The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2 in. Plunge Track Saw Kit with 31 in. Track Saw Guide Rail is a complete cordless track saw setup for carpenters, remodelers, cabinet installers and woodworkers. This is a plunge track saw designed for straight, finish-quality rips, crosscuts and plunge cuts in sheet goods and hardwood. Model Number 2831-21-48-08-0570 pairs the Milwaukee 2831-21 6.0Ah saw kit with the Milwaukee 48-08-0570 31" guide rail.

The saw runs on a POWERSTATE brushless motor that Milwaukee rates at 5,600 RPM, built for clean finish cuts rather than rough framing speed. A variable speed dial lets you slow the blade for laminates, plastics and veneered panels, then bring it back up for solid hardwood. The plunge action is smooth and pivots for controlled entry, so starting a cut in the middle of a panel or a countertop cutout feels deliberate instead of jumpy.

Accuracy is what separates a track saw from a circular saw, and Milwaukee gave this one the adjustments that matter. The adjustable cam system dials in the fit between the saw base and the rail, so the saw tracks without side play. An easy-slide depth stop gets you close fast and the micro-adjust depth knob finishes the setting, which is how you score veneer or cut to an exact depth in installed material. Positive bevel stops at 0, 22.5 and 45 degrees make repeat angle work quick and consistent.

The 31" rail is the compact piece of the system. It is made from extruded aluminum for a straight reference edge, with an anti-splinter strip along the cutting edge to reduce tear-out, non-slip pads underneath to keep it from creeping and anti-friction strips on top so the saw glides through the cut. That length covers crosscuts on cabinet parts, shelving, doors and stair treads, and it rides in a truck far easier than a full-length rail. When you need to lock it to the work, it accepts the Milwaukee 48-08-0573 guide rail clamps.

Safety and serviceability are covered. A riving knife keeps material from pinching the blade and reduces kickback on long rips. The quick-lock blade change and onboard Allen wrench storage keep blade swaps simple, and REDLINK PLUS intelligence protects the tool and battery from overload, overheating and over-discharge when you push through dense stock.

Dust control is a big reason pros buy a plunge saw. The saw comes with a dust bag for quick cuts away from a vacuum and connects to 1-7/8" vacuum hoses when you need full extraction. Milwaukee rates collection at over 90% efficiency, which means a visible layout line, less airborne dust and less cleanup inside occupied homes.

The kit is built to move with the rest of your Milwaukee gear. You get an M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery, an M18 and M12 rapid charger and a PACKOUT XL tool box that stacks with any Milwaukee PACKOUT storage. The battery runs every M18 tool, so it pulls double duty in the rest of your lineup.

Who should buy it? Finish carpenters, cabinet and countertop installers, flooring crews, remodelers and serious woodworkers who want table-saw-straight edges without hauling a table saw to the job. If you mainly break down full 4 x 8 sheets, plan on adding a longer rail. For crosscuts, shorter rips and installed-material cuts, this kit is ready to work out of the box.

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Plunge Track Saw Kit with 31 in. Rail Is Ready on Day One

Buying the saw kit and then waiting on a rail is how a track saw sits unused; this package gets you cutting straight immediately.

• Who it's for: M18 users and new buyers doing trim, cabinet, countertop, flooring and remodel cuts where clean, straight edges matter.
• Why it stands out: Cordless plunge cutting, a tunable cam fit, over 90% dust collection and full PACKOUT storage in one buy.
• Worth knowing: A 31" rail is ideal for crosscuts and shorter rips. Full-length rips on 8 ft sheets need a longer rail.

• Is a guide rail included? Yes. This kit includes one 31" Milwaukee track saw guide rail.
• Can I use this saw on Festool or Makita rails? Yes. Milwaukee, Makita, Festool and Triton track saws and guide rails are compatible and can be used interchangeably.
• Can I connect it to a dust extractor? Yes. The dust port fits 1-7/8" vacuum hoses, and a dust bag is included for work away from a vacuum.
• What battery comes with it? One M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery, plus an M18 and M12 rapid charger.