Circular saw recommendations

[Newman]

Re: Circular saw recommendations

I also have a Porter-Cable 743K left-blade sidewinder, and I must admit it's probably the best sidewinder out there. It's powerful (as far as sidewinders go anyway), lightweight, and best of all the blade is on left side (the way a real saw should be!)

[Newman]

Re: Circular saw recommendations

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OH Yeah......almost forgot. Until someone comes out with a cordless that can make it through a 96" plywood rip without pooping out I would STAY AWAY from cordless.

ahhh the advances in technology...

http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/weba...0028&langId=-1

[Newman]

Re: Circular saw recommendations

I'm not necessarily looking for battery power. It will primarily be used for finishing work. Cordless would be nice when I take it out but that's not high on my priority list.

If you want a small but powerful trim saw, nothing beats a Skil HD5510 5-1/2 (again, blade-left). It' a work horse. I've even used it a few times for framing when my worm drive was MIA.

[Woussko]

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The little yet great SKIL circular saw:
http://www.skiltools.com/en/AllTools...510&cid=192162

Here is another 5-1/2 inch model to check out.
http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=pr...det&tag=5005BA

[Newman]

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Yeah, I don't know why Skil always includes a POS steel blade that's is going in the trash out of the box!
The only problem is the limited selection of 5 1/2" blades...

[john from brussels]

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I have been using skill saws for years and i have found Porter Cable to be the best.
They are not as heavy and have lots of power with a 15 amp motor.

[J-man12]

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get a ridgid worm drive its great

[john from brussels]

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get a ridgid worm drive its great

Worm saws are great for cutting plywood but if your cutting rafters for 3 or 4 hrs at a time your arm will be licked using a worm saw.
When i built houses i had both types of saws for that same reason.

[Newman]

Re: Circular saw recommendations

Worm saws are great for cutting plywood but if your cutting rafters for 3 or 4 hrs at a time your arm will be licked using a worm saw.
When i built houses i had both types of saws for that same reason.

Why get rid of the wormdrive when all you need to do is get bigger arms?

[J-man12]

Re: Circular saw recommendations

you bet newman