I don't know what Home Depot was thinking! 🙄

[@wittworks]

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[@MWAWoodworks]

Unsubscribe. You're clearly sponsored by all seven of these tool companies.

[@Randomwesternredneckguy]

@@MWAWoodworks total shill-boy he is!

[@wittworks]

CLEARLY

[@2get2Terrapin]

🤣 Matt you funny

[@kiheidude]

Would anyone admit to being sponsored by Ryobi even if they were?

[@emgriffiths9743]

He's in the pay of 'big track'

[@fidgetshouse]

I am rather bored with tool reviews, particularly on tools I don't plan on buying. And yet, I always watch yours and learn something in the process. I should have better blades in my basic circular saws.

[@wittworks]

Wow, thanks!

[@MrSteeDoo]

"trash river table project" LOL. I feel the same way.

[@wittworks]

nice catch

[@johnhaller5851]

I grew up near Cleveland. We had a burning river project. Sorry, it wasn't a table, just a river. Even more entertaining was the fireboat spraying water from the burning river onto the river.

[@ResurrectionWoodCo]

Unbelievable. That cuts deep.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@johnhaller5851 I remember when that happened. River's on fire, kids.

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

I purchased a simple corded version of makita after watching your review of it. Being a hobbyist I could not justify going for a cordless version as it was very expensive and corded gave me enough power to break down plywood and even hardwoods if needed. Thanks again!

[@Brentster56]

Same. I'm a Dewalt guy so I couldn't justify buying another brand of battery tools. I love my corded makita track saw.

[@ciesi]

well corded tools are usually more powerfull, just a friendly reminder :)

[@kellyvcraig]

And corded is not going to be less powerful than corded. While comparing the two, consider the fact most corded drills are geared lower than their 120 VAC counterparts. Subsequently, corded drills are better suited for drilling holes in wood, including when using a pocket hole jig.

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

True. Corded usually are more powerful but drill or Brad nailer or jigsaw, i like to be cordless. It's just more versatile for those use case.

[@kellyvcraig]

@@ashutoshsrivastava303, others of us stay with corded and air for the reliability. If I still worked site jobs where, occasionally, there was no power, then I'd have a battery or charge driven nailer or two. Maybe a jig saw. I use my cordless drills and impacts religiously. Even in my shop, but I wont be replacing all my impact drills, mud stirrors and other drills anytime soon. I have about ten cordless tools. The two new ones replacing the soon to be donated Panasonics aside, I note the never ending fading of run times. Though I do have to give the Panasonic credit for the fifteen year run (the drill, in the set, just died) .

[@stuartkorte1642]

Like the honest and wit-ty sarcasm. I’m amazed how out of touch manufacturers are. Something as simple as the hose connection shows they are questionable designers.

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@2get2Terrapin]

"Fisher Price" lol

[@wittworks]

🧸

[@kenberian4863]

I love this channel SOOO much. Drew is among the few who not only provide useful info you were looking for, but present it in professional quality videos -- thoughtful, funny, skillfully edited, beautifully produced -- IMO, actual works of art.

[@wittworks]

I appreciate that!

[@Lowsideslide]

I've had a kickback on the Makita, and the motor stopped once it lifted and the resistance on the blade reached a certain level. I can't say it was a feature or just a happenstance, but it did shut off

[@riba2233]

yeah they do have a feedback feature

[@wittworks]

mmmmm....good to know. I find it hard to believe they would leave that out for the price point - but can't find any literature on it

[@townside_woodcraft]

I’ve experienced the same thing with the makita, and the kickback was totally my fault, i was cutting plywood on sawhorses with without enough support, but the motor definitely stopped when the blade caught, saw backed up maybe a half inch

[@nicholasmanovich4330]

Same

[@karollos5904]

In Europe this function is unavailable - at least when i asked Makita about it they said it’s not there, unlike to makita Japan which says the saw has it

[@theelmagoo]

I have the corded DeWalt version of that track saw, and I 99% agree with your comments about it. I was new to woodworking, and I wasn't ready for a table saw when I started my first project so I got a track saw instead. I went with DeWalt as all of my other tools are DeWalt and I knew it was a solidly built performer. BUT.... I didn't know about the OTHER stuff (that you rightly pointed out) at that time. In hindsight I'd have gone with something else for that price point... probably would've just paid the extra and went with Ze Germans! BUT thanks to you I found out about the Blue Metal version of the square guide and that has made life so much better with it!! BUT... I do disagree on one aspect, which is the plunging mechanism. I LOVE this one compared to the standard single point hinge mechanisms (once I understood the reasoning and how it works). It's because it's designed so you just push forward and it keeps the mechanism lowered. On the single point hinges you have to push down and forward during the cut or you risk having the mechanism unhinging and the blade coming back up. This comes into play the most as you extend your arm and reach to finish a long cut across a piece if you're not able to relocate your body during the cut. With the single point hinge as your arm extends to it's maximum reach it will naturally begin unhinging the single point hinge mechanisms. With the DeWalt you just keep pushing forward and it stays down the whole time. This isn't to say it's not awkward to get used, it is if you're used to ALL the other saws on the market. But once "getting it" I've found it to be nicer. Of course to each their own :)

