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I need a new corded circular saw. I have a millwakee fuel cordless but gotta replace my corded. I don’t use them a lot but enough to need one. No rush to buy one thoe, so gonna see what you suggest.
Who suggests what?
I will be using it just around the house.
I am a firm believer in the Skill Mag77. They are tried an true workhorses. Most of the guys I work with carry one in their trucks. Including myself. I think I had 5 skil worm drives the last time I checked.
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Yupp skil wormdrive mag 77 best bet its likght and powerful but also the makita hypoid is a great circ saw aswell
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I heard the dewalt 6.5inch circular saw was the best especially the batter powered one that my bro n law has. Comfortable and very handy and small enough for tight spaces and also lasts a lot one a single charge!!!
I have a Porter Cable HD 15amp. It cuts like a champ. Its what I use around the house. I use Diablo blades in it althou the blade that comes with it actually isnt all that bad. Have had it for about 2 years now,im left handed so works decent for me.
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I’ve got the Skilsaw SPT67-wm22. Awesome saw. Super light, all magnesium. Compact 7-1/4 really really light.
chrisk wrote:
I’ve got the Skilsaw SPT67-wm22. Awesome saw. Super light, all magnesium. Compact 7-1/4 really really light.
Thats the same one in the UTB? That thing looks so sweet I want one hehe.
I’ll second the Skilsaw SPT67. If my corded saw ever bites the dust, the Skilsaw will be it’s replacement. I’ve got the 6-1/2″ cordless bosch and brushless Makita, so there is a good chance I won’t be needing one for a while.chrisk wrote:
I’ve got the Skilsaw SPT67-wm22. Awesome saw. Super light, all magnesium. Compact 7-1/4 really really light.
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Dewalt corded/ cordless saws are garbage for 6.5 18v gotta be makita or milwaukee both brushless only 2 battery saws that can compete with wormdrives and thats a true statment no hate just truthDownshftking wrote:
I heard the dewalt 6.5inch circular saw was the best especially the batter powered one that my bro n law has. Comfortable and very handy and small enough for tight spaces and also lasts a lot one a single charge!!!
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Cordless makita is bassically a corded circ saw anyway haha same amount of power i never heard anything about the boschkruton wrote:
I’ll second the Skilsaw SPT67. If my corded saw ever bites the dust, the Skilsaw will be it’s replacement. I’ve got the 6-1/2″ cordless bosch and brushless Makita, so there is a good chance I won’t be needing one for a while.
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im not sure what in the UTB Fazzman but if this Skilsaw is it’s a pro model saw with a ton of power and no weight. Really high quality saw from Skilsaw. They have separated their types of saws into Skil brand and Skilsaw and the Skilsaw end is all pro end saws. I would add, I would really like to get that Makita brushless saw (I just so.d my Dewalt 20v – actually a fantastic machine) so I can justify a Makita purchase 😉Fazzman wrote:
Thats the same one in the UTB? That thing looks so sweet I want one hehe.
That Makita is a beast. The Bosch doesn’t have as much power as the Makita but I have never had an issue with it keeping up and doing just as much as the Makita. It’s nice having two great cordless saws to pick from!torontotoolman wrote:
Cordless makita is bassically a corded circ saw anyway haha same amount of power i never heard anything about the bosch
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Dude you will love the brushless Makita! It’s a great saw.chrisk wrote:
im not sure what in the UTB Fazzman but if this Skilsaw is it’s a pro model saw with a ton of power and no weight. Really high quality saw from Skilsaw. They have separated their types of saws into Skil brand and Skilsaw and the Skilsaw end is all pro end saws. I would add, I would really like to get that Makita brushless saw (I just so.d my Dewalt 20v – actually a fantastic machine) so I can justify a Makita purchase 😉
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Oh ya my next purchase is that makita 6.5 brushless wood killer i dont own a coreded older modle skil shd 77 worm drive an its so heavey to pull out and annoying especially when i use mag 77s all day at work or the 6.5 fuel so i really want that makita cordlesskruton wrote:
That Makita is a beast. The Bosch doesn’t have as much power as the Makita but I have never had an issue with it keeping up and doing just as much as the Makita. It’s nice having two great cordless saws to pick from!
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Yeah I’m not pulling the trigger yet but that’s where I’m going. I would love to try the Fuel out by I don’t have any of the Milwaukee M18 tools any longer. Seems like a waste to buy one tool as I’m growing my Bosch and Makita line
I dont own a cordless but i do own a corded thats what i was suppose to type i really need to read over my messages befor i send lol
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I thought you already had the Makita cordless. You are gonna love it. My only complaint is the ruler or gauge on the front is plastic and I have got it caught before and almost snapped it off. Pretty petty really if that’s the only complaint I have! You gotta get it bro.torontotoolman wrote:
Oh ya my next purchase is that makita 6.5 brushless wood killer i dont own a coreded older modle skil shd 77 worm drive an its so heavey to pull out and annoying especially when i use mag 77s all day at work or the 6.5 fuel so i really want that makita cordless
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I have 2 of the Skill Wormdrive saws 7 1/4 and the 8 1/4 and they have never let me down
Yeah Kruton, so far for Makita….kruton wrote:
I thought you already had the Makita cordless. You are gonna love it. My only complaint is the ruler or gauge on the front is plastic and I have got it caught before and almost snapped it off. Pretty petty really if that’s the only complaint I have! You gotta get it bro.
