Milescraft 1408 Guide Rails – 55 Inch Rail Extensions for Milescraft 1409 Track Saw Guide. Extend Range to Over 8 Feet. All-Aluminum Construction. Includes 4 Rail Connectors
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The Milescraft 1408 GuideRails™ allow you to extend the cutting range of the 1409 TrackSawGuide™ to whatever length required to complete your job. Each kit comes with two 27.5” aluminum guide rails, extending the total cutting range of the TrackSawGuide™ by 55”. This allows you to rip entire 8-foot sheets of plywood with your hand-held circular saw. The kit also comes with four rail joiners to allow you to connect the guide rails to your existing track saw rails.
Extend the cutting range of your TrackSawGuide to over 100 inches
Includes hardware to connect to existing TrackSawGuide rails.
All-metal construction Increases rigidity and reduces the flex for a more accurate cut
The red cutting-strip acts as a guide and helps reduce splintering and chipping
Not compatible with other track saw systems
Customers say
Customers find the guide rails to be of good build quality, with one noting they perform as well as high-end track saw combinations. The product receives positive feedback for its cutting ability, with one customer mentioning it makes straight cuts on long pieces of wood, and they appreciate its ease of setup and reasonable price point. They like the fit, with one noting it sits nicely in the rails, and find the guide rails effective, with one describing them as an awesome track saw guide. The accuracy receives mixed reviews, with some finding them very accurate while others report they go off target.
8 reviews for Milescraft 1408 Guide Rails – 55 Inch Rail Extensions for Milescraft 1409 Track Saw Guide. Extend Range to Over 8 Feet. All-Aluminum Construction. Includes 4 Rail Connectors
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Ralph H. Goldsen –
Far more affordable than competitors, makes sheet goods easy to cut
I got into woodworking as a retiree and build lots of things with sheet goods. It’s difficult and dangerous to try to use a table saw to cut a 4 by 8 sheet of veneered plywood or laminated mdf and panel saws are prohibitively expensive. The track system allows precision cuts on sheet goods with minimal setup. I guess the more expensive brands can’t get copyright protection for the design, which is lucky for us, because this track system is just as good and much less expensive. If I had any criticism, it would be the lack of emphasis on making sure the circular saw is parallel to the track. The included blade spacer helps position the blade but if you are not parallel, you are cutting an unnecessarily wide kerf and straining the motor of your tool, in my case a cordless Ryobi 7 inch saw. There are a few you tube videos on how to align the tool with the tool base provided to get parallel. A tip: you can buy a 4 by 8 sheet of rigid foam insulation as a sacrificial cutting surface, keeping the depth of the blade at no greater than 1/8 beyond your stock.
Merrilong –
I LOVE THIS TRACK KIT!
I bought the Milescraft Track saw kit and extension kit because I was so frustrated with trying to cut long pieces of plywood with another brand of rip cut kit. The Milescraft kit is awesome! Absolutely no need to spend $800 on the kits that come with a special track saw. I have used the Milescraft kit several times this week and it makes perfectly straight cuts quick and easy, every time. I highly recommend it for anyone. Iâm a 63 year old retired female, just getting into woodworking. I put a big 4×8 2â thick sheet of styrofoam insulation on top of my workbench then place the plywood on top, mark my line and place the track on top of the plywood and clamp it down. This way I donât need anyone to hold the piece Iâm going to cut off. It works fantastic! Itâs very easy to put together and attaching your saw to the track saw guide is also easy to do. It helped me to watch a few YouTube videos while attaching the circular saw. I donât usually write reviews, but this track saw kit is all âproâsâ and no âconsâ.
Shepherd –
track saw system on a budget, without budget results
the Milescraft track system is one of the best woodworking purchases I’ve ever made. These extensions let me rip down 8 feet of stuff without going to the table saw, and they produce repeatable, accurate results.For a fraction of the cost of the german one, this is a deal and a half.
Guy Donham –
Works Perfectly with my Existing Rigid Saw
I have wanted a track saw for some time. However I did not want to want to buy a new saw and track. I have a 7.25″ Ridgid saw and really like it. So I saw a review on youtube and decided to get the track and added the extensions to cut up to 8 foot long plywood. The total was about $180.00. It was easy to install the saw in the carrier and I trimmed the red plastic splinter guard. So far so good. Yesterday I got some rough sawed lumber that was 12 feet long. So I cut it into two 6 foot pieces to more easily store it. I used a single track and it cut perfectly. The clamps held the track in place and it was so easy. The only issue I foresee is the saw is held in the carrier and if you want to remove it for freehand sawing it would have to be reassembled and calibrated with the supplied spacer. So far that has not been a problem and using it with a single piece of track was very easy. Overall I am very pleased with the performance. My main purpose is to cut down 4×8 sheets of plywood. I use a 1″ piece of foam insulation and lay that on the floor and cut the pieces into manageable pieces to finish cutting on my table saw. It is very dangerous to try and handle 4×8 pieces of plywood on the tablesaw by myself. I have had a plywood shooting board for years but sometimes you can get off track so t he track saw is the answer to avoid that. Not sure if they have a router base to go on the track system but that would also be nice. A friend has the Makita and I have used that so I think the two are comparable and you dont have to have a Makita saw and just use what you have. That makes the price very law compared to the complete systems of Makita, Festool, Dewalt and others. I looked at the cheap versions but again you had to buy a new saw and track which is much more than the Milescraft system.
Dana M. –
Phenomenal Tool
This saw guide has been nothing short of phenomenal. Easy setup though you should take care installing the saw base to your circular saw. I am setting up a new shop and this has performed easily 90% of the cutting a table saw might otherwise do. The cuts are super crisp and dead straight. I have not removed the saw track guide. It is essentially now a dedicated track saw. I obtained another circular saw for quick cut offs or I use a chop saw. The value I get from this track saw setup is just as good as any high end track saw combination. I absolutely recommend this.
Rex –
Accurate, Easy to Set-up/Use, Cost Effective
I truly regret not purchasing this sooner. I believe this is one of my best tool purchases to date. Breaking down large plywood sheets is so much faster and easier than manhandling them on the table saw. I have not used the Festool system, but the Milescraft track system in conjunction with a Milwaukee 6.25″ saw is everything I have heard about the Festool system at a fraction of the cost. The cut accuracy is good enough I am considering using for first and final cuts.
T-Bish –
Good Build Quality for very reasonable price
If you have a good circular saw that you prefer, then getting this system to create a track saw is ideal. It’s lightweight, comes will all the hardware to extend it. I have the initial kit and these two extension rails which allows me to cut a full 8′ piece of plywood lengthwise. I gave it only 4 stars, as the clamps on the initial kit are a bit wimpy and bend if you tighten them very much – which really has nothing to do with this extension kit, since the clamps don’t come with this piece, but you need the initial kit in any case. I actually use separate, sturdier clamps, since I like to have a nice, stable rail, especially over a long distance.Milescraft should pay attention to user reviews, as the clamp issue detracts from the usefulness of the product and leaves a bad impression of the company. However, the sled that attaches your circular saw to the rails is very good, well designed, very adjustable, sits nicely in the rails.
anand george –
This is a very good product. I am very happy with the product. It cuts along the line well. The trick is keep your track free from saw dustUse a Vac or blow the dust away.