[@wittworks]

Thanks for sharing that! Ze Germans thank you

[@brutongaster8184]

It's great to hear turn my frequent user how that helped out it made sense that had to be good for something but I have no idea what

[@CliveDrone]

Speaking of confessions, here a beauty. I purchased a Ridgid track saw to build a new pantry for my wife using Baltic Birch plywood. Very nice stuff to work with btw. I also purchased a 6 1/2 inch 60 tooth Diablo blade to cut up the plywood panels for the best finish possible. First time using the saw I was not happy with the cut or speed of cut. Saw kept jamming and leaving burn marks in the edges. I continued on finishing the project and sanded out almost all the burn marks etc. It was several weeks later I wanted to cut up some rough lumber and decided to put the stock Ridgid blade back on when I realized I has mounted the Diablo blade on backwards. " You idiot I cried loudly". I had no idea there were specialized track saw blades and just mounted the Diablo with the pretty writing and pictures facing out like it should be. I re-mounted the Diablo blade on the proper way (pretty writing and pictures not showing) and did a test cut on some leftover Baltic birch plywood and it was like butter. I was very close to returning the saw but now its a 10 out of 10. Live and learn.

[@wittworks]

Haha. That's the one thing with those diablo blades. If you notice on my ryobi test I initially did the same thing and put it on backwards with the label facing out (naturally.) I caught it off camera and change directions)

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

"budget saws choking on tiny sean" - new video title

[@wittworks]

hahaha

[@5ElementsWoodworking]

If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that.....I'd have a nickel.

[@adam03957]

Series only available on onlyfans

[@tinkerer4]

I've been running the 36V Makita for quite a while and love it, but I sure am drooling over that red!

[@maierwoodworks]

I just trademarked the Wittworks track saw rating system and you’ll be hearing from my lawyer

[@wittworks]

How dare you

[@davids8493]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@geerts016]

A damn fine video. Delightful as always. If there is no punishment for poor performance and no incentive for good performance there will be no good performers.

[@wittworks]

Thank you

[@rolfschubert1853]

It was after failing to accurately trim a countertop miter with a carefully constructed diy saw track on a kitchen job, that i decided I couldn't avoid a track saw any longer. I did a ton of research and then tried to order a cordless Festool only to find out that none were available to be shipped for at least 3 months. Covid! My second choice was the 36v Makita even though my batteries were mostly yellow and some red. Love the saw, especially the 110" track. Hate that the depth adjustment doesn't account for the track. Cordless is a big thing even with an attached vac hose because of power requirements. You need 2 seperate circuits which is a big deal in a reno where power availability is at a premium. Love your video. I'm saddened that i didn't realize there was a red tracksaw.

[@wittworks]

Thanks for this! Good info - especially for those that hate on cordless track saws and don't take into account the job site power issue

[@brutongaster8184]

There wasn't a red until fairly recently compared to the rest of the brands in this video

[@DavidCouch-u8p]

I have the plug-in version of the Makita, I love the saw. The only issue I have is that the depth gauge does not appear to take in account the thickness of the track. Dave Couch

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Yes, I have the xgt… makita fails to include the track which isn’t wonderful. Add 5 mm!

[@Nachoze70]

I see what Drew is doing here - this is the High School Jock treating the girl he wants to take to prom like total trash so she will desire him even more approach. Ergo, Drew really loves the Ryobi and their system. All the identified shortcomings are really just cute little quirks that have bamboozled him. Also- how did Drew know I was working on an epoxy trash river table project? Seriously though - the international track saw cabal has put a bounty out on Drew. I read that on Reddit so is absolutely factual.

[@wittworks]

Hahahahahah

[@user-bl7em8sx6o]

What? Idk what this means

[@PimRademacher]

I have the Makita XGT track saw since a couple of months. I had the 2x18v but swapped it out since that was one of the only tools I had left in LXT. It’s a beast of a saw. It has kickback control though. The saw stops instantly when it kicks back. The only gripes I have with it are the flimsy depth stop and the lack of a riving knife. They should have definitely added that on the XGT version. They basically released the same saw with three different motors. I got a free 4ah tabless battery with it though. Can’t complain much after getting the saw, container, two tracks and a battery for €500. This thing is built to last. Don’t see myself buying anything new for the next 10+ years. Thanks for the video. I love the comparisons, even though I’m already out of the market. Always love to see what other brands came up with.

[@danc2207]

Fun vid. I'm glad you mentioned the corded version. I've had a corded festool tracksaw for far longer than Festool has been a household name. I'll probably never wear it out... and as values go, that is hard to beat. I'll never need to replace it just because a battery platform changed. And with a hose connected to the vac, and the saw powered through the vac, working at a fixed MFT style table in a workshop...batteries just don't make sense.

[@wittworks]

Thanks! Only way batteries make sense is if your on a job site and there’s limited power or you don’t want to share power with other subs

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

I have the DeWalt Corded TrackSaw DWS520. I like it. It's handy. The plunge motion is different indeed. I think it makes the blade angle shallower when you're entering the wood. As opposed to dropping straight into it.

