Nice. I already have a festool ts55, but I also have some m18 HO 6.0 batteries, and the bare tool is very affordably priced... I may end up with one as a second tracksaw if it ends up being part of the buy more save more sales later on.

Rats, over a half day late on my comment, great find!

This is Great News 🎉Maybe a Update Video?

That is even more amazing news from this Milwaukee saw. Another thing I like about it is that it uses one battery.

How do you do it? Looking at mine, it appears that it will be very difficult to keep it square to the blade. Which screws?

Some guys have gave them flack for that. But to me that simply makes sense haha why wouldn’t they. It’s proving to be a solid saw!

For sure!

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Thanks man!

I think mine will be here Friday. Probably should’ve waited but oh well haha

Thanks man!

Thanks Kent!

Thanks!

ohhh what in the name of typos...... Had I known the Milwaukee was coming out with one, I might have waited. But Kreg is good. Jeesh....I did not hit the emoji button. Looking forward to more good videos.

Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

Ooo I like that idea. I’ll see what I can come up with

The Makita is pretty close to the Festool. Close enough that it doesn't warrant the premium unless you're all in on dust collection.

That’s what I’m working on👍🏽keeping the foam though

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Price wise it’s right in line with the other brands!

Thank you, I checked and the saw itself is $399, not for the tracks but I’m surprised I thought it’d be a lot more. It’s not that much over the Ryobi.

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Yea the whole base can be loosened and slid over

No kidding lol that’s why I didn’t do too much

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For sure!

Has the riving knife to help prevent it, but no it doesn’t have the feature where it shuts off

The Milwaukee is $140 cheaper compared to the cordless Festool for this same type of kit - saw, box, charger, battery, blade. Looks like they have several different kit options you can get with tracks too. From what I’m seeing, comparing apples to apples with what’s included, the Milwaukee is running $110-150 less on all the options

I can't wait to see all the comparisons too. Just bought into Makita's XGT line late 2021 specifically for their 40v track saw and 8 1/2" sliding miter, a bit bummed since I had to invest in yet another battery platform but I prefer their leaf blower and love the air duster. I love how this comes with a packout box with nice foam molding compared to Makita's cheap plastic mold and there's at least have the option of carrying some batteries + charger if you bring it somewhere.

@@ericmann1781 I think it's going to be compared to the Festool track saw as they are the standard pretty much these days. Every maker starts out with other brands and then feel they have to explain why you now see them with Festool tools. If Milwaukee can perform good with this setup, saving the $150-$200 is going to be the decision if its worth going with Milwaukee instead of Festool.

Everyone is comparing to Festool… what about Makita, DeWalt and Bosch?

@@michaelshelnutt3534 I agree with you. I have many Bosch tools as well as Milwaukee. I used to have only Dewalt drills, saws, etc. I changed to Milwaukee because I liked how rugged they were and I thought they did a great job at a lower price point. The issue currently is, you see someone who builds and uses a Triton, Makita, Dewalt or a brand other than Festool, they don't make a bid deal out of it. But as soon as they get that Festool piece of equipment, they are sure to mention it. Tamar from 3x3 Customs just referenced her "brand new amazing Festool chop saw". Makers who used dowels or some other kind of loose tenon joinery all of a sudden show up with a Festool domino and you can bet your bottom dollar they showcase it on a project. But then they apologize for having such an expensive piece of equipment by saying this can be done other ways not using dominos!! Whatever Festool has done with it's marketing is amazing. Their tools ARE excellent and many of them are better than what's out there. But you have to mortgage your house to buy them! But while I agree with what you are saying, a company needs to come up with a piece of equipment that is better than Festool, hands down. When this happens, maybe then will it start to change.

It’s foam insulation sheet

It’s common in terms of track saws, that’s what most of them are. But yep they’re different than the 6.5” regular circular saw blades you’ll find at the box stores!

@@JohnBuildsIt I'm a General Contractor and had one project a few years back where I needed a track saw, so I bought he Grizzly Track saw (It was cheap & I really didn't want to spend the money to buy a Festool because I didn't anticipate having much need for the tool after that project). It has a 6-1/4" blade. Funny thing is, Since I got it, I've found many uses for it and now wish I had bought a more expensive (higher quality) saw. The last few years, I've been switching out my cordless tools to Milwaukee & am thinking about the Milwaukee Track Saw. I wonder if it will work with my Grizzly tracks.

