DIY Circular Saw Track Saw Guide | Limited Tools
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2018
- Today I'll show you how to make an MDF jig that turns your circular saw into a fully functioning Track Saw. You don't need any expensive tools.. in fact all you need is a circular saw... duh, a thread tap, and some spring clamps. Let me know what you think about cool shop / woodworking jigs and if you're interesting in more of these shop - based projects. For more info, be sure and check out the written article linked below.
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Stuff I Used:
1/2" MDF (about half the sheet for 1)
1/4" MDF (for base plate)
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Great project. I think I'll build one. One pointer for you: When you tap holes, turn the tap 1/2 turn, then back a 1/4 turn, then forward 1/2 turn, etc. This will clear the teeth of the tap and will make the hole cleaner, with less chance of breaking the tap. This becomes REALLY important in thicker/stronger material. Also use some oil when tapping to make the cutting easier.
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I hand tap as small as M2.5 regularly at work in 25.4mm or 1” thick stock. While not overturning is important... the pilot hole is very important that it is drilled straight. Starting threads with a tapered tap is best and if it isn’t a through hole switching to a bottoming tap once you have enough threads started. I use one hand to grip both ends of the t-handle and stand over the top of it. When anyone shears off a tap it’s probably 90% + chance they were overzealous and overturned it. Other things are not enough lubrication, wrong pilot hole drill bit size, uneven pressure when turning the handle. A coworker managed to shear a M12 (basically a 1/2”) tap by hand... I was amazed someone could be that bad.
Great tips!
haha, came here to say the same thing
It's good to see that your dad is so supportive of you.
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement th-cam.com/users/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
you have strong positive energy it makes me get up and do all sorts of things. thank you very much!
Really great video Mike! What a great idea, and I love how you stuck to the limited tools for the whole build. Not that I mind more tools, but just admiring the commitment to keep it limited. Thanks for the video!
There are so many DIY track saws, guides etc out there but this one works great and I didn't need to run to the hardware store for a bunch of parts. I used 3/8 MDF and it is still heavier than heck. Thanks for sharing your design.
Way cool! My dad & I are combining our "arsenal" of power tools as we basically have 2 of each. I decided to make a track saw & was looking for way to do it. This is absolutely perfect for what I want. THANKS!
Been a carpenter for 30 plus years . Great idea for track saw I’m going to make one using 1/4 for everything
Just when I thought I've seen every Utube on a Track Saw Guide. This design seems very simple. Thanks. Prettty good Jig!!
Great idea. I made mine from 1/2” ply. They took a bit of sanding and waxing to make the saw slide smoothly but now they work great. Thanks!
More shop projects!! yours are funnier and lighter than the usual woodworking shop project video
This is one of the most useful, practical and needed videos on TH-cam.
Good job. When you don't have a shop full of big tools, it is nice to see guys who have the enginuity to do it another way. Almost as good. Nice track saw jig.
I would add some high-friction tape to underside to prevent slippage and low-friction tape to grooves and runners to improve glide.
This is a really great video! I like this project. Hopefully someday, when I have a shop, I can build this, too.
I have a small shop but a ton of tools. I don't have a lot of high dollar tools , like Festool, but some nice stuff. What a lot of people don't understand when they get into woodworking is that your big tools aren't where your money goes, it's in your drawers. For example I have a $99 Craftsman router table but I have about $600 worth of router bits. Sandpaper alone is about $200. I love your limited tool series, it gets people into it that couldn't afford everything else. It also shows that you don't always need all of the extras. Great Job Mike !!!
Awesome!! That's really cool to hear, thanks Mike. and yeah,,,,, so true. Accessories is where the $$ goes
I've been considering a track saw for some time, but this is an excellent option without the huge cost. Thanks for sharing!
I love this Limited Tools series(?) 🙌🏽
I want to start trying to make stuff using power tools, but all the accessories are starting to add up. This is super helpful for newbies like me/people who aren’t able to invest in a full set of shop tools!
That's awesome!! thanks Claire
You can add the accessories once at a time, project by project.
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Right on. And don’t forget that used, inexpensive, high-quality hand tools are easy to find if you are willing to spend a little time refurbishing them. (Check out paul sellers for ideas) they can build anything that you can imagine.
Great comment. A new woodworker can add to his shop AND skill level with projects like this.