[@wittworks]

I imagine the corded would have more power

[@tomcook8897]

I got the corded Dewalt back when it was the only non-festool option out there 12 years ago. It was $445 back then. Never had any issues with the plunge but agree that the depth stop is a rough estimate

[@radiok2ua]

TS60 owner here and this is a great, great video. Incidentally I also dropped a nice order on your store early this morning. Love your stuff!

[@wittworks]

Thank you! I love that saw. So smooth.

[@radiok2ua]

@@wittworks Yes--top quality and a ton of power!

[@richardsparks9904]

3/4” = 19.05mm, 19 mm is a better pick for matching 3/4”

[@JamesSynge]

Thanks for the reviews. And answering your question: Festool sounds best, followed by Milwaukee.

[@wittworks]

Thank you!

[@ToolsInAction4u]

Makita sounded really smooth. Milwaukee had a high pitch whine but also smooth. Ryobi sounded like it was rattling apart. Even the Wen sounded pretty smooth for the price.

[@patchesZA]

Great review, thanks! Regarding Makita's lack of anti-kickback they do sell a "Kickback Reduction Stopper" (part no. 1913J9-2). Probably not as effective as a riving knife or electronic system. And as for Festool not having anti-tipping, I heard the reason is anti tipping mechanisms have play on them so proper technique to ensure accuracy is to always have a hand pushing down on the base, and if users are doing that, then what's the purpose of the anti-tip? One could argue that it's for when the saw is not in use and just sitting on the track, but from my experience then the saw just tips the track over too (at least with 1400mm Makita tracks and corless saws). As for my favourite. Also TS 60. Have had all 3 Makitas (last one being the 40V) and moved to the corded TS 60 as most of my work is in a shop. And luckily I live in one of those countries that gets the 240V plug-it cord version of the TS 60 so I just have a plug-it cord permanently attached to my Festool dust extractor hose. It's almost like being cordless, haha

[@wittworks]

Good stuff!

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

The anti tip is a re-tooling problem for festool, it was never a matter of principle… they should be doing anti tip tracks and are trying to deflect the concern

[@papparocket]

Since I will *ALWAYS* be using dust collection with a track saw, I simply can't see any reason to not get the less expensive corded version. Simply use a woven "cord organizer" used to organize the rat's nest of cords under your desk to make a single package out of the dust extraction hose and the track saw cord and you get something that has exactly the same ergonomics of a cordless saw still anchored to a dust extractor by a hose.

[@wittworks]

Totally fair

[@spsully2582]

build a deck, patio, gazebo, dock, etc and see if you change your mind. Track saw precision anywhere you can carry it is worth its weight in gold. 99% of the time I agree 100% with you. That 1% is worth every penny especially when buying the same brand saw as everything else you already own.

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

No sir, smh… the ts60 that Drew mentions has an integrated cord that isn’t detachable. So the cord wrap you are referring to won’t work. It would leave 13 feet of cord exposed which makes the problem worse not better

[@papparocket]

@@spsully2582 You are probably right. But I already had a 60V DeWalt circular saw prior to get a track saw (Makita corded as per a previous review here) and several pieces of aluminum extrusion that I can join together to get a 13 feet of straight edge (2 5' for breaking down plywood sheets and a 3' for cross-cutting up to 24"). I have two "story blocks" that are exactly the distance from the edge of the shoe to the inside of the blade that I use to speed alignment of the track. Just line the block up on the cut line on the far end of the piece to be cut, butt the extrusion up to the block, and clamp in place. Repeat on the near end and cut. I get very nearly as good an accuracy as my track saw that way at the cost of an extra minute of setup and a lot of saw dust. But if I had purchased my track saw before my cordless circular saw, I probably would have still gone with the corded track saw and just accepted working with an extension cord on the relatively few times I would need to make exact cuts outside of my shop.

[@bsoneill3]

For me, I also think corded versus cordless impacts life/replacement of the tool. Especially drills and drivers. The manufactures make those tools so inexpensive that in 5 years time when the battery needs to be replaced, it's cheaper to buy a new tool. So I'm often asking myself if I think the tool will be sufficiently worn out by the time the battery might be obsolete- if not, I may buy corded version even if it means some inconvenience. Keep in mind, I'm DIY/hobbyist so I am not putting the wear and tear on a tool or saving a huge amount of time with cordless that a trade would be.

[@mateostabio]

Perfect timing because I didn't need one. But now I need one.

[@wittworks]

haha. I'm sure there's some good black friday sales.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

@@wittworksthe main reason for battery overheating is an amp load too high for the batteries. Higher quality batteries will use cells that have a 15+ amp hour continuous draw rating with the best being 30 amp hour continuous draw. Staying at 75% or less of the continuous draw rate will dramatically improve battery life. The Hercules batteries from harbor freight (especially the 8/12 amp hour) demonstrate this when using a tool that states “5 amp hour or higher battery required “. Having a battery with multiple stacks of cells inside reduces the draw per cell, and thus generates less heat. If you ever redo the test, use something that has a double or triple stack of cells- even if they only have 18650 cells inside. 21700 cells in a double or triple stack give orders of magnitude difference

[@nailbndr9869]

My first track saw was the corded Festool, bought the Milwaukee system since i already had a ton of batteries...Love them both!

