Got my PE 16 some years ago. I'm not a high volume producer, but use a number of high end tools to help me work wood while using a wheelchair. Love everything about the tool. Bullet proof construction, easy to use and reliably accurate. I do use track clamps ( two) because I don't cut in one smooth motion, but must stop and reposition myself for longer cuts. My parallel guides are red and do a good job after a learning curve, but after purchasing a number of TSO products, I wish I found the TSO guides first. Yes, I use your links whenever possible. I appreciate your content.
Definitely right about how good the anodizing is on the TSO guides. They always look pretty hanging in the shop. We’re all going to constantly find new possibilities for these things. You’re also right about not having to always use track clamps but the surface and grippy strip needs to be dusted off some. Works great on Makita tracks and the guides are on my list.
Hope you and Chris evacuated to somewhere safe and comfortable. Ian center missed us here in the Keys but we are dealing with tropical storm conditions. We have our fingers crossed for our friends on the mainland.
We are hunkered down safe still in Florida, but out of projected path. We decided to bug out at lunch time yesterday. No traffic and once we got to our destination we filled the tank. We hope it is way less damaging than the weather channel is talking. 😎
@@TheSmartWoodshop I looked up V Beach and saw you were close to landfall. Glad you and hopefully your fellow Venicians are out of harm's way. Best of luck with the new house and your SMART trailer weathering the storm. Look forward to updates as you get back home.
Had my GRS 15 clamp for years. The only thing I did was to add a small strip of wood to my long side to support the edge. Threw my home made square away. No need for TSO to make Limit Stops for the Domino or biscuit jointer placement, their are out there on Etsy and from Festool.
@@some-random-bloke thanks but actually the Kreg one is the PEK model. I’m talking about the two that Ron is using in his video, which he said are both compatible with Festool, Makita, Triton
Hey Ron hope you’re all bordered up I’m north of you in riverview Florida we are starting to get some bad weather here so I know it’s bad down your way stay safe.
Definitely wanting to get these products. I fell down this rabbit hole while looking more into the parallel guides. I think I definitely want to get the guide rail square. But not sure if I need a regular adapter for the other parallel guide.
( must wait to watch until I get home) ...I hope I don't develop buyers remorse, but I already have the Woodpecker's Adjustable Track Square. Its adjustable angle feature, I have some certain uses for. Hope your inaugural hurricane season wasn't messed up with Ian.
To be honest, i can cut just as accurate lining the track up with my pencil line. Im not doing high precision cabinet work,,which i suspect most people on you tube are just diy types.
I purchased "The Red One" (adjustable angle) long before these TSO's were available and, honestly, I really wish I had one of these. So many times the adjustable angle of mine is slightly out of square that I obsess over checking it for each cut. Honestly, in as many years as I've had it, I've never cut anything but 90, or I'm just aligning my track with a scribe line for angled cuts.
I have both the squares and parallel guides. A bit pricy? Yes. Worth every penny? Yes Since getting this setup, since my track saw has a deeper cut, barely is a table saw at all now. And can bypass a miter saw in some applications.
I have the DeWalt tracksaw. But it works perfectly on the Festool track (have to readjust the cam screws). I got the festool track because there are more accessories for Festool et al. Just an FYI who have dewalt tracksaws. And these square rails work great. Easy on, easy off. And @7:30 Well I'll be! I never thought to use it from the far side. Makes perfect sense! TY!
We are safe as we left the area and are staying with family. No info on our home so we will see if there is any damage and if so what we can do so it doesn't happen again.
Thanks for the video and the instruction. Always appreciate learning from you! Question: I watched this video and the one on the Stanton dog locks. Seems that you can make a square cut with either. If you had neither of them, which tool would you purchase first?
I would get both. The GRS is portable and attaches to the track. The Stanton Dog Locks work with a fixed setup like the Paulk Cross Cut. I will do a video on the Stanton dogs soon.
I bought an $80 version from banggood coz no one interested in making one for dewalt track. I still had to cut 10mm from one end but works great and cost me a third of this one. Stay safe
Hey Ron. Quick question. I already have one GRS-16 for My Festool saw and Makita rails, do I really need another? I have the TSO Guide Rail System as well. Dont really see a benefit to having two.
