I got this today having the ts55 corded , so far looks nice track saw hope it keeps up as my festool does for the past 10 years and it's still like day one , let's see how the Milwaukee will perform over the time but overall looks like solid as festool
Thanks for the overview. I already have a festool TS 55 F, but I'm very tempted to pick this up as a second tracksaw since I already have festool tracks and some M18 batteries. My only gripe though, is that when the saw is locked into the blade change position, the arbor doesn't lock too. On my TS 55, putting the blade in the change position locks the blade position as well as the arbor. Still, quite an impressive saw.
Yeah, the Festool ts55 has some slick options the Milwaukee doesn't. It just has the blade change detent, but it's in a good spot and easily accessible that you don't really notice it when changing the blade.
I can't wait to get mine. My girl pre ordered the big kit for me, for my birthday. It was suppose to ship today. I'm looking out my front window like a dog that's heard a fire engine.
If the riving knife on the milwaukee is like the festool, you don't need to remove it for plunge cuts; it's spring loaded. When you do a plunge cut with it, it doesn't fall into the kerf until you move the saw forward some. The riving knife on the ryobi isn't spring loaded though; that one you do need to take it off to plunge cut.
@@masterkilla77 The anti-tilt for Bevils not really, it fits into the groove but it’s tight. but honestly the anti-tip or tilt feature isn’t necessary more of a added convenience. A lot of Tracksaws don’t even offer that feature the saw itself has got a wide bass so between the wide base the two handles and the fact that it’s sliding on a track even a DIYer can manage without this.
The 9 is gone, but you can get an 8 and 12 now, but the price, HOOOOOOOO. Really a 5 on my big circular saw does great so 6 should work great on this too.
@@thistledownwoodcraft3426 Yeah big difference between the new 6,8 and 12Ah and the old 9 and 5 etc. the 6,8,12 Ah Are high output batteries which means they are 21 700cell instead of the old 18 650 cell batteries like the 5Ah the old 9, etc. that’s why the six is so much bigger than the five it’s not just the extra amp hour it has larger cells as well.
I have the same setup as you (Makita track saw and Milwaukee cordless tools) and I had made inquiries to the Milwaukee reps before X-Mas and they had little info to provide at the time. Glad it is now available and you provided a good review. Something to put in my shopping cart. What is the model number?
It is compatible with Festool, makita and of course the new Milwaukee Tracks. It is a perfect fit and has track adjustments on the baseplate to get a perfect fit.
I used it twice today. Once to rip some 3/4 plywood and then again to make a fast cut on some 1" black walnut slab. I'm super impressed, 9/10 right now
@@Outlaw.Woodworking I was told the Mafell tracks are the straightest and the best in the world. They are so confident in their tracks there is no need to make super long tracks. Is this true or a lie?
@@rickyperkins232 well shit, for $720 USD for just the corded bare tool. And $860USD for the cordless.. it better make the cuts for you at that price ahaha. I'm sure it's the best on the market which reflects their price. But as this is trying to compete with the Festool and Makita track saws, in my option, much better than the makita and I'd say slightly better than the festool with it's very similar items
Believe it or not it actually has more power than the Festool, so is it over priced ?more power with one battery instead of two. Plus the Milwaukee is more similar to the Festool than the Makita. The Milwaukee kind of feels like a updated festool. They were definitely looking at Festool they designed this saw.
I got this today having the ts55 corded , so far looks nice track saw hope it keeps up as my festool does for the past 10 years and it's still like day one , let's see how the Milwaukee will perform over the time but overall looks like solid as festool
Thanks for the overview. I already have a festool TS 55 F, but I'm very tempted to pick this up as a second tracksaw since I already have festool tracks and some M18 batteries. My only gripe though, is that when the saw is locked into the blade change position, the arbor doesn't lock too. On my TS 55, putting the blade in the change position locks the blade position as well as the arbor. Still, quite an impressive saw.
Yeah, the Festool ts55 has some slick options the Milwaukee doesn't. It just has the blade change detent, but it's in a good spot and easily accessible that you don't really notice it when changing the blade.
@@Outlaw.Woodworking Yeah, I'm sure in use it wouldn't be an issue; I don't change blades too often anyway.
