Circular Saw For EZ Smart System

[Mike Goetzke]

I just ordered the 100" EZ Smart system and now have decided to dedicate a saw to it. I'm looking for suggestions as to which saws work best. I see a lot of P-C 325MAG's but are there others? Plus I have read lots of pluses to LH circ. saws - will they work and are they better than a RH for the EZ Smart system.

Thanks

[Gary Ratajczak]

i don't think you can use a left hand circular saw with the e-z smart system. I was looking at that one, but decided to save up for a Festool for sheet goods cutting. Still saving.........

[Jim O'Dell]

Mike, you might go to the bottom of the list of forums page, and touch base with the EZ folks. I seem to remember that it can be done, but may be limited to certain units? Not sure. There are lots of choices for RH units. I think the EZ site may have a list. Jim

[Michael Lutz]

Mike,

You will probably get more responses to your question in the EZ Forum List. There are a few threads there which discuss this. You can use either a LB or a RB circular saw, but it depends on how you are using the rails. It also depends on if you are right haned or left handed.

Mike

[Don Selke]

Hi Mike:
I recommend that you log on to the EurekaZone forum at the bottom of the manufacturers forums where you will find all the answers to your questions on types of circular saws and equipment. There are a lot of knowledgeable people down there on the use of the equipment and there accessories.:)

[Mike Goetzke]

Mike,

You will probably get more responses to your question in the EZ Forum List. There are a few threads there which discuss this. You can use either a LB or a RB circular saw, but it depends on how you are using the rails. It also depends on if you are right haned or left handed.

Mike


Sorry - never noticed the vendor section.

Mike

[Randal Stevenson]

Sorry - never noticed the vendor section.

Mike

Are you right or left handed?

Just gonna use the rail, just gonna use a Bridge setup, some combo of both?

Gonna always use a rail longer then your work?

Those will play a big part in answering your own questions.
The hand, is the side blade you should get (right, right, left, left) Bridge setup only being the exception to the rule.
Longer rail always and never in a hurry (aka brake not important).
Budget (aka a mag325/424 verses a Hilti 267).

[Jack Morrow]

I'm a new EZ head so I'll attempt to answer this question. I have a DeWalt 364 and It does an amazing job with the EZ rails. I think any decent 6 1/2" or 7 1/4" circular saw with a 40 tooth Freud blade (~$15) will do the job. The EZ saw mount with anti-chip insert and the rails anti-chip guide are the key to making your saw hit its potential.

The $300 Hilti, the PC 325 and the new Makita 5007 seem to be favs. However, I'd say, if you have a CC, try it with a decent blade and then decide if you need more.

Oh, when breaking down 3/4" plywood, my DeWalt with $15 blade outcuts my old Delta contractor saw with its $80 blade. Its not even close.

Good luck,

Jack

Gosh, sounds like a commercial, but I really do like the EZ stuff.

[Randal Stevenson]

The $300 Hilti, the PC 325 and the new Makita 5007 seem to be favs. However, I'd say, if you have a CC, try it with a decent blade and then decide if you need more.


Jack

Gosh, sounds like a commercial, but I really do like the EZ stuff.

I want to point out it's the 5007MGA as there are different 5007 models.

[Eric McMillan]

If you buy the PC325MAG directly from EZ, Dino will mount a SmartBase on it and even modify the case so the saw will fit with the base attached. It's a little more than you can buy it yourself, but worth it.

[Al Willits]

Also make sure the base of the saw is large enough to work on the base of the ez guide it mounts to, I used a Skill saw for mine and it wasn't large enough, it works but was a pain to do.

Also think about buying another 24" or 36" rail, having two 50" inch rails makes cutting the 48" side of plywood a pain, where if you had a 24" rail you could add it to a 50" and it'd work just fine.

Also I wasn't to impressed with the T square and rarely use it anymore, always though I'd build a better one, but I've just learned to live with out it.

