I just spent the better part of an hour researching Track Saw guides, along with all the not so good reviews on any one of them. So how I stumbled on to your video is a God send. Just saved me $100.00 on buying something flimsy and cumbersome. This is a great idea, thanks for sharing.

A suggestion to consider--let the extra width of plywood extend beyond the second side guide (don't cut it off). It would allow a place to clamp the jig that will not hit the motor (on a standard circular saw--not a clearance issue with the worm drive saw). Very quick and useful design!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@daniloberte7830

9 ай бұрын

Good suggestion..

Great design and clear instruction, many thanks. A word of warning for others, I made a school-boy error and assumed that when my Black and Decker circular saw was in the 0 degree mitre position that the blade was 90 degrees to the foot of the saw; it wasn't, which was discovered when I measured the first test cut made with the track! Zero degrees corresponded to one or two degrees out, which translates to a couple of milimetres over the width of 18mm material. Lesson: CHECK YOUR BLADE IS SQUARE TO THE FOOT OF YOUR CIRCULAR SAW BEFORE YOU START TO CUT!

Love the idea! Thanks Tommy! HERE'S A SUPER SIMPLE UPGRADE SUGGGESTION: Route one dovetail groove lenthwise down the approximate centerline of the bottom face of the guide. Position isn't critical but just keep that groove well clear of the saw's cut line. You'll need to use 3/4" plywood for the base to have enough thickness to accomodate the dovetail groove. Now use 2 Matchfit Dovetail Clamps, one slid in from each end of the jig into the bottom-side dovetail groove to clamp the guide securely to your workpiece. The sliding clamps will easily adjust to any workpiece cut length and the jig will be solidly attached to the workpiece during the cutting operation! Using this method of attachment, you also won't be limited as to where on your workpiece you clamp your jig. Because the clamps exist ONLY underneath the jig, they will never interfere with the topside saw travel. Simply slide both clamps out of the groove for storing your jig. I'm making one! Keep up the good work Tommy!

This is by far the best diy track saw I've seen on YT that prevents the saw from veering off. Thank you.

I made it. Thanks for this. I made very light first cut like scratching the wood. This gave me alignment to drill the sight holes after.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Darren Rutgers what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

@spartybuck7215

5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try a chalk line and do it before the top and bottom stops are added

@Gator1928

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks

@DennisMathias

5 жыл бұрын

You know .. I did the very same thing because I didn't trust myself doing the holes first.

@terryp12345

4 жыл бұрын

I was just watching this and thinking that just scratching a cut in would make a nice line for the drill holes... I guess someone already thought of it!

I've checked quite a few track saw guides on YT...this is by far the easiest and most effective I've come across. Great, simple design. Will build one for my shop. Thanks for putting this together.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you dig it!

Thank you so much for this video. I have macular dystrophy, so cutting a straight line is no longer possible for me. With what you've shown here, I'll have a couple of these made for the small circular saw and the jigsaw I have. Now I really feel like there's hope for me to make some projects!

@jimlahey5354

Жыл бұрын

Cool 🧐

By far the best design I have seen. Thanks !

@OneMinuteWorkbench

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Best simplest design I've seen so far. I will definitely build one of my own. Thanks for the idea!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your build!

The most simple, practical, economical, easy to understand, and quick to make circular saw guide. I've been wondering why the other complications in other c. saw guide projects, until I watched this. Thank you!

I’ve watched loads of videos on making the ideal track saw and yours is by far the most simplistic but effective design. I’m so glad I didn’t make one before I saw yours. I’ll be making one tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful! Good luck with the build!

@willm59

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

Wow, this is by far the best, easiest solution I’ve seen. By the way, I had to stop and admire your opening into - your work table and out feed for the tablesaw is awesome! Thanks for sharing

This is one of the best designs I've seen for a track saw, and it's probably one of the simplest. Thanks, great video!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HUNTERHUNTER-pl6bf

4 жыл бұрын

I agree...

You are absolutely right. Awesomely simple and functional. I watched for hours other "so-called" easy/simple DIY videos on how to make a track saw but they were all too complex! YOURS, however, is the simplest and best of them all: the views speak for themselves: Great instructor. Thank you. Seriously. Now I know how to make my own.

Thank you for the awesome idea/version. You're so right. There are so many out there and while they work for that person, they seem to all have the same flaws. Especially the ones that require you to mount miter track to the saw. I spent an afternoon trying to do one of those only to find out I couldn't get the tracks straight. Even routed out tracks in the guide board and everything. This is so much better. Thank you.

