Kreg Track Saw (Long Term Review)

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I've been using the Kreg Track Saw for over 2 years now. In this video I'll share the things I like (and don't like) about this saw.

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Really a good video and dry informative. I appreciate your information based on two years of use rather than someone who just took it out of the box. Keep up the great work sharing honest information.

dennissmith

You did a very good job at revealing a potential issue with the lateral play in the housing.

desandrade

Thank you for the review. I have had this saw for a couple months. Generally I like it, though I suspect the construction is somewhat cheaper than a "higher end" track saw might be. Mine starts right up to speed and has little if any wobble. The track had a dented corner (which Kreg replaced free of charge). I cut the dented end off and use it as a dedicated crosscut track with a rail square. The depth stop is faulty and cannot be tightened down enough to prevent it "self-adjusting" sometimes during a long rip especially in deeper stock. I took it apart and the square nut the knob screws into is too thin (or too poor quality metal) and will strip out before enough tension is reached. I think I can make a new one with hardware store parts, but I shouldn't have too -- it isn't built with durability in mind. Also, despite Kreg's assurance that the saw comes perfectly aligned, the blade was not even close to 90 degrees to the base and needed adjustment -- the details of which are not covered in the manual. I get a decent amount of chip-out with the blade on plywood cross cuts, not sure if this is just the nature of modern plywood with their paper thin veneers or an issue with the blade itself. Overall I don't regret my purchase and it is a good value, but in hindsight by the time you acquire the saw itself, several tracks, parallel guides and a rail square, the $150 or $200 you saved on the saw isn't all that significant.

Anderware

I have the complete ACS system, including the extension and with kreg sawhorse
I also got a separate set of tracks set up for cutting 8 foot plywood
I very seldom use my tablesaw now all the cuts with the kreg are perfect. I do find when I’m cutting. I am moving the saw slower.

derrickthesen

Thanks for the fantastic review. I haven't seen anyone else get this deep into the details that we won't get off a spec sheet. I wonder if your model has some defects — the startup and the jank in the 90-deg position.

Ashton

Wonder if it’s a defect. My Kreg saw has a soft start but goes right up to full speed. Also mine doesn’t wobble at all. Sometimes my cuts won’t be perfectly square ripping, but I think it has to do with the blade having to many teeth. They need to introduce a 20 tooth blade designed for ripping. My crosscuts are perfectly square.Mine however was terribly out of parallel right out of the box. I had to get it parallel then get Kreg to send me a new anti chip strip. Overall I’m happy with it.

ajcccjohnson

Only a few moments in…. I’d rather say that it seems to me that the cord guide has a small indentation for the electric cord, and a bigger one for the purpose of dust collection. Those indentations should have been way deeper to be fully effective.

Jeedehem

Could that "pause" be a capacitive start motor so the saw doesn't torque on you and move out of place (a safety feature) ?

thomasshannon

Hello, your saw is defective. I had the same problem with my saw. Sent it back and received a new one. No wiggle on the new saw. Only wish they made a cordless version.

toolfool

Seems like your problem is why they removed the soft start on the new BB version.

copycat

Good content and even better delivery. One question on this Track Saw, do I need to subtract the width of the cut for the line to cut or do I put it on the line that is my desired end state?

bradmcnamar

That start up is terrible but that play in the housing is totally unacceptable and defeats the purpose of using a track saw. The ‘buy once cry once’ saying is one that definitely worth adhering to re: track saws. I bought a Milwaukee track saw and it’s close to perfect.

daneapeterson

Dude your saw needs to visit the shop. Mine is 6 months old and no wiggle😮

flatlander

The blade that comes with this saw is wildly underrated. Typically, you buy a product and you need to spend another $50 for a better blade. I have personally caught several hundred FEET of 1" thick oak flooring boards and the blade still cuts clean and with no smoke.

BradThePitts