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Bora 542006 WTX Saw Plate – The Easy to Use Saw Sled / Circular Saw Guide That Ensures Straight, Precise Cuts. Easily Rip Plywood or Other Sheet Material to Your Exact Specifications and Measurements

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  • Use with your circular saw to cut with unmatched precision. Convenient - your saw can still be used for free hand cutting with the plate attached
  • Easy to use, yet extremely secure, with three points of connection to saws.
  • The adjustable channel ensures it fits a wide variety straight edges guides (up to 3 1/2" wide)
  • Keeps and guides your circular saw straight and true while cutting, without wobble or binding
  • Fits right and left handed circular saws. Sled Measures 8" x 14" x 7/8"
  • Clamps to most circular saws for track saw like precision
  • Works directly with the BORA WTX, WT and Original Clamp Edge Series

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3.1 3.1
Value for money
2.6 2.6
Easy to use
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Bora Saw Plate

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Bora Saw Plate

At a Glance:

  • Designed to work with both right and left-handed circular saws
  • Adjustable channel works with almost any straight edge up to 3.5" wide
  • Perfect complement to the Bora WTX Clamp Edge Saw Guide (sold separately)
  • Makes straight cuts up to 8' utilizing the 50" Bora WTX Clamp Edge Saw Guide and optional 50" extension
  • 3 points of connection for added stability

Bora WTX Saw Plate

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Our Saw Plate (Saw Sled or Circular Saw Guide) is stable and easy to use. There are three different connecting points to your circular saw, so you are able to always cut with precision and confidence. It can be used with our WTX Clamp Edge™ (and Bora Rip Guide 542007), but if you already have another manufacturer’s clamp guide / straight edge, the adjustable channel will ensure a perfect fit (up to 3 ½ inches, in fact).

Additional Features:

Versatile

Works with both right and left-handed circular saws. (Saw sold separately)

Adjustable

Saw Plate track adjusts from 2.1 to 3.5 inches to fit most straight edge clamping tool guides. (Saw sold separately)

Secure Fit

Universal adjustable spring-loaded foot and nose clamp secures saw shoe and rear of saw securely. (Saw sold separately)

Works with WTX System

Expand your saw plate's versatility by pairing it with a WTX clamp edge. Accessory extensions (sold separately) allow you to create up to 100".

Expandable and Extendable

The WTX Clamp Edge system is versatile and expandable. With optional accessories such as Bora WTX Connectors, you can extend the cutting length of your Bora Saw Plate up to eight feet in total. Accessories such as Bora WTX Clamp Edge Saw Guide and Extensions are designed to work with and complement the Bora Saw Plate, allowing you to get a perfect clean cut every time. (All accessories sold separately.)

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We’ve put a lot of thought into what makes a great Saw Plate, and the result is the Bora 542006 WTX. This Saw Plate (aka Saw Sled or Circular Saw Guide) is sturdy, easy to use, stable, and safe. With three different connecting points to your circular saw, it’s rock solid, staying straight and true, and allows you to cut with precision and confidence (which is always important at several thousand RPM).

The best part is its versatility. It can be used with our WTX Clamp Guides (and along with the Bora Rip Guide 542007), but if you already have another manufacturer’s clamp guide / straight edge, the adjustable channel will ensure a perfect fit (up to 3 ½ inches, in fact). You can also use it on any circular saw – right or left handed. This makes the WTX Saw Plate a must-have for DIY enthusiasts, woodworkers, carpenters, contractors, or anyone else who desires straight, true cuts on plywood or other sheet material.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
346 global ratings

Customers say

Customers have expressed negative opinions about the fit and alignment of the saw blade sleeve. They mention that it flexes easily and may not fit all saws. They also say that it's difficult to align the saw with the sled and that it keeps coming unaligned. Customers have different opinions on quality, accuracy, and ease of use.

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87 customers mention37 positive50 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the saw blade. Some mention it's a good product, does a great job, and is functional. However, others say that it'd be better if it was engineered better, and that it is too flimsy to be practical in real world use.

"...Second, this thing feels pretty flimsy. It's made of 3/32" (~2mm) thick plastic and it flexes more than I like my power tools to flex...." Read more

"...Overall great product and great idea." Read more

"...to finish the cut i had a hard time keeping it tight, causing poor cut quality...." Read more

"Works well in conjunction with the Bora 50" saw guide clamp and the 50" extension...." Read more

24 customers mention9 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the saw blade. Some mention it's very handy and easy to use and setup, while others say that the instructions are worthless and the setup is confusing.

