5 Must-Have Track Saw Accessories
These are 5 must-have accessories for your track saw that you can get to take your track saw to the next level.
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#1 – Dust Covers
Buy them from Wittworks - https://wittworks.shop/search?q=track+saw&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
If you have a track saw, it doesn’t matter what brand it is, you need to check out these port covers. The cut-out on the side of the saw is to gives you access to the bolt so you can change the blade. This is true on all track saws. These port covers close up that cut-out. Why would you want to do that? These port covers significantly improve dust collection.
They come in various colors to match the branding colors of various track saws. If you have a particular model track saw, they’re probably available for you. I get mine from WittWorks. They fit perfectly every time. I’ve got one with my logo on it, as well as one with an anchor. They pop on and off very easily, so you can always get the cover off to change the blade.
These will significantly cut down on your dust if you’re using a dust extractor. Now, obviously it’s not going to totally eliminate all the dust, but it does cut down on it quite significantly when you have the cover on. This is one of my favorite track saw accessories that I’ve ever gotten.
Hose clips helps keep the electrical cord and dust extraction hose from getting tangled.
As a bonus accessory from WittWorks, he also sells hose clips. If you have a corded track saw, these clamps will fit directly over the dust extractor hose to hold your power cord in place. You can put 4 or 5 down the length of the hose, and the cord will stay with it and out of the way. Like the port covers, these hose clamps are easily removable.
track caps prevent damage to the electrical cord or hose
Wittworks also has some track-end inserts. They slip right on to the end of whatever track you have based on your model. These prevent your hose or your cord from getting hung on the end of track. It will also prevent your hose or power cord from getting frayed as you move down the track.
#2 – Fast Cap Track Rack
Buy track racks here: https://amzn.to/3UGo7om
These racks keep my tracks out of the way. I put mine on the garage door, but you can mount them to any vertical surface. They come with adapters, so you can mount them vertically or horizontally.
The way they work is super simple. There’s a groove on the bottom of the rack that you slide your track into. Then, there’s a little knob at the top of the rack that you twist to lock the track in place. With mine mounted to the garage door, I’ve raised and lowered the door more times than I can count, and the tracks have never moved.
Some folks have suggested mounting the racks so that the groove is at the top and the knob is at the bottom. This is so the track isn’t putting pressure on the splinter guard by resting on it. I haven’t had any issues, but you could certainly mount them the other way, and the tracks will still be perfectly secure.
Those track racks work on a bunch of different brands. Click the link above to get you a pair (or two).
#3 – TSO Guiderail Square
TSO GRS-16 Guide Rail Square (Fits Festool, Makita, Powertec and Triton Tracks)
GRS-16 Guide Rail Square (Fits Kreg Tracks Only)
This is the most expensive accessory on the list, but it will save you more time than you can count. There are a couple of different versions that will fit a variety of tracks based on what model you have. It’s also very easy to install.
Easy to install and remove the TSO guide rail square
Here’s an example of how much time it saves you: let’s say you want to make a 12” rip on a piece of plywood. Typically, what you would do is measure out 12” on one side and mark it, then measure and mark 12” on the other side. You then line up your track with your splinter guard on both marks, and finally make your cut. With the TSO square, the time spent on the other side is unnecessary. The square slides into the t-track underneath then a spring clamp grabs the track and holds it in place. It doesn’t pull so much that it’s going to damage the track. Now you’ve essentially have a 55” square (or however long your track is).
TSO Guide rail square turns your track into a giant square for accurate square cuts
Perfectly square to the track every time you install it
The square is also designed with a notch cut out of it, so it won’t interfere with your track clamps if you have those. They make a model of these squares that only work with one end of the track, but I bought one that will work with either end.
#4 – Track Clamps
Bessey Track Clamps - https://amzn.to/3olBApH
Festool Track Clamps - https://amzn.to/40dL4AA
There are several manufacturers making these. In fact, Bessey’s clamps and Festool clamps are nearly identical, and the Bessey clamps are cheaper. When you need to make a precision cut, you don’t want to take any chances on the track moving at all. Ideally, you’ll have two clamps: one for each end of the track. They simply slide into the underside t-track. You then slide them up to the workpiece and squeeze the handle to clamp them in place.
#5 – Rockler Bench Cookies
Buy a 4-Pack of Bench Cookies here: https://amzn.to/3MPHkC1
Even if you don’t have a track saw, I would suggest picking up at least eight of these bench cookies (they come in packs of 4). I have about 12, and I use them all the time for various projects. I love using them for setting up sheet goods on my workbench without worrying about cutting into the workbench itself. Even if you accidentally cut into one of the cookies, they’re just rubber and plastic, so it won’t hurt your blade.
You set your workpiece on top of these, making sure to use some to support each side of your cut. You can then make your cut without worrying about your piece moving, pinching, or binding. And because the bench cookies have a rubber material on each side, nothing slides or moves while you are making your cut. I also use these all the time when sanding, routing, and cutting with other saws.
A lot of people like putting down a piece of foam board under the sheet goods they’re cutting, and that’s perfectly fine, too. The reason I don’t do that is that I would then have to find somewhere to store that foam board. Instead, I can just use these bench cookies, make my cut, then put them back in the drawer. They take up minimal space.
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