[@wittworks]

Right on

[@jacksfather]

I stick with Milwaukee for everything now. No more cheap crap that I’m not happy with and I’m not wealthy enough for Festool

[@garyszewc3339]

If you want quality, at a cheap price, go to Harbor Freight. I had Milwaukee, but the Hercules has more power, better warranty, and only 1/3 the price. Harbor Freight isn't the company it was 20 years ago. Many professionals have switched.

[@deathmetalsl]

As a mostly DeWalt guy, this hurt but goddamn it DeWalt, you done messed up!

[@wittworks]

Totally!

[@H0kieJoe]

​​@@deathmetalsl Same. I wish SBD would revive Porter Cable as a high end brand instead of using it as a budget entry. They'refully capable of building a track saw that could rival best in class offerings.

[@rickyperkins232]

@deathmetalsl when I was looking to buy my first track, DeWalt was second on my list. When I did my homework, they fell off the list quickly. If they wanted to be different, then they should have made a left blade track saw.

[@patrickbledsoe2176]

I agree my Garage is Yellow N Black.. but on this purchase....idk also PorterCable DESERVES BETTER!!!!!

[@antaholics]

Same! I ended up with the corded Makita

[@hansangb]

One note. When butting two tracks, leave a little gap. The edge may not be perfectly square because it got bumped/warped etc. And Benchdog UK makes a square rail for DeWalt saws. But it's better to buy the Festool tracks as you have more accessory options.

[@wittworks]

for sure

[@lqqkout8214]

Great video and I appreciate the balance of details/nuance while skipping the boring parts! Thank you for the expense and effort to put this together 🎉

[@wittworks]

thank you! I appreciate it. You look like Mark Rober. Please be his burner account.

[@lqqkout8214]

@ thank you! I’d have to hit the books and the weight room a bit harder to be a convincing double, but I appreciate it 🤣

[@sixpotshot]

Motors' sounds: difficult to chose from the Makita 40v, festool and Dewalt but I would say probably the Makita. Great review and great video to watch 💥

[@wittworks]

Thanks 👍

[@EvanDunville]

I have the Dewalt and your absolutely right about the review. when it comes to the Track clamps if you do a little light work with a grinder to the back of the track clamp you can get clearance for them to work. Not much material has to come off and they still work fine after. I have 4 Makita clamps i use with my dewalt tracks after the slight modification.

[@wittworks]

Thank you. good to know

[@bigredracingdog466]

Good reviews, but nothing I saw here will make me "upgrade" from my corded Makita I bought years ago for $300 all in. I clip the cord to the dust extractor hose and the DE activates when I start the saw.

[@wittworks]

I bought the same in 2019 for $319. Now they're so much more

[@dont_wanna_tell]

Regarding Festool, in a recent test on a German channel the tester complained that the saw was not stable at 45deg. I.e. small forces on the saw wobbled. Might be something to check when testing tracksaws.

[@wittworks]

Good to know! Thank you

[@АлтынбекДюсембаев-л5ь]

@@dont_wanna_tell only mafell keep angle, because have two latches. All other saws have some wobble.

[@The1stDomino]

@@АлтынбекДюсембаев-л5ь Mafell needs a stronger foot-hold in the US, IMO they are a premium brand, but incredibly hard to get your hands on, unlike Festool! Their roll up track for their track saw looked amazing, but only seen in a video (from the other side of the world) one time!!

[@plunder1956]

I've only used a Mains power Bosch Track-Saw in the UK (240v 1100W motor). I tend to cut a 6 millimetre first cut and then build depth of cut gradually. Perhaps 20 volt Battery saws lack the power for a full thickness cut, so they protect themselves.

[@TBKHomeworld]

Great video, thank you for this information. I recently purchased the Ryobi Track Saw for $240 and reviewed it, I am very disappointed with it overall for anything other than sheet goods. You nailed most of the things I had a problem with and gave me some good pointers on a better saw to buy in the future. Thank you!

[@wittworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrTOLAYGO]

Hello everyone I agreeted 100% with your score I own the 36 volt makita my 1st track saw them bought the festool and finally bought the Milwaukee track saw and the different from the festool and Milwaukee is the Bluetooth, also I dislike the Milwaukee blower port on top of the track saw, if u try to look over the track the sawdust will hit your face (eyes) because the blower of the motor is blowing up the sawdust instead of forward like the festool does

[@wittworks]

Thank you

[@Florens1989]

Nice video. What i miss in almost al review videos is repairability. These are tools and tools that require maintenance and brake down. Im not a makita user, but they shine in this area. And Milwaukee sucks. If your trigger switch fails, you need to replace the moter as well😮.

[@wittworks]

Oh wow. Didn’t know that. Thank you

[@spsully2582]

uhhhhh I dont know specifically on this saw, but being that half my shop is Milwaukee ..... The triggers on every M18 I have had go out, its not the trigger or the motor but a tiny little pcb between them. On my 1/2" impact, I got lazy and laid a glob of solder down on the contact points meaning my trigger is either off or full blast. I haven't had any issues with my M18 track saw, so I cant say yet if it is the same way. FWIW the other half of my power tools are Black and Yellow black and decker. (I'm sure that is going to sting for the DeWalt swingers) and I have NEVER EVER EVER EVER had the same kind of issue with any of them.

