A LEGIT track saw for $100- This will change the market!

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024

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  • @StumpyNubs
    @StumpyNubs  Před měsícem +17

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  • @richpeggyfranks490
    @richpeggyfranks490 Před měsícem +24

    After watching Izzy Swan review the Wood Owl bits, I bought a 3/4" to drill dog holes in my new bench. I drilled 40 to 50 holes and the last hole was as clean as the first hole. I don't know what geometric wizardry is going on, but it works well. I now have several sizes and they are my go to drill for exposed holes. Thx.

    • @missedyadobalina8619
      @missedyadobalina8619 Před měsícem +2

      Exactly where I learned about them. I went back for the whole set after trying one. Always reach for them first

  • @Willkiser1
    @Willkiser1 Před měsícem +38

    Wow, do i feel wise!
    I purchased this Milescraft track saw setup about 2 weeks ago. This is the 1st time I've picked out a cool tool before Stumpy shows it. I'm using a 6-1/2" Makita battery saw and it gives me a cut depth of about 1-3/8". That's plenty for any sheet goods I use, and I love it. No more rough cuts, then making a finish cut on thd table saw. I use a 60 tooth blade and my 1st cut IS the finish cut. Very satisfied!

    • @scottyee707
      @scottyee707 Před 29 dny

      Is you have the brushless saw, you could have bought a track attachment that works with Makita tracks

    • @Willkiser1
      @Willkiser1 Před 29 dny +1

      @@scottyee707 It doesn't seem that a Makita track & adapter can be purchased for the same money as the Milescraft. ..50% more at Amazon. And it looks to me as if the Milescraft saw plate adapter is the clear winner in stability and ease of use...but thanks.

    • @scottyee707
      @scottyee707 Před 29 dny

      ​@@Willkiser1 well if you ever wanted to upgrade to a real track saw one day, you'd have the tracks for it unlike with the milescraft but I get it, and neither are great without the plunge function

  • @dannyhale7645
    @dannyhale7645 Před měsícem +35

    I love that your Cool Tools videos include high quality, inexpensive tools that guys like me can afford. I also enjoy seeing the tools that I'll never be able to afford. I don't understand why so many woodworkers get their jealous little panties in a wad when they see a CZcamsr using a tool that is beyond their budget. Some of that stuff is just really cool. I enjoy seeing them, even if I'll never own them. I think most of your viewers probably agree with me. It's just that the haters are always the most vocal.

    • @genem2768
      @genem2768 Před měsícem +4

      Yup, no different than watching a video about a classic or new vehicle we can't afford. Just nice and cool stuff.

    • @dannyhale7645
      @dannyhale7645 Před měsícem

      @@genem2768 , I almost put that in my comment, but it was already long enough.

  • @robertkovacic4623
    @robertkovacic4623 Před měsícem +58

    Tip for your viewers from Europe - The German brand KWB (Einhell) has Accu-TOP 3S Japan drills in its range. They are identical to the ones you present, and they are also produced by WoodOwl for KWB. The drills are really phenomenal, and I bought all versions of the diameters.
    One more piece of advice...since you've featured Fisch forstner drills a few times already. Fisch also makes their forged Black Shark drills (their top series) for the German KWB called the "KWB Speed ​​Forstner"...they are even a tad cheaper compared to the Fisch ones...and of course I bought those too from 15mm to 60mm diameter.
    I love watching your videos - keep it up... greetings from Slovenia.😃👍

    • @JohnMaxGriffin
      @JohnMaxGriffin Před měsícem

      Slovenia looks like a beautiful country. Very much want to visit one day.

  • @Pikeandglaive
    @Pikeandglaive Před měsícem +42

    10:47 "its not a supernova, folks."
    I'm not gonna lie, the whole video was worth it just for that quote.

    • @lhpl
      @lhpl Před měsícem +4

      Speaking of... If Betelgeuse goes nova, will it rain with shellac? I mean, shellac _is_ a kind of beetlejuice, right? 😂

    • @null6634
      @null6634 Před měsícem +2

      I feel for him. It has to be incredibly frustrating dealing with the stoopid comments.
      "This is a no VOC finish. You don't need a respirator to use it."
      "OMG! Stumpy said to guzzle it! We're all going to die!"

    • @lhpl
      @lhpl Před měsícem +1

      @@null6634 I don't even recall now if he said that, however though epoxies are possibly not volatile organic compounds in a strict sense (I'm not a chemist), they probably aren't super healthy to breathe. But that should be obvious to most people, without stating it explicitly every time.

    • @MadnessWorx
      @MadnessWorx Před měsícem +1

      Agreed, I think he has a t-shirt idea on his hands 😂

    • @johnanthony2545
      @johnanthony2545 Před 2 dny +1

      Yep 😂

  • @benvincent24
    @benvincent24 Před měsícem +16

    I'm not a woodworker. At best I occasionally tinker building simple but useful things out of wood. But this edition of Cool Tools has even me appreciating every item shown. And the tools are reasonably priced.