"Perhaps I am not using it correctly because the instructions are lacking, but I’ve been unable to confidently secure my circular saw squarely...." Read more

"...Great option to not having a giant table saw available. Easy to install and align...." Read more

"...Next, there were no instructions with it. There were 6 steps illustrated on the package label, but they would hardly count as instructions...." Read more

"...I read the instructions and watched sample videos on Youtube. It looked so easy...." Read more

23 customers mention13 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the saw blade. Some mention it makes straight cuts that even a caveman could do, while others say that it makes their cut less accurate.

"...Rolls smooth and creates nice straight cuts. Great option to not having a giant table saw available. Easy to install and align...." Read more

"Not for dead on accurate cuts...." Read more

"...It worked. I did like the device's ability to provide a positive straight cut when ripping a full sheet of plywood...." Read more

"it is way to fuzzy, the acctual cutting line is not clear, and it needs to clamp with some screws to the saw, leaving marks on the sole of the saw,..." Read more

21 customers mention0 positive21 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the fit of the saw blade. They mention that it flexes easily, and does not fit their saw well. Some customers also say that the base plate is not large enough to fasten.

"...The first thing is that is may not fit your saw as is "out of the box"...." Read more

"...but then the packaging says "almost all." Well, it did not fit my saw, a Porter Cable 324MAG...." Read more

"...1. The feet that lock the front of the circular saw plate were a bit wide...." Read more

"...The saw kept on coming unaligned and I would say that this plate may not fit all saws so check before you commit...." Read more

13 customers mention3 positive10 negative

Customers find the alignment of the saw blade with the sled difficult and clunky. They also say the saw keeps coming unaligned and the plate may not fit all saws. Customers are disappointed with the indexing and alignment, saying it's virtually impossible to position the guide precisely. They mention that the plate is better suited for left blade saws and that it may not work with all saw models.

"...I am also disappointed with the indexing/alignment...." Read more

"...It's also a little tedious to align the saw blade parallel to the edge guide and get predictable spacing...." Read more

"...some stability (less flex) to the platform and provides a straight guide to align the saw...." Read more

"...Also note that this is better suited for left blade saws - had it fit, the Ryobi saw would have required installation in the reverse direction..." Read more

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Set Your Expectations Appropriately
Update to review 6/28/16As I noted in my original review, I am providing an update after having used this device on a project. It worked. I did like the device's ability to provide a positive straight cut when ripping a full sheet of plywood. I remain concerned that the device will not last long because of the material that it is made of. I think that if it were attached to a saw and were to fall from sawhorse height, it would shatter. I'm going to give this a half star more for the fact that it does work considerably better than trying to follow a chalk line.I am also impressed by the fact that Lenora from Affinity Tool reached out to me after seeing my initial review. That indicates that they are paying attention and have good customer service. That is worth another half star. Lenora, in response to your query, I've modified this product now in order to make it work with my saws. I don't think there is anything your tech support folks can do for me that I haven't already done, but I appreciate your quick response and stated desire to help.I've attached photos of the modifications I made that allowed me to use the device with my Makita saw. The straight iron strap provides some stability (less flex) to the platform and provides a straight guide to align the saw. I had to move the clamp assembly forward about an inch as it would not clear the saw motor housing with the slot provided. I replaced the spring assembly on that clamp with a set nut to hold the bolt and wingnut in place while I attach the saw. The set nut is underneath the clamp. I needed to dremel clearances on the bottom side of the platform for all the new bolt heads so that they don't interfere with the guide fence when cutting. Once all this was done, it worked fine.Original Review:Setting your expectations appropriately with this product with define how satisfied you are with it. The first thing is that is may not fit your saw as is "out of the box". I had to do some modifications (drilling different holes in it, some dremel work, adding some hardware to it) in order for it to work with my old Makita Worm Drive saw. This took me an hour or so to complete. I just happened to have the materials on hand to do it or it would have taken longer than that if I'd had to go to the hardware store to buy parts for it.Second, this thing feels pretty flimsy. It's made of 3/32" (~2mm) thick plastic and it flexes more than I like my power tools to flex. I have some concerns about how it will hold up under usage. I haven't used it enough yet to form a final opinion on how well it works when cutting and will add to this review when I get there.
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Update to review 6/28/16

As I noted in my original review, I am providing an update after having used this device on a project. It worked. I did like the device's ability to provide a positive straight cut when ripping a full sheet of plywood. I remain concerned that the device will not last long because of the material that it is made of. I think that if it were attached to a saw and were to fall from sawhorse height, it would shatter. I'm going to give this a half star more for the fact that it does work considerably better than trying to follow a chalk line.

