PC447K vs. PC325MAG

[Hoa Dinh]

If you had a choice of either a PC447K and a PC325MAG, what would you choose? It will be mainly used with the EZSmart guide.

The 447 is the predecessor of the 325. Both of them have the same power, blade brake, and dust collection port. The difference that I'm interested in is the blade wrench (447) vs toolless blade change (325). I played with the toolless blade change on the 324 at HD and didn't like it that much. But that may very well be that because I'm not familiar with it. Long term users of either saw, please comment.

Thanks.

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

I kind of like to tighten things up with a wrench.

[Michael Ballent]

I kind of like to tighten things up with a wrench.

So long as you can find that wrench ;)

[Don Bergren]

I have the PC 324 and I really didn't like the tool less blade changing when I first got it. It just didn't seem natural to not need a wrench. I've since gotten used to it and I must say that I like it. It works very well for me.

I'm also using mine with the EZ Smart Guide. The only thing I'd do differently is get the 325 because of the blade brake.

[Hoa Dinh]

OK. The PC447K is now listed on the Classifieds Forum. Linky (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=341254#post341254).