How to Connect 2 55" Makita Track Saw Rails
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- How the Makita track rail connector works.
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Good explanation, another rail that uses this type of connector is the 110 inch WEN track saw rail kit, which I found mind blowing, only thing WEN does differently is to supply two pair of connectors, top and bottom.
Yes, I would recommend using 2 connector sets for the makita too
Nicely explained, although the top grove is for the second set so as not to bend the tracks. So 2 sets are used. Hope this helps and doesn't sound too critical!
Explain please
@@collcolin You use a rail connector set on the bottom and another one on the top of the rail. That way you align with two sets of rails.
Emil Tisell Wow. Seems like a pain in the butt to do all this setup just to cut a full sheet. I have to watch the video again maybe even a couple of times. So, which connectors do I buy. I just ordered the Makita track saw kit. Your advice is appreciated. TYVM....
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You can buy 2,7 meters(?) and two bars are maybe not critical. There are some magnetic aligners used before tentioning the bars which could help. Though even more expensive then another 2,7 meter guide bar.
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I find they join best if you leave leave a small gap and use straight edge against outside rail then tighten; but not so tight as to dent the aluminum.
My joiners came as a set of two,one top,one underside,and I also then use a long level or similar to check for straight before final tightening.
Nice that Makita made that change. Back when I got this, they sold them as a single set.
The Makita part number for the 2 x connector set (4 bars) with screws and hex key is P-20177. One set for the top and one for the bottom of the rail. Connecting this way ensures better alignment and stability.
Definitely agree, there is still some movement with just one
Thank you. That was very helpful.
👍 Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Basic info but if you don’t know you don’t know. There was no instructions with my kit and was stumbling through assembly and not many videos online about it.
Glad it helped!! 👍
Excellent
Thanks! It's a shame that the SP6000 manual doesn't comes with these instructions.
Thank you so much for watching!
Handy tip at the end there chap thank you very much for this video very helpful 😀👍
No problem, thanks for watching. I store the connectors in the topside now FYI. It’s much better there after using it for a while now.
The spare connectors slide into rail on the top when joining together to stop bending the other connectors on the bottom when moving the jointed rails
+Robln Ward So you use 2 pairs of Makita track connectors?
You do, yes. Well, you should. Why the hell they sell them individually I have no idea.
@@theirishscion I was only supplied with one connector set in a package deal that included two 4 foot rails.
In the US at least, the connector kit is just a single connector set. Using a single kit makes it virtually impossible to get the two rails truly straight with each other, as well as leaving you with a ~10' combined rail held together with a tiny amount of mild steel. I bought 2 connector kits, one for top and one for bottom. Then I snug up the bottom rail and use a 5' straight edge to align the two rails dead straight and snug up the top connector. Then I have a reasonably robust rail that I can transport in a car without leaving any of the windows open.
If I were in your position, I'd spring for the 2nd connector. I believe they're sold as sets of 2 outside of the US as well.
thanks man. much appreciate it. i was wondering are they magnetic? - if you have a magnetic table
The tracks are aluminum. The track connectors are ferrous
Cool thanks for video. Like the tip. Those parts always get somewhere else. Going to add a tip too. Keep using both slides. store together and trade each as work is done.
Thanks G
I don’t understand the last part. Do you mean share a friend’s connector bar so you have two and vice verse?
Do you not use the top side track? Mine came with two sets of rail connecters. 4 pieces of metal in all
Mine only came with 2 bars (1 set). I now just use the top side of the track. Works good for me.
Definitely use 2 sets!!
As mentioned, for a lot of operations but not all, it’s best to use the grooves on opposite side of the tracks as the connection are further apart and the joint is stiffer. Also, using the groove for storing the connectors is sensible but there is no point in tightening all the grub screws when you do so - just one will suffice.
You’re right!
Thank you. I was completely baffled by what I thought was a spare rod!
No problem. Not very intuitive, but works well. FYI, my preferred method now is to slide the connector rods into the top slots.
Thank you! Helpful tips.
Awesome! Thank you. NO INSTRUCTIONS W/ CONNECTORS
Thanks al lot.
Thx
No problem
Very helpful, thanks for the info!!!
So who can tell me what the hole is for in the bottom (wedge) rail?
Not sure. Maybe to hang on a wall for storage?
Whatever you do, always use both connectors and ALWAYS assemble two rails using a straightedge to confirm alignment. Ask me how I know. The TSO connector system is supposed to solve this problem; I will find out, as I just ordered a set.
Great tip. Let us know how the tso works out
Thank you, makes sense.
amazing video!
Doesn't a person have to own a long track and a short track? I can't imagine putting together two tracks every time I have to cut a piece of plywood to length.
I can't justify the cost of owning the long track. I don't have space in my garage either. I'd also be concerned about damaging if it were in my small garage or while transporting it.
Tundra, Tools, and Tech I understand, I would probably have the same concerns but I can't imagine putting them together for a long cut then one or two short cuts, then another long cut on the next piece. Seems fine if you were only doing a small project but the expense doesn't seem worth it unless you use it a lot. I've been considering a track saw and that is why I am coming up with possible drawbacks since it is so easy to find an excuse to buy another too. Thanks for your video.
That's what I'm thinking too
For one thing, the 110” long track is over $300, while the 55” is $75, so $150 + the connector kit at $25. Also, the 110” is too long to store easily.
@@wawoodman when did Makita make a 110" track? They make a 39", 55", 75" and 118". And even in Canada the 118" is $199. Way cheaper in the USA.
Good video but It comes with two metal bars. The other metal bar (thinner one) what is it for?
Wagner Cecato Mavigno Both the bars are used together on top of each other. When the set screw is tightened, the two bars spread out and create a friction joint between the two tracks.
Thank you!
Also get bound up where they meet. I have to take it out of the track past the joint, plunge cut and pull backward. The mating system is trash in my opinion.
You could try easing the ends of the track.
Not at all sturdy all cuts I am getting have a curve as the saw pushes the joints. I wish I knew before I bought makita. Very bad design.
I’m having good result when using on a fairly big and flat workbench. Other than that, you can try using another set of connector, one on the bottom and the other on top. Unless you want to get the (expensive) longer rail or switch to Bosch.
@@chicagohandyman You need a pair of connectors one is connected on top and the second at the bottom for clear cuts.