DisVet Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I just ordered the kit today. I ordered it on amazon. Got the Dewalt clamps for the Makita rail guides. I did a little research on everything. The dewalt rail clamps seem to have the best reviews. So, you don’t really need this little doohickey that I saw on YouTube video that I thought I really wanted. It’s TSO’s guide for the rail guides. Just a well engineered little helper tool that is really cool. I wanted it!!! Until I saw the price of it. They have two similar models of it. One is about $159 bucks and the other $179 bucks. Well that ended that idea. LOL!!! I’m a single parent. I just can’t afford that price cause I just don’t want one, it’s better to used two of them in my opinion. Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 cool cant wait to hear what you have to saw about it .. I own the corded version and for clamps I use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013UNUOEU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They work great as well and get a great lock to them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I bought the Insta Rail Square which is similar to the $159 TSO product, and kick myself for waiting so long. It to me is a game changer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisVet Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) What are insta Rail Square? I would like to check them out. I did check them out. Pretty cool. I’m going to check the price. Cause the dewalt clamps , they clamp from underneath which is real cool too. Edited October 4, 2020 by DisVet Added more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisVet Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 After checking them all out, I just think they are all expensive. I will try with out them see how I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Agree tha $150 is a lot for an accessory, but to me it was a no brainer. It is possible to set up track, clamp and still be out of square due to slight measuring errors. The rail square eliminates that. You can always add later when money is available. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I have one of the TSO's. When you can afford it @DisVet you will be happy you have it. 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisVet Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks for your comment. Does just one satisfy your needs? I would think to have two, one on each end. What do you think? I am very curious...thx again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisVet Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Sounds like a winner. I have asked a question to Chet, if anyone can comment that already owns one, that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisVet Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 I am going to order these clamps. Ty sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 does the insta rail work fine? Just curious ... as it seems to be based on if the edge it is being placed on is already square? Just thinking through like the first cuts on the factory edge of ply or something like that where it is not always straight ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 9 hours ago, DisVet said: I would think to have two, one on each end. No you only need one. I simple clamps on to your track and provides you a 90 degree or 45 degree edge. 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Bushwacked said: does the insta rail work fine? Just curious ... as it seems to be based on if the edge it is being placed on is already square? Just thinking through like the first cuts on the factory edge of ply or something like that where it is not always straight ... yes it works well, it is basically the same as the TSO offering. I went with the Insta rail cause I had a store credit to the Toolnut. If your reference edge is really out of whack it could be an issue. I have found using the factory edge square enough. I have taken a badly out of square piece of ply and have gotten dead nuts. 2 hours ago, Chet said: No you only need one. I simple clamps on to your track and provides you a 90 degree or 45 degree edge. Agreed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisVet Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Well folks, I returned the Makita TS. I am going to make my own. I have learned a lot since the last one that I did. I just can’t justify spending the money on it at this point in my woodworking. Maybe later down the road. Thanks for all your support on this subject. Look forward to checking everyone else’s out. I am still building my clamp rack though. Just ordered the material for it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 A bit late but I use the TSO and love it. FWIW I have never clamped a rail in my life ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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