I couldn’t get an adapter a few months ago . And they were very expensive I made on from some 10 mm acrylic sheet and cut 2 bars . Grooved out for one of the guides . It’s approx 18 inches long so it doesn’t skip at front and end of the board . It’s abs spot on . Could prob make the same in ply . Just got to make sure your groove is spot on . No play in it .
Hi Terry. If I couldn't have got the rail adapter I did, I think I would have tried to go the same route as you.😛 Sounds like you've got a great and cheap adapter there.😎 Cheers.
The correct adaptor for the DHS680 (196953-0) I found for £45, the 197462-2 was £37.27. In my eyes, for the difference of £8 I will take the lazy route! However, interesting that the plastic body is the same, they are both a huge rip off for what they are though!! Thanks for the advice on the tracks too.
So what's the advantage of using my brushless saw on a rail? Same depth of cut as my track saw and tracksaw is more refined to use and has better dust collection 🤔
Hi there. The dedicated Makita plunge saw is superior in every way, for its intended purpose, to a DHS580 adapted to fit on the guide rail. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to have both saws, so using the adaptor to mount a saw you may already have, (and can be used for many more jobs than a dedicated plunge saw), is a great option. 👍 Thanks for your comment.
If you had bought the dcs 579 instead of the 578 that comes with a track capable base that fits on the dewalt guide rails/tracks or you can actually. Up the base as a part on it's own and fit that on to your 578, this is if it would be useful for you to have that capability m8. Funnily enough I've just found the 579 kit with the two batteries for nearly fifty pounds cheaper than the 578. Also I saw your 578 video and noted you saying that you will be looking to buy some extra batteries,you can currently get the 54v/9ah batteries on sale for £130 or have you ever seen the third party chinese batteries for the dewalt tools,on amazon ATM there is a third party flexvolt battery for £70, it is a 6.0ah one though if that is of any use to you bud.
Its interesting you mention about the 579 track base being available as spare part. One thing I noticed about the 578 base is that it is slightly bowed probably due to the way its been pressed rather than cast which is a little disappointing. I've got six 6ah batteries at present, but, as you suggest, the 9ah ones will probably suit these 190mm saw better. Cheers.
You'd think that Makita would sell the metal bars separately. Bit shameful making you buy the plastic bit twice just to fit another saw when it's a common part.
Hi there. Its not best approach really. The guide with the shorter bars was half the price of the guide with the longer ones. 😵 Thanks for watching and your comments. 😎 Cheers.
@@JBSeymour Hi. I have found the DeWalt 165 blades are a great blade for general site work. (they are on special offer at the moment at Toolstation for less than £12.00. 😎. Cheers.
@@JBSeymour I won’t argue with you about the DeWalt blades, as I put the stock 40 tooth ‘Precision Trim’ blade, that came with my 20 volt DeWalt 7&1/4 inch sliding miter saw, back on, after having had a 60 tooth Freud blade on it! But I will take exception as most, and I stress, ‘most,’ of the MakIta blades have been alright. YMMV. Peace!
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Thank you Tall Carpenter, just today I saw both the adapter and the rail in the shop and wondered if it was worth it. This video helped a lot.
I'm glad my video helped Adem👌Cheers Del
Thanks for letting us know about this issue with 1.4m guide rails 👍🏻
No worries Daniel👍Cheers Del
I couldn’t get one of these guides anywhere . So I made one out of acrylic . Works well . Will see if I can send you a pic .
Hi Terry. I did see a few guys doing them out of acrylic and they seem superb.👍 Cheers.
Glad I found this video - very informative, thank you.
That's great Greg💪Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
I couldn’t get an adapter a few months ago . And they were very expensive
I made on from some 10 mm acrylic sheet and cut 2 bars . Grooved out for one of the guides . It’s approx 18 inches long so it doesn’t skip at front and end of the board . It’s abs spot on . Could prob make the same in ply . Just got to make sure your groove is spot on . No play in it .
Hi Terry. If I couldn't have got the rail adapter I did, I think I would have tried to go the same route as you.😛 Sounds like you've got a great and cheap adapter there.😎 Cheers.
Good idea! Might return mine and make a diy version.
I found it for approx. 26$. What price did you find it at?
Another practical and very helpful video. Many thanks.
