Is the KREG Track Saw Still Worth It in 2024?

Is the Kreg Track Saw still the best budget track saw for woodworking in 2024? I put it through the paces to find out!

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[WalterRiggs]

Your original review AND the fact that it’s built for right hand use, are the reasons I bought and use my Kreg track saw on every project. no regrets.

[andy-aam]

I have used the kreg track saw for several years. As a home hobbiest it works fine for me. I will say the customer service of kreg is top notch. My first saw was having a problem so I took it apart and could not get it working again. I called kreg and told them I took it apart to find the problem and wanted to find out if they offered a discount for a replacement. THEY SENT ME A BRAND NEW SAW. I was not asking for it and reminded them I took it apart, THEY STILL SENT ME A NEW SAW.

In addition, I really like the saw blade on the left as I am right handed. It is natural to look at the line of cut and being on the left you are far more comfortable operating it.

[BradThePitts]

The BLADE that comes with this tool is wildly underrated. Normally, saws come with a cheap blade and it's another $50 for a good blade. I bought this saw for a staircase project and I cut several hundred feet of 1" oak stair treads. It still cuts well!

[scottbarlowe]

I had the Kreg ACS system and loved it. I only sold it because even folded up it took up too much space in my very small shop. I had to call Kreg support 2x once for missing parts and 2nd time one year in when the saw begin giving me some issues. Both times Support was incredible and they quickly sent me out the missing parts and a replacement saw. I would buy the Kreg track saw again over the others due to the great service they provided.

[VulgrDisplay]

A battery operated track saw is key for me. The ability to break down sheet goods in the store parking lot is absolutely a game changer.

[garymiller]

Thank you for the the glowing review, Matt. You've nearly convinced me I need one. It certainty looks better than the way I cut now. I hope you and your family have a fantastic weekend! I always appreciate your honesty. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[russmartin]

Excellent Review!! I have owned the Kreg Plunge Saw AND The Adaptive Cutting System for five years. I have cut a ton of plywood with the Plunge Saw, Two tracks joined, and parallel guides. It is an excellent saw. One thing you didn't mention is, the Kreg saw is easy to use for right handers. You can cut and walk along the side of your wood as you cut. No reaching across and the offcut just drops off. Additionally, Kreg customer service is excellent. They have been very good to me. I have a lot of Kreg stuff, and I told them what I own, so they gave me some free parts. I also have their mobile project center, wheich they discontinued. The feet on mine wore out and lost a screw that holds it together and allows it to unfold. The guy said they were discontinuing it, so he sent me a new one. Meanwhile, I found a screw in my collection and fixed my original, so now I have two, which is great for a lot of things. I have nothing to say bad about the Kreg saw, but their accessories that allow repeatable cuts of full sheets are flimsy. They should be made of metal and the adjustments should be precise. FYI, the dust bag holds the dust from a 96" cut. Then you have to dump it. I have a routine worked out. The Adaptive Cutting System does not replace a table saw. I thought it would, so I bought it. It didn't and I bought a Metabo saw with wheels, which works in my 2 stall garage. I cut my pieces to rough dimensions with the track saw, then run them through the table saw for perfection.

[sabar-qp]

I've had the Kreg for years, and I really like it, especially for plywood work. It is definitely under-powered for hardwood, but it eats 3/4 ply no problem. If you are on a budget and mostly doing cabinet work, the Kreg is a no-brainer purchase. Kreg also has ridiculously good customer support -- they sent me a new $250 part for another one of their items just off an e-mail to them, TWO years after I bought it and it partially failed. I had to pull teeth with DeWalt customer support to get my $700 planer fixed with factory defects!

[CB-chjw]

I stumbled across your review of the Ryobi track saw and I have to say thank you for the honest review. I am a Ryobi fan boy, but they don't make everything great! I was very close to buying it, but having watched that one and now this review I am purchasing the Kreg. I'm a contractor in Michigan and use Ryobi almost exclusively for my cordless tools...I love them! However, I have many Kreg tools in my job trailer as well. I really need a track saw that is capable of plunge cutting and this will be ordered shortly after I write this response. Much appreciated, keep up the good 2:10

[j_moni]

One of the major complaints I had with the Kreg plunge is that there was just too much play in the track, and I couldn’t get it tight enough to eliminate the play yet still being able to slide along the track. Unfortunately that caused a lot of my longer cuts to be off in the center about 1/16 of an inch. Ended up springing for the MAKITA, and I couldn’t be happier. For the extra few bucks it’s worth it.

[jasoncombs]

I just got the festool TSV-60
The thing is a beast! Splinter guards are a thing of the past.

[Gabrielaleman-umjt]

I’ve had the Kreg for three years I have a full shop so I don’t use track saws that much ! But for installations the kreg has served me better then expected ! I would buy it all over again but only for straight cuts

[Zevon]

Thanks for this. Track saw will be one of the next purchases I am looking at and trying to find one that doesn't break the bank is great. It's not going to get tons of use but I want a good one when I need it

[steveandsarahrutledge]

FANTASTIC. You really take the time to explain from every angle and you are very even handed with the good and not so good. Helped me a lot, brother. New subscriber.

[jimrosson]

Great video Matt. I purchased the Ridgid track saw after watching your videos and I’m one of your tool deals. Thanks for Sharon.

[NemesisVNV]

Day one of opening my Kreg and setting up the tracks anti chip strip and front end splinter guard the plunge depth knob just kept spinning and spinning and never would tighten to stop it from plunging past what I set for. I really didn't care too much about that defect, though, as I was able to swing by the hardware store and replace the screw and plastic knob with a hex head m4 .007 stainless steel screw and cut a wooden Cog shaped knob the size of a soda bottle cap. The hex head seats inside of a hex shape hole i chiseled out. Easy upgrade to be honest from the plastic smaller knob. Other than that sidequest I was sent on, I love the Kreg tracksaw features and price range.

[flatlander]

Great video Matt. I bought the Kreg several months ago and you are right on with your comments. I found the cord/hose plate to get in my way more than it helped. My bad, first cut with 3/4 ply on the floor with 3/4 foam under it, I did not get the depth tight enough. Yep, got a new blade from my local dealer. Otherwise it did a great job busting down 4 sheets. Thanks for validating my purchase.

[gmcnut]

I bought the corded version of the Makita. It came with a very nice Systainer box like the Festool saws come with. If you can jump the expense gap to the Makita you won't regret it.

[JerryMS-DOD]

I saw a deal on the Milwaukee track saw today. Bare tool for $399. But, you get a 55" rail and rail clamp set free with it. If you already have their batteries you're all set. But, you can usually score a deal on a battery and charger sometimes too.