  • @CadillacWaltz
    @CadillacWaltz Před měsícem +26

    That wood finish would be perfect for stair treads and handrails. I am definitely going to try it.

  • @coreygrua3271
    @coreygrua3271 Před měsícem +8

    So honest, so smart, and so patient with opposing comments. JH makes my woodworking better again and again.

  • @janhofland2881
    @janhofland2881 Před měsícem +7

    I have the Milescraft track saw kit and like it very much. I found that trying to get the saw in exactly the same place was a challenge. Solved it with putting a plastic spacer on the base plate to get the saw mounted with the correct offset and absolutely parallel to the cut line.

  • @disqusrubbish5467
    @disqusrubbish5467 Před měsícem +64

    Yes to the $100 track saw gadget for a circular saw. I'm one of those people who have railed against super expensive track saws, and now, this is available. Kudos to Milescraft.

    • @JoeC92
      @JoeC92 Před měsícem +9

      It still won't be the same. No where near the dust extraction of a track saw.
      Best bang for buck one of probably the Makita. Bosch is great too but a little more money

    • @pete_lind
      @pete_lind Před měsícem +3

      In Europe you can get Makita tracks €40 for 1 m/ 3 ft , €50 for 1, 5m/ 5ft , the others are 1, 4 m (round €90) , 1, 9m/ 6ft , 3m/10ft (€200 and above) priced way too high.

    • @JoeC92
      @JoeC92 Před měsícem +2

      @@pete_lind here in Canada it's often on sale cordless one two batteries and two 6ft tracks for $600. Pretty good deal compared to the $1200 a festool will be
      Never looked at individual track prices. Besides I have the Bosch

    • @mattymattffs
      @mattymattffs Před měsícem +1

      I bought the accutrack or whatever quite a while ago and it's great honestly

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem +2

      It's a proprietary track not compatible with other brands. Not good enough.
      BTW plunge saws are not that expensive any more.

  • @garytompkins3761
    @garytompkins3761 Před měsícem +9

    Milescraft track saw, excellent . Using it with my Dewalt cordless. The saw mounts on the aluminum plate easily and is very solid

  • @MooseDoesStuff
    @MooseDoesStuff Před měsícem +11

    that alignment pin on the squares was a nice feature!

  • @TheGreatChrisB
    @TheGreatChrisB Před měsícem +6

    I've used the Wood Owl Auger's and the first time I used it blew my mind. It ate through the wood like it was Styrofoam. I've used it a decent amount and it hasn't dulled.

  • @cmaterick
    @cmaterick Před měsícem +14

    I bought a bottle of the Clean Armor matte finish and one of the overhead UV lights and can attest that it works very well. I put 3 coats on the maple pieces and plywood bottom of a custom, hidden kitchen drawer I made for a neighbor. It works exactly like they claim. That said, it is quite finicky to get a perfectly smooth finish as it doesn’t self-level very well. Once the light hits it, you’re getting whatever brush strokes, roller marks, and other imperfections you made in the final finish. I had the best results doing extremely thin coats and wiping it on with the Scott shop towels. Hence the 3 coats on the drawer parts. I did a little experimenting with thinning it, but that didn’t go so well. More testing is required, but I’m happy with it for my needs. Side note that the matte is still pretty shiny for anybody wondering.

    • @dthorne4602
      @dthorne4602 Před měsícem

      Thin rag finish in multiple coats is the only way you should be applying any wood finish.

    • @cmaterick
      @cmaterick Před měsícem +1

      @@dthorne4602 I tried several different methods out of interest and because the company recommends them. I have applied a lot of different finishes in the past, and multiple, thin coats is always the way to go regardless of how they're being applied. My point was that the Clean Armor basically does no self leveling (at least none straight from the bottle at roughly 75 degrees F). So, it's definitely tougher to get a perfectly smooth finish than other, non-UV options. I haven't yet tried any other UV options.

    • @wingsdiehard4135
      @wingsdiehard4135 Před 25 dny

      Is it as temperature sensitive as other products can you apply it in colder or warmer temps

    • @cmaterick
      @cmaterick Před 25 dny

      @@wingsdiehard4135 I don’t remember the exact details, but I believe they said the working temperature range was similar but a little colder and hotter than other products in one of their videos.

    • @jasonandersen5975
      @jasonandersen5975 Před 20 dny

      @@dthorne4602thanks for sharing your opinion.

  • @danlangston1321
    @danlangston1321 Před měsícem +2

    I bought a cheap WEN track saw. Been really happy with it other than it uses a odd sized arbor so I have to order the blades online. It has a setting to just skim the surface for the first cut that eliminates tear out on veneered plywood.

