Tool Review
One of the really cool features of this saw is the built in LED at the front of the saw. This is the first circular saw I’ve ever used to have a light built into it to illuminate your cut line. This is really helpful in low light situations or just to improve overall visibility during your cut.
I think this is an absolute game-changer for saw technology and I hope to see it adopted as an industry standard across all circular saws. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years. Vince I’m not sure how much that DEWALT pack weight, probably a 1-2 lbs.
The saw also weighs in at only a little over 10 pounds, thanks to the use of lightweight magnesium on the shoe, blade guard, and other components. The retractable blade guard is unfortunately clunky and tends to hang up when you start cutting. To compensate for this, you can use your free hand to hold the guard back a bit, but that’s no easy feat if you’re not working on a bench or set of sawhorses. I’ve got to say that I am really pleasantly surprised by this tool. Not only does it feel and look good, but its performance is outstanding. The power of the tool allows for incredibly easy cuts without binding or slowing down.
We carry both cordless and corded circular saws from the best brands to help you complete your projects. Not everyone needs all of the features of a top-of-the-line battery saw, or the heavy-duty capability of a timber-framing model. If your projects include an occasional small framing job or breaking down plywood sheets, and saving money is a priority, the affordable CRAFTSMAN 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw is a fine choice. This 15-amp model runs at 5,500 RPMs, and features a magnesium shoe for reduced weight. However, plastic parts like the depth and angle adjustments account for most of the weight savings, which means this 11-pound model might not be the most durable saw in the long run.
Also I’m considering the metabo 36v multi volt saw, 7.5 lbs bare saw and 9.6 lbs with battery. Any opinion on which saw to buy would be greatly appreciated. Almost all models use knobs to adjust the blade angle, however. Knobs tend to be more accurate at dialing in the perfect angle, although they’re a bit of a hassle to loosen and tighten when wearing work gloves.
For a DIYer who tends to tackle projects outside of the shop, a new battery-powered option can’t be beat. But corded models still rule if you’ll be using the saw all day long. After dewalt Hand tools all, an extension cord is always available, and there’ll be no downtime for charging batteries. Sidewinder and worm drive refer to motor alignment and position on a circular saw.
We stock a huge range of power tools including cordless drills, cordless saws, cordless combi drills, cordless screwdrivers as well as routers and angle grinders. Like many young carpenters, the circular saw that I learned on was an old school corded worm drive Skilsaw that nearly made me fall over because of its weight. Certain materials, such as plywood and other sheet goods, require a shallow dewalt accessories blade depth while others (framing applications, 4×4 posts, etc.) demand the full depth a saw can muster. So for true versatility, a circular saw should allow you to easily make quick and accurate depth adjustments. Look for a saw that uses a lever instead of a knob for depth adjustment. Levers release quickly and tighten easily, and their holding power tends to be better than knobs.