Does cut a straight line and that's what I bought it for...enjoy

Al

[Dino Makropoulos]

I just ordered the 100" EZ Smart system and now have decided to dedicate a saw to it. I'm looking for suggestions as to which saws work best. I see a lot of P-C 325MAG's but are there others? Plus I have read lots of pluses to LH circ. saws - will they work and are they better than a RH for the EZ Smart system.

Thanks
Hi Mike,
Few questions and we can find the "right" saw for you.
A. Left or right handed? Or both?
B. Panel cutting or solid wood? Or both?

C. Bridge or no Bridge on the horizon?
D. Dedicated ripping and cross cut setups or portable setups?

The system works with all saws and routers.


What is the best saw for you?

Without the Bridge, go right if you're right handed.
With the Bridge, go left if you're right handed and right if you're left handed.


YCF Dino
Eurekazone.

[Randal Stevenson]

Without the Bridge, go right if you're right handed.
With the Bridge, go left if you're right handed and right if you're left handed.


YCF Dino
Eurekazone.

Dino,

Since I can't play right now, let me ask you a question. When you say right/left on the Bridge (or vice versa), I am wondering.

Since your system is bidirectional, and the Bridge has zero'ing knobs, can't you just swap it to the other side?

Trying to figure out why the swap.

Thanks

[Dino Makropoulos]

Dino,

Since I can't play right now, let me ask you a question. When you say right/left on the Bridge (or vice versa), I am wondering.

Since your system is bidirectional, and the Bridge has zero'ing knobs, can't you just swap it to the other side?

Trying to figure out why the swap.

Thanks

Randal,
You can use both saws with the bridge. I use both.
The left bladed is better on the bridge because
of the material feed direction.
You want to have the finished piece, the stops, fence next to you,
at your left.

With a right bladed saw, you can push the saw with your left hand to get
all the ease of the system. Nothing to it, the cut is very safe but you know how the right hand likes to grab things first.

The idea is to get the best ergonomics.
Working with a twisted back all day is only good for the chiropractors.

If you have a right bladed saw, push the saw with your left hand.
This is only good for the Bridge.

[Wes Bischel]

I remember a while back the Worx Revolver was one of the saws of choice. Amazon has it on sale at this particular moment for $63.49
http://www.amazon.com/WORX-WT431K-Revolver-BladeRunner-Circular/dp/B000BW8004/ref=rsl_mainw_dpl/104-2634228-5633525?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Just FYI
Wes

[Chris Christopher]

I use my PC in my system -- Only reason I didn't use my Craftsman is the duct collection capability of the PC --

[Dino Makropoulos]

I just ordered the 100" EZ Smart system and now have decided to dedicate a saw to it. I'm looking for suggestions as to which saws work best. I see a lot of P-C 325MAG's but are there others? Plus I have read lots of pluses to LH circ. saws - will they work and are they better than a RH for the EZ Smart system.

Thanks
Mike.
Take a look at both videos.
I use a left bladed worm drive saw for longer reach.
I use my left and my right hand with the Bridge.
On the EZ Bridge you can do the same with a right bladed saw.

Without the Bridge, Right/right and Left/left.


http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=60713


YCF Dino
Eurekazone.
Edison. NJ USA.

[Mike Goetzke]

Thanks for all the responses. I better turn on my e-mail alert. I went to the vendor section and right now have information overload. I originally purchased the EZ-Smart to replace my existing aluminum edge guide. Never did I know there were so many goodies for the guide system.

I am right handed and plan to only use the system for knocking down sheet goods. I was thinking of buying the Makita 5007mga but saw the deal on the Worx at Amazon and picked it up. Figure I can always upgrade later. I received the Worx saw on Friday and easily modified it to cut 2x lumber easily, if I ever have the need. Also, I ended up picking up the Smart Table (with the SMC discount). Now I'll actually be able to stand up when breaking down panels.

That cabinet makers attachment is tempting but I think I give the tool a try at panels for now (but my B-Day is coming up in a couple of months;) ).

Mike