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I’m finishing an overseas tour in S. Korea where manufacturing is common and cheap. There’s a bag manufacturer here that has agreed to produce a carry bag for the 102” tracksaw guide rail at $110 per bag. I should have the initial prototype in 2-3 weeks.
It’s designed to hold one rail on each side with a soft padded fabric on the inside. DeWalt logo embroidered on the outside, or anything else as desired. Extra pocket on the outside for clamps and a loose piece of fabric in the center to separate the rails from rubbing.
Anyone interested in padded protection for their long guide rails? I don’t think that I’ll make this a business, but I could do a limited production run based on interest.
I would but I have the Makita and bought a bag a while bag. It’s nice to have the bag as it protects the rails.
Sarbatche wrote:
On 5/7/2023 at 4:17 AM, Sarbatche said:I’m finishing an overseas tour in S. Korea where manufacturing is common and cheap. There’s a bag manufacturer here that has agreed to produce a carry bag for the 102” tracksaw guide rail at $110 per bag. I should have the initial prototype in 2-3 weeks.
It’s designed to hold one rail on each side with a soft padded fabric on the inside. DeWalt logo embroidered on the outside, or anything else as desired. Extra pocket on the outside for clamps and a loose piece of fabric in the center to separate the rails from rubbing.
Anyone interested in padded protection for their long guide rails? I don’t think that I’ll make this a business, but I could do a limited production run based on interest.
South Korea is not cheap at all! Their GDP per capita is higher than Italy which is a G7 country.
Altan wrote:
3 hours ago, Altan said:South Korea is not cheap at all! Their GDP per capita is higher than Italy which is a G7 country.
Right… but they’re also big into manufacturing. A ton of small shops/factories where you can get custom fitted suits for $300, CNC embroidered patches and name tags for half the price in the States, bespoke shoes, etc. My wife and I can both eat out for $10.
Just because the country is wealthy doesn’t mean that the manufactured goods are expensive (besides their electronics, of course).
Eric – TIA wrote:
On 5/10/2023 at 9:45 PM, Eric – TIA said:I would but I have the Makita and bought a bag a while bag. It’s nice to have the bag as it protects the rails.
Does Makita make a bag that’s long enough for the big tracks? I searched and only found 59” bags.
No I have the short bag but it fits my track. I think you are right, they don’t offer something bigger.
Sarbatche wrote:
On 5/12/2023 at 12:25 AM, Sarbatche said:Right… but they’re also big into manufacturing. A ton of small shops/factories where you can get custom fitted suits for $300, CNC embroidered patches and name tags for half the price in the States, bespoke shoes, etc. My wife and I can both eat out for $10.
Just because the country is wealthy doesn’t mean that the manufactured goods are expensive (besides their electronics, of course).
The goods are cheaper there mostly because they are produced there, no added import tax or transportation cost.
I have the Makita and I have three short rails I use. If I am doing a bunch of long cuts in nice wood, I will connect them. I have to admit, I am a little lazy and sometimes even use the short track to cut long pieces. Once I mark everything out, I make my first cut, I have to stop and adjust the track to the new position. In the end, it still produces a clean straight cut.
I know this isn’t what you are supposed to do but my point is, using the track, getting a straight clean cut is extremely easy.
When I have two tracks together, there is no overlap and the track is pretty much edge-to-edge. I am still able to rip 8′ cuts clean and simple.
Overall if you are only cutting on occasional longer pieces, moving the track is easy and fast and produces a great cut. Yes, if you plan on cutting long cuts all the time, go with the longer track. I am just not sure the best way to store them so they do not warp over time.
Sarbatche wrote:
On 5/7/2023 at 8:17 AM, Sarbatche said:I’m finishing an overseas tour in S. Korea where manufacturing is common and cheap. There’s a bag manufacturer here that has agreed to produce a carry bag for the 102” tracksaw guide rail at $110 per bag. I should have the initial prototype in 2-3 weeks.
It’s designed to hold one rail on each side with a soft padded fabric on the inside. DeWalt logo embroidered on the outside, or anything else as desired. Extra pocket on the outside for clamps and a loose piece of fabric in the center to separate the rails from rubbing.
Anyone interested in padded protection for their long guide rails? I don’t think that I’ll make this a business, but I could do a limited production run based on interest nba bite.
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