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I need a good circular and have invested into the 20 v line. I am not a expert on saws. Can someone give me some info. Thanks
Hey Chase, I am not sure if you want cordless or no. If yes, obviously go cordless with your 20v system. I will say I use a Milwaukee M18 cordless circular and absolutely love it. I also have (keeping in mind I am a lefty – why am I treated so different?) a Makita Magnesium (lighter weight) Hypoid Circular Saw. It comes with a rafter hook and a six foot cord. This 7-1/4″ circular saw will cut through Cadillacs. I could carve an entry way into granite. I could cut my house in half. I could… Seriously WICKED AWESOME POWER! I am fond of and use my cordless saw but there are times when you need a corded saw. Bosch makes a really solid saw as does Milwaukee. Ridgid has a phenomenal circular saw in two sizes (7-1/4″ and 6-1/2″). If you shop on CPO (Milwaukee, Bosch, Makita etc.) you can get a reconditioned saw for well under $100. I have used CPO and everything I have bought has either been in new or nearly new condition and they are very quick about shipping. Having the cordless is great for sheet work and will certainly cut through 2x material but there is no replacing a good quality corded saw. Good Luck!
Ok Thank You
Yea, if you’re already vested in the 20V Max line it would make little sense to go with anything else. Me personally, If I were going to have only 1 circ saw I’d want a corded model. I have the Milwaukee 6394 and it’s awesome. The corded Dewalt models are nice as well. I paid a little extra for the model with the electric brake, but if I hadn’t had all these damn kids running around trying to “help”, I’d have saved a few bucks and got the model without the brake.
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I have the Dewalt cordless 18v and its great so i would think the 20v would be better. I also have the wormdrive skilsaw corded for my heavier jobs but I have cut many 2×12 and 3/4′ plywood with my Dewalt. It’s just up to your preference.
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haha sounds like a dewalt it is! That for sure would be your best way to go especially in your situation
yeah now it is time to start saving the money……
Its crazy how fast you can find money for tools when you really want some. Thats my problem haha
Yeah time to start the handyman business back up..
I live off of side jobs! Uncle sam cant take his cut from that!
yeah haha