D.I.Y Track Saw JIG… You can EASILY make!
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In this woodworking project video, I show you how to make a DIY track saw jig; it’s one of the most useful jigs in my workshop. I learned how to make this track saw jig more than 30 years ago from my friend Bill when I worked at the Woodworker Cabinet Shop in North Jersey, and I’ve been using it ever since.
If you’re going to make this jig, I suggest you make two. Keep one at 8 feet long and cut the second one at 5 feet. The 3 foot cut off will be more manageable for cross cats that are less than 36 inches. Thanks for watching, Jon
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"Ten years later" means I've been following you for ten years. I enjoy your presentation, vast array of skills and creativity. My woodworking has improved immensely over that time thanks to your guidance.
Same here been a folloer of him here in the caribbean...great stuff ...
I built this exact same jig inspired by your first video and use it often. Thank you so much Jon. 🇨🇦💝🇺🇸🙏👍
Not really a track saw, but more like a fence. We made and used them all the time and use to call them shooting boards. We would use a narrower strip down the middle for the guide and cut a wide side and a narrow side for both sides of the blade. Whatever you call it , it’s a great tool and saves a lot of time.
Nice video. Thanks
I just searched “Norm Abrams how to build a shooting board” and there it is 2015 tips of the trade.
I made on of these a long time ago after I saw Norm using it on the New Yankee Workshop. I've thought about buying a real track saw, but just haven't seen the need for it as this does what I need it to do. I do want to make a shorter (4 ft.) version. Just haven't gotten around to it. Thanks for the high quality videos over the past 10 years.
This is the first video of yours I've seen, & I wish I'd found you earlier. I love the simplicity of both your instruction & the work you do, & thanks so much for not trying to be a damn comedian. It's very useful to watch videos like yours, as opposed to so many others that are so focused on being flashy & complicated. Everyone wants to be star, but you seem to simply want to help folks build something, while genuinely enjoying woodworking. Thanks my friend!
Hi Jon, love your channel. I made a jig just like yours 30 years ago. There are so many UA-cam videos showing far more complex track saw jigs with carriages to mount the saw to and complex systems to connect the saw carriage to the track, but I have never understood the need for this. In 30 years I have only screwed up once, and that was when the cable from the saw caught something and ignoring the sudden resistance I stupidly pushed on and the snagged cable pulled the saw off the guide.
At the same time I made a cross cut jig; a plywood base with two 1 ½ inch fences on each side bridged with two aluminium (yes, I’m British) angle strips attached at precisely 90 degrees to the side walls with the distance between them exactly the width on my Porter Cable magnesium saw base. Total number of components nine; three pieces of plywood, two strips of aluminum angle (I lived in the US for 8 years and am bilingual) and four screws. Again, so many UA-cam videos of far more complex versions. Essentially my cross cut jig does exactly the same thing as JSK-koubou’s vertical panel saw but with one tenth the components and cost. To be clear, I love watching JSK’s videos; I admire his meticulous precision, but boy, that guy has way too much time on his hands. He needs some grandchildren.
Hey John,
Although I have technically retired, I am still servicing my old regular customers with decorating and woodwork of one kind or another. I too followed your jig years ago and although I now have a Makita track saw and all the extras, I have passed "your jig" to my son along with the 110 volt Makita I bought at the time. It has been all over England with me. Hung up and kept clean it will last another 10 years. I have followed you all through your time and watching one of your productions is just like visiting an old friend, you know it will always be worthwhile and enjoyable. Greetings from Somerset in The West Country.... Bob.
Hi Bob, that is so nice to hear.. thank you I really enjoyed reading your comment.
Here’s to many more years Wood Working!
Continued success, Jon. I hope you fully appreciate the fact that you're making woodworking better for many, many people.
10 years and I'm still watching your videos , the time flies doesn't it ? I'm happy that you have been able to make a career out of this channel, keep doing what your doing and im sure it will be another 10 years !
- A few years ago I bought a 4x8 sheet of thick styrofoam to support my track saw cuts. It is still working great despite the zillion slices into it. And it’s so light it’s easy to manouver.
- I’d also take the time now to countersink a few holes along the 1/2” plywood. For lots of projects, it might be more convenient to hold down the jig with screws instead of clamping (obv ones where a couple small holes won’t matter)
-70% of your audience would have made the same mistake. Good to show it.
- thanks as always for your no-nonsense unsexy videos. And congrats on your success.
My DAD had one about 30 years ago but didn't call it a TRACK SAW and now it's mine, he passed on 2004. Really handy. If only he knew.
When I made one of these years ago, I extended the 1/4 plywood out the back further. That way I could use a small F-style clamp to hold it (handle up) and the clamp wouldn't be in the way of the saw. If chipout is a problem on the cutoff, double stick tape a piece of hardboard to the base and make it a zero clearance base. Just my 2 cents, probably not even worth that much. Take care.
