Kreg Accu-Cut XL REVIEW! | Circular Saw Guide

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As a budget woodworker, I purchased the Kreg Accu-Cut to help me with straight cuts using my circular saw. I looked into buying a track saw but ultimately decided the Kreg Accu-Cut XL was the best tool for the job and within my price range. In this review, I use the Kreg Accu-Cut to cut sheets of plywood for my project building cabinet boxes.
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@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

If you got something from this review and decide you deserve an Accu-Cut, we'd greatly appreciate if you used our affiliate link! Thanks for your support 🙂 Link to Kreg Accu-Cut XL: amzn.to/3O1ImcG

@MrROUNDMAN2 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting the video of Kreg Accu-Cut XL kit. I had questions concerns about the assemble and accuracy of this product. You gave great insight with your demonstrations.

@mopreea 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I found your review more helpful - particularly as you showed up close videos of the different components of the system! 👌

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! -Alex

@kimwalker8742 Жыл бұрын

Mason Dixon Acres: Thanks a million! I've researched this tool before viewing your video. I'm sold....I plan to build cabinets for my garage and I need to rip 8 foot boards and then I'll use the table saw for fine tuning. I use to work in television and I must say your presentation was spot on. Very organized with great cut-a-ways. Well done sir! Thanks again

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! After 2+ years with it I still love it.

@markr2297 3 жыл бұрын

Good job showing assembly of guide and operation. I've used a straight edge clamp, but this looks much better.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

I've gotten by with the tried and true clamped level, but can never seem to get it dead on. Positioning this thing is a breeze and is so much more accurate

@suvallejo 3 жыл бұрын

I ADORED your video! I'm trying to make up my mind if I should get one of those tracks or not and your video just gave me all the answers to the doubts I had. Thanks a lot!

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad to help. I should do more of these tool reviews.. -Alex

@johnvodopija 3 жыл бұрын

A very good practical review. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! -Alex

@russ-jacksonvillefl662 Ай бұрын

Great review! Thanks

@philwoodard5439 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This helped a lot and definitely going to purchase one.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@mobuctze87 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review thanks for the honest assessment! Keep up the great videos

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@CharlotteMariesVoice 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video on the Kreg Accu-Cut I should have watched first. I have not made a purchase yet, so I did not watch it too late. Unlike my comment, Your video and instructions were succinct and useful. Thank-You for making this very informative and to the point video.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad you got some use out of it!

@jorgeblassino8537 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for posting this review! A few observations as I recently purchased and set up the Kreg Accu-Cut: 1) The screws in the base-plate clamps are not supposed to be over-tightened which is likely the reason why the back of the saw was sticking up (reference step 3 of the setup instructions). It is also possible that your circular saw has an angled leading edge, so if you didn’t properly set the filler strip (F), tightening the set screws (H) could have caused the back of the saw to be elevated. 2) from the video, it doesn’t appear that step 4 was properly followed; the guide strip is literally supposed to get cut on the very first run with the saw (it’s only a one-time process); this is probably why you had an issue with chipping. 3) Step 5 explains the proper set up, use and purpose of the indicator clip (M); it should be placed in the sled (G) over the rail grove furthest away from the blade. 4) The proper adjustment of the indexing stop (J) will ensure that you can attach the sled assembly to your saw in the same exact way each time without having to worry about adjustments, assuming you still have the same saw you used with it first.

@sk1pp04 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your observations, I'm looking into getting an Accu-cut and these points should really help!

@TheFrugalFlyRodder 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! You're the first I've commented on, because I believe you have the better breakdown and use of the Kreg Accu-Cut better than the other videos I've watch. No need for me to go further. Thanks for helping this old dog learn a new trick. By the way... I subscribed.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@erikleto7359 Жыл бұрын

Brother, I've looked at these for over a year wondering....on the road right now, but I'll be at Lowe's tomorrow buying one. Really good review and very appreciated 👍 👏!