I am also impressed by the fact that Lenora from Affinity Tool reached out to me after seeing my initial review. That indicates that they are paying attention and have good customer service. That is worth another half star. Lenora, in response to your query, I've modified this product now in order to make it work with my saws. I don't think there is anything your tech support folks can do for me that I haven't already done, but I appreciate your quick response and stated desire to help.

I've attached photos of the modifications I made that allowed me to use the device with my Makita saw. The straight iron strap provides some stability (less flex) to the platform and provides a straight guide to align the saw. I had to move the clamp assembly forward about an inch as it would not clear the saw motor housing with the slot provided. I replaced the spring assembly on that clamp with a set nut to hold the bolt and wingnut in place while I attach the saw. The set nut is underneath the clamp. I needed to dremel clearances on the bottom side of the platform for all the new bolt heads so that they don't interfere with the guide fence when cutting. Once all this was done, it worked fine.

Original Review:

Setting your expectations appropriately with this product with define how satisfied you are with it. The first thing is that is may not fit your saw as is "out of the box". I had to do some modifications (drilling different holes in it, some dremel work, adding some hardware to it) in order for it to work with my old Makita Worm Drive saw. This took me an hour or so to complete. I just happened to have the materials on hand to do it or it would have taken longer than that if I'd had to go to the hardware store to buy parts for it.

Second, this thing feels pretty flimsy. It's made of 3/32" (~2mm) thick plastic and it flexes more than I like my power tools to flex. I have some concerns about how it will hold up under usage. I haven't used it enough yet to form a final opinion on how well it works when cutting and will add to this review when I get there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GUIA PARA CIERRA
Reviewed in Mexico on June 1, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars GUIA PARA CIERRA
Reviewed in Mexico on June 1, 2020
TODO BIEN, VEREMOS QUE TAL FUNCIONA CON LA GUÍA Y LA SIERRA DE CORTE
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Mark Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2019
Mr C.
5.0 out of 5 stars An amzing piece of kit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super!!!
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Gray Yu
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well with my ridgid r8652b and bora edge guide
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2019
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4.0 out of 5 stars Works well with my ridgid r8652b and bora edge guide
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2019
The reason I was looking at this saw plate is because I had to use both hands in cutting with my Bora edge guide (got it at HD). My ridgid circular saw doesn't have dust port, so I had no way to handle my vac hose while cutting.
After Did some research, I found this looks looks like a good solution for one hand cutting, it produced some good results both on Bora official demo and other customer reviews. However, when I went to AMAZON.COM, I found tons of negative reviews for this saw plate. Most of them were talking about the saw is flimsy, doesn't running smoothly with the guide, and not fit their saws. I was really hesitate to buy it but finally I decided to give it a try.
The Accuracy:
Surprisingly, the saw plate is greater than what I expected. I used a piece of 1*6 to run a two sides ripping, and I was really happy with the result. You may check the first pic, the result is almost straight (at least I could't find out there is any gap between the plank edge and my level. At this point, I can believe the saw plate itself represents a good quality and accuracy on cutting side.
The Installation:
Installation is quite sample. The saw plate has two screws in the front and a metal plate on the left hand side to clamp your circular saw down.the metal plate is not tight and it is really hard to make it tight( I highly doubt it is going to break the plastic grove if I do so). Fortunately, even the plate is not tight, but it is tight enough to keep your circular saw away from slipping. I heard of Bora had a new version saw plate and looks like they has solved the problem on the new version; However, I have no way to get a new version in Canada, so If you could get one, go with it. The saw plate also comes with an adjustable marker that you can attached to the top right corner as your blade guide.
The Using:
after you set up everything, use the saw plate with your saw is pretty straight forward. Someone complained the saw plate is not running smoothly on the rail; I would like to say, it feel not like smooth, but you push it , you will barely feel resistant. I used a piece of paper as a shim to make some space for the saw plate to move, and it works.
The drawback:

the clamping screws in front have very sharp tips. Since my saw doesn't have and hole for adapting, the tips made some scratch dots on my saw base(check the last pic). I am really love my tools, so this is unacceptable (minus 1 star).
Overall, the saw plate is good addition to my edge guide. I encourage you to have a try one this one.
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