[@travis.stevens]

Another good wittworks video. This tracks.

[@wittworks]

i see what you did

[@tomtomisek]

Fun video! As a guy who has a lot of different tool brands and repairs his own stuff, I've stopped with the modern, foreign Milwaukee tools since after just a few years, something like the switch will fail, and if its not obsolete (happens with them fast), its almost as expensive as the tool itself - same goes for my Ridgid, of which I have a lot and the service plan hasn't been helpful in my case. I can get parts to repair my DeWalt junk (also not a fan) reasonably, and my Makita and Bosch tools just don't break! 😁

[@wittworks]

totally fair point! Same goes with cars.

[@toddbeaver3494]

Very comrehensive review . I actually own 3 of these cordless brands and ....the Luxury Festool saw that you prefer. I second you on the opinion of the Festool ! I use that in the shop ! The Millwaukee is a tank and just feels like quality , the tracks are also heavy duty ! The Makita is smooth but , not really a fan of the dual battery system. The circus model is a cheerful high visibility color and 60 volt is powerful ! The bonus for me is that you can cut on both sides of the Dewalt guide rail ! I process plywood sheets , bevel interior doors . The idea of not windmilling a long track is a great benafit for me !

[@wittworks]

Thank you

[@rodneybosco7376]

Every tool review video should be as honest as this. I especially loved the punchline about your preference for corded track saw when using a dust hose (duh!). Love your show, babe!

[@wittworks]

Thank you babe

[@landmarkconstruction]

Its been a while since I have seen a video 20k subs I believe. I knew you would kill it 167k and counting, that's awesome. This one was a Banger!!!! Great Job Thank you for all the work you put into your work!!!

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@TheRayCaruso]

Just an FYI… Bazos is no longer the CEO of Amazon. Andy Jassy is who sold you that saw.

[@wittworks]

True. Or was it BlackRock? According to Google: "Jeff Bezos is the largest individual shareholder of Amazon, owning 9.02% of the company's shares. However, institutional investors own nearly 63% of Amazon's shares. Some of Amazon's largest institutional shareholders include: Vanguard Group, BlackRock Inc, State Street Corp, and Fidelity Management & Research."

[@ealdydar]

One thing you did not give credit to was. Makita and Milwaukee are the one 2 saws with a score cut option.

[@thebordernow]

What is a "score cut" option - a less-than-piece-thickness cut?

[@mchristofas]

I paid 220 for my fisher price and it works great for plywood. I even build my Boston whaler interior with it.

[@wittworks]

I am really hoping that the two of us can start an undeniable movement of a rebrand for Ryobi...I mean Fisher Price.

[@CLPRPSD]

Lol @ “trash epoxy river table project. Seriously though, I appreciate the thorough, unbiased review, that you funded with your own money. No bias, no affiliate links (and no religious references on your shirt, telling me you don’t rely on faith but facts). Great video!

[@marcuscc1]

Thank you. I like you comment at the end, They all make the cut when you have the setup right. I am not using that to justify a cheap saw just that if that what you can afford and match it with blade, style, and speed it will work. Good job.

[@wittworks]

I've played drums since I was in 7th grade. I'm 42. I can make a $200 drum set sound better than a beginner on a $5000 drum set. It's all in the skill and touch. That said, I love me some DW drums.

[@BigGuy8059]

I don't make a living cutting up wood, so there is no justification for buying a track saw. But I do the usual household DIY carpentry. So I do have a cheap Harbor Freight table saw and radial arm saw. When I need to cut up sheets of plywood, I use a piece of flat 1/8" aluminum bar and two little clamps for either end with my little Ryobi 18 volt circular saw. It requires a tape measure to get the bar placed correctly, but it makes perfect cuts every time. My total cost? Nothing because I already had the aluminum left over from another project, and a drawer full of clamps.

[@nicholasmanovich4330]

Thanks Drew....I know this doesn't make any sense, but I recently installed butcher block counter tops at my daughter's. I bought the 24 tooth blade from makita to make the rips cuts, but honestly, the 64 tooth blade winded up giving me a much cleaner cut on the rips. Idk, I'm just saying. I've got the makita. Would really like to get the festool 60 when mine dies. Unfortunately, as little as I really use it, I doubt that'll ever happen.

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@weege5.45]

I LOVE the little underhanded comments. I run Ryobi right now because cheap batteries, but i despise what they did for a track saw.

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@mikehamlin9748]

I have the Makita track saw, and I’m embarrassed to say I never realized it didn’t have a riving knife. Really enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@LittleMeHere]

Oh Drew! I wish you could have seen the chaos you caused in my house. I got done eating dinner and asked my teenage children if they wanted to finish watching the ShopNation video we didn’t finish the other night, to which all agreed. I opened the KZbin app and what did I see? A new video from wittworks! I said as much and immediately the pace went from leisurely to mad dash to get the best viewing spots next to me, as my phone isn’t that big of a screen for a family :) Anyhow, great video. We love your dry humor and family friendly content along with great topics. They all say you are their favorite creator and ask me constantly if you have posted again. Their only complaint is your lack of frequency in posting. They think you should become like MORR and do 3 videos a week!!!