  • @0whitestone
    @0whitestone Před měsícem +3

    I do resin printing which uses UV light to cure the prints, and I've investigated the UV light and any associated dangers heavily. The wavelengths of light used are not harmful to humans and the intensity is low, as you said. You can buy UV that to sanitize, but those are much shorter wavelengths and higher intensity. Anyone who has stood under black lights knows that UV light can be perfectly save. The lights can be bright, and I wanted to be extra cautions with my eyes, so I did buy protective goggles that filter it out, but you're right, those lights are very safe.
    It reminds me of when I worked at the grocery story as a cashier, I would have people who just KNEW the scanners would irradiate their food and give us all cancer.

  • @johnanthony2545
    @johnanthony2545 Před 2 dny

    My Kregg track saw changed everything. The ability to quickly square up sheet goods while producing very clean cut makes it a pleasure every time I use it. Price pained me yet it did as advertised perfectly and easily. Seeing this cheaper version is great and I will consider it should mine eventually quit. 👍

  • @wayward-saint
    @wayward-saint Před měsícem +3

    That’s a really nice tracksaw setup. I’m still happy I got a tracksaw (Makita) and find it’s been the most revolutionary purchase I’ve made. The dust collection alone makes me so much happier to use it in my small, indoor workspace.

  • @paulmannix1760
    @paulmannix1760 Před měsícem +6

    Was trying to decide between the Milescraft track & similar one from Kreg, you just sold me on the Milescraft. Thanks.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      You'll be much better off upgrading to a real plunge saw.

  • @bigredracingdog466
    @bigredracingdog466 Před měsícem +7

    The problem with circular saws is dust collection. That alone makes a track saw worth it to me. Wood Owl bits are on my Christmas wish list.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem +1

      Also it's still only a circular saw, not a plunge saw, and the track is a proprietary design.

    • @yayinternets
      @yayinternets Před 26 dny

      Totally get why a track saw is superior.
      I think this is really a solution for home gamers who will probably break down a sheet a handful times a year. Even just buying a Ryobi track saw just for that is hard to justify unless you are doing a few projects and then selling it.
      Even then, this solution is less hassle than selling one after you are done with it.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před 26 dny +1

      @@yayinternets A track saw can be used for so much more than just ripping sheets! It's also much more compact than a table saw - you don't need a dedicated space for it, you can bring it wherever you need it.
      It's also much safer than a circular saw (no exposed blade when not cutting) so even better for people who will use it occasionally.
      You can get a cheap track saw with a track included for a comparable amount of money (or even less! Here you can buy one for less than £100) you'd need for a circular saw and this track and it would be perfectly good enough for occasional use.

    • @yayinternets
      @yayinternets Před 26 dny

      @@YaaLFHGood to know! I mostly see people using it to break down sheets: I don’t own one obviously. 🙂
      Looks like you can use one for large miters as well.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před 26 dny

      @@yayinternets You can actually use it for a lot of things you'd use a table saw and some things you can't really do with a table saw - and since you bring the tool to your material, not material to the tool, you don't need as much space.
      If you'd like to see more, check out 10 Minute Workshop.

  • @pinsandscrews6459
    @pinsandscrews6459 Před měsícem +31

    If you are worried about the UV lights being used, then consider that they are the same lights that are used all day long in Nail Salons, being used directly over skin, with the salon workers getting the most exposure.Yet, they are still OSHA compliant.

    • @tonysheerness2427
      @tonysheerness2427 Před měsícem

      Look how many are lunatics, anything to do with the UV?

    • @alexanderdgray
      @alexanderdgray Před měsícem +4

      The website says you can alternatively use the sun! And I am here in sunny southern CA, I think I can get by without the UV light.
      Will definitely check that stuff out.

    • @DanielJacksonisbiggerinside
      @DanielJacksonisbiggerinside Před měsícem

      ​​@@alexanderdgrayI always laugh when I see handheld battery-powered UV LEDs recommended for curing acrylics. Yes, it would be nice to have a reliable backup for midnight projects and rainy days... But I've never actually had a problem getting full cure in sunlight.

    • @tonysheerness2427
      @tonysheerness2427 Před měsícem

      ​@@alexanderdgray The UV light from the sun in California will set it in seconds.

    • @MichaelQ5150
      @MichaelQ5150 Před měsícem +1

      Are these the same UV lights in nail salons that are increasinlgy being considered a major cancer risk?

  • @larion3296
    @larion3296 Před měsícem +2

    I have both tracks for my Bosch circular saw and a plunge saw. Big difference that makes the plunge saw much much better to use is the pivot point in front or behind the saw blade.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      Also much better dust collection and safety (saw blade is only exposed when cutting).

  • @DonBarthel
    @DonBarthel Před měsícem +1

    I was considering the MilesCraft tracksaw conversion kit but your review almost glossed over the one (big in my mind) disadvantage: beveled cuts. Thanks for pointing that out.

  • @drskvch5768
    @drskvch5768 Před měsícem +4

    Holy Moly! Second video today I've seen on the Milescraft track system. I've been looking for a cheaper alternative to get into a system. My home made straight edge is getting older. I saw Phil over at woodsmith cover this this morning. Thanks for what you do.

