Makita Track Saw Review. My ONE REGRET with buying this saw.

In this video, I give all of the reasons why I bought the Makita Track Saw instead of the Festool, Dewalt, Triton, Grizzly, and Kreg options. I also share if I would buy the battery version instead of the corded version. The answer is yes. I would buy a battery version instead of the corded one. But I don't mind the cord...

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱
0:00 Intro
0:17 DIY Saw Guides
1:02 The First Time I Saw a Festool Saw
1:51 What Happened When I Borrowed One
2:50 The Cheapest Track Saw Adapter/Converter
3:47 Competing Track Saws on the Market
8:17 Three Immediate Selling Points
10:00 My ONE Regret
11:24 Festool
12:37 Table Saw Killer?
15:12 Guide Rail/Track
18:00 Final Thoughts/Next Videos

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This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. No gear was supplied to me for this video.

The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.

[peterszutu]

I recently bought the 36v Makita track saw with the 55” track. Like you I also didn’t want to spend double for the Festool. I think you hit every reason why I went with Makita. Very nice video, great organization of content. Love my Makita Track Saw!

[deanowright]

I just bought the makita, used it once and I’m sold ! The first track saw I used was a fest tool from wood craft in Houston at a wood working cabinet class . To break down ply wood for 3 cabinets . It took minutes to do this job with the fest tool track saw .

I used the Kreg accu cut, toon it back . Too much dust, not accurate.
Track saw, can’t go wrong ! Makita with the makita 55” track worked flawlessly. Not going back . Ordered the power Tec 110” track

[matthewward]

Really like this guys modesty entertaining

[TheReignharder]

I have the same tool - If I had to do it again, I'd go with the CORDED version again. Like you said... in the shop, with dust extraction attached, it really makes no sense to go battery - it's marketing trying to lock people into battery/tool systems. :)! Even if I went with the Festool version - it would be corded! Same way I choose my big router - corded. Trimmers, I'd maybe opt for a battery version (lot of the time use it without dust collection). Sander - ALL corded. Grinder (small), drills, impact, blowers - all cordless.

[bigredracingdog]

One nice thing about Makita saw is that it is compatible with Festool and Powertec track. If you have the older Festool Systainers, the Makita MakPacs are compatible.

[DanielNienhuis]

I had a Wen track saw (with the Powertec tracks) and it died on me last night. At first I thought it was the brushes, but they're intact and no amount of fiddling would resurrect it. I was cutting strips of MDF, so nothing demanding -- but the smell makes me think that the motor burned out. The bare saw only set me back about $100, but it's a great example of "buy once, cry once." The Makita is available refurbished (battery or corded) for around $330, sans track, so I'm upgrading. Fortunately, my old tracks are compatible. Thanks for the insights and the straightforward review!

[winstonef]

Really great production quality! It's clear you did your homework about lighting and audio recording. The b-roll is fantastic, and you took the time to do timestamps and chapter markers! Super impressive for a new channel. Not to mention that your opinion is well reasoned and effectively communicated!

[bigredracingdog]

10:03 I don't mind the power cord at all. I already have to run a hose from my dust extractor to the saw. I just clip the cord to the hose and it doesn't get in the way. I'm already on Bosch and Ryobi battery systems and don't really want a third one.

[zonegarlicfarm]

My Makita is my second track saw. My first was a DeWalt. I had no issues with DeWalt's quality. Everything functioned as it should. I sold that saw and tracks and bought the Makita corded saw because the track is a clone of Festool's track. Most of the aftermarket accessories are made for Festool's track and are compatible with the Makita and Triton tracks. I went with the corded saw because I am heavily invested in Bosch battery tools and didn't want to add another battery platform to my shop.

[gholmes]

I have the Makita track saw and it’s outstandingly accurate and phenomenally easy to use. Wish I’d started off with it. It would have saved me a lot of time, money, and disappointment. My advice is to get one asap….

[charlemarcharlemar]

I think this was a very honest review on what this guy thought and that is the most one should expect from a review. Alternately, one could do a data based review which is just reading statistics. Although some data is needed to see if it has the physical capabilities and capacities, a reasonable review based on a reasonable man's experience is far better. To that end, I find this guy was refreshingly honest. You did as I stated, aluminum is for least the shoe and all rails should be made of carbon fiber.

[kenmerrick]

watched this and many other videos on track saws. Settled on the Makita then went back and forth between corded or batteries. The corded was available now and did not have to invest $200 in two new batteries. Arrived on Monday and started using it today. Works great clean cuts, nice and square. Now I need to invest in dust collection what a mess. No brainer replacement for my cheap task force table saw.

[dionking]

If you're dragging around a dust collection hose anyway, why go cordless, especially given the price premium? I can see it for drill/drivers, recip saws, and even routers; but for anything I'm hooking up to my vacuum--saw, sander, planer, etc.--cordless doesn't give you anything but emptier pockets and more weight.

[wikster]

I've used the Festool, Makita and the Triton. Owned the Makita for almost 2 years now, use it regularly and it's still cutting perfect. Probably time to replace the rubber cut line on the rail soon. In my opinion the Makita is right up there with the Festool with it beating the Makita in only a few minute areas. The Triton work alright but was a beast weight wise! And my 118 inch rail was just under 200$ at a local tool distributor. You might be able to find a similar deal online. Although I have seen ridiculous shipping charges like you mentioned. Almost as much as the rail on some sites! Good review and enjoy!

[jamesreader]

I bought the corded version for a couple reasons:
1. It turns on the dust collection. I can plug it into my Bosch dust collector.
2. I'm a weekend woodworker, so want it to last. I've bought battery tools and eventually they go bad and / or the technology changes and then the tool is no longer good.
3. This is the only Makita tool I have, so if the batteries were dead I couldn't do anything.

There is a cool case that you can put 2 of the 55" tracks, clamps, and hardware which I also purchased.

[SiAnon]

Like the honesty and straight to the point opinion. I wanted a table saw but they scare the living shit out of me so next week i'm getting a track saw (not sure which one yet) as it just seems a lot safer and takes up a lot less space.

[ubertoyotaX]

I'm subscribed to a TON of woodworkers, and you are one of my favorites. I wish I had found your channel when I first started out. I think some of the wisdom out there is outdated or slightly elitist in a way that actually doesn't serve new woodworkers. Your takes are insightful and informative in a way that few channels manage. Keep it up my dude.

[scottmorris]

Good info on the Makita. I have been comparing the Mikita to the Kreg. Two items the Kreg has over the Makita, a riving knife and also guides at the end of the track to guide the dust hose and power code. Wish someone would do a comparison between the two, but haven’t seen anything. Only comparison’s to the Festool.

[thefakemaker]

I got the same saw as a birthday gift from my legendary brother. I had the same issue with a home “track” and other guides. It’s just taken the user error away.

[dagda]

I'd recommend a track saw plus a miter for people getting started. If you are really price conscious, I've used the Wen track saw and thought it was pretty good.