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! There is a sale on Amazon right now for $20 off. Lowe’s might have the same sale but definitely check 🙂 If you go the Amazon route, we’d appreciate if you used our affiliate link- it supports our channel! Thanks!

@hoangky1240 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honest reviews.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@shanesmaineshop 3 жыл бұрын

I dont use this tool very often but when i need it its great.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely- when it comes to breaking down sheet stock, this thing is a beast. Not sure what else I would use it for.. maybe weird angle rip cuts.

@adrianlouviere7650 2 жыл бұрын

Love the review! THANKS

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! -Alex

@joshwinscott01 3 ай бұрын

I’m sold! Great video

@tonymarx24 5 ай бұрын

Thanx dude, well done

@Jay91Byrd 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review.c I made the mistake of buying the Kreg Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide. I was skeptical on this but your review helped me make up my mind. Go Hoosiers!

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a good tool for me. Glad I could help! haha even with a little Big 10 rivalry! ;) -Alex

@drfutato 2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude, great video! I came here because I have the same saw and had questions. thanks!

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! And love the user name hahah

@FyrFytr998 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if has been mentioned, but you can also buy clamps that fit in the T slot underneath to lock the track down if you needed to. WEN makes some.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen similar tracks that have the clamp as well, with this I have found (at least when cutting on flat surfaces) the grip strips prevent the need for clamping. However if you were ever cutting vertically you would of course need clamps, I've seen some people use track saws to cut door bottoms while in place

@jeffbutler1113 Жыл бұрын

was on the fances yours was the first vidio i clicked on thinks for the help ill be ording mine now

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Warren3carpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm sold! I also subbed!!

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@johnfitzgerald4274 9 ай бұрын

thank you.

@davebayley5844 Жыл бұрын

thxs for sharing just bought one on ebay for making garden planters

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@Assimilator702 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought this Kreg track saw kit and thr rubber strips are installed on my track.

@guidodiman 5 ай бұрын

Very good review. You explained everything very well and your close ups were sharp. I have only one question. How is the track secured to the material being cut ? What keeps it from moving off line ? Thanks

@MasonDixonAcres 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! The starting block has a small foot on it, the rest is friction with a rubber pad under the track

@DrewJacobson61 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@evanheffley1625 11 ай бұрын

Check out some of the videos out there about making the kreg more accurate, i think you would like that. Most peoples issue is the fit of the sled on the rails, it doesnt fit precisely and lets the saw/blade wobble as they go down the track, causing a (slightly) wavy cut, and not staying true to the (zero clearance) strip.

@MasonDixonAcres 11 ай бұрын

Yep I believe some folks add some tape to the guide to tighten up the play!

@bcgandrewej8 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It looks like when comparing the sizes you cut it was very slightly off? Ours is the same. Was that a problem when assembly the cabinets?

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

They might have been off by a 32nd or two, but that's because they were all measured/marked separately (by eye).. so I suppose that is chalked up to operator error. No issues for cabinet assembly, well within the tolerance range for general cabinetry.

@dagda825 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I'd buy the Wen plunge saw and the makita track. I'll pay about twice the price of the kreg track but the performance of the Wen is well worth the price.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of Wen, is that a U.S. brand?

@omikeyutube 2 жыл бұрын

Hey if you have the money and want to spend it go for it, lots of people buy festool 😳

@tzavitz Жыл бұрын

Great video and review. Wondering why you think the starting point got corrupted for the first foot or so of your edging?

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

Probably because you naturally aren't pushing super steadily until you get into the cut a bit, so the saw moves side-to-side a bit more in the first part of the wear strip

@md8744 3 жыл бұрын

Good job bro. 👍

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

@AlergicToSnow 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect for me. I only need it half a dozen times a year. No way I can justify hundreds of dollars for a track saw.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, unless you are a pro carpenter using it every day it’s tough to shell out $600+ for a dedicated unit

@ar15tac 3 жыл бұрын

I have the rip cut. And love it. With that do you think the 55 inch for cross cuts would be long enough?