  • @KeithCooper-Albuquerque
    @KeithCooper-Albuquerque Před měsícem +6

    I loved this video. I understood the first time about the finish. I can't believe some people just want to put you down.

    • @ensidfkgnur
      @ensidfkgnur Před měsícem +4

      I always feel a little sad for him because the pedants and "ackshually" crowd comes at him and by acknowledging them I think it encourages them.

  • @scottyee707
    @scottyee707 Před 29 dny +2

    My Makita saw like that has a track attachment and its pretty good, but no plunge actually makes a huge difference and the accuracy could be better, I still plan on getting a dedicated track saw

  • @leonardkellum6984
    @leonardkellum6984 Před měsícem +2

    Great video, you say what needs to be said, the wood finish I'll get, the T. saw guide and squares I regret already buying elsewhere.

  • @HepauDK
    @HepauDK Před měsícem +1

    0:37 The sole on my Bosch GKS 18V-Li cordless cirkular saw works with the old Festool-style tracks (FSN 70, FSN 140) right out of the box (L-Boxx ;) ), that's the reason why I bought that model in the first place. And the Festool ratchet clamps fit the tracks nicely. :)

  • @mikethetexan76
    @mikethetexan76 Před měsícem +7

    Posting this just after pay day is pretty smart.

  • @patrickclark9642
    @patrickclark9642 Před měsícem +1

    I have an embarrasment of circular saws at the moment so i think i will give that track saw conversion kit a try. Currently "sheet ripping day" is a whole process in my shop and I've been wishing for a more modular solution.

  • @miguelangelsucrelares5009
    @miguelangelsucrelares5009 Před měsícem +1

    Lidl's Parkside Tracksaw is less €100, and it's a proper track/plunge saw, with two rails included. It's also compatible with Makita and Bosch tracks. For that price, it's excellent quality. I own two of them.

  • @danalaniz7314
    @danalaniz7314 Před měsícem +5

    I've seen a demo by the company and I was really intrigued but the cost scared me off. I'm glad that you posted and independent evaluation and explanation. I'm a lot more comfortable with the price and I could really use a solution without the VOC danger, smell and long curing time. Your comment about having to move stuff off your regular workspace to do finishing is my situation exactly. Thanks for the sane logical approach you have taken all these years.

  • @kmsand5905
    @kmsand5905 Před měsícem +2

    I sold my milescraft within a couple months of awful outcomes! Love the investment of another manufacturer!

  • @LeWoodCreativy
    @LeWoodCreativy Před měsícem

    I am really impressed with this track saw for the price! As a beginner, I was looking for a quality tool that wouldn't break the bank, and this saw fits the bill perfectly. The features are easy to use and the video instructions are clear.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem +1

      Don't waste your money on this, get an actual track saw instead - a plunge saw is safer and better than a circular saw.

  • @eileencollins3126
    @eileencollins3126 Před měsícem +1

    I am never disappointed by your Cool Tools video!

  • @usablellc6735
    @usablellc6735 Před měsícem +1

    One major problem with the MilesCraft is that it's not actually a plunge saw. Other than that, I'm happy with it. I did buy a dedicated saw for mine and adding up that purchase to the cost of the MilesCraft, I would have been better off waiting for a sale and picking up a true track saw.

  • @alexclark6777
    @alexclark6777 Před měsícem +1

    Seriously tempted by the Milescraft Track Saw setup. I spent money on a similar jig by Kreg about 4 years ago and... wow what a disappointment it was. Loads of slop in the sled which had to be fixed with a shim, not enough adjustment so my saw ended up skimming the aluminum rail on its first setup cut, and the "grippy" underside did not grip at all - I had to make clamps out of T bolts to hold it securely. After all that, there was still just a hint of movement in the sled and long story short, a straight-edge guide gave me just as much accuracy.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      Same issues here.

  • @johndoe6032
    @johndoe6032 Před měsícem +1

    I'm tempted by the Milescraft track guide, but I don't know if I want to go with that and an extra track or just spend another $30 and get a dedicated track saw setup wit ha WEN track saw and a Powertec 110" track. There are also a lot of videos on making a custom track with MDF, but it would be tough to make one long enough to cut a full 8' length.
    I've been using the Kreg rip cut jig, and it gets the job done, but you have to be very careful controlling it or the cut can go bad really fast and ruin a expensive sheet of plywood.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      Spend the $30 more, very much worth it to get a proper plunge saw - better dust collection, safer, can do plunge and bevel cuts.
      Also consider the new Evolution tracks, very good value for money.

  • @libertyvilleguy2903
    @libertyvilleguy2903 Před měsícem +2

    Bravo to Milescraft. Really a nice setup.

