Simple DIY Track Saw for Beginners

Track saws are great, but they are really expensive. So as a beginner, it is hard to justify buying a track saw. That is why a diy version is a great way to start. Here is an easy version that many beginners could make.
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[@lonwhitmer7771]

I have been a finish carpenter for 50 years. And have use this exact template. It's good to see you share it here. A Delta builder's saw from the 70's with this template is the best track saw ever.

[@DrewJacobson61]

I’ve used this guide for years and it’s great. It’s necessary to replace it with frequent use though. The edge next to the blade tends to wear away from the blade deflection. This renders it less accurate. Great video!!

[@karsim83]

Made a track saw guide a week ago after seeing one minute workbench. That was a simple build, but wow yours is even simpler! Thanks. Will build one of yours for my smaller circular saw :)

[@JG24AJ]

Absolutely, in my mind "A Must Have". I never would've thought this. Very helpful. God Bless all & thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@pedroe5576]

I loved your videos. At first I started with a wood sled that I made using that exact method. recently I bought the milescraft universal sled and it worked smoothly. Good way to start in this hobby is building your first circular sled.

[@Kevinrichardsonministries]

JOHN 3:16-17 ... Amen to That !! Thumbs Up and Stay Blessed... Good Video...

[@chrisevans1731]

Greetings from the UK. I waa going to buy an aluminium saw guide but baulked at the cost.....think I'm going to give this a try. MDF or hardboard is relatively cheap and could make several out of one 8x4 sheet if necessary. I might try anti-slip paint I used on my daughters sailing dinghy. It provides an anti-slip surface but dirt....and hopefully saw dust ...wont stick to it. We will see I guess. Thanks for the video👍

[@brettwilson9181]

Silicon as a non slip surface. I would never have thought of that. Thanks.

[@alexforeman2779]

This a cool hack can't wait to have my Circular and make the rack... Thanks.

[@yemarican]

cool stuff dude .. I was gonna say what happens when the silicone starts picking up some debris, but you covered that part too ... thank you.

[@joeyleerobbins]

This is awesome I already got the diy track I made years ago but I am gonna add the silicone! What a great idea!

[@paulperry8614]

Excellent video just what I need to know as a beginner

[@richjones5432]

Just found your channel & am very impressed. Like yourself I don't have enough regular need of a track saw to justify the cost. But your version is a game changer. Thank you for sharing. Great work

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

Always a pleasure to discover new videos from your channel, simple or more complex. Thank you from Québec, Canada!!

[@oh.ok_woodwork]

whoa that's such a good idea man 👍 I already thought the silicon idea was cool, but using the tape to make it look neat too is chef's kiss

[@cpostar]

❤ Thank's for share, this is the best and easy to build saw guide I've ever seen, so really really appreciate it, thank you.

[@edwardhughes352]

Brilliant idea. Thanks.

[@tomd1914]

Very helpful video, thank you. I also want to make that mount that you use for your brad nailer in the background, lol. Great stuff!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent, I love it.

[@Ocean_breezes]

That's a great idea. I'll have to make one

[@fjguerrero73]

Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@brianwest2775]

The silicone is a neat idea. With my old saw I used 1/2" plywood but oh my, my new saw has 1/4" cleanance! That sucks. I will need somthing thin like yours.

[@sdsfgsty]

Very helpful, great video 👍

[@kevinohara1908]

Very good thanks kev

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Great idea

[@bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403]

My saw had a too large radius in the plate so it slipped over the support edge frequently when I used a MDF-support like that, perhaps check that your saw can take a low support before trying this sort of build.🙂 Also MDF deforms easy in a moist garage, hanging it on the wall, like you suggested will make it stay straight longer. Additionally, never use that device on an uneven table because that will result in a one cutting a curve, learned that the hard and sad way🙂

[@MurraydeLues]

Doesn't matter if you slip in the middle. As long a the stepped edge is straight, the jig is still usable. Used to make these on the CNC using an 80mm cutter. The firm I worked for, made stupid big doors that needed jigs up to 3.6m long. Used extra long MDF sheets.

[@ObservationMovies]

Well done. Thank you

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Always good

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing

[@georgegauldin9606]

Why cut the second strip? Glue the first one on, then cut to size. That would work, wouldn't it, and save some stock? Love your videos and tips by the way.

[@SpecificLove7]

I didn't think about that, great suggestion.

[@drfrankfarhadi]

Brilliant!

[@robertkat]

One is for left-hand and the other one is for the right hand.

[@GregJorgo]

Thankyou Sir!

[@bobbyfowler7319]

Love your stuff, but what a wimp, using the smaller saw! Come on " Tim Taylor ......more power!!! LOL!

[@SpecificLove7]

LOL!!

[@snytty]

Now that you can make perfectly straight cuts... Use that to make a narrower strip that can allow both sides of the track to guide your saw.. one for each side of the blade

[@dilligaf2386]

Would a diy track skill saw be OK for a kitchen worktop . Good video

[@leekirtley7234]

A cracking little idea and well delivered project👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻💥💥💥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nerknerk8834]

I have an older l Ryobi and it only has a 5 1 /2 inch blade. This only leaves 1 1/2 inch depth of cut so it would not work with a track. This seems like a good alternative. Thanks

[@philberard5649]

Brilliant

[@jimmysalgado5237]

Superb

[@domaskconstruction]

That’s cool

[@markduggan3451]

Great.

[@jimknowles5483]

Silicon can be a dust magnet….. curious if it might lose its grip from accumulating dust?? Thanks! just jim

[@robdewhirst7525]

An excellent non-slip alternative is a tape product called Cat's Tongue.

[@JeromeSqualor]

Really nice design

[@PlaidRicky1611]

Great idea thanks. Jhn. 5:24

[@HWPcville]

In my 50+ years of cutting with a circular saw, I had never used a battery-operated saw. While at a friend's house I got the opportunity to use one and it was the weirdest experience. The blade was on the wrong side of the saw, and I had trouble getting the hang of it. If I were to purchase a battery-operated saw, I think I will go with a model with the blade on the "right" side. (No pun intended). I do imagine there is a reason for the blade on the left side - maybe for left-handed carpenters?

[@tomsyme4246]

It’s going to slip at some point. You will get a build up of saw dust on the silicone or the silicone will eventually start to peel. A straightedge and a couple of clamps will work forever

[@SpecificLove7]

That is a good point, so good thing it is cheap to clean and add more silicone

[@joelaroche7667]

I would feel better about the edge guiding the saw if it were thicker to elimate any chance that the saw rides up over that edge! Maybe this is just my insecurity but safer is better!

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

If you made the base of this God, all little worried that you could put another piece down the other side so that it was going to catch straight eliminating the risk of sore twist . You could also clamp it either end .

[@jack5402]

Cool project, especially the silicone, but that's not a track saw guide, it's just a straight edge guide. A track saw locks the saw into a track so it can't veer sideways.

[@michaelkulman7095]

Would spraying the bottom with 3M spray adhesive followed by that grippy shelf liner material work?

[@SpecificLove7]

Maybe, but not sure

[@basantidevi2305]

It’s 48 inches long?

[@flannelshirtdad]

Wood rulers are seldom straight.

[@Dlutheran]

Growing out the Beard I see 🧔‍♂️

[@SpecificLove7]

Yes I am, thanks for catching it

[@SimplyHEARTLESS]

👍new sub

[@SpecificLove7]

Welcome to the channel!