Nice and simple. I'm amazed at the complexity of some of the jigs I see on TH-cam. I love the ingenuity and so forth - it's very impressive. But I love "simple and easy" too - jig work is definitely a place to employ the KISS principle.
This is the best low profile DIY guide I have watched. One saw base could be used on several different length guides 96" and 48" for cutting sheet goods and 24" to 30" for cutting short stock. I would use a double hinged guide on one end squared to a table and a fence to allow for different thicknesses up to your saws max cut.
I love watching all the variations of a homemade track saws, this is simple and accurate. I first made one about 30yrs, but back then there wasn't internet to get ideas, I just made it because it was a logical thing to make for my circular saw.
The last track saw kit I purchased turned out to be junk. I've made boards with a straight edge to lean the saw up against, but that allows one to wander away from the straight edge. I like your project because the saw cannot deviate from the track in either direction. Good job.
This is fantastic but (has to be a bit), one of the nice things about “proper” track saw guides is they don’t typically have to be clamped to the material being cut which saves time. I’ve never actually looked the the bottom of one to know what that surface is made of but maybe adding some sort of similar high friction material to the bottom of the home built one(again, yours is fantastic) would eliminate the need for the clamps???? Oh, and thanks for taking the time to post this. Exactly the video I needed. 👍
eat, the idea is great, very good demonstration, missing the dimensions of the parts to allow us either to keep them or to adapt them to our machine. thank you so much
So it simply and cheaply turns your circular saw into a tracksaw.. great idea compared to spending $500 - $1200 on a dedicated tracksaw.. I'd also add thin grippy rubber strips to the underside of the track to eliminate the need for clamps.. (sometimes clamps aren't practical..)
Brilliantly inspirational and minimalist! Dimensions, except thickness, of sled and platform are clear: match to saw base dimensions and how long you need to crosscut or rip at maximum, how wide you need for sliding saw to clear clamps if used (roughen the bottom of platform?). For thickness, the sled and platform thicknesses combine to reduce the maximum thickness of wood that the circular saw can cut. The thickness of the platform has to be enough to accept the countersunk screws that hold on the metal rail. Epoxy the rail? Wax bottom of sled and top of platform and rail to reduce friction? Use thickest blade to plunge the cut within the sled and cut off the edge of the platform, so that other blades have less friction? Placement of rail groove within the sled may depend on crosswise center of mass of saw., I would want the groove under weight center so it does not lean away from or toward the cut when held lightly. Hand should push, not press down or sideways. Thinking about making a thin version of this for my mini saw that has a maximum depth of cut of 1 inch.
So here are my uninformed dimensional guesses...1/2" plywood overall. Saw Plate rail brackets cut at 3/4" width, or maybe 1". Metal track is 1" x 3/8". 1" double sided tape. Love the KISS principal here! Thanks for posting this! Love this design. Looking forward to making one of my own.
Yes, that's what it looked like to me, Chris. So this is a jig that requires a little "cooperation" from the user, but willingness to provide that definitely allows for a simpler jig.
Are you not decreasing the available dept of cut with this kind of track? The long track looks ot be at least 1/2" plywood and the sled the saw sits in at least 1/4" if not 1/2 ".
switch off all the trackers and see if it still works that way. "You are being followed in your every move online" by the 3 letter company that owns both the most used search engine and the most used video website. No magic there, just clever business men and a manual called "1984" implemented. If that doesn't scare you...
With 2 plies of plywood between your saw and the stock you loose a lot of depth of cut. On the plus side you don’t have to raise the saw to clear a wood fence.
If you examine carefully, there is a thin strip of wood by the wall that gives the illusion of the top section of plywood being thicker. But once he presses the straight edge up to it, you can see that the edge is actually straight. You can see it's of a lighter colour too
Bought the Kreg. Didnt have the wood laying around and would cost almost as much as the Kreg to buy the wood and make it at this point. Everything is fine with the economy. Nothing to see here.
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I've watched several videos on making DIY track saws. This is one of the best.
Nice and simple. I'm amazed at the complexity of some of the jigs I see on TH-cam. I love the ingenuity and so forth - it's very impressive. But I love "simple and easy" too - jig work is definitely a place to employ the KISS principle.
This is the best low profile DIY guide I have watched. One saw base could be used on several different length guides 96" and 48" for cutting sheet goods and 24" to 30" for cutting short stock. I would use a double hinged guide on one end squared to a table and a fence to allow for different thicknesses up to your saws max cut.
Hands down, thee best DIY rip saw guide I’ve ever seen built! Kudos to you for sharing. 😳👍🏽
I love watching all the variations of a homemade track saws, this is simple and accurate. I first made one about 30yrs, but back then there wasn't internet to get ideas, I just made it because it was a logical thing to make for my circular saw.
The last track saw kit I purchased turned out to be junk. I've made boards with a straight edge to lean the saw up against, but that allows one to wander away from the straight edge. I like your project because the saw cannot deviate from the track in either direction. Good job.
This is fantastic but (has to be a bit), one of the nice things about “proper” track saw guides is they don’t typically have to be clamped to the material being cut which saves time. I’ve never actually looked the the bottom of one to know what that surface is made of but maybe adding some sort of similar high friction material to the bottom of the home built one(again, yours is fantastic) would eliminate the need for the clamps????
Oh, and thanks for taking the time to post this. Exactly the video I needed. 👍
This is an excellent design! Simple and very accurate. I'm making one for sure. Thanks
La migliore soluzione! Semplice, pratica e funzionale! Complimenti!
OMG! I've been over thinking this for to long, especially with some of the videos out there. 👍 Thank you!