@ar15tac 3 жыл бұрын

Also super happy you actually have made 50 plus cuts on it and then gave an opinion on it.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Haha gotta use it before you can review it! If you mean the standard AccuCut, it'll do 50" cuts which would at least get you the short way on a sheet of plywood. I've found the extra length of the XL is totally worth it, my panel layouts are never good enough to avoid the long cuts. -Alex

@billhulme7090 Жыл бұрын

Can this be configured so it could rip a 12 foot sheet?

@jthamm8362 2 жыл бұрын

nice! Regarding the foam board and saw, how deep is the blade into the foam board?

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

About 1/8”

@Victor-it6bv 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make long angled bevel cuts?

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@aslmx1918 Жыл бұрын

Would it work with DEWALT 4 1/2” saw?

@dylanm4339 4 ай бұрын

there's a plastic insert up at the front of the sled, if you flip it to the angled side your saw will lie flat on the sled

@MasonDixonAcres 4 ай бұрын

Yep that’s set up correctly, the sled still hangs off the back a bit since the only set screws holding it on are at the front. It doesn’t affect how well it cuts

@terrygaddy7768 3 ай бұрын

4:19 into the video we see a problem with the fit of the shoe to the saw. I just got my XL and noticed the very same thing. I am also using a Dewalt DCS391 20 v saw. The cure for this problem is as simple as using a .125 (1/8") diameter rod to fill in the front of the shoe where that angular void meets the shoe. The rod fits up against the plastic shoe face beneath the saw shoe They have that plastic piece that you can flip over that's supposed to take care of that but unfortunately noting is truly universal. Mine fits nice and flat with the screws tightened down and everything goes down the track a whole lot better.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@leedo03 3 ай бұрын

i was looking online to see if the DCS391 will fit this, glad to see this comment thank you!

@stevedockery3534 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, may I ask what held your track & wood in place? Did you use any type of clamps? Thanks, Steve

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Gravity (friction). The wood is sitting on a full piece of foam so it doesn’t slide, and the track has got anti slip material on the bottom in combination with a small “foot” on the starting block that hooks on the edge of the panel so the track does not move forward during cut.

@stevedockery3534 2 жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres thanks

@thecasualcitizen492 3 жыл бұрын

Can you set the Accu-Cut up as a 48" guide and then assemble all the sections to cut 100 inches??

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Yep you can use it as the 48” by itself. In fact if you have a regular accucut, kreg sells just the “expansion pack” to make it an XL. Just the extra track and hardware.

@davids1681 2 жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres I'd been assuming this was the case, but then again, in the reality of either breaking down or making finish cuts, I would kinda hate to have to pause and fiddle with the joining/unjoining of the track sections - plus it seems like this would put a lot of wear (and slight deformation on aluminum?) from that process - so I'm thinking if I went with the Kreg, I'd want a dedicated crosscut fence AND a 100" version.

@yeroca 2 жыл бұрын

This looks great, but I'm a bit confused that you don't seem to need to clamp this thing down. The rubber strips are really enough to stabilize it?

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

They are, surprisingly

@tzavitz Жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres Do they get slippery once they collect sawdust?

@averageliving4Life 3 жыл бұрын

Buying it.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed

@rapaent 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm looking at getting the Accu-Cut XL along with a few clamps. I only have a couple concerns; 1) I have seen a few videos on the saw sled in regards to being a little sloppy but, was corrected by using 1/8" strips of tape on the sleds sides. Have you had any issues with this? 2) I see that the guide strips cost $10.00 per section. My concern is that it could really add up if replacement is necessary. For 8' it would be $40.00...... Ouch 🤨 Have you had any issues with your strips other than at your starting point? Thanks again for your review. Your cabinets look really nice..... Great job! 👍😊

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard about that tape trick, haven’t had to use it yet but good to have that in the back pocket. I never looked into replacement strips but dang that is expensive. Mine have been fine, once they are worn out you can swap the starting block to the other side and at least double the existing life. I noticed you’ll only see blue flakes mixed with your sawdust if the saw gets slightly off-kilter mid-cut. This would probably be helped with the tape trick. I’m not convinced they do a ton to help tear out anyway, so even if they get worn I probably wouldn’t replace.