Brilliant work. Even allows a novice to cut straight with a circular saw. Being someone just taking up woodworking as a hobby, I've personally had problems doing straight cuts. But this simple track has solved the problem. Thanks bro.

I came on KZread today looking for reviews so I’d know which track saw to buy and found this video. You just saved me some major money. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this tutorial!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

I have been constantly, "building demos", in my head but this is so perfect there is no reason to even consider other ways. Perfection, thank you, sir.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Love the idea. I've been planning a track saw but they're all so complex. This is brilliant

I made something very similar back in the day that gave me the advantage of the blade edge being readily available to clamp on a panel, but it surely didn't have the saw containment that a track provides. Your solution is both cost effective and beautifully simple ... one that will open up the track approach to a lot of us on a very strict allowance. Thanks for sharing this ...

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dave! I'm glad you enjoyed the build!

Exactly what I've been looking for! simple, does the job, project for the weekend!

Love the simplicity of this, almost as much as I love that you don't have to attach anything to your circular saw. Thanks.

Been looking for a simple guide. Even a novice can accomplish this task. You have a gift for teaching. Thank you.

I watched this last week and made one over the weekend, built a large plywood cabinet and it worked awesome. Wish I had it a long time ago. Thanks!!!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad it helped!

Excellent! This is how instructional videos should be made --- crisp, quick-paced, clearly explained, and valuable. I occasionally need a guide rail like this and have jury-rigged quick solutions, but this is the way to go!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you dig my style - check out the other stuff on my channel, and let me know what you think!

Brilliant in its simplicity and effectiveness. Well done Tommy

Brilliant. So straightforward but so effective. Thanks

I like this simple, effective and easy to make track guide. Thanks for sharing.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

Well done! Simple directions, that a beginner can follow and understand. Please keep making videos!

PRICELESS.... Its always nice to have all the right tools. Going to make one this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

Great design and execution! Thank you.

That is a neat idea. I never thought of adding the holes to sight the line with. Thanks for sharing this.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks & you're welcome! I'm glad you dig it!

Man, I just bought and zero-clearanced a Kreg Accu-cut a couple days before watching this. I should’ve known better. There’s always a jig! Smart idea 💡

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

That's okay, I'm sure the Kreg is a fine tool! Thanks!

Absolutely brilliant. Will be making this very soon. Thank you for sharing!

So clearly explained - thanks so much!

This is fantastic. I will definitely build one.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Send me pics when you're done!

@googooforyou

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael

I think the concept of your jigsaw track is awesome! Plus you are pleasant to listen to, clear explanations, no loud music, thank you, I will make me one maybe two!...

What a great, easy to make tracksaw guide- my favourite of all the ones I've seen on YT, and the one I'll make for myself. I've seen some here that are so complicated they're just not practical to make yourself. Great video, cheers.

So simple, it's brilliant. Thanks Tommy

good design Tommy . i’ve always made and used just a one sided guide out of 1/4” MDF or Masonite for cutting solid core Commercial doors for their undercut i use the same Wormdrive saw as yours and although you are correct the saw can wander in one direction another benefit of that guide is it protects the door from scratches from the saw bed and does allow you to align your cut to a mark onthe door or whatever you are cutting another great tip is always using a thin kerf blade Carbide tipped as i believe the one i have is over 15 years old and has cut many things during that time as i also use my Saw to break down sheet goods for my personal shop for that purpose i do keep a slick self adhesive Silicone tape on the saw bed to prevent scratching my sheet goods before final dimensioning them on my table saw that has a smooth cast top that’s paste waxed

@selftrue670

3 жыл бұрын

Great point about the benefit of the double-fence design preventing scratching of the work surface by the saw bed. I had not thought of that.

YOU GOT IT!!! I was looking for the maximum depth cut also. I knew someone would be smart enough to figure out how to not keep stacking material between the work and saw foot. And YOU were the one that got it! So again, YOU GOT IT!!! Thank you!!! (I guess the sight hole plexiglass does make it a little better in the other video).

Congratulations, Tommy !! This is the simplest, safest and accurate track saw I´ve ever seen ! I myself constructed three different track saws and they were messy and unreliable !! I will copy your design and am very sure it will be the definitive version !!! Thanks a lot for sharing !!!

