Guide rail adapter for Makita DSS501

Guide rail adapter for the Makita DSS501 (18V compact circular saw)

Turn Makita's smallest 18V circular saw into a track saw. This adapter lets the DSS501 run on Makita guide rails, and on similar rails from Festool and other brands, for straight, splinter-free cuts.

✔ Adjustable trim blocks: dial in a perfect, play-free fit on your rail
✔ Quick release: 2 locking knobs, saw in or out in seconds
✔ Fits small printers: every part prints on an 18×18 cm bed (Prusa MINI); a 1-piece baseplate is included for larger printers
✔ No supports needed on any part
✔ Makita logo is a separate body in the glider part, so you can print it in a second color

HARDWARE

- 22× self-tapping screws 3×10 mm
- 2× M4×20 mm round-head bolts + nuts
- Locking knobs: 2× M5×15 mm bolts (Allen or tapered head) + 2× M5 threaded inserts

PRINT SETTINGS

Layer height 0.20 mm · Infill 20–40% · No supports · No raft
PETG or ASA/ABS recommended. Add a few extra solid layers.
Print the knob and the trim/adjust block twice.

Makita color ≈ RAL 5021 (water blue).

CHANGELOG

v2.2 (20-02-2024): added a 1-piece baseplate for larger printers, removed split supports
v2 (03-01-2024): relocated the front knob, slightly larger base for a better saw fit, minor block tweaks

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