  • @authfaux
    @authfaux Před měsícem

    James, long time viewer and slowly becoming a better wood worker thanks to you and your great videos! Started with your workbench plans many years ago and keep refining my skills. The track saw setup is heading to my shop very soon!
    Thank you for all your hard work and great information.

  • @rlevitta
    @rlevitta Před měsícem +28

    Boy, a piled up collection of “festool killers” would really be huge! Just the pile of “domino killers” by itself would be impressive to behold.

    • @coolbugfacts1234
      @coolbugfacts1234 Před měsícem +8

      And yet none of them would match the speed, ease, accuracy, and dust collection of the festool version, or they'd be just as expensive 😂😂

    • @SkewToob
      @SkewToob Před měsícem +2

      ​​@@coolbugfacts1234I kinda think that was rlevitta's point

    • @disqusrubbish5467
      @disqusrubbish5467 Před měsícem +2

      @@coolbugfacts1234 What is slow about the Milescraft gadget above? Or complicated? Or inaccurate?

    • @coolbugfacts1234
      @coolbugfacts1234 Před měsícem

      @@disqusrubbish5467 Track saws are a precision cabinet making tool, connecting two guide rails together is asking for trouble in my opinion. I bought a 3 meter track just so I can rip a 4x8 without connecting rails. And when I set my parallel rip guides to 768mm and connect them to the guide rail, I expect that rip to be 768mm, not 768.1 or 767.9, and I expect the same with my crosscuts using my crosscut jig.
      You're just never going to have as consistent and accurate cuts when you put a circular saw on a sled unless you never take the saw off the sled, and it never gets bumped or knocked out of alignment.

    • @JoeC92
      @JoeC92 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@disqusrubbish5467 the slow reference is probably more towards the domino killers.
      And that doesn't plunge like a track saw does.
      But I know he says some of the stuff he says against festool because of the fans and because he doesn't want the channel to be catering to that market. He wants to help those that don't have the money to spend on such expensive stuff.
      In his domino killer video he mentioned he actually has one. And you can see a festool extractor hose in a lot of his videos.
      The wood whisper had a video doing the same though showing how to do stuff without a domino.
      There's ways to do it sure, but can't match the speed and ease that the domino offers

  • @microj80
    @microj80 Před 5 dny

    stumpy...thank you for all the awesome information you put out! This is amazing! Don't let the haters get to you, just keep putting out awesome videos!

  • @MichaelQ5150
    @MichaelQ5150 Před měsícem

    We got the Milescraft Track Saw with the expansion attachment for my school workshop a few months ago and it’s been terrific. Great for ripping down large panels. Those drill bits look fantastic - I’ll be looking for some of those in Australia.

  • @brianbarney1885
    @brianbarney1885 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for this video- track saw yes, Bow band saw guide yes. Both in the cart, will order when I get back to Albuquerque.

  • @mikeconroy2651
    @mikeconroy2651 Před měsícem

    I have a festool track saw already but if I didn't, I'd be all over that Milescraft version! That's a very reasonable price, given what highly machined parts and fancy extrusions cost these days. That's actually a steal!.

  • @JeffSolenberg
    @JeffSolenberg Před měsícem

    I've been itching to pull the trigger on a track saw for months. This is PERFECT for what I need. Thanks!!!

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem +1

      Don't waste your money, get a track saw.

    • @tomtillman
      @tomtillman Před dnem

      @YaaLFH is 100% correct.

  • @richarddpetersen169
    @richarddpetersen169 Před měsícem +1

    These do look like decent tools, Im going back again for another look.

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 Před měsícem +1

    I have the Owl bits, and they work great, no blowout.

  • @OldMadScientist
    @OldMadScientist Před měsícem +3

    The Clean Armor wood finish would definitely reduce the amount of dust that can settle on a finish.

  • @evilgenius3646
    @evilgenius3646 Před 22 dny

    I've had the Wood Owl bits for a couple years now and the only downside I have seen is the 1/4" quick connect isn't the same size as most others and they will fit but they can be difficult to get out of your drill.

  • @ghijkmnop
    @ghijkmnop Před měsícem

    I bought and used the Clean Armor finish, and absolutely love it. That said:
    1. There is definitely a smell-- not unlike the activator/hardener that comes with Z-Poxy. and it lingers. There may not be VOCs, but there is definitely a stink.
    2. It's not as "self-leveling" as advertised, IMO--but a scuff sand between coats definitely helps.
    3. If one is patient, one need not spend money on fancy-schmancy UV lighting, as there is a massive free one overhead during the day. The company owner said in one of the videos I watched that even a cloudy sky is sufficient (but it might take longer).
    4. Along that line, windows are not your friend when using this product.
    5. In the videos from MyWoodCutters, he makes it a point to say that it is not yet approved for food prep surfaces, so don't coat your new butcher block kitchen island with it yet.

