Thread: Jig for cutting large Melamine with circular saw

I know its not a home made jig but I saw it at the WWW show and must admit I liked what I saw. It was around the $250 mark and looked like it was worth the money. It will certainly do what you want and more.

http://www.ausangle.com/cms/index.ph...tpage&Itemid=1

looks like what i need price is good, but i wonder how long the rail is, i couldnt find a length on the site.

You can get additional lengths to get over 2400mm cutting length. I think from memory with a router plate and additional lengths the cost was about $300. Give them a call and ask them for the show price.

Gidday Joseph,

This is the solution I like in regards to what your needs are.........I'll be definately getting one Soon............Check out these Links:

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=13045
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/ezsmart.htm

REgards Lou

It's called a Triton - cuts 2400 x1200 sheets like a bought one- perfect jig for the job

There is also the Veritas Power Tool Guide Available at Carbatec. Works very well.

Does pre-scoring the melamine with a knife work? Gotta be cheaper than a new saw, jigs, etc. ...?

Check out the EZ Smart system... A guide rail with attachments that provide zero clearance for circular saws and is quick and easy to set up and works great for melamine etc. A bit costly for a guide rail, but well worth the investment if you are going to use it more than a handful of times.

ive been checking out the EZ Smart system but doesnt actually state a price thats in aussie dollars. Any one know what there worth, where i can pick one up from and how long can i get the rail?

phewww so many questions :P

ive been checking out the EZ Smart system but doesnt actually state a price thats in aussie dollars. Any one know what there worth, where i can pick one up from and how long can i get the rail?

phewww so many questions :P

http://northwoodtools.com/category137_1.htm
(aussie retailer - in Brissy)

Originally Posted by boban

I know its not a home made jig but I saw it at the WWW show and must admit I liked what I saw. It was around the $250 mark and looked like it was worth the money. It will certainly do what you want and more.

As one of those who bought the Ausangle at Brisbane TWWW Show, I think you might find it disappointing. I don't want to denigrate an Australian invention, but, briefly, I would say it has potential but needs a bit more development.
Several weeks ago I emailed the makers with some of the shortcomings & annoyances & suggested improvements but have had no acknowledgement.

Kind regards
Brian

Originally Posted by Wizened of Oz

As one of those who bought the Ausangle at Brisbane TWWW Show, I think you might find it disappointing. I don't want to denigrate an Australian invention, but, briefly, I would say it has potential but needs a bit more development.
Several weeks ago I emailed the makers with some of the shortcomings & annoyances & suggested improvements but have had no acknowledgement.

Kind regards
Brian

Good to hear from someone who owns one. What are the shortcomings you had noticed. I came close to buying one.

Mate
If you don't want to spend all your money on something you can make easily yourself try
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki.../011143070.asp
it works, is accurate and best of all is endorsed by Bitingmidge himself.
Also look up the thread called "ripping without a tablesaw"
And you others thought I was going to say "do a search"