[@wittworks]

Poor Travis. I’ll let him know.

[@wittworks]

Thank you! This means a ton! Unfortunately creativity takes time and is inefficient. Takes me about 4-6 weeks to makes these videos.

[@LittleMeHere]

@@wittworks Hey, I feel honored you read and replied to my comment! If I were a content creator it would take me 4-6 months and then when I posted KZbin would be like “Seriously? This video isn’t worth the space on our server!” I told my children that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

[@riba2233]

just out of curiosity, what would be the score and tier for makita 40v if it had the electronic kickback protection and if it cost 150 less like it does in europe?

[@wittworks]

A tier

[@riba2233]

Thanks! 👍

[@townside_woodcraft]

Makita 36v motor definitely stops during kickback, ask me how i know

[@wittworks]

Good to know!

[@multidinero]

I own the corded version of the DeWalt track saw, and it’s a solid saw that eats ANYTHING you put it on. However, my cordless track saw is the Milwaukee for all the reasons listed in this video. I’ll still use both, but I’ll likely buy a second Milwaukee over ever buying the cordless DeWalt. The Festool is fine if you don’t overuse it. I’ve seen production carpenters complain about Festool tools dying due to their overuse of the tools. I like not having headaches. So contractor favored tools catch my eye more often than not.

[@wittworks]

good stuff. That's why I initiatively became a makita guy. All the contractors I knew when I began used makita for everything. I figured if they lasted in their hands it was good enough for me.

[@Frfun916]

I have the Ridgid. You must have 2 4ah batteries for any production. My other complaint is a thin curf blade is too narrow for the riving knife and doesn’t work. Other than that, I like it. I just cut down 13 sheets of plywood and it’s very accurate.

[@davids8493]

Well done Drew. One of your typical best. Extremely informative and still had space for your brilliant satire. 👍👍

[@wittworks]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'll let my bride know that someone thinks my satire is brilliant

[@davids8493]

​@@wittworks she should feel blessed. 😁 Something just crossed my mind. On the Makita 36 volt saw, the height adjustment assembly is a bolt on item. Could you and possibly Travis, design and 3D print an assembly that would mimic the Festool and Milwaukee designs that you could sell. I would buy that in a second. You, I and a million other people would be very happy with our saws. Give it a thought. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@davids8493]

Money making opportunities!

[@davidbernick2158]

I love your approach to reviewing, especially since you don't do reviews! I had only one complaint with my Milwaukee Track Saw, and yes, you my friend solved it for me with your perfectly fitting dust cover! (and no I am not sponsored by wittorks). Keep up the great work.....

[@wittworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joefaraone977]

I've sat thru many more track saw "competitions" that I care to admit. This is the best, by far. I will say that I love my Makita 40V saw... It's a pleasure to use. I bought it on the strength of your endorsement... Never looking back even though I have MANY red cordless tools. Thank you sir!

[@silverphoenix48]

I have the Ryobi, and I'll say it took a lot of tinkering to get it to work well with hardwoods, I even have a jerryrigged piece of wood with tape skirt to help with dust collection, I bought a 2nd set of 55" tracks and realized they don't exactly align with the 1st set, so I had to measure and compensate. It's sure is a PITA and if I was paying full price I'd definitely skip it, but right now as a woodworker starting out I can't complain since I did get it for $130 from direct tools. I definitely agree on the price, and honestly it should cost no more than $150 max.

[@Ditchdiggerpewsitter]

The best entertainment and learning video I've watched in a long time. Well done and thanks.

[@wittworks]

Glad you enjoyed it. That was the goal.

[@jprz3837]

Idk why I, for a second, believed you were the owner of an all white Cadillac DeVille. Big Pimpin’ Don Drew has a ring to it. 😂

[@wittworks]

haha

[@nicklarson801]

I've been generally happy with my Wen tracksaw, that is until recently. While making a cabinet I needed to cross cut some panels to an accurate 45* angle. The scale on the side is trash when choosing your angle. I had a hard time getting it right on 45 and had to use some clamps to extend the blade and the used my digital angle gauge to ensure the blade was at 45*.

[@wittworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

“Tiny Sean” sounds like an enforcer for the Irish mob😂

[@wittworks]

Who’s to say he isn’t? How do you think he came up with the $80 for piece of maple he’d never own

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

@ lol

[@BitWalker]

Home rigid user here, overheating batteries is pretty common and probably my biggest complaint. Impacts drills and even their portable power source, I've had them all shut off from heat. Their tools are capable of pretty good performance especially for the price but their batteries overheat verry easily. It might just be the temperature cutoff (I've have M12 batteries that get verry hot also but keep working) or it might be a design flaw.

[@wittworks]

very interesting - not surprised. thank you for sharing

[@kperellie]

I've been using The Festool 75, and two 55' rails for about 22 years. I guess back then they didn't think a riving knife was needed, as it didn't come with one, yet, I've never had any issues because of that, but one time I did because I first set it up, I adjusted the track guides too loose. Once I fixed that, no matter what I cut, it was good. About 3 years ago I bought the Makita 10' and a 36"? rail and I haven't had to re-adjust the rail guides when going between the two brands. If for some reason I ever needed to buy a new saw, and If I decided to go battery, more than likely I'd go with the Makita because I have several other Makita tools, so I would probably buy a bare tool Makita.