I just purchased my first festool Tracksaw and that square. Hope it works as great as the tracksaw has been so far. Do you think I only need one or two for both sides to get accurate precise cutting with narrow planks based on your experience? Thanks so much for sharing.
I wish Dewalt had parallel guides. Does anybody know if there are any after market or 3D printed parts or other accessories that would be compatible with Dewalt?
Thank you for coordinating this! Got the TSO after looking at it for a long time, and thankful for the discount code. Next - a video and discount code on the parallel guide system? :)
Got my PE 16 some years ago. I'm not a high volume producer, but use a number of high end tools to help me work wood while using a wheelchair. Love everything about the tool. Bullet proof construction, easy to use and reliably accurate. I do use track clamps ( two) because I don't cut in one smooth motion, but must stop and reposition myself for longer cuts.
My parallel guides are red and do a good job after a learning curve, but after purchasing a number of TSO products, I wish I found the TSO guides first. Yes, I use your links whenever possible. I appreciate your content.
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Definitely right about how good the anodizing is on the TSO guides. They always look pretty hanging in the shop. We’re all going to constantly find new possibilities for these things. You’re also right about not having to always use track clamps but the surface and grippy strip needs to be dusted off some. Works great on Makita tracks and the guides are on my list.
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Hope you and Chris evacuated to somewhere safe and comfortable. Ian center missed us here in the Keys but we are dealing with tropical storm conditions. We have our fingers crossed for our friends on the mainland.
We are hunkered down safe still in Florida, but out of projected path. We decided to bug out at lunch time yesterday. No traffic and once we got to our destination we filled the tank. We hope it is way less damaging than the weather channel is talking. 😎
@@TheSmartWoodshop SMART to move out of the path. I don't fool with weather hype on TV, but National Hurricane Center data indicates Ian is no joke.
@@TheSmartWoodshop I looked up V Beach and saw you were close to landfall. Glad you and hopefully your fellow Venicians are out of harm's way. Best of luck with the new house and your SMART trailer weathering the storm. Look forward to updates as you get back home.
Genius domino bonus technique. Something I was struggling with being 100% accurate.
That’s good stuff Ron….U guys being safe with the hurricane 🌀
We got out and safe before Ian hit. Now we are waiting and watching the news.
Had my GRS 15 clamp for years. The only thing I did was to add a small strip of wood to my long side to support the edge. Threw my home made square away. No need for TSO to make Limit Stops for the Domino or biscuit jointer placement, their are out there on Etsy and from Festool.
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Thanks Ron. Great tip to use a track & TSO to locate dominos or biscuits!
Yes, it has been a good alignment tool and now I want to work out the stops on the track for repeatability
I might have missed it in the video but what is the functional difference between the two squares shown here? The GRS-16 vs the GRS-16PE?
@@some-random-bloke thanks but actually the Kreg one is the PEK model. I’m talking about the two that Ron is using in his video, which he said are both compatible with Festool, Makita, Triton
Always thinking! Be safe during the storm.
We got out Ian's projected path so we should be ok😎
Hey Ron hope you’re all bordered up I’m north of you in riverview Florida we are starting to get some bad weather here so I know it’s bad down your way stay safe.
We took off yesterday. Taking no chances.😎
That’s good I’m staying at home hopefully it doesn’t get to bad working on a couple of painting projects to pass the time
Definitely wanting to get these products. I fell down this rabbit hole while looking more into the parallel guides. I think I definitely want to get the guide rail square. But not sure if I need a regular adapter for the other parallel guide.
( must wait to watch until I get home)
...I hope I don't develop buyers remorse, but I already have the Woodpecker's Adjustable Track Square. Its adjustable angle feature, I have some certain uses for.
Hope your inaugural hurricane season wasn't messed up with Ian.
We are safe and waiting for the right time to return.
To be honest, i can cut just as accurate lining the track up with my pencil line. Im not doing high precision cabinet work,,which i suspect most people on you tube are just diy types.
I purchased "The Red One" (adjustable angle) long before these TSO's were available and, honestly, I really wish I had one of these. So many times the adjustable angle of mine is slightly out of square that I obsess over checking it for each cut. Honestly, in as many years as I've had it, I've never cut anything but 90, or I'm just aligning my track with a scribe line for angled cuts.
I didn't want an adjustable one for accuracy reasons.