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2 bay rapid charger,
3 – 4.0s
Brushless barrel grip jigsaw,
X2 Chainsaw
18v sander.
Really happy with my purchases thus far, that saw won’t be a let down. Of course I’ve had my Makita magnesium hypoid saw for 6 or 7 years and love the beast.
I have the Makita 36 volt 7 1/4″, a Black and Decker Worm Drive, and a corded Porter Cable MAG 7 1/4″ ,,, all great saws, love em!
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Oh man im gonna get it soon after christmas i cant wait i want it so badkruton wrote:
I thought you already had the Makita cordless. You are gonna love it. My only complaint is the ruler or gauge on the front is plastic and I have got it caught before and almost snapped it off. Pretty petty really if that’s the only complaint I have! You gotta get it bro.
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The 8 1/4 is great for cutting TJi right threw one pass such a beats of a sawregopit wrote:
I have 2 of the Skill Wormdrive saws 7 1/4 and the 8 1/4 and they have never let me down
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Check out Lowes, they have a deal on a Bosch and Dewalt Corded Cic saws
I love my porter cable. Cuts nice, the stock blade isnt bad at all. No laser, I hate cutting with lasers. Came with the saw, rip fence and hard case for under $100
My vote would be for a Skilsaw as well. My corded backup is an older, made in the USA Skil 5155 that used to belong to my Mom before she passed away. She used the snot out of it as she was the handy person around the house (pretty sure it had to do with growing up on a farm as all four of her younger brothers are great woodworkers and/or car restoration guys) and it still works today.
I have an old Ryobi corded that I inherited that has always worked when I needed it…but I’ve never heard this question asked and not have Skilsaw win by a large margin, like Coca-cola versus RC Cola margin.
I forgot I have the brushless grinder too 😀
BMack37 wrote:
I have an old Ryobi corded that I inherited that has always worked when I needed it…but I’ve never heard this question asked and not have Skilsaw win by a large margin, like Coca-cola versus RC Cola margin.
Hey BMack, I bet that older saw is still running good? My Dad gave me his old Craftsman 7-1/4″ saw which I replaced the cord on and it is still going strong!
chrisk wrote:
Hey BMack, I bet that older saw is still running good? My Dad gave me his old Craftsman 7-1/4″ saw which I replaced the cord on and it is still going strong!
I have a 15 amp craftsman professional circ that’s actually a pretty nice saw, eventually I want a skilsaw but for now it works very nice. Has some bright LEDs and a decent laser.
Jimbo
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Fletcher94 wrote:
I need a new corded circular saw. I have a millwakee fuel cordless but gotta replace my corded.
Lotsa recommendations for stuff he didn’t ask for…
I’ve been using the GF’s son’s old Skil on the few times I’ve needed a portable circular saw, but at some point I’m gonna pick up a couple (or more);
maybe the Ridgid Fuego 6-1/2″;
maybe the DeWalt with brake, maybe the Makita sidewinder, maybe the Skil that Chris mentioned;
for a wormdrive the Makita Mg, Bosch and Skil Mag LT are all in the running.
Get the SPT77WM from Skilsaw. 3.1-3.25 horsepower is what I’ve heard. Beats the Dewalt and Makita and Ridgid and Milwaukee and all others you can think of!
If you’re stuck on sidewinders, DWE575 (light weight, smooth guard) or 5007MG (powerful, great capacity)
torontotoolman wrote:
Dewalt corded/ cordless saws are garbage for 6.5
This statement is garbage. The cordless dewalt saw is the best brushed unit around and still a very capable unit. Same with the Bosch.
The Dewalt lightweight (high-power) 7-1/4″ circular saw is all anyone recommended around here for a while.
Well to me and and coming from a production framing stand point where im making easily over 2000 cuts a day 5 to 6 days aweek that dewalt circ saws are garbage really only wormdrives can make the cut except for milwaukee and makita brushless saws and even them being blade left 6.5s we dont use no stupid saw horses we cut the wood off are feet we dont use miter saws or tracksaws we cut miters and bevels all with a wormdrive not ajusting the shoe just twisting the machine its self and i can say iv seen a lot of dewalt tools fail on the feild and i can say i know a lot of pro framers young and old who will say dewalt circ saws are junk sorry if this rubs you the wrong way but thats how it isdwain wrote:
This statement is garbage. The cordless dewalt saw is the best brushed unit around and still a very capable unit. Same with the Bosch.
The Dewalt lightweight (high-power) 7-1/4″ circular saw is all anyone recommended around here for a while.
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you can’t get any better analysis other than from someone using a product 50-60 hours a week putting it through it’s paces. I agree 100% if you are using a product that much you will soon find out what model will make the cut….(no pun intended) I’m sure an accountant can tell you which pencils are better than others too…..
