Thanks, I appreciate the video. The tracks seem worth it. Seems like a good savings and a decent storage bag to boot. The things i appreciate about the more expensive Makita tracks is that the Makita saw has a tab that will lock to the tracks when making angle cuts otherwise you have to hold the saw down onto the tracks with your other hand otherwise it'll want to tip.
Thanks for watching and the kind words. Yes that is a benefit for the Makita tracks, at the moment I don’t find myself doing many angled cuts like that or even long cuts where I need the tracks linked up. But I definitely love how quite it is compared to a regular circular saw and the dust collection is pretty good too.
Good video. I’m about to pull the trigger on the same setup with the Makita and Powertech, so it’s good to see it in action. Instead of buying the AWS module, you may want to consider a power outlet with a remote. I found one on Amazon for $15, and it works great. I just hit the remote to turn on the vac before I start cutting or routing.
Nice overview. I just picked up the Makita XPS01PTJ kit (non-Bluetooth - I have no need for it, batteries, charger and cases) without any rails and could not agree more with you. The Makita rail would have added another $100 for just a single 55" guide, whereas I added the Powertec set with two 55" guides and a bag for $150. Since I need this to cut sheet goods in the garage before I can get them down to my basement workshop and table saw, another 55" guide from Makita would have made the cost $200 and I'd have no bag. I used the $50 savings to buy a right angle square guide for the track and still came up under $200. My trusty corded Bosch 7.25" circular saw and 9' aluminum straight edge (that is a PITA to setup for each cut and wanders sometimes) have seen their last days with me. On to a new deserving home. :)
Thank you for watching. I used to struggle with same thing from using a level to whatever sort of straight piece of wood I could find. Track saw definitely makes things nice with breaking down sheet goods.
But you did answer a lot of questions I had about using the power tech tracks with a makita track saw .thank you for that. You do have a GREAT looking shop and you seem to be well educated in wood working / carpentry. May I ask . What is the item spinning in the back ground of you shop ?
Everybody says about the same thing: "I should have bought one of these a long time ago." I just heard about Powertec today and that's great because the tracks are reasonably priced. I think if I do get a track saw I would get this Makita cordless. Thanks for the nice review of both the saw and tracks.
Just got an m18 track saw on sale for $300ish with tax. I am looking into these tracks, they work with Milwaukee also, though no anti tip. With the high end tracks you can use them without clamps because they stick to the wood surface. Do you need to use clamps with these or do they stick to the surface? Thanks
Hi, you want to put the track on top of the piece you are cutting otherwise you lose the blade thickness from your measurement. Also split the overhang of the track over the plywood so you can cut into it with the saw down vs a plunge start and not as deep on the depth if you want
@@blacklaboutdoors7285 I was considering powertech but it seems they only come in 55" lengths. For me that's not wide enough to do a cross cut on a full sheet of plywood/48". I gotta tell you, the 1900mm/75" festool tracks are $245 each and that's a nice chunk of change, especially cuz I'd like to get 3 in case I gotta cut a miter on a 16' board.
@@ThekiBoran I thought with the makita and festool and powertech you can run the same saw, but it has been a while since I have been in the shop or looked at any of this stuff.
Are there any major differences between the Makita track and powertec track? If I get the powertec track am I giving up anything vs springing for the Makita track?
Allow me to help make you better. First never turn your back to camera. Practice what you want to say. You seem lost for words too often . You guess too much at what you are doing. You say I think ? I hope? Actually do the project once 100% before you make video. Shaded safety glasses indoors is a no no. Why do you need to turn on the vac system if it’s auto ? You talk too much about “ other tools” then what you are making the video for . Rehearse your video before you actually make it so you look and sound like your in command of your shop. I am not trying to offend. Only help.
Thanks, I appreciate the video. The tracks seem worth it. Seems like a good savings and a decent storage bag to boot.
The things i appreciate about the more expensive Makita tracks is that the Makita saw has a tab that will lock to the tracks when making angle cuts otherwise you have to hold the saw down onto the tracks with your other hand otherwise it'll want to tip.
Thanks for watching and the kind words. Yes that is a benefit for the Makita tracks, at the moment I don’t find myself doing many angled cuts like that or even long cuts where I need the tracks linked up.
But I definitely love how quite it is compared to a regular circular saw and the dust collection is pretty good too.
