Guide rail adapter for Makita DSS501

Makita SHDDD501 Circle saw guide rail adapter.

Allowing you to use the smallest 18V circle saw of Makita on their (or similar like festool and other brands) guide rails.

It has adjustable trim blocks to be able to perfectly align and exactly fit the guide to the rail.

The saw can be taken out quickly and easy with the 2 locking knobs.

The Makita logo can be printed in a different color (it's embedded in the gliderpart mesh)

Some hardware is required:

- 22 small self tapping screws 3x10mm
- 2 M4 x 20mm bolts (round head) + nuts

for the securing knobs:
- 2 M5 x 15mm bolts (allen or tapered head)
- 2 M5 threaded inserts or some other solution

It's designed to be able to print on small 3D printers (like the Prusa Mini 18x18cm print-bed)
Also a 1 piece baseplate (sawpart) is available.

Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions and consider a small donation if you like and use this design.

update: (03-01-2024) V2, relocated the front knob, made the base slightly larger to improve the fit of the saw + some minor adjustment on the blocks.

update: (20-02-2024 v2.2) added a combined baseplate for larger printers, removed spit supports.

Print Settings:

Rafts: No
Supports: No
Resolution: 0.20
Infill: 20% - 40%
Filament: Any but PETG or ASA/ABS recommended 
 

Notes:

No supports needed on any of he parts when positioned correctly on the printed!
Both the knob and trim/adjust block need to be printed twice.
Make sure the part have enough (extra) solid layers.

The Makita color is a close match to RAL5021 (water blue)

Category: DIY