Makita 194385-5 Guide Rail Clamps

ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:22 am

I've been thinking about getting track saw clamps for a while and notice these Makita clamps at a reasonable price (compared with other makes / sellers). Has anyone used them?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-19438 ... ctupt=true

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Excel-Fasten ... OSwA3dYkMH~

The reviews on amazon suggest they work with Aldi / Lidl tracks.

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ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:32 am

Oh, some of the reviews say the clamp bars may need filed to allow them to slide into the tracks.

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Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:19 pm

What tracks do you have?

ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:08 pm

I have Lidl Parkside.

Btw, I sent a mail to one of the sellers (first link) to confirm they were selling them as a pair. Their listing wasn't clear.

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Rorschach · Post by **Rorschach** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:01 pm

If the clamps will fit a festool or makita track then they should fit the Lidl track too. I have a pair of festool clamps and they fit on the Lidl track too.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:31 pm

I bought the Parkside one as well. I splashed out and bought the Evolution ST2800 tracks which come with clamps. I haven't used them yet.

ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:49 am

I already bought extra Parkside track so struggled to justify buying the evolution kit.

I bought from the following ebay listing, seller confirmed they are being sold as a pair.

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Rorschach · Post by **Rorschach** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:03 pm

For those thinking of buying clamps, you can get the welded style of clamps as found on the evolution tracks and you can get the forged style as shown in this thread and used by festool and makita etc.

The welded type are fine for securing a track, light duty stuff. The forged type are also great for tracks but additionally they are very strong and can be used for all sorts of other clamping tasks. I probably use my festool clamps more for other clamping than use on the track. Well worth the extra few quid in my opinion. Something to think about.

ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:11 am

Update. The clamps (these ones) arrived yesterday.

Not had a chance to use for a cut them bit did try them in the Parkside tracks and fitted perfectly. They feel really solid and as Rorschach said they are forged as a single bar so ain't going to mode. I'd recommended these.

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