I needed to cut some repeatable width boards with my Track Saw. I whipped up this little gauge. Glue the small two blocks together for a beefier base, then push a bolt through them in to the slot on the larger piece. Wing nut on top…and bam! Simple tool. Hopefully it works for someone else besides me.
NOTE: Run the letters and lines as a SCORE, not engrave. I messed that part up. (still learning)
What it looks like complete
Example of someone else’s jig here, but shows how to use them.
I want to love this, I can’t imagine it in action, could you take a picture of it in action? I don’t really understand how this is used. Thank you for posting your design! That is awesome.
Hopefully this video helps make it clear… this guy did nicer ones… but hey, his are not cut by a laser. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ81GCNoEz8
This is pretty cool, now sell me on why I need a track saw, because I didn’t think I needed one until now… perhaps to feed the laser?
haha… tools that justify each other are the perfect tools, #amiright?
Honestly - I put off getting a track saw because hey, I have a table saw, circular saw, band saw, jig saw… and didn’t think it’d be worth it. Breaking down material is one thing, but the way the Festool (the one I chose to go with) cuts without tear out, super smooth motion, easy depth…I wish I’d have bought it years ago. It’s an investment for sure, but I love it so far.
Awesome! What model did you go with.?
Cool! Not a current need here, but well done!
I ended up doing the TS75, just so when I need to cut some slabs, I have the capacity.
Love practical cuts. This is great! I made some glides for my table sled out of thick acrylic and they worked pretty good. I love when you can use the GF for tools.
oh… dang, I never thought that. You could make custom width ones and be perfect! brilliant. I am totally doing that this weekend. So…a rectangle is a good shape? ;). (way better than those circle slides)
I had to play around with mine. My sled was a little out of square. But it works. And if it gets screwed up. Just print another one. I rounded the ends a little so no sharp corners.
If you have a shop check out Dan’s other great shop videos.
I don’t think you actually need the setting guide though. Just set one guide from the other, as he shows doing with the setting guide, and they will be the same.
I added a COMPLETED picture for reference.
