness screwed down this acts as a rib to a sheet of 5mm ply so it made the whole bed narrower it made the whole thing lighter and easier to move around.
So many different products out there to cut straight lines. I like the idea, I just wish I had the space to make and be able to keep something like this.
To reinforce your guide so it is not so flexible, just mount (screw/glue) a vertical brace (to the right of the saw motor on the track - i.e opposite side to cutting edge of track)) perpendicular to the track. Works better than increasing the thickness of the MDF, much cheaper, saves weight AND it gives you something to hold onto when moving the track into position or moving around. I had a similar setup in my workshop (professional sound/lighting manufacture) and found this was the most effective way to brace. My vertical brace was about 4" high and made from plywood (about 3/4" thick) attached using Titebond 50 (I think that is sold as Titebond II in your country) brad nails and some screws
This would have been my comment, almost to the letter. I've found you can cut pick up handles into the rigid spine, which further reduces weight and makes it even easier to handle. A little extra work, but worth the time. outstanding video though, thank you
Nice work, excellent narration.
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