Hi there🖐️Thanks for watching
The correct adaptor for the DHS680 (196953-0) I found for £45, the 197462-2 was £37.27. In my eyes, for the difference of £8 I will take the lazy route! However, interesting that the plastic body is the same, they are both a huge rip off for what they are though!! Thanks for the advice on the tracks too.
Hi Giles🖐You are absolutely correct about the both being a crazy price for what they are😬Thanks for the part numbers/info👍and for watching😎Cheers Del
Cheers budd, good watch, do u know if any of the guide rails would work with the left hand Makita saw,, cheers 😉👍
Hi there🖐Makita do make guide rail adapter's for a few models of their saws, but I'm not ofay with all of them😬Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
What clamps did you use to clap the rail to workpiece?
Hi Zed. No clamps used, just stays in place with the anti slip straps in the underside of the rail😎 Cheers
Excellent thanks!
So what's the advantage of using my brushless saw on a rail? Same depth of cut as my track saw and tracksaw is more refined to use and has better dust collection 🤔
Hi there. The dedicated Makita plunge saw is superior in every way, for its intended purpose, to a DHS580 adapted to fit on the guide rail. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to have both saws, so using the adaptor to mount a saw you may already have, (and can be used for many more jobs than a dedicated plunge saw), is a great option. 👍 Thanks for your comment.
whats the difference between the Makita Dhs680z and the Makita Dhs680 ?
The z comes without a box
You can buy a connector to combine 2 rails with each other
That's correct👍Cheers Del
Is this 220 v
Hi there🖐This is an 18v cordless saw👍Cheers Del
Good this.. much appreciated. Consider checking out a tracksaw especially for kitchens .. the Makita one is decent value..
Hi there. Check out my other videos to see that I actually bought the Makita.😎 And, you're right, its epic for kitchens. 😎 Cheers.
I think the correct rail guide adapter is £59. Cheaper than a welder
Not if you already have one or no someone that does😉Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
If you had bought the dcs 579 instead of the 578 that comes with a track capable base that fits on the dewalt guide rails/tracks or you can actually. Up the base as a part on it's own and fit that on to your 578, this is if it would be useful for you to have that capability m8. Funnily enough I've just found the 579 kit with the two batteries for nearly fifty pounds cheaper than the 578. Also I saw your 578 video and noted you saying that you will be looking to buy some extra batteries,you can currently get the 54v/9ah batteries on sale for £130 or have you ever seen the third party chinese batteries for the dewalt tools,on amazon ATM there is a third party flexvolt battery for £70, it is a 6.0ah one though if that is of any use to you bud.
Its interesting you mention about the 579 track base being available as spare part. One thing I noticed about the 578 base is that it is slightly bowed probably due to the way its been pressed rather than cast which is a little disappointing. I've got six 6ah batteries at present, but, as you suggest, the 9ah ones will probably suit these 190mm saw better. Cheers.
You'd think that Makita would sell the metal bars separately. Bit shameful making you buy the plastic bit twice just to fit another saw when it's a common part.
Hi there. Its not best approach really. The guide with the shorter bars was half the price of the guide with the longer ones. 😵 Thanks for watching and your comments. 😎 Cheers.
Get that dang yellow blade off the Teal! Blasphemy! 😳😬😳🙄😁😃😀😂🤣👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
What can I say George, I'm a naughty boy. 🙄 Cheers.
I use these DeWalt blades. I really like em. Prob better than the stock Makita blade
@@JBSeymour Hi. I have found the DeWalt 165 blades are a great blade for general site work. (they are on special offer at the moment at Toolstation for less than £12.00. 😎. Cheers.
@@JBSeymour I won’t argue with you about the DeWalt blades, as I put the stock 40 tooth ‘Precision Trim’ blade, that came with my 20 volt DeWalt 7&1/4 inch sliding miter saw, back on, after having had a 60 tooth Freud blade on it! But I will take exception as most, and I stress, ‘most,’ of the MakIta blades have been alright. YMMV. Peace!
@@thetallcarpenter agreed Cheers Mate
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Hi Garviel.🤩👍
@@thetallcarpenter bRILLIANT VID ON measuring and cutting hip rafters btw. I never understood it before!!
@@garvielloken3929 Thanks for watching it Garviel.😎
Thanks, but idk why i watch this kind of videos about dhs680)
Спасибо за просмотр 😎
Camera movements too erratic, makes it not that easy to follow
Hi there🖐This was one of my really early videos, and I've improved things considerably since this👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del