Good video. I’m about to pull the trigger on the same setup with the Makita and Powertech, so it’s good to see it in action. Instead of buying the AWS module, you may want to consider a power outlet with a remote. I found one on Amazon for $15, and it works great. I just hit the remote to turn on the vac before I start cutting or routing.
Thank you. Yes, I have thought about that and thanks for reminding me. Is there one in particular that you are using and like?
Thanks for watching
@@blacklaboutdoors7285 I bought the DEWENWILS, and it works great so far.
@@mburke1211 thanks
Nice overview. I just picked up the Makita XPS01PTJ kit (non-Bluetooth - I have no need for it, batteries, charger and cases) without any rails and could not agree more with you.
The Makita rail would have added another $100 for just a single 55" guide, whereas I added the Powertec set with two 55" guides and a bag for $150. Since I need this to cut sheet goods in the garage before I can get them down to my basement workshop and table saw, another 55" guide from Makita would have made the cost $200 and I'd have no bag. I used the $50 savings to buy a right angle square guide for the track and still came up under $200.
My trusty corded Bosch 7.25" circular saw and 9' aluminum straight edge (that is a PITA to setup for each cut and wanders sometimes) have seen their last days with me. On to a new deserving home. :)
Thank you for watching. I used to struggle with same thing from using a level to whatever sort of straight piece of wood I could find. Track saw definitely makes things nice with breaking down sheet goods.
But you did answer a lot of questions I had about using the power tech tracks with a makita track saw .thank you for that. You do have a GREAT looking shop and you seem to be well educated in wood working / carpentry. May I ask . What is the item spinning in the back ground of you shop ?
Thank you for the kind words. That is an ecofan, you can buy them at tractor supply or Amazon. It uses the heat from the wood stove to power the fan.
Everybody says about the same thing: "I should have bought one of these a long time ago."
I just heard about Powertec today and that's great because the tracks are reasonably priced.
I think if I do get a track saw I would get this Makita cordless.
Thanks for the nice review of both the saw and tracks.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad it helped. I think I’m gonna to get one solid track at least 8’ long for use in the shop for sheet goods.
Just got an m18 track saw on sale for $300ish with tax. I am looking into these tracks, they work with Milwaukee also, though no anti tip. With the high end tracks you can use them without clamps because they stick to the wood surface. Do you need to use clamps with these or do they stick to the surface? Thanks
Nice, always liked the Milwaukee stuff. Yeah it does have the grip strip on the bottom but doesn’t grip as much as a like. Thanks for watching.
I’m thinking of getting the same setup, do you think if I got the saw with one track it would fit in the powertech bag with the other 2?
Yes, there is plenty of room it. Thanks for watching
Hi, you want to put the track on top of the piece you are cutting otherwise you lose the blade thickness from your measurement. Also split the overhang of the track over the plywood so you can cut into it with the saw down vs a plunge start and not as deep on the depth if you want
Thank you for the tip and thanks for watching.
@@blacklaboutdoors7285
I was considering powertech but it seems they only come in 55" lengths. For me that's not wide enough to do a cross cut on a full sheet of plywood/48".
I gotta tell you, the 1900mm/75" festool tracks are $245 each and that's a nice chunk of change, especially cuz I'd like to get 3 in case I gotta cut a miter on a 16' board.
@@ThekiBoran for sure it would be nice of powertech had one in 75” length, I am not sure if makita has an in between size or not. Thanks for watching.
@@blacklaboutdoors7285
I've looked around, I don't see any festool compatible tracks at 75", seems like 55" or 110"ish.
@@ThekiBoran I thought with the makita and festool and powertech you can run the same saw, but it has been a while since I have been in the shop or looked at any of this stuff.
Are there any major differences between the Makita track and powertec track? If I get the powertec track am I giving up anything vs springing for the Makita track?
Not that I am aware of, I am planning purchasing one of the festool tracks that is the in between size of 4’ and 8’. Thanks for watching.
Allow me to help make you better. First never turn your back to camera. Practice what you want to say. You seem lost for words too often . You guess too much at what you are doing. You say I think ? I hope? Actually do the project once 100% before you make video. Shaded safety glasses indoors is a no no. Why do you need to turn on the vac system if it’s auto ? You talk too much about “ other tools” then what you are making the video for . Rehearse your video before you actually make it so you look and sound like your in command of your shop. I am not trying to offend. Only help.
No offense taken, I appreciate the feedback. You are correct on all points.