Have you heard of the expression “the Real McCoy”
The expression associated with Elijah McCoy’s oil-drip cup invention (patented in 1872).One theory is that railroad engineers looking to avoid inferior copies would request it by name, inquiring if a locomotive was fitted with ‘the real McCoy system”
Just a stupid question, but here goes:
Here in Norway, the skil brand only sells the cheapest and worst kind of equipment. Sometimes even cheaper than other chinese no-brands. Skilsaw circular saw costs well under 50 bucks. And 90$ for their higher end shit.
But here at the forum, and in USA in general, it is regarded as a fairly good brand. Why? Do they have a very large price and quality span, and only ship the shit to europe? Or is it only their older stuff thats any good?
Or anything else? This has, frankly speaking, made me wonder a couple of times. :s
Whats going on here?! 😛
All Brands whether its skil,makita,dewalt,milwaukee or whomever Has higher and lower end stuff we all know that. Before coming to this forum a coupole years ago I thought skil was lower end low quality stuff. Back in the day it wasnt so and I think they probably realized they messed up and started making improvements to get back where they once were.
Out in the world you always hear Circulars being called “skilsaws”. Afterall they did invent the style and the model 77 is considered the saw that built america being manufactured prior to WWII. As for the models being presented to you European folks being lesser,Id imagine its because they probably couldnt compete with your brands there.
There is Skil and Skilsaw now so your absolutely right there! Skilsaw has been rebranded pro grade and they are making high end circular saws not whereas you can get. Skil brand saw that might not be up to snuff! I don’t buy Skil brand tools but the Skilsaw I have is a totally different story. I think I added the link, I’m not sure you can review it in your country but those saws are really super nice saws. Absolutely love my SPT77WM magnesium saw. Super nice cutter!Andrull wrote:
Just a stupid question, but here goes:
Here in Norway, the skil brand only sells the cheapest and worst kind of equipment. Sometimes even cheaper than other chinese no-brands. Skilsaw circular saw costs well under 50 bucks. And 90$ for their higher end shit.
But here at the forum, and in USA in general, it is regarded as a fairly good brand. Why? Do they have a very large price and quality span, and only ship the shit to europe? Or is it only their older stuff thats any good?
Or anything else? This has, frankly speaking, made me wonder a couple of times. :s
Whats going on here?! 😛
Oh and @Andrull , not a stupid question. It really is quite confusing!
chrisk wrote:
Oh and @Andrull , not a stupid question. It really is quite confusing!
chrisk wrote:
There is Skil and Skilsaw now so your absolutely right there! Skilsaw has been rebranded pro grade and they are making high end circular saws not whereas you can get. Skil brand saw that might not be up to snuff! I don’t buy Skil brand tools but the Skilsaw I have is a totally different story. I think I added the link, I’m not sure you can review it in your country but those saws are really super nice saws. Absolutely love my SPT77WM magnesium saw. Super nice cutter!
Woha, thanks! That explaines a lot. 😀 The devil’s in the detail. 😛 Did not occur to me that it was two different brands/branches at all. And yes, the saw’s I was looking at was saw from Skil, not Skilsaw. ^^
Skill is always a safe bet but if you don’t want to go with the skill worm drive definitely check out the Milwaukee worm drive, it’s such a smooth saw
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Well to me and and coming from a production framing stand point where im making easily over 2000 cuts a day 5 to 6 days aweek that dewalt circ saws are garbage really only wormdrives can make the cut except for milwaukee and makita brushless saws and even them being blade left 6.5s we dont use no stupid saw horses we cut the wood off are feet we dont use miter saws or tracksaws we cut miters and bevels all with a wormdrive not ajusting the shoe just twisting the machine its self and i can say iv seen a lot of dewalt tools fail on the feild and i can say i know a lot of pro framers young and old who will say dewalt circ saws are junk sorry if this rubs you the wrong way but thats how it is
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it doesn’t rub me the wrong way, but 2000 cuts a day is not the intended use for a cordless circ saw, especially a brushed one. It sounds like its definitely the wrong tool for you, but the 20V Dewalt circ saw is a very decent cordless saw for many users.
I looked at the skilsaw models an wasn’t impressed with the feel. I didn’t rule them out but there not winning. the makita 5377mg I got to use the other day is impressive. I really like the feel an performance is great.
the 5377 might be the one I go with.
The 5377 is a model i reaaaaaly would like to be able to get in belgium but alas…. 🙁
I have a skill saw and really like it I also like the makita
The bottom line is it all boils down to the user. I have my Dads Black and decker Saw Cat and that thing has to be close to 45 years old and it is a good saw. I also have my two worm drive saws but, I don’t use them much any more. My big framing days are over. The saw I use the most these days is my Milwaukee M18 7 1/4
The worm drive is a nice saw, however, I think it is too heavy for just basic homeowner use. I mean are you just cutting a little lumber? Or cutting tails off your pitched roof? I think you could get into a DeWalt or Makita corded saw for arounf $100.00 that would suit you just fine. With that being said, if you are looking to make rips and use the saw all day long then maybe the Skil is the saw for you.
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FB82