I can't wait to get mine. My girl pre ordered the big kit for me, for my birthday. It was suppose to ship today. I'm looking out my front window like a dog that's heard a fire engine.
i want to buy one, and than festool anounced the tsv 60 kebq today with aktive scoring feature (secondary small blade). thats incredible.
Thanks for the detailed information and the video
removing the riving knife is for plunge cutting in counter tops or in the middle of sheets. the knife just crashes into the material.
If the riving knife on the milwaukee is like the festool, you don't need to remove it for plunge cuts; it's spring loaded. When you do a plunge cut with it, it doesn't fall into the kerf until you move the saw forward some. The riving knife on the ryobi isn't spring loaded though; that one you do need to take it off to plunge cut.
It does work on the power tech. And it’s a 6.0 High output battery in the kit. They discontinued the 9.0 all most two years ago.
Do all of the functions and capabilities of the Milwaukee saw work on the power Tech tracks
@@masterkilla77 The anti-tilt for Bevils not really, it fits into the groove but it’s tight. but honestly the anti-tip or tilt feature isn’t necessary more of a added convenience. A lot of Tracksaws don’t even offer that feature the saw itself has got a wide bass so between the wide base the two handles and the fact that it’s sliding on a track even a DIYer can manage without this.
@@steffendetrick perfect tyvm. So that And the Milwaukee name is The only real benefits...
The 9 is gone, but you can get an 8 and 12 now, but the price, HOOOOOOOO. Really a 5 on my big circular saw does great so 6 should work great on this too.
@@thistledownwoodcraft3426 Yeah big difference between the new 6,8 and 12Ah and the old 9 and 5 etc. the 6,8,12 Ah Are high output batteries which means they are 21 700cell instead of the old 18 650 cell batteries like the 5Ah the old 9, etc. that’s why the six is so much bigger than the five it’s not just the extra amp hour it has larger cells as well.
Very nice review
I have the same setup as you (Makita track saw and Milwaukee cordless tools) and I had made inquiries to the Milwaukee reps before X-Mas and they had little info to provide at the time. Glad it is now available and you provided a good review. Something to put in my shopping cart. What is the model number?
Model # 2831-20
How are ya fella!!! Dope video!
What is the compatibility with the Makita track, looks like it fits perfect. Did you need to cut a new zero clearance strip?
It is compatible with Festool, makita and of course the new Milwaukee Tracks. It is a perfect fit and has track adjustments on the baseplate to get a perfect fit.
@@Outlaw.Woodworking Thanks, I have a good investment in TrueTrac, wonder if it will adjust to it🤔
@@morgantech1384 they are adjustable. So if similar, than it might.
I just bought one and should have it in a few days. So from a score of 1 through 10, how do you rate it?
I used it twice today. Once to rip some 3/4 plywood and then again to make a fast cut on some 1" black walnut slab. I'm super impressed, 9/10 right now
How does the splinter guard actually work?
When you run the saw, the blade will run into the guard and basically creat a 0 clearance and simply just helps to eliminate the splinters/ tear out
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Is it better than the Mafell track saw?
likely similar, but with the cost of the Mafell, it won't match up
@@Outlaw.Woodworking I was told the Mafell tracks are the straightest and the best in the world. They are so confident in their tracks there is no need to make super long tracks.
Is this true or a lie?
@@rickyperkins232 well shit, for $720 USD for just the corded bare tool. And $860USD for the cordless.. it better make the cuts for you at that price ahaha. I'm sure it's the best on the market which reflects their price. But as this is trying to compete with the Festool and Makita track saws, in my option, much better than the makita and I'd say slightly better than the festool with it's very similar items
@boogiedahomey does it have the depth and power to cut 2"×4" daily?
Over priced here in Ireland 🇮🇪 same price as Festool
Believe it or not it actually has more power than the Festool, so is it over priced ?more power with one battery instead of two. Plus the Milwaukee is more similar to the Festool than the Makita. The Milwaukee kind of feels like a updated festool. They were definitely looking at Festool they designed this saw.
@@steffendetrick milwaukee doesn't even come close to festool in regards to accuracy and precision.
How are ya fella!!! Dope video!