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

Well the TS 75 has the best depth of cut at 90 and 45! POW and that is why I use it! Great video BTW

[@wittworks]

true. but not all of us are real woodworkers like you

[@JandJgarage65]

Guess I’m still wondering why the Milwaukee didn’t beat the Festool? Like it seemed like it had all the same features was faster and has anti tip.

[@bribbripnairbnab7301]

As he explained, because it doesn't have the bluetooth batteries to turn on the dust collector.

[@garyszewc3339]

Milwaukee isn't quality anymore. Watch some of the test channels. I've seen a guy get 4 bad impacts in a row. The store manager even went out to the parking lot, after the 3rd time, to make sure the guy was right. They would break, just trying to remove 1 lug nut.

[@robertbankhead8661]

Well done and we agree! Green corded! Those batteries are pricey but then again what isn't. Just for fun look what DeWhat did, licensed a Grabo with Yellow and Black on it! Izzy was nice to them but I know he's ticked. Great vid - Love the comparison.

[@wittworks]

Thanks

[@cblack1863]

YOU SHOULDN'T CUT 2" IN ONE PASS! Also! YOU SHOULDN'T USE A CROSS CUT BLADE! 😏

[@stevewitt5559]

lol, I think he waited all day for this comment 😉

[@wittworks]

i had no idea. thank you for educating me

[@jjoohhhnn]

@@wittworks That's what the comment section is for 😎😎💯💯💯💯 lol

[@dont_wanna_tell]

Love this video. Sarcasm for the win!

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@rtmoose73]

SOLD! I mean SUBSCRIBE(d)! Perfect product review video. “S” tier! I love the nuance. Just the right amount of smart ass and used only to prove a point. Tests were of value and just ridiculous enough to differentiate mediocrity. Your content was consistent but varied enough to capture interest without ignoring the aforementioned consistency. Lastly, you stated your obviously existed bias and then provided useful feedback to the top tier manufacturers so they could move out of the thick part of the mediocrity curve. Well done. You’re now bigger by one more.

[@fredcailloux2526]

I prefer Milwaukee tools but I own Bosh, Makita, Skill, Metabo, Ego, Fein and Hilti tools. The only Dewalt tool I ever buy was a battery powered $300 drill 20 years ago and that POS was always broke!

[@bobh64]

Nice video good points I brought my MIlwaukee in to my store and let the Festool rep have a go with it and he gave Milwaukee props for making a good saw while only usaing one battery. But I think the most memerable moment of this video would be the circus music with the Dewalt saw.

[@wittworks]

Haha. Thank you. Good point. I am impressed with their single 18v battery on it.

[@grantjackson21]

Bought the Dewalt, first track saw, loved it… for about 20 seconds… suffered for 2 years, depth gauge was trash, accuracy, lol I have more accurate cuts with a budget Makita circ saw and and a square… ponied up and got the TSC 55, life changing… pity as I have a yellow and black workshop and the other tools are amazing, the track saw though is beyond average

[@wittworks]

Sounds about right. Can’t wait for the dewalt apologist to see your comment. You’re a heretic now. Welcome.

[@HondoTrailside]

I don't have a rip cut blade for my track saw. I will probably look into that. One thing I see with rip blades is that tons of them have an alternating top bevel. They should generally have a 90 degree bevel on the top of the tooth. That makes the cut a lot easier, and it also gives one the option of having smooth bottom cuts on slots one may cut, which is great for certain joinery tasks.

[@chainring_tattoo]

Drew, you may not think you're good at tool reviews but this is the best track saw review I've ever seen. And I've watched a lot of them. Great channel. I always look forward to new videos from you.

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

The Ridgid is really designed for a higher amp battery. When they sell it as a kid, it comes with an 8.0 amp battery. That being said, I use mines with a 4.0 battery all the time, because I didn’t feel like opening the 8.0 battery. But I’m just cutting plywood, so it’s no problem

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

I actually pay $350 last Christmas for the Ridgid tracks saw with a 8.0 battery.

[@wittworks]

Good to know. Didn’t think of that

[@echoshatter]

Yeah, I'm thinking either the 4amp battery dropped in voltage and the saw's internal electronics refused to use it, or the battery overheated and a thermal safety mechanism kicked in.

[@Soulreaver6]

I have only used a 6ah on mine and have never had a problem. I have also used 3 tracks without clamps and had no movement and the dust collection is great once i bought a plug

[@riba2233]

luckily in europe standard tracks are 60" (1500mm) long :) yeay ryobi is shockingly bad, idk what they were thinking. yeah battery was a weak link, standard 4ah is not enough for a powerful circ saw, that is why makita and festool went with two. larger pack like 6 or 8ah with 21700 should be optimal

[@wittworks]

makes sense!

