Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact saw and every system component
The retained reference is $279 current tool-only reference. The $419 kit and 55-inch accessory tracks have different contents; confirm battery, charger, rail sections and clamps before comparison. Recheck the exact package, blade, rail, connector, clamps, power, extraction, support and return terms before paying.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Current price
$279 current tool-only reference
The $419 kit and 55-inch accessory tracks have different contents; confirm battery, charger, rail sections and clamps before comparison. Confirm the current U.S. checkout price and exact package.
Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item
Market branch
Consumer-platform cordless entry system
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Purchase boundary
PTS01B is the bare tool; PTS01K is the same machine with battery, charger and track package and is not another product
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Blade and rail compatibility
Uses a 6-1/2-inch thin-kerf blade and RYOBI proprietary track; joined sections can catch if the base is set tightly, and Festool/Makita-profile rails are not treated as compatible
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Cut depth and bevel
Maximum depth is about 1-15/16 inches at 90 degrees and 1-7/16 inches at 45 degrees with -1-to-48-degree bevel; actual rail height and blade determine usable depth
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items
Plunge and kickback protection
The full shroud, removable riving knife and electric brake reduce some hazards; a removed or misaligned knife changes kickback protection, and the rail cannot prevent every bind
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Dust path
The fixed rear dust port and bag or extractor path need clearance beyond the rail and compatible hose support; collection does not eliminate fine-dust controls
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Power and battery boundary
PTS01B accepts ONE+ 18 V packs but includes none; HP pack choice, condition, charge, temperature, blade and feed influence power and runtime
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items
Guard, support and PPE boundary
Keep the riving knife installed when the manual permits, align every rail joint, support and clamp the panel, wear eye, hearing and task-selected respiratory protection, and remove the pack before blade or rail adjustment
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Current verdict
The ONE+ platform entry
Choose PTS01B when ONE+ battery ownership and low system cost outweigh the shallower cut and proprietary joined-track compromises.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis8 evidence items
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Track Saw is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01ownership
Kreg
20V Ionic Drive Plunge-Cut Track Saw
$349.99 current tool-only price
Best fit
Accessible proprietary-rail cordless system
Tradeoff
KPTPS100A is the $349.99 tool-only saw with blade and dust bag; the battery kit, saw-and-rail kit and Master Kit contain the same saw and are not distinct products
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
notable
Current exact saw and system position retained
18V ONE+ HP Brushless Track Saw was checked against exact identity, price, support, independent editorial, owner evidence and explicit blade, rail, plunge, kickback, dust, power and PPE boundaries.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
$279 current tool-only reference
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner discussion returns to proprietary rail joints, riving-knife use, one+ pack selection, shallow depth and splinter-strip setup rather than cut-depth and price figures alone.
These are self-reported experiences across different blades, rails, batteries, extractors, materials, support conditions and skill levels. They identify acceptance checks and do not establish accuracy, compatibility, runtime, kickback, dust, injury, durability, reliability or failure rates.
Owners discuss the PTS01's value, track system and comparison with other entry tools. These anecdotes do not establish precision, runtime or reliability.
Verify that the shallow on-rail depth clears every required material and straightedge the assembled rail before trimming its strip.
1 evidence record
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Sources
Why we believe the current view
The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.
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18V ONE+ HP Brushless Track Saw manufacturer recordRYOBI · identity
RYOBI identifies exact model PTS01B as a 6-1/2-inch ONE+ HP plunge saw with riving knife and proprietary joined track system at the accessible end of the market.
18V ONE+ HP Brushless Track Saw manual and supportRYOBI · specification
RYOBI support documents the exact blade, rail, depth, bevel, plunge, guard, power and dust boundaries. PTS01B is the bare tool; PTS01K is the same machine with battery, charger and track package and is not another product
Woodworking machinery and dust hazard controlsOccupational Safety and Health Administration · specification
OSHA's woodworking resources identify machine guarding, kickback, blade contact, electrical, noise and wood-dust hazards; product features do not replace work support, guarding, extraction, training or PPE controls.
The independent 2026 head-to-head tests exact model PTS01B for cut accuracy, power, ergonomics, dust collection, rail behavior and value. Its measurements are test-bound and do not establish universal accuracy, runtime, safety or durability.
Owners discuss the PTS01's value, track system and comparison with other entry tools. These anecdotes do not establish precision, runtime or reliability.
Manufacturer identity, current product-specific price, manual or support material, independent exact-model editorial and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. A track, riving knife, electronic control, brake, shroud or plunge lock reduces only some risks and cannot prevent every kickback, bind, fall, blade contact or bad cut. Use only a blade whose diameter, bore, kerf, plate thickness, tooth form, maximum RPM and material approval match the exact saw and any riving-knife requirements. Fully support the work without closing the kerf, clamp or restrain the guide rail when conditions require it, keep the plunge path and line of fire clear, and never pull the running saw backward unless the exact manual authorizes that operation. Disconnect mains power or remove all batteries before blade, base, guard, riving-knife, rail or service work. Select eye, hearing and respiratory protection from the material and exposure assessment, and use effective extraction; a dust bag or high collection percentage is not proof of safe exposure. No record promises accuracy, cut quality, compatibility, runtime, kickback prevention, injury prevention, dust control, durability, reliability or regulatory compliance.