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   JMadson | Mar 19, 2007 02:25am | #1

   Had a hard time getting the site to download, thought I'd resize and repost for you.

   Looks good too!

    

   - edit - the same pic got downloaded twice

    

   “The richest genius, like the most fertile soil, when uncultivated, shoots up into the rankest weeds..” – Hume

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   Burts | Mar 19, 2007 02:35am | #2

   Thank you!  I believe the link includes a total of about 17 pictures.

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   EricPaulson | Mar 19, 2007 02:55am | #6

   Looks interesting.

   Now how about a verbal essay describing it's capabilities.

   I'm not quite sure how it works. The pics alone are insufficient context.

   Thanks

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   Burts | Mar 19, 2007 03:45am | #8

   Eric,

   I'll try to at least scratch the surface in answering your question.

   First of all, I am a happy user of  the EZ Smart system.  I like its safety, cut quality and user friendliness.  I have ever thing from a 6 1/4" makita to a 10" Big foot set for use with this system. 

   I am a cabinet maker and operate my own shop.  The basic concept I had in mind with this was to create a saw for jobsite use that gave me more than the typical 12" crosscut of a SCMS.  At the same time, I wanted to keep it light weight, give it the capability to safely do small cuts that are normally difficult to do on any tool.  I knew the EZ would give me the cut quality.

   As the bridge was built, it will crosscut stock up to 3" x 21.5".  You can also miter stock up to 3" x 12.5"(this width may be more).  Miter cut degrees are controlled  by  an Incra miter gauge that is built into the base.  

   The clamping action  created by the weight of the saw and rail give the saw  the ability to hold and cut very small pieces.  Remember the 3/8" piece of maple that I ripped in one of the photos and the small triangle that I cross cut.  Also, I expect to use it for cutting some formica.  I can cut it face up with a 24 tooth blade. 

    There will also be a fence with a flip stop attached.

   Burt

    

    

    

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   davidwood | Mar 20, 2007 12:04am | #9

    

   Now how about a verbal essay describing it's capabilities.

   2ez ;)

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZScA15bl-A

   david

    

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   Sardog | Mar 19, 2007 02:45am | #3

   What's the bridge?

   I've seen the photos and still ahve no idea.

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   Burts | Mar 19, 2007 02:55am | #5

   This unit is designed primarily for cross cutting wood,  A board is placed under the rail, the rail comes down on the board and then the saw is pushed across the rail.  The down pressure created by the saw and the rail, clamp the piece of wood in place.  Cut quality is very good.  For more info, check the EZ Forum on sawmill creek.

    

   Burt

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   ward121 | Mar 19, 2007 02:52am | #4

   Nice looking rig!   Does the bridge lock in the up postion?  What kind of blade in the saw?  Looks like a very small kerf.

    

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   Burts | Mar 19, 2007 03:24am | #7

   No, at least at this time it doesn't lock in the up position, but I have the tension on the supports set just so they move easily and still have enough resistance to support the saw in the fully upright position.  The blade on the saw is a 24 tooth Makita blade.  I think that is a fairly fine kerf.  That Hilti saw is a joy.

   I have the depth of cut on the bridge set so that it will handle my "Big Foot" also.

    

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   DougU | Mar 22, 2007 06:34am | #10

   Burts

   This question came up the other day and I'm glad to see your pictures and that your using the Hilti saw.

   Now tell me, does that saw have a break? I bought it for my EZ but havent sent it to Dino yet to get the base put on it and its still in the box.

   I've been using the 167 and the reason that I bought that one was for the break.  I decided to move up to the 267 for dust collection, just havnt had time to use it!

   Someone told me to plug it in and try it but its over in my storage garage and I'm to lazy to drive over just to start it.

   Doug

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   Burts | Mar 22, 2007 07:27am | #11

   Doug,

    

   Yes, the hilti 267E has a brake.  In my opinion,  it is the best saw on the EZ rail.  The balance of that saw is super and the power is also good.

    

   Burt