I have the Ripcut and have used it to cut precise pieces to build a lighted vanity mirror, a table out of scrap for the garage, cut LP siding to repair rotted sections on my home and cut a table top down to size. All the pieces cut were exactly to my measurements. I even cut several identical sized pieces and stacked them on top of each other and they matched perfectly. As long as the sheet you start out with is square and straight and you don't wander you will have no problems. Sure a table saw is nice but not everyone has a table saw or warrants the need for one or have a workshop. The Ripcut is well worth it.
Thank you for immediately addressing the title of the video instead of 45 seconds of intro and filler. Just subscribed because of this! I’ve been looking for an answer for which /both to buy for a while!
I bought the rip cut years ago and it was marginal at best because the guide that runs along the wood was too short so it was wobbly starting then finishing the cuts. Really didn’t find it helpful so tossed aside, then countless years later I pulled off the plastic guide and replaced it with a much longer straight piece of maple that I had. Now works great, you have to pay attention to what you are doing but it now cuts very nice.
I just finished up building about 20 kitchen base cabinets and used the Accucut on every sheet of plywood. It mostly worked great. As the project progress, the blue cut line on the jig has slowly worn / chipped away. It's still usable, but is now a bit off. This happened on both sides. At the start, I'd use the Accucut to cut exactly where I needed the finish plywood to be. Now, I leave it oversize a tad and finish up on the table saw (if possible). It's great for what it is, but don't expect track saw accuracy for under $100. I's still buy another one.
If you're building a high end modular cabinet and material is laminated. I recommend is you break down first the plywood into smaller size and finish it to your desired cut accurately with the table saw. Accucut tends to make an error by 1mm when you cut it. Its a huge difference when making boxes with pvc edgebanding.
I don't think I'm smart enough to use my Accucut. I had to cut down a piece of OSB for a wall repair, and, MAN the cut was way off. It started accurate, but by the time I got to the end I was over an 8th out. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this is one of several times the Accucut has failed to perform as it should. The only things I can think of is I didn't set it up properly, or it's somehow warped. I really want the ripcut jig, but the one thing it relies on is a straight edge to start with. If you have wood that has no factory edge you won't get an accurate cut. I think the Accucut is supposed solve that problem.
Yeah I'm sad that that there isn't a good alternative. I don't have cash right now to buy a table saw, miter saw, or track saw. So i need to make due with ny circular
Kreg should be required to change the Accu-Cut name to the Wonky-Cut. The first one I got was probably 3x the slop shown in this vid. Kreg sent me a replacement and it was literally worse. I have and like Kreg products, but this one is an absolute travesty of sloppy engineering. If anyone is looking at this, you should look at the Milescraft version. Way, way, way better.
@DebtFreeDIY After watching several reviews, I caught it on sale at Home Depot. $84.99 for the kit, so I bought 2 kits to have enough track to rip a sheet of plywood along the length. The extra track kit alone is $80, so for $5 more, I got 2 additional track clamps and a spare sled. This kit is actually track saw accurate. I was able to complete a full set of built-ins in an empty walk-in closet with my table saw unavailable (need to wire garage for 240v). My only complaint is I think the aluminum tracks could be made a bit more stout. Otherwise, functionality alone, highly recommended.
I have the Ripcut and have used it to cut precise pieces to build a lighted vanity mirror, a table out of scrap for the garage, cut LP siding to repair rotted sections on my home and cut a table top down to size.
All the pieces cut were exactly to my measurements. I even cut several identical sized pieces and stacked them on top of each other and they matched perfectly. As long as the sheet you start out with is square and straight and you don't wander you will have no problems.
Sure a table saw is nice but not everyone has a table saw or warrants the need for one or have a workshop. The Ripcut is well worth it.
Thank you for immediately addressing the title of the video instead of 45 seconds of intro and filler. Just subscribed because of this! I’ve been looking for an answer for which /both to buy for a while!
You're welcome! Glad it helped! Thanks for the sub!
I bought the rip cut years ago and it was marginal at best because the guide that runs along the wood was too short so it was wobbly starting then finishing the cuts. Really didn’t find it helpful so tossed aside, then countless years later I pulled off the plastic guide and replaced it with a much longer straight piece of maple that I had. Now works great, you have to pay attention to what you are doing but it now cuts very nice.
I just finished up building about 20 kitchen base cabinets and used the Accucut on every sheet of plywood. It mostly worked great. As the project progress, the blue cut line on the jig has slowly worn / chipped away. It's still usable, but is now a bit off. This happened on both sides. At the start, I'd use the Accucut to cut exactly where I needed the finish plywood to be. Now, I leave it oversize a tad and finish up on the table saw (if possible). It's great for what it is, but don't expect track saw accuracy for under $100. I's still buy another one.
Great job, just what I was looking for!
Very helpful! This video really helps clarify what these two tools do and whether or not you need them.
Glad to help!
Thanks for your honest thoughts on these two, it has helped me decide if I want them or not.
You're welcome!
So funny! I just received both of these from Amazon. Still have to set them up. Looking forward to putting them to work. Thanks for the info!
Just wondering if these can cut at an angle? I am thinking of making a bunch of French cleats and wondering if the rip-cut will do the trick? Thanks.
I don't believe the rip cut will allow for that. I'll try to get a chance and look at it today and check
If you're building a high end modular cabinet and material is laminated. I recommend is you break down first the plywood into smaller size and finish it to your desired cut accurately with the table saw.
Accucut tends to make an error by 1mm when you cut it. Its a huge difference when making boxes with pvc edgebanding.
For the accu cut .. should I be worried about it moving a lot during a cut? I don’t see no clamps requires and that just my main concern .
It's got non slip pads on the bottom. As long as there isn't a bunch of sawdust under it, it works perfectly. I never have movement issues.
Great video
Are the rails metal?
Yes with poly on the bottom
I don't think I'm smart enough to use my Accucut. I had to cut down a piece of OSB for a wall repair, and, MAN the cut was way off. It started accurate, but by the time I got to the end I was over an 8th out. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this is one of several times the Accucut has failed to perform as it should. The only things I can think of is I didn't set it up properly, or it's somehow warped.
I really want the ripcut jig, but the one thing it relies on is a straight edge to start with. If you have wood that has no factory edge you won't get an accurate cut. I think the Accucut is supposed solve that problem.
Yeah I'm sad that that there isn't a good alternative. I don't have cash right now to buy a table saw, miter saw, or track saw. So i need to make due with ny circular
Kreg should be required to change the Accu-Cut name to the Wonky-Cut. The first one I got was probably 3x the slop shown in this vid. Kreg sent me a replacement and it was literally worse.
I have and like Kreg products, but this one is an absolute travesty of sloppy engineering.
If anyone is looking at this, you should look at the Milescraft version. Way, way, way better.
I've been wanting to try the Milescraft!
@DebtFreeDIY After watching several reviews, I caught it on sale at Home Depot. $84.99 for the kit, so I bought 2 kits to have enough track to rip a sheet of plywood along the length. The extra track kit alone is $80, so for $5 more, I got 2 additional track clamps and a spare sled.
This kit is actually track saw accurate. I was able to complete a full set of built-ins in an empty walk-in closet with my table saw unavailable (need to wire garage for 240v).
My only complaint is I think the aluminum tracks could be made a bit more stout. Otherwise, functionality alone, highly recommended.
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