@rapaent 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information! Very true, didn't think of that...... swap sides for double life. Looking forward to this tool. As far as the strips, I'm thing the same. I plan on using the clamps for the most part anyway. Thanks again for the great review! Good job!! 👍😊

@Mwfrizzellandsons Жыл бұрын

Can you clamp it down or do the clamps get in the way of the saw?

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

You really don’t need to especially at the start, but yes it would probably get in the way

@theunkownmr.562 Жыл бұрын

I'd move up to a 60 tooth blade is its possible on that size saw to alleviate the splintering.

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

Good thought, not sure if they make a 60t for a 5 1/2" saw, that's very fine

@theunkownmr.562 Жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres yes, that's a rather small blade. Maybe there's a 40tooth?

@texasmike7994 3 жыл бұрын

How’s that dewalt saw, I have dewalt tools but not this saw yet

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

I like it, small, light, and good for any general work. I want to get their 7 1/4 saw for the times you need something a little more powerful, but in most cases I will just use my corded 7 1/4 -Alex

@write2nick 3 жыл бұрын

I want to get a budget circular saw dedicated for this tool so I don’t need to detach the circular saw. Do you think that’s a good idea? Something like Ryobi P508? Any affordable battery operated circular saw you recommend?

@KlockoFett 3 жыл бұрын

The sled has a stop block so your saw sits in the same spot every time you take it off and put it back on. If you want to get a dedicated saw no one's gonna stop you, but there's not a good reason to do so. After that first time doing the initial setup, it takes maybe 15-30 seconds to attach the sled to the saw each time.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, i agree with this. I’m on dewalt battery system, I like their saws but haven’t tried others to be honest. I’m sure for DIY anything is fine

@write2nick 3 жыл бұрын

@@KlockoFett Great. Thanks for your input!

@write2nick 3 жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres I was also checking out Dewalt products. Thanks for your videos.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found some use in them! -Alex

@sammobleyscottsdalerealtor6985 2 жыл бұрын

I put another piece of wood under the starting block so the saw stays parallel to the track when starting out.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!!

@andre1987eph 2 жыл бұрын

7:26. That’s weird how the saw baseplate is not sitting flush with the Kreg sled

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

It's because the sled is only fastened to the front of the saw baseblate. Once it sits down gravity keeps it together and it doesn't seem to hurt cutting performance.

@KO-Handyman 9 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t about the back not flush with the jig. It’s all about the front

@pokzpokzpokz6023 2 жыл бұрын

What type of wood u used?

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

That is birch plywood.

@brianreip411 3 жыл бұрын

will this do cross and rip cuts?

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It will do whatever your circular saw will cut. You have to get creative to rip down something smaller than 3” or so since the track needs something to sit on

@brianreip411 3 жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres awesome thank you so it gets its straight edge from the edge(beginning) of the cut as opposed to the side like the other systems.

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

The straight edge is the track itself, the grippy bottom and foot at the start keep it from slipping on the surface of whatever you’re cutting. So you can line it up however you need, I even did angled cuts for the fronts of corner cabinets

@harveyli6299 3 жыл бұрын

Is the excavator review coming soon?

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Haha it's on the list! I have video from the day I got it, just need to edit. It's in rougher shape than I originally could tell when I looked at it.. so it will be an interesting ownership experience lol

@cheekymonkey6791 2 жыл бұрын

Locate the set screws off the tapered leading edge and your base lift problem should be solved. Nice review.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

In theory the little gray tapered spacer under the saw's leading edge is supposed to fill in the gap so the baseplate can't be pushed down by the set screw, but maybe there still is some gap that allows the base lift. I'll give it a try

@jasonplugowsky3086 Жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres Did it work?

@KWArtist 2 жыл бұрын

60t not 40

@blakecollie8770 8 ай бұрын

It's not good for cabinet work to sloppy on the track move in both directions 1/8" and the strips on the bottom don't grip.the plywood well.