[@unseenunknown7664]

I do not own a track saw but have multiple battery systems, definitely no Festool, but do have Hilti. The one thing I do experience with Ridgid is poor battery performance, The drills, impact wrenches, are really good tools especially the 3 inch cutting tool. Ryobi batteries I feel out perform Ridgid's. Ryobi has those tools I kind of embarrassed to have people see me use but the Hp series are really good for the money. Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita I'll use on bigger projects. Hilti is for showboating. I'm stupid like that.

[@Nachoze70]

I'm sponsoring 2T of that 24T testing blade. 🤣 Seriously makes my day when I see you've dropped a new video!

[@wittworks]

Thanks! 🙏

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

You're the track saw scientist. I love your channel

[@wittworks]

Usually people say Track Saw King or Track Saw Daddy and bow or do something silly. But this time I will allow 'scientist' since I'm a colors and shapes guy and no one has ever thought I was smart enough to be a scientist. Tread lightly.

[@methodical]

I dont own a tracksaw but am an engineer. the vacuum problem seems easy to solve. A vacuum should have a microphone in the unit that listens to audio from the vacuum tube. The tube is a waveguide and even basic electronics would be able to reliably determine whether the unit should be turned on and off. Perhaps an opportunity for a third party to devise an accessory that takes care of this for the user, and have the advantage of being manufacturer agnostic.

[@Aepek]

3:21 Drew this was absolutely brilliant 😅, laughed so long and “Tiny Sean”…… 🤣 This GREAT Fun video to watch, and learn something too. Would love to see gag real on this one Cheers✌🏻

[@wittworks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@silverXnoise]

C’mon man…Kraftwerk!

[@wittworks]

Thank you

[@KodiakWoodchuck]

I got the Ridgid for cpo outlets for 275 before tax and shipping. I've been happy with mine, but like you mention the grippies on the track are not the best. I generally use a track saw clamp when possible. I really like my saw but I think you're right on for rating. That said... I haven't run into any battery over heats on my 4ah octane batteries.

[@Bobbyg2018]

Wow, that was a lot of information. If I could make a video, that one would have taken me a couple of months to do. Thanks for sharing. I have the Ridgid - it works fine for me but I would rather have the Milwaukee - just couldn't justify the red system for my occasional playtime in the shop.

[@wittworks]

Glad it was helpful! Spent roughly two years forming my opinion on them and about a month to film and edit. I’m slow.

[@bartholomewgreatpants3425]

I bought a festool ts 55 feq and immediately brought it home and ripped hard maple for a stove topper i needed to finish. I used the blade that came with it, universal i think. It had no problems cutting the hard maple. There was 1 spot of burning that wouldn't have been there if i used a ripping blade. Pay once, cry once. Sorry bout it.

[@wittworks]

expect nothing less from the germans who invented the thing in the first place. Try the TS60 and you will think your ts55 is fisher price. Its CRAZY the difference.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

For me it was simple, I have the Milwaukee M18 batteries, I live in Japan, but I don't own any Makita cordless (I know I know... Bosch 18v, Milwaukee M18, and Hitachi 14.4v are my platforms). For my workshop I have a Festool TS55 which is a great tool. Hikoki has Bluetooth batteries too! Great review, thanks!

[@Greech-Grimwater]

Actually, Milwaukee would beat out your Festool since you added 5 points that Festool saw connects to your "Festool" dust extractor. Try another vendor's dust extractor and Festool would not automagically connect with that, thus loosing the 5 points. Love your channel...

[@wittworks]

True

[@armsaaro]

So i actually need to come to the defense of the WEN track only. I bought it to use with the Milwaukee track saw and its perfect for it. As for the anti slip backing, I haven't had any issues with it, so maybe thats something that happens on mdf like your table. The track doesn't advertise as being for the Milwaukee track saw, but I can attest that it does.

[@wittworks]

I really like the quality of their track. Thought it would be trash. I am pretty it’s identical to triton. I have both and the only visible difference is a branding sticker.

[@stevewitt5559]

This cuts right to the point! …and the motor sounds😍

[@wittworks]

i see what you did

[@davidmeyer9204]

Hi Dad

[@stevewitt5559]

@ hola

[@spsully2582]

tool guy porn right? LOL I actually replayed a few them a few times.

[@OriginalJetForMe]

I absolutely LOVE my Milwaukee track saw. I got both the 55” and 104” tracks. Amazing.

[@cblack1863]

Ridgid has the same auto drop to blade change height feature as the Festool. Same button as the lock button.

[@wittworks]

mine has a separate lock button

[@snuggie12]

I appreciated all of the soundtrack choices the most. I love my milwaukee and was unaware at how good I have it. I also was too dumb to ever know that the splinter guard is for the other side and will now use it.

[@wittworks]

Haha thank you. Glad I could help

[@theodoremisiewicz8741]

Wow, this review added new meaning to the word “snipe”. Seriously a great review and your first on my watch list for reviews! I have a Milwaukee track saw largely because of your initial review. It didn’t hurt that I already had the battery platform and drive a red and black truck.

[@wittworks]

Hahaha. Thank you. It’s a great saw.

[@AdamRich1785]

Love my Milwaukee! But recently after a year the trigger is going out. It’s under warranty but still frustrating.

[@wittworks]

oh snap! I've heard nightmares of their warranty process. That's one reason why I like the germans