  •  Před měsícem +33

    "It's not a super nova" killed me. 😂

  • @keithpassant5063
    @keithpassant5063 Před měsícem

    Love it. Keyboard warriors shouting before they listen properly about the finish and do like you suggest. Common sense is the key and what a lot of these people lack. Great vids keep on keeping on sir

  • @C3Cooper
    @C3Cooper Před měsícem

    That Milescraft track saw guide had another big benefit for me. Due to my own fault, I got stuck with a defective DeWalt circular saw - the blade is not square with the saw base and renders the saw almost unusable. The Milescraft gives me a new base where I can anchor the saw so that the blade is square with their guide - problem solved! Saved this saw from the trash.

  • @jrm523
    @jrm523 Před 6 dny

    Regarding the finish, time is money and even though it cost more, if it takes less time then you win in the end. People seem to have a hard time looking at the true overall cost.
    Haha I posted this before I finished the video and then saw that you covered the time is money aspect. 😅

  • @freds4703
    @freds4703 Před měsícem

    Great video as usual. I really appreciate the common sense approach to the dangers of the finish and UV light. Thanks.

  • @RichardBronosky
    @RichardBronosky Před měsícem

    As someone who does a bit of 3D printing (both FMD and UV Resin) I can tell you that you can cure in [even] indirect sunlight. You might even consider buying clear 3D printer resin to use as finish. I like the ABS-like (sometimes called "tough") resin which sells for about $30 per 1kg.

  • @docrob2950
    @docrob2950 Před měsícem

    One of the best Cool Tools yet. I ALWAYS appreciate your honest approach in these and the rest of your videos. Well done!

  • @fuki-smash
    @fuki-smash Před 24 dny

    Been a while since one of your videos popped up on my feed. Love the beard; you make it look good.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Před měsícem

    All great products. Mostly well priced too. As you pointed out the UV finish is a bit pricey especially the UV light which is required. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

  • @J.A.Smith2397
    @J.A.Smith2397 Před měsícem

    I been following last that long, and have bought several, awesome lineup every time, it's why your my boy blue

  • @JonesCoWoodworks
    @JonesCoWoodworks Před měsícem

    Thank you so much for making this video. I have been looking for something like this Milescraft track saw guide system for a long time now but everything else that I found was so expensive and would only work with that companies own track saw. I have several circular saws and I didn’t want to invest that much money into something that I would only use every once in a while so this is perfect for my budget and needs.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      Just get a proper plunge saw instead. There are many that are compatible with the Festool tracks while much cheaper than Festool.

    • @JonesCoWoodworks
      @JonesCoWoodworks Před měsícem

      @@YaaLFH if you would like to purchase a proper plunge saw for me I would love to have one. Unfortunately my home burned down a few months ago and I can’t really afford one myself and that’s why I thanked him for his video and his recommendation of the product.

  • @JamesWilliams-en3os
    @JamesWilliams-en3os Před měsícem

    This is possibly your best Cool Tools episode ever!

  • @603storm
    @603storm Před měsícem +2

    I have a set of wood owl bits, amazing.

  • @isaacplaysbass8568
    @isaacplaysbass8568 Před měsícem +2

    "It's not a supernovs folks" XD Superb! Thank you :)

  • @frederickwood9116
    @frederickwood9116 Před měsícem

    I always enjoy these tool vids.
    Can’t justify buying anything but that are all inspiring and interesting.
    Thanks.

  • @spetsdod
    @spetsdod Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for all the great finds. These are definitely on my wishlist now.

  • @WhatAboutZoidberg
    @WhatAboutZoidberg Před měsícem +3

    Aaaand it's gone, thanks so much for playing. I save these parts for later, in about a month or so when I can just buy them readily. Such a good salesman, even if by accident.

    • @StumpyNubs
      @StumpyNubs  Před měsícem

      What's gone?

    • @WhatAboutZoidberg
      @WhatAboutZoidberg Před měsícem

      @@StumpyNubs Most products sell out, temporarily, right after your videos. So I save the ideas for later.

  • @John-pn7bh
    @John-pn7bh Před měsícem +2

    My shop isn't very dust free so that quick drying finish would be perfect.

  • @lorenzodenardo1860
    @lorenzodenardo1860 Před měsícem

    UV finshes do require extra care when spraying, as the overspray will remain liquid until exposed to UV light. So anything that gets on your clothes or skin will stay there and harden afterwards when exposed to sunlight - which is slower than a UV light in curing the product, but will eventually do that. Texas Toast Guitars has an excellent youtube video on UV finishes explaining the details. For wipe-on application, there is absolutely no issues as shown in this video, just use gloves as visible in the clip. And use common sense for the rest, couldn't agree more. Nice work!

  • @anthonybarker9123
    @anthonybarker9123 Před měsícem +2

    Sorry you had to deal with the "But it's not as safe as water" people... They are the reason we have 10 pages of warnings in an 11-page manual, and why silica packets have to have that "Do not eat" warning on them.
    I love your work, and as a blue-collar worker with a woodworking hobby and a whole house to renovate I really appreciate your cool/affordable tool series.

