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This is the new variation of an older idea – a ready to utilize track for making accurate crosscuts on the table saw utilizing a cordless saw. It swings down over the stock that requires to be cut and is self adjusting. When it's not needed, it swings up against the wall out of the way.
I still need to make a securing system for smaller sized panels (especially angled cuts) and an outfeed table for support under the track.
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This is the new version of an older idea – a ready to use track for making accurate crosscuts on the table saw using a cordless saw. It swings down over the stock that needs to be cut and is self adjusting. When it’s not needed, it swings up against the wall out of the way.
I still need to make a clamping system for smaller panels (especially angled cuts) and an outfeed table for support under the track.
John I really appreciate you demonstrating sensible wood handling with your hands at the table saw. Too many people think they can be safer with a gadget and no sense of understanding or trade respect for fear.
Amen
I’m curious about the stability of the the track when it’s up – is it just gravity of it leaning slightly back or do you have a latch to keep it in place.
Nice work on the swing down track saw John! Thank you for sharing it with us!👍💖😎JP
I have kind of a similar setup in that I cut sheets at the outfeed table that doubles as an mft style assembly table. Love the workflow! I’d say your diy solution is better than my store bought one.
I’m curious if you feel the need to secure the rail in the upright position so that it doesn’t fall down randomly. Maybe a magnet would do the trick if you need to secure it?
Once again great job John !!!
I really like the idea.
Quick question : would you please tell me the model of your nail gun ?
Thanks.
It’s a great idea for cutting without track saw.
Thank you a lot.
Like everything about the video, so looking at it here again + a view is a view, right. 😀 Also looks like the workbench is a great outfeedtable, so maybe a small flip up would connect the both ,Unless the bench is that much lower ?
Thanks! The workbench is lower and there’s also a gap that I need to fit through between it and the table saw, so I can’t put the two together.
Great idea, I would be worried about it falling on me if I bumped it, (being clumsy and all). Did you think about maybe using a magnet or something on the guides and a metal plate to hold it up when not using it?
Your work is amazing, man. Keep it up. I love the way you use wood for everything when there are so many options on the market made from metal.
Thank you for sharing.. Great addition to the shop, have an accurate track saw handy is a must have to any woodworker.
It looks good and simple.
I’m sure you don’t need help, but I might call that part the squaring bracket, and the round part that fits in could be the squaring cam.
Hey John I’m also running Dewalt’s 20 volt stuff, I just picked up their new 20V 23 gauge pin nailer, it’s new so the bare tool is $250 but man what a great tool to have. As much as I’ve seen you running pin nails I think you’d definitely be a fan of not pulling that damn hose around lol. I’m on a mission to eliminate the need for an air compressor, that nailer plus their 20V 16 gauge brad nailer were big pieces of the puzzle
I like this one! Seems better for your use John! Thanks for showing us the build and changes.
Yep. A guy could spend as much he wanted to on a bunch of store bought rail guides and accessories. Or, build it from a salvaged shelf and make just as accurate of cuts. ANd, also, your version looks great with your shop built table saw. Nice work.
That off center dowel is a cam used to square the track to the fence so I’d call that part a “squaring cam”.
Now I want a tracksaw too! No, serious, great idea and great cinematography. Hope this one gets the attention it deserves 🙂
Brilliant, John! Really well done! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
It’s always great to be in a profession where you can just make your own tools. Don’t have to worry about obsolescence, customer support, or take it to a service shop to have it repaired.
Awesome. Simple – and functional. Always a treat to watch you create. I recommend you put something to lock it up – so it doesn’t come down on you when it’s stowed (you probably already thought of that) 😉