Bill
That is a good idea 💡
Your shop has definitely transformed for the better over the years. I think shops are always a work in progress but it's nice to continue improving them over time. Thanks to YOU for sharing your knowledge and skills with us. I don't have your creative talent but I love woodworking and have benefited from watching. Here's to the next 10 years of great video's!!!
I also added non slip stair tape to the underside of the jig,
The shop isn't the only thing that's changed the last 10 years. :) But haven't we all. lol
Appreciate all you do, Jon.
Jon, On my homemade 8'+ track, I used a fine Vee notched spreader and silicone to create a grippy bottom ... it works very well !
Bees wax on the top helps the saw slide...
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Wow, 10 years. Congratulations! I've been watching most of that time I'm sure. I have learned a lot and really appreciate you and the work you do. Thanks Jon!
Jon, I live in Princeton NJ. I can not tell you how much pleasure I am finding watching your channel.
I like it when I see the mistakes that are made, it shows me that even great woodworkers make them and I don't get discouraged when I make them. Keep up the great work, your videos are very informative
I bought a track saw recently, but had been using a guide jig like this with the circular saw previously. The jig got the job done fine most of the time, but there were occasions when it veered off, especially at the beginning or at the end of a cut. Every cut I've made with the track saw has been straight from edge to edge every time. If you have the money and cut sheet goods fairly often, get a track saw. You won't regret it.
That's not a fault of the jig; that is operator error. A competent wood worker can hold a saw snug against the fence while cutting. No different than holding stock against a rip fence on a table saw or bandsaw; it is a necessary skill. Many online reviews about the store bought tracks having noticeable side to side slop making them less accurate.
@@briangc1972 I didn't read it as a criticism of the jig just something that can happen to lesser mortals when the saw base isn't held snug against the guide rail for the length of the cut.
Thank you for 10 years of quality instruction. Your videos are first rate.
What's that saying: "Time flies when you're having fun". I can't believe that it's been 10 years Jon. Really enjoy your channel & have learned a lot from watching you over all those years! Thanks & I wish you continued success! 👍👍😉😉
Congratulations on ten years, quite the pioneer. I very much enjoy your content and videos . Keep going another ten!
Ya welcome Jon, and Thank's for all great video's you do, have a nice day . Brian UK !!!.
I saw a lefty Cannondale MTB, awesome! I race MTB XC in the Caribbean. I enjoy the videos over the years from you, Steve, John Heinz and Matthias. I learned so much from this channel.
Just found your channel. I do HVAC work but made more making cutting boards last month and 2 d.i.y bars then I did on my check ...I bought more tools and was looking for tips and tricks and found what I needed here ...thanks 👍
Wow, its been 10 years already. Thanks for the all the inspiring videos over the years!!!!!
I just got my first shop and im building a new one of these.
Congratulations Jon on a milestone! It’s no wonder you’ve enjoyed the Success you have. Almost 590K Subscriber base is no mean feat! I’m really surprised you’re not over a Million! I wish you continued Success and Growth in the coming years! Take care! 👍✌🏻😃😉
Okay, wow. That was so well explained and simple that I think even I could do it.
Great jig. It’s been fun to follow you and your shop over the years. I remember those early days.
Keep it up, thanks Jon!
Truely inspiring to watch your videos Peter.
Ten yesrs ago!!! I used your tips and tricks all over my two houses fully built and furnished by my own hands. Seems, the next one will be built as well as I'm moving this year 😊
Thank you so much!!!
I love watching your videos. I have learned a lot over the years. Thanks!
This is a great jig for beginners and pros. I bought a track system a few years back but, this works just as well and a lot cheaper! Nice job, JOn.
Great video! Nice to see someone else using this simple but highly useful jig. A friend showed me how to make one in the early 80’s. I made the 8-footer and cut it to 5’ & 3’ as you mentioned. I used Masonite for the base pieces. I lost the 3-footer in a move over the years but still use the 5-footer today. I made a second one for a router (bit specific) and a third for a different size circular saw. They still work great!
I started flowing you 3 years ago I caught this video when I was remodeling my home am I two of these track jigs and still using them today thanks for sharing
Keep rocking it Jon! As a hobby woodworker up here in Alberta, Canada I am learning a lot from you. Cheers!
Love everything about this. Your content is fantastic and educational. Thanks for everything you do!
Jon...as always a great video. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Ten years already? I began by following your art all those years ago. Good job!
Thank you for all your help
As always great information!! One of the first woodworking channels I started watching and have never been disappointed.
Thank you Jon!!!! Congrats!!!!!