I have been looking for an idea for a track saw and yours fits my needs, very simply and functional. Thank you for sharing ( Stay Safe ) .
eat, the idea is great, very good demonstration, missing the dimensions of the parts to allow us either to keep them or to adapt them to our machine. thank you so much
Perfect! This is what I’ll make!! The other track saw videos are fine, but, they seem to be more saw guides. This one has the track!!
Simplest track saw build I have seen. My next build 🏆
So it simply and cheaply turns your circular saw into a tracksaw.. great idea compared to spending $500 - $1200 on a dedicated tracksaw..
I'd also add thin grippy rubber strips to the underside of the track to eliminate the need for clamps.. (sometimes clamps aren't practical..)
as a new b i wish you had a list of the needed material to make one in your comments or show more section
Great idea well executed!
thats a real bad ass track cheap and cheerful. great idea my friend.
great job, I like your idea..... simple and easy
Excellent, thank you.
Brilliantly inspirational and minimalist! Dimensions, except thickness, of sled and platform are clear: match to saw base dimensions and how long you need to crosscut or rip at maximum, how wide you need for sliding saw to clear clamps if used (roughen the bottom of platform?). For thickness, the sled and platform thicknesses combine to reduce the maximum thickness of wood that the circular saw can cut. The thickness of the platform has to be enough to accept the countersunk screws that hold on the metal rail. Epoxy the rail?
Wax bottom of sled and top of platform and rail to reduce friction? Use thickest blade to plunge the cut within the sled and cut off the edge of the platform, so that other blades have less friction?
Placement of rail groove within the sled may depend on crosswise center of mass of saw., I would want the groove under weight center so it does not lean away from or toward the cut when held lightly. Hand should push, not press down or sideways.
Thinking about making a thin version of this for my mini saw that has a maximum depth of cut of 1 inch.
Bravo ottimo lavoro!!!👍👍👍
Excellent thank you , good idea !
Great idea!!!
So here are my uninformed dimensional guesses...1/2" plywood overall. Saw Plate rail brackets cut at 3/4" width, or maybe 1". Metal track is 1" x 3/8".
1" double sided tape.
Love the KISS principal here! Thanks for posting this! Love this design. Looking forward to making one of my own.
Great idea 💡 👍 👏 👌
Talking would make this video amazing, because it is great.
Cool!
amazing, thank you
Best one so far. KISS principal at work.
Wowo so nice
Nice, simple and effective. I assume the saw base sled just friction/gravity fits the saw base?
Yes, that's what it looked like to me, Chris. So this is a jig that requires a little "cooperation" from the user, but willingness to provide that definitely allows for a simpler jig.
I gona make this for my self great idea
Does anyone know what are the materials used in making the track? Thanks much in advance.
Excellent and Simple! Nevertheless, I would like to know whether you've used only one piece of flat metal strip or you've used two together?
Cool thanks
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Nice
Are you not decreasing the available dept of cut with this kind of track? The long track looks ot be at least 1/2" plywood and the sled the saw sits in at least 1/4" if not 1/2 ".
What size of router bit you used?
Excellent
well done
Like it 👍👍👍
You have two middle boards….what depth can you cut with it?
Showwwww 👏👏👏👏👏
Unbelievable.... I was just on the online toolstore looking at a circular saw then came onto TH-cam and this video was top of my list....creepy
switch off all the trackers and see if it still works that way. "You are being followed in your every move online" by the 3 letter company that owns both the most used search engine and the most used video website. No magic there, just clever business men and a manual called "1984" implemented. If that doesn't scare you...
Thanks.
Where do you get the adhesive aluminum strips/bar from?
I see the tape, meant the flatbar. :)
Almost any hardware store, building supply lumber yard will carry that flat bar
An present requirement is a pair of very low profile clamps that clear the motor portion of the saw on it’s trip along the guide.
OOOOooo Merci .
Do you loose some cutting depth?
Yes, twice, one for the sled and another for the track. I’d probably go 9mm ply
It is the best i guess. Where do I purchase the materials to built this one? Please give me a glue.
With 2 plies of plywood between your saw and the stock you loose a lot of depth of cut. On the plus side you don’t have to raise the saw to clear a wood fence.
Hi rom the UK,, how thick was the aluminium bar??
It's forbidden knowledge. Nobody can answer here, least of all the maker
Great track saw. would you be able to send me the dimension of the material? I would like to build one. Thanks and great job.
Very nice! Too much work though.
Love u
What is that metal strip you used as your track?
Аluminum
@@mr_Maker111 can you be more specific? If I go to lowes or home Depot, what product am I looking for? Thx
How about a materials size list???
Hello, this is dcs 391?
I have the same saw, just do t have a router to make the cut on the bottom of the "sled".
why not use the saw... It takes a bit more time, that's all.
@@waltermessines5181 use a track with my circular saw to make a perfect, straight cut to make a track for my circular saw....
muito fixe
Good idea, but there isnt much depth to work with. Now it can only cut a paper sheet..
Another great idea, I really want to make this, but once again like other videos, no measurements.
Freeze at 4:54. It appears that the piece he's setting in place to no straight?
If you examine carefully, there is a thin strip of wood by the wall that gives the illusion of the top section of plywood being thicker. But once he presses the straight edge up to it, you can see that the edge is actually straight. You can see it's of a lighter colour too
A słyszał Pan o czymś takim jak BHP? Potem płacz, bo palców nie ma.
Заниматься распилом на столе из металлоконструкции , такое себе . Когда нибудь по запарке циркуляркой об этот стол пилу загубишь.
What was that all about?
Bought the Kreg. Didnt have the wood laying around and would cost almost as much as the Kreg to buy the wood and make it at this point. Everything is fine with the economy. Nothing to see here.
Anyone care to explain me why I need this instead of my regular cs guide? I only need one argument so I can start building it 😂
1st xD
Just needs some friction tape on bottom, no clamps. Be perfect then