  • @eddiec1960
    @eddiec1960 Před měsícem

    As always a great and useful video... to a point! Trying to find the tools you show in the UK is virtually impossible. If any viewers out there can put me right, please do.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      If you're interested in track saws and accessories, check out 10 Minute Workshop.

  • @khelek100
    @khelek100 Před měsícem

    Also, if you don't want to buy the smaller wavelength specific, lower power light you could just take your project out side to setup. The sun does a bang-up job setting up UV resin. For that you would definitely want to use sunscreen though.

  • @davemccracken6436
    @davemccracken6436 Před měsícem

    Thanks for this, Stumpy! I am saddened by those who criticize without thinking! Common Sense? I desire uncommon sense when I see what others claim!

  • @harddunbye6553
    @harddunbye6553 Před měsícem

    Here in Australia we have the Ozito track saw for about $229 that includes a legit plunging track saw. For another $54 you can add enough track to cut 2.4M. Am building a kitchen with it and it's great.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      Here in the UK we have Lidl Parkside track saw for £89 (last week it was reduced to £69), and it's not the only one under £100. Perfectly enough for a weekend warrior.

  • @karolw5438
    @karolw5438 Před měsícem

    4 hrs after your video the Milescraft track saw track was not available LOL darn it anyways. well going to have to be checking back there till they make some more. yes you warned us in the video but goodness and also thanks for your great videos. I have taken your information you share and use it almost everytime I go out to my shop

    • @StumpyNubs
      @StumpyNubs  Před měsícem

      It lasted a couple days, actually

  • @8pilgrim
    @8pilgrim Před měsícem

    I had purchased the ‘crème de le creme’ Milwaukee track saw along with the 55” rail and it came with two clamps. Then I ordered an extra 55” rail from a good company. I returned all and ordered the Milescraft. I am not a professional woodworker but I do need to cut down sheet good occasionally. I have a fantastic corded saw that will be ideal for the Milescraft system.
    Only drawback is the lack of dust removal. Small price to pay. I’ll wear a mask. I won’t have the riving knife but I think I will be fine cutting sheet goods.
    The money I’m saving will be used to purchase the Bow Extender Fence System!
    I love having cool tools but I didn’t need to have a tool I was overly proud of when I can function perfectly well with a scaled down system. Milescraft products are available at Home Depot.
    Thank you sir for being an excellent helper.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      That was a very weird decision. Plunge saws are safer and better than circular saws.

    • @8pilgrim
      @8pilgrim Před 29 dny

      @@YaaLFH you typically won’t have issues with sheet-goods. The problem with kickbacks is more common with dimensional lumber and I will use my table saw with that media. I
      I still think my plan is a good one. Best use of my resources.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před 29 dny

      @@8pilgrim It's not just about kickback.
      Plunge saw only exposes the blade when cutting. It also has *much* better dust collection than a circular saw. You can do bevel and plunge cuts with it.
      Also judging by comments in shops the Milescraft track is not very high quality - the clamps break, the connectors wear out resulting in the short tracks going out of alignment, the grip strips are not very grippy (you shouldn't need to use clamps for most applications!), the proprietary pattern means you won't be able to use many accessories designed for common tracks, ... so it might not be the best use of your resources.
      BTW you can do much more than rip sheets with a track saw, have a loot at 10 Minute Workshop to learn more.

    • @8pilgrim
      @8pilgrim Před 28 dny

      @@YaaLFH you certainly are opinionated. The only thing I’m really sacrificing (IMHO) is dust collection. I’ve been cutting sheet goods on my table saw and this is a great improvement. I did a lot of research and love saving money. Were I to be doing lots and lots and lots of long cuts there would be justification for a $600+ tool. But the Milescraft system will be fine. Please don’t spend my money for me.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před 28 dny

      @@8pilgrim Ah, I see you have no actual arguments so decided to insult me instead.
      Good luck cutting straight lines when the connectors fail.

  • @oafkad
    @oafkad Před měsícem +19

    Track saws are really cool. Just don't be as stupid as I was and try to cut towards yourself with it. The saw caught the track, leaped off of it, and slapped me right in the torso. Conveniently I was able to react in that time and had already let go of the trigger. Was also wearing a leather apron. So it was just an embarrassing moment that has made me extremely cautious and aware of woodworking tools since.
    Now, you might think "What an idiot!" And you'd be right! But also it was my first time using a circular saw or track saw, at the time I didn't really "think" about what pulling instead of pushing would entail. And what could happen if the teeth of the saw tapped the track itself. Life is about learning and I'm glad for me I just was embarrassed instead of maimed.

    • @billsk8
      @billsk8 Před měsícem

      Close call ! What brand was it ?

    • @rossmcleod7983
      @rossmcleod7983 Před měsícem +2

      All power tools can be referred to as “fast idiots”. It’s part why I’m a hand tool guy.