I’m actually really impressed with them so far. No deflection at all. The regular Diablo type 6.5” blades at your box are different than the 20mm arbor track saw blades too

@@JohnBuildsIt I look forward to see its performance once you have the track for it. I honestly feel for the amount of money you’re paying those should be included, love the fact it comes in a packout box. I hope they continue with this because so many of us love the packout system.

Does great 👍🏽

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I have the 16' version of this hose. Love it!

Yea it works 👍🏽

Perfect thanks I watched other videos and it’s showed the saw tipping out of the track when the anti tip was fully out

It’s a great saw!

Their corded extractor is one of the better ones on the market. A cordless would be sweet too though if that’s what you mean

Good to know!

Follow up to my follow up haha, those black bars aren’t adjustable, but the entire base on the Milwaukee can be loosened and slide over to flush up with the Makita splinter guard 👍🏽

I would assume so, but don’t know for sure

My tso products one is, so I would bet yes

Should be next week! 👍🏽 life’s been hectic haha

No it doesn’t. That would’ve been handy!

@@JohnBuildsIt that sucks... I wouldn't need another big ass box if it did...Guess I'll just stick with my Makita that fits in that same box along with the bag Makita has for the 2 shorter tracks (mainly for on the job site anyway).

@@reddawgrup1779 are you taking your blade off every time or something to get the Makita to fit in that box?

@@JohnBuildsIt no, but I'm referring to the Makita 36v version. That's with no batteries installed on the saw tho. 👌

I haven’t really kept track to give an exact answer.. but a long time haha

Battery track saw may be my next job site saw

They’re all similar and offer different versions of kits, just the bare saw, etc

Yea, just how it is I guess

@@JohnBuildsIt not happy about the fit and finish on that otherwise very happy. I took mine off wrapped some Teflon tape around the metal tab that the slide hooks to reattached it now that 45 detent bypass slides like it was on a track.👍

Not really. I was just used to my several year old Makita that’s definitely worn in haha. I’m used to the Milwaukee now

Haha that’s funny, that’s one thing I actually don’t like is having the 2 separate boxes!

That’s pretty silly just don’t put the battery in there.

@John Builds It I have a cordless miter saw that uses the same batteries, so it works better than having another big empty box. The Milwaukee box looks about the same size as my packout with wheels... just alot of empty space filled with foam.

@Steffen Detrick Why is that silly, I already have a large packout box with wheels that I don't use because of its size... I never said there wasn't a market for this, I just like the separate box because I have other tools.

@@ronmurphy4234 If that works for you then I apologize. It just seems kind of silly because if it’s in a box it’s in a box right. Regardless you’re going into a box to retrieve the battery in the idea of carrying around an extra box just for a battery does not seem more efficient because you still have to go into a box to retrieve the battery as well as carrying an extra box. I guess what I’m saying is regardless of what box it’s in it could be used for other tools ultimately a box is a box. It would seem to be more efficient to just not have it in a box at all I take all of my batteries out of the boxes.But like I said if it works for you I apologize.

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They have 31”, 55”, and 106”. The Milwaukee tracks are a lot better quality than my Makita

@@JohnBuildsIt thank you! Been waiting for this saw to be released!

I can’t compare to the festool because I don’t know, but all I can say is the Milwaukee has been very, very impressive

Just depends what battery platform you’re mainly on I suppose!

Yea it will

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@@JohnBuildsIt Thank you very much John!!

Follow up to my follow up haha, those black bars aren’t adjustable, but the entire base on the Milwaukee can be loosened and slide over to flush up with the Makita splinter guard 👍🏽

@@JohnBuildsIt thanks for the feed back ,it didn't look to have much adjustment, thats cool you figured it out. now you can know both saws will cut the same. waiting on mine to arrive. i ordered the tracks as well.

The riving knife is spring loaded. If you’re already on the Milwaukee platform, that’s the route I’d go personally

@@JohnBuildsIt ahh. Wonderful. Appreciate the info!

What would that be?

@@westsidewil look at 3:08 in the video. He mentions the rail adjustment knobs.

I just looked over it closer, and I still can’t adjust the saw over in the direction that I need for this Makita rail. So my original solution of just replacing the splinter guard stands. His festool track just may be a little different

Follow up to my follow up haha, the entire base on the Milwaukee can be loosened and slide over to flush up with the Makita splinter guard 👍🏽

just the 6.0

Yea!

@@JohnBuildsIt is it the same as the XL box thats been available for awhile now? I mean strictly the dimensions of it??

