Woodpeckers is running a sale on the Bora circular saw guide, both the four piece and the five piece sets.  I'm considering this, but, according to the Amazon web site,  these items have mixed reviews.  I really can't justify the cost of a track saw.  Has anyone had any experience with this system?  I could make my own guides, but then I would need three different sets, as I have three circular saws with different widths between the blade edge and edge of the plate.  Any thoughts?

junk..

fragile..

flexes...

clamp slips...

and on and on...

go to Peachtree and get theirs..

https://www.ptreeusa.com/clamp_progrip.htm

 

Edited February 21, 20188 yr by Stick486

Tom, I built my own using Peachtree's 8' T track and matching insert. Then, dedicated one of my saws, the Skil 77,  to track work. Also, built a couple shorter ones for cross cuts. Same saw.

50 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Tom, I built my own using Peachtree's 8' T track and matching insert. Then, dedicated one of my saws, the Skil 77,  to track work. Also, built a couple shorter ones for cross cuts. Same saw.

 

did the same only I used Milwaukee 7'' and a 10''...

set it up for the router also...

3 minutes ago, Stick486 said:

 

did the same only I used Milwaukee 7'' and a 10''...

set it up for the router also...

Never thought about a straight line guide for the router. Seldom need it. But, it would be easy to make. A large plate/base with the insert mounted outboard? Sure would be more secure than riding the stock base against a straight edge.

26 minutes ago, Stick486 said:

did the same only I used Milwaukee 7'' and a 10''...

7" and 10" what?  I guess we aren't talking t track any more. 

 

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Tom, I built my own using Peachtree's 8' T track and matching insert. Then, dedicated one of my saws, the Skil 77,  to track work. Also, built a couple shorter ones for cross cuts. Same saw

I went to the Peachtree web site, and it seems they aren't selling 8 ft t track.  They talk about it, but don't offer a link to order it, or an item number for it.  At least, I didn't see it.  Could you sometime post a picture of your t track assembly?

25 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Never thought about a straight line guide for the router. Seldom need it. But, it would be easy to make. A large plate/base with the insert mounted outboard? Sure would be more secure than riding the stock base against a straight edge.

 

exactly...

great to use as a plan ''B'' jointer...

 

R4 JOINER SUBSTITUTE.pdf

27 minutes ago, PostalTom said:

7" and 10" what?  I guess we aren't talking t track any more. 

 

7 and 10'' circular saws w/ added OEM DC adapters..

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Saws-and-Cutters/Circular-Saws#f:_B73355DB-5CB5-4816-8FCD-AD8723487407=[Corded]

 

this...

https://www.ptreeusa.com/clamp_progrip.htm

plus this...

https://www.ptreeusa.com/clamp_brand_progrip_accessory.htm

scroll down 2/3 to 3/4 the way down the page...

 

add DC to your tools if you so desire

 

track saw or track router for far less ...

and you get to use the clamp and the tools on ''other'' independently....

kinda like more bang for your buck and you take the hundreds you save and put it into something else.....

48 minutes ago, PostalTom said:

I guess we aren't talking t track any more. 

 

my bad..

thought we were talking guides...

I have had a couple in the past,never had good luck with the holding power of those plastic clamping devices. I prefer the old sled and C clamp type.

Herb

Edited February 21, 20188 yr by Dadio

1 hour ago, Stick486 said:

my bad..

thought we were talking guides

No, no bad to it Stick.  I only mentioned t track because I thought your post was in response to Gene's post about t track.  I'm not locked in to using t track.  I am still curious what Milwaukee 7 inch and 10 inch product you are referring to.  If I can build one jig that I can adapt to more than one saw, I'm all for it.  OK, now I see your previous post.  I missed it before.  I'll try to put all that together in my head.  Thanks.

Edited February 21, 20188 yr by PostalTom
Responded before seeing all the posts.

1 hour ago, PostalTom said:

f I can build one jig that I can adapt to more than one saw, I'm all for it.

 

any one of these saws fit the one plate including the 10'' CS and a Bosch..

 

 

or any one of these routers... 1619v to the far right...

 

1 hour ago, PostalTom said:

I'm not locked in to using t track.

 

the peachtree guide has two T tracks built into it...

Edited February 21, 20188 yr by Stick486

Tom, just out of curiosity, why do you want a track to handle 3 different saws?

Because, I don't have a lot of room, and sometimes one saw is more convenient than another to cut up a sheet of plywood.  One of my saws has the blade on the left, one on the right, and the Ridgid is cordless.  I would just like the option to set it up whatever way looks easiest. 

Thanks, Tom. Satisfied my curiosity.

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Thanks, Tom. Satisfied my curiosity.

You're welcome Gene.  I'll figure something out.  It's not an urgent problem at the moment.

You could do 2 saws with one jig by cutting one side for one and then other side for the second or one side saw and other side router (the more traditional method). As for the clamps they sip easily and you must be careful when using them to keep the contact positive.

Tom...not sure if you saw the discussion about this saw on another thread, but something else you might consider...Good price...

 

Master Force -Menard's 6-1/2" Tracksaw

Edited February 22, 20188 yr by Grandpadave52