@MasonDixonAcres 8 ай бұрын

To each their own. I think this is much easier and more accurate than manhandling a 4x8 sheet on a table saw

@donaldhokanson3321 10 ай бұрын

I bought this a few years ago and i think it's a total waste of money. I have never been able to get it to cut straight. I even broke it out again after being frustrated with it for so long to cut some plywood and it bowed out by over an inch in the middle of its length. Dont bother with this tool. I like other Kreg stuff like the pocket hole jig but this is money best saved on getting a real track saw.

@MasonDixonAcres 10 ай бұрын

It's still working great for me years later. Sorry you're having trouble

@KO-Handyman 9 ай бұрын

I honestly don’t think the plunge means anything. I’m old school. I learned by clamping a steel L channel to the wood or snap a line and have a lean eye and run it through a jointer run a portable jointer over it if needed. Track saw?? Ehhh.. that’s just foo foo bells and whistles

@vcsuwar6126 2 жыл бұрын

Kreg's system looks a little ropey. You had good results, but I wonder what happens after 500 hours of operation. There are cheap track saw kits out there that look more robust than Kreg's. I usually like a lot of what they do, but this looks to me like a misfire.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

If you plan to need a track saw for 500 hours of use, I would highly recommend buying a dedicated track saw

@kevinohara8671 3 жыл бұрын

You've got something wrong it should not sit on the plate like that lol

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

It sits flat with light pressure, but I followed the instructions included. There's nothing to hold the back end of the saw to the sled, as far as I can tell.

@jondar69 2 жыл бұрын

@@MasonDixonAcres did you try to flip the small grey plastic piece that is for angled saw base plates ? It looks like it isn't supporting your saws base properly, and when you tighten the locking screws it is raising the back of the saw up. Maybe a small shim will help ?

@omikeyutube 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it looked to me as though in the beginning when you showed us your saw that the nose was curved up but not by very far actually the front of the plate looked like it was flat So I think what happened is that when you screw the set screws down on the front of the saw it causes the front of the saw to dip down into that gray piece which causes the back to be like that. I've watched a lot of reviews with this accu-cut rig, and yours is the first and only one that I've seen where the base plate looked like that, definitely something wrong with the setup

@omikeyutube 2 жыл бұрын

Something else just occurred to me, in the beginning of your video where you're showing how you attach the guide plate to the sole of your saw I noticed that the clamps are all the way out to the very front and out to the outside edges of the front of the shoe

@omikeyutube 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I hit the enter button before I was done You might consider moving the locking things to the inside holes which will allow you to pivot them further back on the leading edge of the soul This might keep your nose from dipping down like that as the pinch point would be more towards the flat surface of the sole as opposed on to that curved nose

@jamesgatlin4162 3 жыл бұрын

You need 60t blade

@MasonDixonAcres 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i agree that would help reduce tear out more. Will try that on the next cabinet set

@rubenbermudez2201 2 жыл бұрын

Actually I noticed that your review was just a tool promotion. Yu missed the actual how-to of the exercise. tood bad; because you started with good coments.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

It's not a promotion, I bought the tool and made a video setting it up and my thoughts. I happen to like it

@JochyEstrella 2 жыл бұрын

But but , your cuts were not true 90 degree and that’s the problem with this el cheapo plastic components from Kregg tools. Better use a straight edge and your blade trued square, if am gonna build cabinets professionally I’ll invest in the proper equipment imho.

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

If you would like to buy a dedicated track saw, by all means go for it

@leonardhall7203 Жыл бұрын

I went with the bora track clamp. Simply because all saw sleds suck.

@MasonDixonAcres Жыл бұрын

To each their own, this one works great for me however!

@Muzzle801 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I'm just setting up my accu-cut now and I got the fear just in case I made an error. This was the reassurance I needed so cheers from the UK 🇬🇧🍻

@MasonDixonAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Glad it helped 👍🏼 -Alex