    • @paulvanhouts3365
      @paulvanhouts3365 Před měsícem +3

      @@rossmcleod7983yep, just like computers, they seem faster than us but we input the error and they rapidly duplicate it.

  • @havoc7646
    @havoc7646 Před měsícem +1

    parkside (big european brand for consumer grade tools) has a track saw including 2 700mm guides on sale right now for 70euro. So this in not really a game changer if you ask me. Sure it is corded and not cordeless but i don't think that is a major hassle for a track saw.

  • @davidfarnall3211
    @davidfarnall3211 Před měsícem +1

    Hee hee😂! Metric version for the other half of our viewers, i.e. the rest of the world outside North America......
    Really love your dry humour on the metric/imperial (or should that be "former colony"?🤔🤨😉) divide. Most excellent.

  • @jlafoon
    @jlafoon Před měsícem

    I love my Milescraft track, amazing value. I wish I could find a square attachment for it, not sure the common ones for other tracks would work...

  • @pettere8429
    @pettere8429 Před měsícem +1

    One of the big box stores here in Sweden sell a corded track saw for the equivalent of about $80.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Před měsícem

      You can get a plunge saw for less than $100 even in Lidl.

  • @dalepres1
    @dalepres1 Před měsícem

    This is a great show. I want 2 of each of the tools in this episode.

  • @8pilgrim
    @8pilgrim Před 29 dny

    I called Milescraft to check on availability of any parallel guide for their rail system. The very friendly customer service rep said there is none on the market now. But they expect to have a working model by late October.

  • @GregariousAntithesis
    @GregariousAntithesis Před měsícem

    I have a larger pull scrapper husky brand best thing ever for removing paint on woodwork, scrapping mud drywall joints instead of lots of sanding comes with two choices of blades a flat one and better the slight convex one. Would work great for the same woodworking examples in the video.

  • @markpapp8784
    @markpapp8784 Před měsícem +25

    "Use common sense, though." You do know this is the internet, where common sense goes to die if it hasn't already kicked the bucket.
    Keep up the fine videos.

    • @mechanoid5739
      @mechanoid5739 Před měsícem +5

      Absolutely! Never let common sense get in the way of a righteous rant on the internet!

  • @robleshouse
    @robleshouse Před měsícem

    Spend an extra 80 and get the Wen Cordless track saw. Although the milescraft is nice for what it is, having dust collection and being able to bevel is definitely worth the extra money.

  • @Don-ds2sn
    @Don-ds2sn Před 4 dny

    Just tried to set up this system/baseplate with my Makita 6 1/2” cordless saw and could not secure the longer clamps to the base. Also I wasn’t comfortable with half of the saw baseplate hanging off unsupported. Also, although the included rubber bumpers were great, adjusting for one section still left to much play in the other connected section.

  • @disturbedmaynard3873
    @disturbedmaynard3873 Před měsícem +8

    Why is it that when I watch one of these cool tools videos, I almost can feel a hand reaching for my wallet?

  • @DIYAudioGuy
    @DIYAudioGuy Před měsícem

    I have rolling workbenches, if I use the UV activated stuff I can just roll the work piece outside.

  • @ElCidPhysics90
    @ElCidPhysics90 Před 18 dny

    This was an amazing video. I want everything

  • @troygoggans5495
    @troygoggans5495 Před měsícem

    James
    If you do not have a video showing how to use a Starter Pin on a router table could you produce one. Thank You.

  • @oldtop4682
    @oldtop4682 Před měsícem

    Milescraft normally makes pretty good stuff. This track saw fits the hobbyist niche pretty well. Nope, it's not Festool, but it IS in the price range for folks who occasionally break down sheet goods and have a circular saw. Please note the word "occasionally". I doubt anyone took this to be a pro cabinet shop level tool - unless they just wanted to fuss about it because they bought the expensive green stuff (either because they are pros, or because they had the income). And here us old folks learned to do this with a known straight board and a circular saw - you youngins are spoiled lol.
    I'm going to buy a set of those blue squares, and maybe the bow jig for resawing. Great video!

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax Před měsícem

    Always enjoy your cool tools vids and reviews, and there are some gems in this one. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ikust007
    @ikust007 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you . Very interesting, the track saw.

  • @janicetribbiani7535
    @janicetribbiani7535 Před 27 dny

    Searching for part 3 of 2021's glass cabinet door series. Choosing and Cutting glass? Was this video ever uploaded?

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the great information James . Great looking products and instructions for use. Keep up the great videos and don't worry about the " Think they got you this time folks" . Stay safe and keep up the great information videos. Fred.

  • @mckenziekeith7434
    @mckenziekeith7434 Před 28 dny

    In the comment section about the UV cure, several people said it does emit VOCs during cure (when you hit it with UV). I have no clue if that is a concern. You could maybe address that in the future. (or not, LOL).

  • @Benoit-Pierre
    @Benoit-Pierre Před měsícem

    5:05 « the other half » 🤣 i am in 😎