A track saw is one of the most popular tools in DIYers and
professional woodworking. These versatile power tools cut wood quickly and
easily. They can cut precise straight lines through sheet material, cut with
wood and trim the doors and floors while leaving smooth, finished edges.
Using Track Saw may seem confusing at first, but with a few
simple tips you can use your new equipment safely and efficiently for a variety
of woodworking projects.
What Material Can You Cut?
The first thing that you should keep in mind is the track saw,
also commonly called Plunge Karate, which is designed to cut wood-based
materials such as plywood, wood, trim and melamine. Do not try to use your tool
to cut non-wood materials such as ceramic, steel or aluminum. Doing so can hurt
your vision and create a security risk for the operator.
Selecting the Blade
The next step is to choose the right cutting blade. As the
blade cuts through your workpiece, it is important to ensure that it has a
suitable blade for the job. For general use, the 14-tooth blade is perfectly
acceptable but the 48-tooth blade is ideal for working with melamine and
plywood as well as achieving a more finished, smooth edge.
Adjust Cutting Depth
Next, determine the depth of your blade cut. This will determine
how deep the blade is cut. Some manufacturers recommend that you avoid cutting
wood whose depth is less than 1/8 "inch.
But the most important thing to keep in mind is that the
depth should not be deep enough that it will hinder the accuracy but it should
be deep enough to eliminate the risks of blade damage and kickback.
Track Rails
One of the main benefits of using the Track Saw is that with
it you can use a guide rail. Guide Rail allows you to cut straight sheets as
well as long sheet materials such as plywood, doors and melamine. It is secured
to your workpiece with strips or F-clamps, so you can easily glide your saw
along your cut line.
Plunge Cuts
Another benefit of Track Saw is that they can also cut down
on immersion. This allows you to place your blade on any area of your
workpiece, even in the middle, and cut it straight into it.
The main thing before cutting the immersion is that you will
not see your cut path as opposed to a straight cut. This means that, if you
want to be secure, your blade should be sure that your cut path is clear of any
obstructions before dipping it into the material.
Starting Tool
You need to enable both the plunge release and the power
trigger for the tracked ones. First, you'll hit the plunge release that extends
the blade out of the tool's housing. Then, just press the trigger to activate
the motor before releasing the immersion. By pressing both switches, you will
successfully launch yourself and be ready to tackle your cutting project.
Let Your Blade Reach the Desired Speed
Once your tool is activated, don't just jam it into your
workpiece. Managing at the wrong speed can damage your workpiece and cause
security risks, such as kickbacks.
Instead, pull the trigger and let the blade reach the
ideal speed before you start cutting. A blade that rotates to the right
velocity will be cut faster, cleaner, and more precisely.
Final Verdict
I hope that you will get a better idea and how to use track saw
and how to use it. A track saw is the handiest tool for using. So let’s use and
get benefited.