Absolutely Brilliant, Simple and Extremely useful jig. ********** Using it with confidence to customize my IKEA cabinets..Thanks a million.

Thanks for the video Tommy, I've been looking for a diy track guide and you're right. They make it complicated. I was going to brainstorm to make a simple track. Now, I don't have to. Your DIY track guide is awesome 👍👍 now I'm a subscriber ✌👌👍

That’s pretty much what I made years ago before all the track saws became available - my base was 1/4in ply with 1/2in rips for the fences. Had mine for years. Nice video dude well worth making one 👍🏻

So glad I found this, thank you! Other designs I’ve seen seem complicated for no reason - this one is a keeper!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you dig it!

That’s an amazing idea! Thanks a lot for sharing!

Love the different approach to the track saw.

I've built one using your design ,the idea of the holes to view line is brilliant. Great video and very clear instructions,first class ! Have a great Christmas Paul Green.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul!

This is the most easiest to make and effective saw guide on KZread I've seen, will definitely copy this one. Thanks.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Hi, Like the Saw guide you made. Very clear instructions and simple to make. Like the fine details of placing a double paper edge so the saw will not have friction yet maintains fine accuracy. Another great point is removing the saw blade so the saw base sits squarely on the plywood so it could be tested to run smoothly between the two side edges. Your point of drilling the four 1 inch eye holes to align with the cut line FIRST before running the saw on the guide was very helpful.. and lastly noting which side to cut due to blade thickness seen from the 1 inch hole brings the whole project very clear to understand. Brilliant. Thank you. I am going to do one up.

Thank you for the share!!! This is just what I was looking for, easy and fast enough for the project we're getting ready to start.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

Great project! Love the simplicity. This is definitely on my to do list.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I made this today and it works great. So excited to have it in the arsenal.

Very good - a no-nonsense design which works, Congrats - it's often not easy to keep it simple !

Clear, concise and simple. Excellent!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE - Thanks!

Super simple and does the job. Thank you.

Had enough left over lumber to make this - for a portable battery powered Dewalt (read small) saw .... your instructions for an old guy were perfect and simple to understand.....many thanks.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! I’m glad you found it helpful!

nice....it is good to see someone us more "common" hobbyists can relate to. Simple tools, simple design, and 100% functional without using thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

@Matthew-gl2kf

4 жыл бұрын

Yea it's always funny when one of these channels says "DIY" and then uses equipment that costs more than a luxury sedan... like at a certain point that's just not DIY anymore lol

Thanks for your simple but effective explanation of how to make this track saw guide. I've built one myself and it works like a charm. I used 1/2" MDF for the weight and it cuts a straight edge all the time. I did add handles to it, making it easy to pick up and place it on the work piece. My 1st one was a 6' piece. But now I'm going to build a smaller one with 1/4" Hardboard base and 1/2" MDF rails, for smaller pieces.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

No problem - I'm glad you've found it to be helpful! I did another version, and you might be interested in watching it before you use thinner material. Have a look here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJdrmcWFaLXLcrQ.html I hope this helps!

The best design is simple and yet functional, and yours is just that - well done and thanks for sharing!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The most simple track saw guide I saw! No need to look at other videos. This is the one!!

What a great design, Tommy! I made this out of 1/2” plywood since I was using the Rockwell versacut hand saw (small circular saw and light weight). I also put paste wax on the wood and the saw shoe plate to make a smooth gliding action.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad it worked out for you!

@talleysuehohlfeld446

3 жыл бұрын

so the 1/2" is rigid enough? I too have a compact circular saw, and the 3/4" would take some of the depth for my cut. I wondered if, with the sides, a 3/8" plywood piece would be enough.

@khakicam5400

3 жыл бұрын

@@talleysuehohlfeld446 just bump up the rigidity of your 'frame', maybe aluminium angle for example. Theoretically you could get away with 1/8" ply as it's really just a sight line and provides a bit of tensile strength in the 2D plane

@itssewxtra1713

2 жыл бұрын

How do you like that Rockwell saw? I have a Makita 61/2 battery 18v and a dremel ultra. Always looking for the next great small saw.

@choiceblade

5 ай бұрын

Heck I'mma try 1/4" for the base of track and 5/8" or 1/2" for the rails. S/b lighter. @@talleysuehohlfeld446

What a great idea. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Nice! Good job gtting right into the build. This is my next build. Thanks

Great video! Well explained! Thanks for sharing!

great tip.. and love the work table with an embedded measuring stick

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've got a video dedicated to the workbench - here's a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hX-DpdKHebmYedY.html Thanks again!