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Our date got pushed back several times haha

I have had an TSC55 for going on 4 years now, and sure it cuts great, but festool batteries suck. I've had to replace 4 of them so far. They keep dying on me for some reason. And I'm really not a fan of having to use 2 batteries. I use milwaukee and the makita 40v platform as well. The makita saws cut better hands down, although I've never used their track saw. I'm entertaining the idea of getting rid of the festool TS and getting a makita TS to replace it....or maybe the milwaukee, but I like makita saws more.

@@Kevin-mp5of it's the festool batteries that suck. After just over 3 years, I've had to replace 4 5.2amp batteries. At $135 a piece, it's starting to get old. Guess what ones I've had ZERO issues with, my milwaukee and makita batteries, still going strong with not one yet returned. A tool is only good if it works. I wish they had updated the festool saw to have a few features of the makita. A single battery is what is attracting me to the makita track saw, considering I already have 40v tools and batteries, along with plenty of festool tracks to go with.

I don’t think so. Doesn’t the Dewalt track have 3 grooves? These have one

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I’m really curious how the 40v Makita compares to my 36v. The 2 batteries can be a pain sometimes lol

Do you think milwauke is a better one compared to xgt track saw?

I love the 40v but the Milwaukee is the platform I have the most batteries for. They typically make a good tool so I don’t doubt it’s great. That’s my only drawback is brand loyalty. Either way, the 40 v is no slouch

@@lesg9604 i get it now. i guess you've just missed that milwaukee half a year ago showed that they were going to release a track saw. And today is that day as I see .

So I knew it was coming but they hadn’t set a release date when I purchased mine. I had some projects I wanted to use it on, and got the Makita at a good price. I have no complaints other than the battery platform. 40v vs 18 volt has to be a difference in power so if a Milwaukee has no issues cutting 2 inch hardwood, then I should slice right through no issue

I doubt it. I can’t remember the last time I saw Milwaukee make a new corded tool

@@JohnBuildsIt I like the cordless stuff, and for tools you use every day it’s a no brainer. But imagine having this beauty in like new condition when the new battery format comes out.

​@@Everythingisgoingtobealright I'm sure at that point, Milwaukee will then sell us a 110 to M18 Adapter. It would be really simple, a short cord to a DC Adapter and then a Cord to what would look like the old 2amp Hour battery. Or an extension cord to the shell of a 6 or 12 amp hour battery, with the DC Adapter inside.

@@ThePTBRULES Maybe, I just buy corded versions of specialized tools. If I was using them everyday, that would be different.

Definitely liking the Milwaukee more than my Makita 36v

@@JohnBuildsIt more power? Lower weight? Both? Better cuts?

@@eljefe38theboss yea noticeably more power with only one battery versus having to have 2. All the adjustments are just easier/faster to do. The Milwaukee tracks and connectors are better quality and I’ve been super impressed with the Milwaukee blades. I don’t like the ultra thin kerf Makita blades, but after upgrading those I’d say the cut quality is the same

@@JohnBuildsIt gahh your making me want to switch. What battery you running enthusiast it? have you tried any accessories from the makita tracks on the Milwaukee? I've got the track clamps and a right angle attachment, as well as the wall mounts and would hate to repurchase.

@@eljefe38theboss I have the tso products right angle and it works on both. I imagine most accessories should

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Plentiful. I’ve tried to push faster and stall it and couldn’t

@@JohnBuildsIt AWESOME!

Definitely would be nice!

I can’t talk you into buying tools you don’t need or want. But I can almost guarantee once you have one, you’ll wish you would’ve got one sooner haha

@@JohnBuildsIt I’m not betting against you! Laughs, this tool is real eye candy. It’s just that in the last 2 years I’ve brought 2 circular saws & a table saw. So I’m running out of hiding spaces. You know what I mean!

@@JohnBuildsIt that is a FACT!! and you'll never go back!! Track saws are a no-brainer! 👍

Don’t have to buy the kit with box then

The Milwaukee is $10 more than Makita, and $140 less than festool for the same kits.

I understood that Festool is not that pricey once began to compare with another brands. If you compare with something with the same features and quality, it is almost the same price o even less. Most important - Festool is a complete system, and you don't have to spend $$$ on all the adapters.

Not any better is a stretch haha but ya I get what you’re saying. Hard to justify for people that already have a track saw and don’t need one

All track saws are like this lol. And Milwaukee makes both left and right blade regular circular saws.

Calm down man lol

Boy they sure do SHINE tho when you have NO power on the job!!!!...really still need to explain this to ppl....🤨🍻

And guys over here want the black ones haha