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While we wait for the inevitable elusive Milwaukee track saw, Ryobi has stepped in to fill the gap. The Ryobi PTS01 18V ONE+ 6.5″ brushless track saw provides a new solution for making rip cuts on the jobsite or in the workshop. The brushless motor on this new Ryobi cordless track saw delivers up to 260 linear feet of cutting per charge with a 4Ah battery.
The PTS01 track saw includes two tracks for up to 55-inches of rip capacity. That’s enough for easily cross-cutting plywood, MDF, OSB, or other sheet goods. And, of course, a single track works well for making shorter crosscuts. For full-length rip cuts in sheet goods, you can add additional tracks for even more cutting length.
Bevel cuts have the expected -1° to 48° range, and the saw cuts to a depth of 1-15/16″ at 90°. That depth includes the use of the track. The no-load blade speed is 4,300 RPM, a bit less than you find on Pro saws from Milwaukee, Makita, or DeWalt but certainly sufficient for getting through most common materials quickly.
Note that this is a true plunge-cutting track saw—not just a circular saw on a track. For more precise plunge cuts, the Ryobi PTS01 track saw even includes an adjustable depth control knob and depth scale. You also get track adjustments and anti-tip adjustments for smooth, accurate tracking during cuts.
The integrated riving knife should help prevent kickbacks due to twisting, pinching, or lifting the saw during cuts.
While we have yet to get this saw in for review, we do like the overall design. Dust collection should be decent, with a full shroud over the blade and a well-placed dust port extending out and back from the top. The port fits both 1-1/4″ (inside) and 1-7/8″ (outside) connections and hoses.
The Ryobi cordless track saw comes with a higher price than you might expect from this brand, but you get a lot. The PTS01B bare tool carries a retail price of $329 and includes the saw and two 27.5-inch tracks. The PTS01K kit runs $399 and adds in 4Ah 18V HP battery, and charger. If you already have a battery and charger, $329 nets you a feature-rich track saw while saving you $100 or more over most other brands.
The saw will be available in April of 2022.
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I feel the 27.5″ track should have been an option, and that a 55″ track should have been the standard like all other brands. This short track reminds me of the Kreg Accu-Cut where you’re gonna need 4 tracks to rip a full length sheet. Mating up 4 tracks leaves for more mistakes than mating 2.
Are the track Festool/Makita compatible? If so, it opens up a whole slew of aftermarket accessories to Ryobi.
No blade left ? Disappointed Ryobi
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