Guided Circular Saw question?

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Hi All, I just got Dino's EZ system and although I haven't used it yet, it is very well made IMHO. Now I was thinking of how to best get an even rip cut using this system.

With the table saw you set the rip fence and you get perfectly the same width along the whole piece. For example the cut piece is 4" wide on one end and exactly 4" wide on the other.

With the guided system, how do you best accomplish this. I thought somebody here made a jig to help with this? Was is Jay?

[Jim Becker]

Doesn't Dino sell a gizmo that provides that functionality? Perhaps it's the new repeater attachment.

[JayStPeter]

I did make a jig. It's essentially a sliding t-square made out of a piece of t-track. I use it to align both ends of the rail. My newer improved version has a scale and cursor.

There's a pic at the end of this thread http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=18261

Jay

[Dave Falkenstein]

Doesn't Dino sell a gizmo that provides that functionality? Perhaps it's the new repeater attachment.

Yes, the EZ system includes a Smart Repeater for $230:

http://www.eurekazone.com/products/detail/ezr18.html

[Alan Tolchinsky]

I did make a jig. It's essentially a sliding t-square made out of a piece of t-track. I use it to align both ends of the rail. My newer improved version has a scale and cursor.

There's a pic at the end of this thread http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=18261

Jay

Thanks Jay, Maybe I should have done a search on this first. Oh well, next time I'll remember, I hope.

[Alan Tolchinsky]

I like Jay's idea of setting up the guide without actually having to measure the distance of both ends of the guide to the edge of the board. This type set up always beats measuring to me, at least in most situations. It's kind of like a story stick for the guide. It seems this is the trickiest part of setting up the guide but one that has to be mastered to make it work well. Thanks guys for reminding me!

[Paul Berendsohn]

Gee whiz Dev, is it an infomercial because it's about the SmartGuide? I guess it wouldn't be an infomercial if it was posted by a user of another brand...

"Hey Paul... explain to us again why you think SmartGuide doesn't get a fair shake on these forums?"

[Dino Makropoulos]

Hi Paul.
I don't think this is a GG???
Is only Dev, trying to protect what he learn, and have something to talk.
All others are just trying to find a better way.
The repeaters are available for both systems and jay's idea can be used by owners of both and even other systems.
Peace.


YCF Dino

[Paul Berendsohn]

Because you're a nicer guy than I am I edited my response Dino... I guess it's true what they say about old dogs and new tricks.

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Well, this infomercial was entertaining....

Dev, I'm disappointed in this statement from you based on all your positive contributions to this forum. How did you arrive at this conclusion? I just don't get it.

[Steve Clardy]

Well, this infomercial was entertaining....

[Dave Falkenstein]

Hi Paul.
...The repeaters are available for both systems and jay's idea can be used by owners of both and even other systems.
Peace.


YCF Dino

Dino - From your statement I inferred the Repeater is available for Festool guide rails. Where can we find information about that option? I cannot find any mention of the Festool model of the Smart Repeater on your web site. Thanks.

[Paul Berendsohn]

Hiya David...

I should be quiet why exactly?




(P.S... I believe you meant that Dino "implied" not "inferred". Dictionary.com has this to say:

"Usage Note: Infer is sometimes confused with imply, but the distinction is a useful one. When we say that a speaker or sentence implies something, we mean that it is conveyed or suggested without being stated outright: <CITE>When the mayor said that she would not rule out a business tax increase, she implied (not inferred) that some taxes might be raised.</CITE> Inference, on the other hand, is the activity performed by a reader or interpreter in drawing conclusions that are not explicit in what is said: <CITE>When the mayor said that she would not rule out a tax increase, we inferred that she had been consulting with some new financial advisers, since her old advisers were in favor of tax reductions."</CITE>
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[Frank Pellow]

Dino - You infer the Repeater is available for Festool guide rails. Where can we find information about that option? I cannot find any mention of the Festool model of the Smart Repeater on your web site. Thanks.
...

I inferred the same question in another thread this week. Dino's response was:

"Hi Frank.
All the ez smart stuff can be made to work with all systems. The Universal (F-repeater),
The F-smart clamping system and the smart table top kit for the MFT are in production the same time.
Just hold on to your table saw for few more weeks.
Thanks Frank.
YFCF Dino"

My interpretation of Dino's response is that the Festool Repeater is not yet in production but that he expects it to be in a few weeks. I always doube such estimates, so my guess it that we will see it in three months.

[Dino Makropoulos]

Dino - You infer the Repeater is available for Festool guide rails. Where can we find information about that option? I cannot find any mention of the Festool model of the Smart Repeater on your web site. Thanks.

Paul - Be quiet, please!!

Dev - Be reasonable, please!!

Everyone - no fights, please.

Hi Dave.
This is the first prototype.
http://eurekazone.com/gallery/Universal-EZ-Smart
Next two weeks we should have inventory.
I don't go to the Edison show this week
in order to get done with the final testing.
I can post some pictures later from today's tests.

YFCF Dino