@@TheSmartWoodshop absolutely agree in retrospect. At the time I wasn’t aware of other choices (it was several years ago).
I have both the squares and parallel guides.
A bit pricy? Yes.
Worth every penny? Yes
Since getting this setup, since my track saw has a deeper cut, barely is a table saw at all now. And can bypass a miter saw in some applications.
And a track saw is more like a sliding table saw which is huge and cost $5000 and up😎🤙
I have the DeWalt tracksaw. But it works perfectly on the Festool track (have to readjust the cam screws). I got the festool track because there are more accessories for Festool et al. Just an FYI who have dewalt tracksaws. And these square rails work great. Easy on, easy off. And @7:30 Well I'll be! I never thought to use it from the far side. Makes perfect sense! TY!
The GRS-16 PE makes since even though it cost a bit more
Praying that you and Chris are safe and that the damage was manageable Ron. Update: Just saw your earlier responses. Great news!
Much appreciated
I hope you and Chris are safe! I wonder if this hurricane is going to give you any ideas for your remodel.
We are safe as we left the area and are staying with family. No info on our home so we will see if there is any damage and if so what we can do so it doesn't happen again.
Thanks for the video and the instruction. Always appreciate learning from you!
Question: I watched this video and the one on the Stanton dog locks. Seems that you can make a square cut with either. If you had neither of them, which tool would you purchase first?
I would get both. The GRS is portable and attaches to the track. The Stanton Dog Locks work with a fixed setup like the Paulk Cross Cut. I will do a video on the Stanton dogs soon.
@@TheSmartWoodshop Thank you Ron
From the top view camera angle, it’s basically a giant combination square😁
It is just that and accurate as well.
After eyeing this for a couple years, I finally bought one a few weeks ago during the last Paulk promo!
I bought an $80 version from banggood coz no one interested in making one for dewalt track. I still had to cut 10mm from one end but works great and cost me a third of this one. Stay safe
You can just use the plunge / anti-kickback stops hat come with the FESTOOL tracksaw. Just measure once, place the stops and done
Yep!
Hey Ron. Quick question. I already have one GRS-16 for My Festool saw and Makita rails, do I really need another? I have the TSO Guide Rail System as well. Dont really see a benefit to having two.
No need for 2. I like having a second one when I am using a long rail and short rail on a project. It’s a time saver, but a luxury not necessity.😎🤙
Hey Ron, I hope you Kris and SMART are in Tennessee by now. Ian is lookin nasty for your area.
PS. I'm checking out those TSO Tools. Thanks
We got out of the path and are safe.😎🤙
@@TheSmartWoodshop Glad to hear. I'm certian many are concerned for you.
I just purchased my first festool Tracksaw and that square. Hope it works as great as the tracksaw has been so far. Do you think I only need one or two for both sides to get accurate precise cutting with narrow planks based on your experience? Thanks so much for sharing.
You only need one square. I would get a set of parallel guides then you can do anything.
I wish Dewalt had parallel guides. Does anybody know if there are any after market or 3D printed parts or other accessories that would be compatible with Dewalt?
Someone in the Smart Woodshop family will know it there are any options
@@TheSmartWoodshop Thnx for the reply. I hope you're right. That would be cool
@@williamdyer4431 banggood "fonson" I cut 10mm off one end with my aluminium blade and good to go. $88 AUD
@@needaman66 Thank you very much for the reply.
I'm confused. Does that mean i have to cut the part that goes into the Dewalt track to make it fit?
@@williamdyer4431 yes, no one males one that fits dewalt track
Another awesome teaching video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for coordinating this! Got the TSO after looking at it for a long time, and thankful for the discount code.
Next - a video and discount code on the parallel guide system? :)
I will ask TSO soon😎
Do you recalibrate the TPG when you move from track to track or do you have a set for each track?
I have one track and 3 stops dedicated to my GRS
Am I the only one that thinks you look like Robert Redford. Handy videos though. 😊
Yikes, it looks like Naples was hit pretty hard by Ian. Hope you are safe.
We headed out and are safe and waiting for power to be reinstated before we return. TSO is based in Ft Myers, but they took off last weekend.
I hope your and your house are ok.
We are safe, the rest is just stuff😎
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It was a 3 day sale a year ago!