Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Track Saw Kit: Precise Straight Cuts, Cordless

Introduction

Metabo HPT has entered the cordless track saw market with its 36V MultiVolt track saw, and the full kit arrives with a battery, rapid charger, clamps, and a large guide track. The concept behind a track saw, or plunge saw, is simple: think of it as an upside-down table saw. The saw runs along a track, giving you a perfectly straight edge, while the plunge action lets you start a cut anywhere in the middle of a panel. That makes it a specialist tool, aimed at carpenters and anyone chasing the most precise straight cuts across a wide range of materials.

Worth noting upfront: this is a heavy, bulky tool, like all track saws. If you want a lightweight, easy-to-carry saw for quick jobs, this is not it. But if your work demands exact straight cuts in countertops, sheet goods, and panels, this kit delivers.

Who This Product Is For

A track saw is a trade-specific tool rather than a general-purpose saw. It suits carpenters, finish workers, and DIYers who need plunge cuts in the middle of a surface, such as cutting an opening in a countertop, as well as long, dead-straight cuts where a table saw cannot reach. If precise straight cuts are the goal, a track saw is genuinely hard to beat, and this kit is built around that use case.

Main Strengths

Variable speed is one of the standout features. Depending on the material, you can slow the blade down or call on more power, which is genuinely useful across different cuts. The speed dial runs through twelve numbered settings, though the meaning of each number is not entirely clear without RPM markings.

The blade depth adjustment on the front is straightforward and makes a lot of sense to use. The saw stops at one inch of blade depth by default via a physical stop, and it is easy to set exactly how far the blade should travel. A 45-degree bevel capacity is also included, which is really the minimum you want to see on a track saw, and it is welcome here.

Plunge cuts work as promised. Clear markers indicate the cut span, and once the blade is fully plunged, you can see exactly where the cut will begin and end. The result is a clean, perfect cut line in the middle of a panel, which is exactly what a plunge saw is for. Long straight cuts come out just as clean, and the track stays nicely in place on its own for most cuts. Clamps are included for situations where the cut has to be exactly perfect.

Key Features and Adjustments

Locking the saw to the track uses a small screw design: tightening it compresses two bumpers underneath the saw, clamping it firmly to the rail. It is simple to operate, and the entire mechanism is metal apart from those bumper pieces.

The kit quality extends to the accessories as well. The included clamps work well, and the track itself is genuinely impressive. Even with the battery removed, the plunge mechanism engages cleanly, and the overall saw design feels well thought out.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Not everything is perfect. The speed dial feels a little flimsy, and it would help if the settings indicated actual RPM values rather than just numbers one through twelve. For the cost of this kit, everything ideally would feel absolutely rock solid.

The track-locking mechanism is also more complex than it needs to be. Other track saws use simpler designs with fewer moving parts, and there is a question of how this design holds up years down the road. It works fine today, but simpler would be better.

Finally, budget for the full setup. The kit runs about $500 at MSRP, which includes the larger 4Ah MultiVolt battery (equivalent to 8Ah at 18V) and the new rapid charger, a battery-and-charger combination that alone runs somewhere around $200. The track is not included: the 63-inch track shown here adds roughly another $100, and the clamps run around $40 to $50. It is expensive, no way around that.

Buying Advice

Track saws live in specialist territory, so price expectations should be different from a drill or circular saw. These tools are not flying off shelves in volume, and buyers are shopping for quality in a specific job. If your work involves ultra-straight cuts, spending this kind of money is to be expected.

Compared with competitors, the Makita equivalent is even more expensive, so this kit positions itself as a strong-value entry in a premium category. Metabo HPT’s low and mid-range tools are known for strong value, and with this kit the brand is clearly pulling out the stops to compete with bigger names in the high-end space.

Conclusion

The Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt track saw is a solid track saw for what it is: excellent cut quality, great kit accessories, and thoughtful adjustments, with minor complaints about a flimsy-feeling speed dial and an overcomplicated track lock. If making perfectly straight cuts is central to your work, this kit is definitely worth checking out.