It has a very smooth start when you start cutting, which is very important. It comes also with small clamps that feet on the underside of the track to secure it to the piece to cut so you do not have to stop and change a clamp. Thanks for the review.
I make quite a few long cuts, tho i use a piece of alloy material along which my ozito saw cuts damn good, no stress and no errors, some tools are just a waste of money, good luck any way
Thank you for the demo video on this ozito track saw system. However, I surprised the under side of the track did not have anti slip stripes, whereby you have to use clamps to stop the track moving while cutting timber. For the money that needs to be spent on this track saw. Perhaps looking at the Kreg Acc cut track saw system which is cheaper, and does same job regarding doing large rip cuts. As the kreg uses your own culcular, whereby you do not have to purchase one. Equally, the kreg track saw has anti slip stripes on the bottom of the tracks. So you don't have to use clamps to hold the track steady while cutting timber. Thanks 😊
In the UK from Lidil you can buy same kind of saw for £70.Seems laughable but put a £10 triton blade on it and away you go. You get 2 700mm track with it tjat clamp from the underneath the same as what they do on your track.Look at groove underneath and you will find clamps fit.
Oh really? I'm planning to buy one here in in the Philippines at a surplus store for about ₱3500 (used) and was wondering if I could use the original track as a hinged guide rail then a longer one for plywood sheets use but can't seem to find the 1400mm ozito.
Mine will not move by hand at all and it is the correct allen key. I have 5 other circulars, 1. Makita plunge, 2. Makita 91/4, 3. 18v Dewalt, 4. 18v AEG and a Hitachi Koki C7YA with hardi-blade for fibreboard, all of them were basic to get off and on, so I am about to weld the allen key to the bolt and get the bastard out that way.
@@brookvalleylife724 Yeah that would be awesome if you could. I really suspect it might work since there’s no reason for that recess in the shoe otherwise. I’ll grab track from bunnings asap if that’s the case 😃
I think at the price of $229 one would really have to think twice about buying one of these when a piece of straight timber clamped to the workpiece will do exactly the same job using a cheap Ozito circular saw costing less than $70; (2023 price is $69) The kit however, does come with 2 X 700mm tracks that can make a 1.4-meter guide but I see no real advantage over the method I have mentioned and I think $229 could be used for something more useful in the workshop. It would probably be an advantage if the track didn't slide around when not clamped down but the demonstration showed that this wasn't the case. The better quality ones are far superior in use than the Ozito but they are really expensive and are aimed at the professional woodworker. I am a huge fan of Ozito products and I have several of their products and am very happy with them so please don't think I am criticising Ozito products but for me, the price tag puts it out of the ballpark.
Hi John. The price has gone up and I know availability was an issue here in NZ even when I got it over a year ago. I does work and the saw is alot better than the normal Ozito circular saw. Apart from that and being able to purchase long tracks as well, I agree with everything you say.
My experience with a track saw is that when you have one you quickly forget the straight edge / clamp method as it is easier and faster to set up and it also capture the saw dust better than a standard/ cheap circular saw, having said that you can certainly do without if you want to save the $. The plunge action is also very handy in some cases.
Yep. People start buying and they put the price up as well. I always think selling a lot at a lower price is better than sell a few at a high price with this type of equipment....
It has a very smooth start when you start cutting, which is very important. It comes also with small clamps that feet on the underside of the track to secure it to the piece to cut so you do not have to stop and change a clamp. Thanks for the review.
For the price it's good, plus it's not a Festool or Makita, and not trying to be.
I make quite a few long cuts, tho i use a piece of alloy material along which my ozito saw cuts damn good, no stress and no errors, some tools are just a waste of money, good luck any way
Cheers Peter. I feel that if I use it once and a while it's not worth getting expensive stuff.
Thanks for this detailed vid, I’m looking at picking one of these up to finish my decking 👍
It's good but my track did slip a bit. Make sure to keep it clean on the bottom.
Thank you for the demo video on this ozito track saw system.
However, I surprised the under side of the track did not have anti slip stripes, whereby you have to use clamps to stop the track moving while cutting timber.
For the money that needs to be spent on this track saw. Perhaps looking at the Kreg Acc cut track saw system which is cheaper, and does same job regarding doing large rip cuts. As the kreg uses your own culcular, whereby you do not have to purchase one.
Equally, the kreg track saw has anti slip stripes on the bottom of the tracks. So you don't have to use clamps to hold the track steady while cutting timber.