I enjoy your show. Every thing is easy to understand and follow. It makes woodworking easier for folk like me who may be apprehensive.
Awesome Project! If I didn't already have a track saw I'd make one of these, nice job!
Haha, Thanks Bart
Haha you brought a track saw...... and this dude made one for under 40....🤦🏾♂️ just joking but I'm definitely making one of these.... not trying to spend 300 for a track saw
More shop projects please! I love them! I appreciate your inclusions like how to use the tap set and stuff like that. Also love watching you and Ben have fun together, so fun!
Awesome!!! thanks Brandon
That came out great. I never would have thought to make my own track saw. Great job 👏🏼
I enjoy Ben popping up in the background screwing around. And the shop projects, too.
Thank you for continuing to do awesome projects with everyday tools! Many you tubers tend to expand their shops like crazy and I just can’t identify with them anymore. I’ve been in the market for an inexpensive tracksaw option and I really like how you did this so I might just wind up giving it a go. Thanks!!
That's really awesome!! Thanks Jonathan!
Really well explained! Never thought about building a track saw before, but I may need too now! Thank you!
Awesome Mike! Definitely digging the shop projects. We made some very basic tracks a while ago but never thought about making channels in them as a guide. May be stealing this!
haha! go for it!
Love it man, thanks so much. I like how the ***runners*** will keep the saw in a tight straight line more accurately than a simple regular edge jig will do (something that most smartass commenters here seem to not get). Love shop and jig projects, keep making these!
I made a simple non-track edge guide years ago, but the difference between that and the new track saw guides is downward pressure. The grooves in the track means you don't have to push the saw sideways against a straight edge - and that makes all the difference in the world.
I’ve been thinking about doing this, but hadn’t taken the time to think it through. Thanks for doing that for us all! Lol. Great video 👍👍
That's a great alternative set-up to a track saw.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Awesome homemade tool!
I made a similar 'track' out of melamine-coated chipboard, and without the runners. Works perfectly well.
Love this! i cant even get through some of the other woodworking tutorials they are so boring and go into too much depth. This was awesome!
That's such an amazing compliment!! thanks
Great idea! I'll be doing this soon! I'm also going to convert my drill press into a mag drill.
I liked this simpler version of DIY track saw for any saw. Crisp videos as usual and a great looking dust mask as bonus. Thanks
yes!! thanks a lot
Awesome...Great starting point for a track saw build. Short and sweet.
Thanks for another great video Mike. I love your videos because of your energy and straight to the point instructions. Keep up the great work and thanks for the RZ mask code. Ordered one myself and hope to get lots of use out of it.
I'm literally making this tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration dude
Haha! nice!! let me know how it goes
I’ve seen a lot of shop build tracks before but I gotta say Mike, this is probably the easiest one yet. I dig it man!
Awesome!! thanks brother
Quite simple (in a good meaning) and fancy guide - saved for my own inspiration when I'll doit myself. Thanx
A genius at work, awesome creation, thanks for sharing with us wood workers.
I made a very low-tech jig a while ago but will be definitely making one of your superb designs asap. Thanks for the interesting video. Keep them coming :-)
Finally, someone uses the everyday mans tools from Home Depot and Harbor Freight! Thank YOU!!!!
Yeah no kidding. I crack up when I see some of these woodworking shops that are nicer than my Living Room with their stacks of Festool tool boxes stacked very neatly, and not a sign of any sawdust to be found. They start to build a project on a worktable that costs more alone, than all my tools put together, and that is just the darn table! I love to see when people can take a simple tool and turn it into something far more accurate and useful.
I like this one. Many other tutorials need a expensive router. Thanks man
Awesome Idea! I may make one of these for my shop as well.
Nice! this track saw is definitely going to be helpful
That seriously was cool, great job I’ll be back for more!!
Great project video! This one goes on my short-term to-do list!
Awesome I liked the video. Keep them coming. Shop jig builds are great.
Thank you Mike! So timely! I was just looking at a bunch of different videos on DIY track saws and this is the one! Gonna make one for my new shop!
Nice!!! let me know how it goes if you do make it!!
I'm loving the snappy, to the point videos Mike! It has great flow! Nice work.
Awesome! Thanks man
Very nice! I wish this video existed before I bought my tracksaw a few years ago. Always wanted to make my own, but I was in a time crunch and just bought one.