I was looking for this yesterday. Thank you for this. I will know make one.
It's amazing what you've done all these years. I've been there from the start😃
Thank you so much. You are the reason I dared start building wood projects.
Thanks again, from Israel
Great jig, I remember the first video as I used you idea many times over the years as it was so quick an easy to do and I’ve only just well last year brought myself a track saw for work
Fantastic work, Jon! Thanks a lot for all the tips! 😃
I'm definitely going to make one as well!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Jon, would love a video discussing how you went about deciding what tools and brands to buy your kids. There are so many brands and it can be overwhelming to the uninitiated. thanks
Great jig!
I should make one for myself too. Thanks for all the inspiration... 👍
love these short tool skills video Jon!
Great info Jon. Things look good in the shop now...🤘🤘🤘
As always great tips and beautiful work
Amazing!!! Who needs to pay 300 for one jig that is metal when u can make one for a couple of dollars....thank you for showing us how it is done...
I was a little worried about installing the blade after reading a couple of reviews. But it was amazingly easy. Took about 1 minute. Works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . Cuts easily and is perfect for pocket cuts I needed to make for replacing some old deck boards.
Great idea 💡 👍
Very nice
How could we not stick with you. Good stuff.
Jon another great video
great video!
Thabk You Sir.🎉
I also have always enjoyed your videos. I have been using a jig like this for many years. It should be noted that you need to know which side of the jig you place on the board that you want to cut.
In your example of cutting 94", you placed the jig on the "keep" side and dropped the 2" waste. But if you do the same thing and wanted to "keep" the 2" waste it will be 2" minus the width of the blade. The jig should always be placed on the "keep" side.
Apply some peel and stick sandpaper to the back of that jig to help hold it in place and you should be golden.
Great idea Mike!
Awwww!!!!!!! 10 years. So f***ing handsome! 😍🥰😘🤩🌹
if you run the cut edge (the one your circular saw cut) against your table saw fence you'll make the opposite side parallel to the circular saw guide, so you can register that against a square to easily make 90' cuts.
great video and all but that x-mas pencil you used was outstanding
Time flies.
Great jig. I made one many years ago. With the ridiculous price of plywood right now, what do you think about using 1/2” MDF? It would be heavier , but a lot less expensive to make.
Great video! Thank you for sharing. I am going to follow your steps to make the jig. One question is why marked the thicker plywood at 7 3/4 inch? Thx!
I`d leave some more wood at the other side to make easier to clamp it (like quick grip clamps) without interfering in the saw's way of cut.
Thanks Jon, I've only been viewing your channel for a few years, but really appreciating it. Re the jig, I'm wondering whether you would change it in any way for a left handed user or a saw with the motor on the right rather than left. I find I get a better cut if I gently push into the fence rather than pull the saw towards me. Also, I've often found the underside of my motor hits the clamp I'm using to hold the fence to the wood, so I've swapped the fence to work the other way around (i.e on blade not motor side). Only just made this change this week, seem to do a far better job, but waiting to see what additional problems I create. Thanks, P.S. Why does it matter how wide the top piece is?
I tryed making a jig like this for my saw out of plywood I live in TN where it is very humid & over a short time the jig became so warped that I could not use it. I have been thinking about making another one melamine do you think this would be a good choice? Also I think the saw would slide well.
Can both sheets be 1/2" or would that prevent cutting through some material?
Thanks for the video, very interesting. What blade do you use with circular saw for cutting plywood?
40 tooth
In my previous comment I should have said "you need to know which side of the BOARD to place the jig on. Thanks
Jon - Got the plan bundle, looks great!. Easily scale &/or converted to metric. Do you still do any art / paintings or pieces for the gallery?
Thanks Justin, yes I still work on art projects and I’ll be posting an art/ frame video in a few weeks
I have a DIY track saw made out of plywood. Is it possible to attach anti-slip rubber or foam tape to the bottom of my plywood track to make it anti-slip so I don't have to clamp the track down all the time? Where would I buy this tape? thx
Cool but a lot of extra steps. Just get a straight piece of plywood, screw another piece to it. and use the saw along the fence and youre done. Ive made these and it works everytime. I prefer homemade over store bought
I figured it out I think, but you didn’t explain why you were using the measurements you were using. Other than that good video
I've never made that mistake...haha.🙄
So you trust the factory edge to be straight?
You've hardly aged at all! Honest :-)
Not really a track saw, just an edge guide.
Tracksaw is not economical for what most do. A sliding table saw is way more productive.
Maybe for smaller cuts IF you already have a sliding table saw... I have 2 diy track saw jigs. A 4 ft and an 8 ft. I have a small shop and if I have to take the time to dig out a large tool vs a couple of saw guides and I have limited time.... the saw guides are much more economical.