I've been looking to make saw track and this is the best. Thank you.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and good luck with the project!

I made this today. It's awesome! Thanks for the info.

Excellent design. I've been looking to make a DIY track saw rail, and this is the best simple design I've seen so far. Will be making this tomorrow. Will be a big help for a garage shelving project I'm working on.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and good luck with your upcoming projects!

best track saw guide I've seen

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Made one myself today. Works like a charm!! Used some excess 1/2” plywood I had lying around and Darren Rutger’s suggestion to make a first pass and just scratch the surface so I can align the sight holes. And it turned out perfect. Used the jig to cut a piece of MDF and the cut was clean and as straight as a factory cut! 👍🏼

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, and I'm very glad to hear it!

So cool and simple. Can't wait to build one!

I've seen a few of these now, but this... is by far the best. A concise but informative presentation.. Brilliant job, thanks.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you dig it!

I will definitely be making one of these for my toolset! Thanks for the vid

The best parts are that you can see your line, you can clamp from anywhere. And you don't need to screw anything to your circular saw.

Nice work. Just what I need to see. Thanks for this upload

The best idea and the best method so far

Great design. I have a very simple guide that allows the blade to drift to the right if I allow it to. I use it mainly to trim doors so sometimes I have to cut twice. What I really like about your design is that the frame can be quite thick but the panel at the bottom can actually be as thin as 3mm Masonite or Mdf. Big thumbs up.

Excellent idea and, as usual, a great explanation of your process. Thanks for sharing!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Glad you liked it!

Excellent video. I saw this a couple of years ago and made one out of 1/2" mdf. It's pretty heavy but as a result it's really stable, smooth and very flat. I wanted to send this video to a friend and I just thought I would share my gratitude for the video.

Excellent,great simple design.

Great job Tommy! I'm going to add this to my shop arsenal for sure. Thanks!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Let me know how it goes!

What I like about it, it solves the problem of clamps getting in the way of the saw. And the sight holes, brillant!!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I'm glad you like it!

@tench745

5 жыл бұрын

The worm-drive saw also helps solve that problem.

@jpgkenpo

5 жыл бұрын

To make sure your sight holes are centered...cut a 16th deep groove then drill...should be right pretty much every time...

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@chrisdesign3914

5 жыл бұрын

I believe it s not really smart this way Sanding paper under stop your guide from moving Using holes means you need to trace the bit you need 6 mm ply with 2” 18 mm rip cutting down with your skill saw Sanding paper underneath Best guide ever No clamp 5 mn to make it perfect accuracy and you don t need to trace just mark your measurement

This is the best and most simple track saw guide. I will build one. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing. It will really help as I am just starting up woodwork projects

This track makes so much sense. I have now made two; one short and one long as it is easier to carry the smaller when doing jobs when going mobile.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it has helped!

Hi from the UK. What an inspiration you are. Your idea is by far the simplest one to make. I will be making one like that today. Great video!!! Just goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Best wishes Buddy. David. 68 and a bit years old ;)

@OneMinuteWorkbench

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

simple.easy.effective! thanks!

Looks good. Thanks for the share!

I luv it. This is what exactly I was looking for. Thanks for sharing.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Great! Good luck with your build!

Outstanding idea!

@OneMinuteWorkbench

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’ve been looking for an easy build like this. Much appreciated.

I was thinking about doing this but didnt know the entire path to the idea. Thank you for the idea. It helps a lot.

This is such a simple yet excellent design, I'm subscribing! Comments also have some really great ideas to further enhance this tool.

@OneMinuteWorkbench

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

Pretty Kool! Another option is to router a channel across your table for the saw blade, plus both pieces are then supported during and after the completed cut.

@alankauth

5 жыл бұрын

Too, if you only routed on the discard side of the cut line, then you'd have a zero tearout saw tool. Just show cut line with the guide and you'd have perfect, tear out free cuts every time.

@ReinierKaper

5 жыл бұрын

@@alankauth Now add a runner under the track, perfectly perpendicular to the cut line, that runs into another channel, perpendicular to the other channel and you have a dead square cutting tool ;)

@jackiesanders489

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 16 foot table, Perfect solution, Thanks

Just what I needed to see after botching my diy project earlier today. Going to make this tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

Like the concept... Will definitely try!!