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07-06-2013, 11:41 AM
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Circular Saws
Looking to get a circular saw for all purpose cutting uses. Thinking of doing some small projects around the place like building some planter boxes to a dining table. What to look for in terms of specs and such. Corded or cordless, brands to avoid etc.
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07-06-2013, 11:57 AM
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I use the cheap one by Skil and it does a good job. I think it was $60 or something.
Like any other tool, its the blade that makes the difference.
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07-06-2013, 12:29 PM
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buy the Makita at $110 or whatever it is, best bang for your buck by far
on most job sites you'll notice [in my experiance] that about 75% of framers etc use Makita
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07-08-2013, 05:19 PM
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From using all types of brands all I can say is:
-A sharp blade > a dull one
-Don't cut into things that you shouldn't cut into (screws, nails, the cord, your hand etc.)
If you're just a handy at home type of guy you don't need to spend a whole lot on a skillsaw. I like having a plug in one just because I don't need to recharge my batteries and I get more cutting power.
Makitas are great, but cheaper brands can cut just as well.
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07-08-2013, 06:36 PM
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Battery powered skill saws are like the dumbest shit ever invented anyways, at best it can be used for mouldings, at worst it kills all your batteries
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07-08-2013, 07:06 PM
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^+1
I would only use a battery powered one in instances where I don't have power.
I also think that brand could matter for battery powered ones. Not so much plug in ones.
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07-09-2013, 09:44 PM
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i use a dewalt corded with a freud diablo blade. shit fucking cuts through anything lol.
i recommend a makita or a higher end milwaukee.
a dewalt is alright if you arent gonna go crazy with it.
whatever saw you decide to get chuck the factory blade aside and make sure you get a freud diablo blade. you wont regret it
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