I seriously may do THIS project and just sell my saw.
Thanks!
May be worth it! if it had the same cut depth as a track saw, that would be amazing!
Mike, you are the Neil Young of DIY minimalism. I hope you always keep your stuff so accessible. I don't need a $14,000 Husqvarna to make a napkin holder!
Neat project! Thanks for the video tip. I'm not a big fan of MDF. I'm concerned about durability knocking it about the shop. Also, I live in a high humidity area and I'm concerned about dimensional stability. Lowe's sells a very clean, pre-primed "blondwood" plywood in various thicknesses. I might try that instead.
Awesome stuff,love your work .
And most of all because you're a south paw./left handed❤
Hey Great Vid, cant wait to see more from ya! I ordered that M2 Mask and used your code cant wait to get it! Thanks!
Awesome project. Thanks Mike!
This is awesome! + Shop Projects
I made a simple track saw (video on my channel) but i only buts up toe straight edge so i find myself not holding the saw wonky some times. i will make a better one like this some day but my simple version works for now.. i like the shop builds. you know you have to photo bomb Ben now, don't disappoint us
Right on!! I know, I've been scoping out the right opportunity haha!
I think you're going to get some really great results from that jig, with it having the two runners that lock in. That is bound to give some accurate cuts. Good video, Mike!
I hope so!! thanks bruce
Nice build!! Keep shop projects going!
Oh yes! Shop build is good. keep on doing them.
Yeah... thats a super helpful video! Thank you Mike :)
Continue this wonderful work .. I follow you from Iraq
Love nicely made Jigs.. Thank you Sir !
Nice project. Thanks for the 15% off code, never heard of RZ masks, just ordered one.
I'm just here cuz I'm actually ready to build this thing.. you've come a long way Mikey.
Your the man awesome Idea to good project :)
Great video. Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you
More shop projects please! Love em!
Please continue these. Always looking for good ideas.
Nice work on the track saw guide Friend! Thanks for sharing the video.😎👍JP
Great job! Thanks for sharing
Wow you made it so simple and easy to work with a circular saw
Great demo and plan!
I like these shop updates. Keep doing them.
Mike, Love your videos, and all of your content. Keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Felix! Will do
Mike this is pure gold! You've just made festool sweat...and it's about time.
haha! we'll see about that
Genius! I will definitely need to make one :D Good one Mike!
This is going to make my coffee table build so much easier, thank you!
Awesome! if you do build it, let me know how it goes
Keep the shop projects coming! I'm loving the content, thanks for all the great videos!!
Awesome!! Thanks Patrick
This is the best home made track , good shot guy.
Wow! Why has no one else done this before? So much better than a door board made out of flimsy 1/8" hardboard.
Thanks Joshua!
Great project! Thanks, Mike!
Thank you for this mindblowing video
Nice video Mike and nice music, I have been using that song for my TH-cam intro’s the past 6 month 👍😊
Just found this chap. I like him! Thanks! Subbed!
that is legit one of the most useful things youve ever built on this channel! Great idea
Sweet!!
Very cool jig! Keep them coming! John 😎👍
Hot glue and wood glue idea is brilliant!
Awesome jig! 👌
Great build, Mike. Love the concept. More shop projects!!!
Right on, Thanks Jesse
Great build.
With some paste wax it'll glide real nice. :)
Personally I opted for a version of what you have that snugs right up against the baseplate. That way I don't lose precious minutes removing the baseplate jig to switch over to cutting a 4x4 or something thicker.
That's a great call. I think you could also make a version from aluminum to make it more durable.
haha I was debating the exact same thing but had to pull myself out of the rabbit hole in order to just get the main project done, for which I needed the track saw in the first place. Version 2 will be a nice strip of aluminum for sure ;)
Was just planning to buy a track, this has saved me the money! Thanks :)
Awesome!! no prob bob!
Great idea.... And please continue shop video ideas
Definitely more shop projects!
Since I'm setting up my first workshop, I like these shop project videos. Oh, and I used your code this weekend to buy a mask. Thanks.
nice! Thanks Dan
thanks man, very efficient woodworking task
Whatever you make I will watch for sure 👌👌awesome video
Love it! Thanks, man. Maybe worth dedicating a saw to it. Two decent circular saws and a sheet or two of MDF way cheaper than a high-end track saw system, and the way you did it, it may well be more accurate.