Thanks 😊
It does have the anti slip stripes, but I was using it on wood tht was slippery so clamped as well.
The large red lever on top is to lock the saw down while changing the blade out
Cheers Tim.
In the UK from Lidil you can buy same kind of saw for £70.Seems laughable but put a £10 triton blade on it and away you go. You get 2 700mm track with it tjat clamp from the underneath the same as what they do on your track.Look at groove underneath and you will find clamps fit.
Sounds good Steven. If it's for DIY home use then yep, a very good deal.
I have this same set up and think its great also the saw works with Makita tracks.
Cheers Dave. Didn't know that about the Makita track.
Oh really? I'm planning to buy one here in in the Philippines at a surplus store for about ₱3500 (used) and was wondering if I could use the original track as a hinged guide rail then a longer one for plywood sheets use but can't seem to find the 1400mm ozito.
@@gachu_ I use the long one for plywood sheets.
@@brookvalleylife724 is the long one ozito or makita?
@@gachu_ You can get long Ozito and Makita versions. Difference is the price and the makita ones are better made.
Thanks Great review. Have you tried taking the blade off heard it can be hard to get off ?
Have removed the blade and it not too bad to remove. Use the right size Allen key and its all good.
Mine will not move by hand at all and it is the correct allen key. I have 5 other circulars, 1. Makita plunge, 2. Makita 91/4, 3. 18v Dewalt, 4. 18v AEG and a Hitachi Koki C7YA with hardi-blade for fibreboard, all of them were basic to get off and on, so I am about to weld the allen key to the bolt and get the bastard out that way.
@@oneandonlybatfoy sorry to say mine came off easy. Not what you want to hear I guess.
Cheers for that, it's good to see a video on the cheaper tools for us that cant afford expensive tools, i have a few ozito tools,they get me by👍
I’ve got the PXC 184mm brushless circ saw. It’s got a 16mm x5mm recess on the base. Do you know if it works with the Ozito track?
Not sure sorry. I have the cordless circ saw from Ozito so have a look.
@@brookvalleylife724 Yeah that would be awesome if you could. I really suspect it might work since there’s no reason for that recess in the shoe otherwise. I’ll grab track from bunnings asap if that’s the case 😃
@@Tigerratcat No, mine does not fit. The slot works but the saw is too small and will cut the track by quite a way.
@@brookvalleylife724 ahhh drats. Thanks for trying! That is the 184mm brushless circular?
@@Tigerratcat yep, sorry
Would this cut through 18mm mdf in a single pass?
Yes, but would recommend 2 passes for a cleaner cut.
Can i use a 5/8 diablo blade?
Don't know and will have to check.
165mm, 20 bore Diablo 60 teeth .
Thanks
It is.
I think at the price of $229 one would really have to think twice about buying one of these when a piece of straight timber clamped to the workpiece will do exactly the same job using a cheap Ozito circular saw costing less than $70; (2023 price is $69) The kit however, does come with 2 X 700mm tracks that can make a 1.4-meter guide but I see no real advantage over the method I have mentioned and I think $229 could be used for something more useful in the workshop. It would probably be an advantage if the track didn't slide around when not clamped down but the demonstration showed that this wasn't the case. The better quality ones are far superior in use than the Ozito but they are really expensive and are aimed at the professional woodworker. I am a huge fan of Ozito products and I have several of their products and am very happy with them so please don't think I am criticising Ozito products but for me, the price tag puts it out of the ballpark.
Hi John. The price has gone up and I know availability was an issue here in NZ even when I got it over a year ago. I does work and the saw is alot better than the normal Ozito circular saw. Apart from that and being able to purchase long tracks as well, I agree with everything you say.
My experience with a track saw is that when you have one you quickly forget the straight edge / clamp method as it is easier and faster to set up and it also capture the saw dust better than a standard/ cheap circular saw, having said that you can certainly do without if you want to save the $. The plunge action is also very handy in some cases.
1 year later and from $190 to $330nzd, inflation aye!
Yep. People start buying and they put the price up as well. I always think selling a lot at a lower price is better than sell a few at a high price with this type of equipment....
Nice video & stupid dad joke...
Keep up the great work buddy...
Got to love those dad jokes 🤣
In the video it looks as though the cut line is a few mm away from the edge of the track. Is this the case?
@@wuhanspaceprogram yes and you just line it up correctly for what you need.
@@brookvalleylife724 Got it. Thanks for the info.