What circular saw do you use and where are you from?

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StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Feb 20, 2016 9:05 AM CT

I’ve heard that wormdrive[External image (images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com), not copied] vs. Sidewinder

[External image (www.coastaltool.com), not copied] style (inline?) drive vs hypoid drive is a regional thing, I think the guys even mentioned it in the skil video. I want to see if there’s any truth to it. I’m in central/eastern Washington and have never seen a sidewinder style on a job site. Never even once. Every crew exclusively runs mag wormdrive skilsaws day in and day out for everything. DIY’ers are the only ones you’ll see touching sidewinders. What about you crew? Let us know what area of what state you’re from and what style saws

This map will be regularly updated. Blue = sidewinder and red = wormdrive. I’m going to throw in hypoid too in purple. [External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied]

jswoger1986Member since Jan 2016Feb 20, 2016 9:12 AM CT

I have a makita cordless and a craftsman corded. I’ve been trying to kill the craftsman for about 7 years now so that I have an excuse to buy a wormdrive. I’m over in Philadelphia pa

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comp56Member since Sep 2014Feb 20, 2016 9:20 AM CT

I have a skil corded and a Milwaukee fuel cordless I haven’t used the skil since I got the cordless.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 20, 2016 9:22 AM CT

New Hampshire. Skilsaw Sidewinder SPT67 WM-22

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 20, 2016 9:23 AM CT

Of course you’ll have to add my Makita Magnesium Hypoid to the chart too 😉

John GlasseyMember since Jan 2014Feb 20, 2016 9:23 AM CT

I’ve heard of the sidewinder as well, never had the pleasure of using one, but my goto circular saw is, and if I’m cutting a lot, and not using a portable table saw or miter saw is my Ridgid worm drive saw with Diablo blade. It’s a decent worm drive.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Feb 20, 2016 9:36 AM CT

Chicago, wormdrive. I would take a wormdrive over a sidewinder any day, but to each his own

jswoger1986Member since Jan 2016Feb 20, 2016 9:52 AM CT

chrisk wrote:
Of course you’ll have to add my Makita Magnesium Hypoid to the chart too 😉

do u like the hypoid I am in between that and the skill wormdrive

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LoganMember since Jun 2015Feb 20, 2016 10:07 AM CT

I have a skilsaw sidewinder and I’m from Maine I’ve never seen a worm drive on the job site I’ve never seen them in stores either

KnarlyCarlMember since Jan 2016Feb 20, 2016 10:31 AM CT

On the jobsite we always had several makita in line saws and hypoid saws, when I was living in Oceana county Michigan.

Now that I’m not doing any construction I don’t notice what the carpenters use mainly,

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krutonMember since Jun 2015Feb 20, 2016 10:31 AM CT

I use a Craftsman Hypoid and also a Bosch and Makita 18v sidewinder style. I generally use the two side winders more often but mainly because it is so handy to be cordless. I’m in southern indiana.

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StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Feb 20, 2016 10:42 AM CT

I’ve updated the post to include hypoids in purple. Never even heard of those before now. It’s interesting to see that the hypoid is always paired with a sidewinder.

unclebudMember since Dec 2015Feb 20, 2016 10:46 AM CT

Skil sidewinder, The milwaukee M18 is on my shortlist. I am in south Alabama

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 20, 2016 10:53 AM CT

jswoger1986 wrote:
do u like the hypoid I am in between that and the skill wormdrive
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Yeah I like it a lot. I’ve had it for several years now. The thing is wicked powerful plus no oil to change. It’s a completely sealed uni.

FazzmanMember since Apr 2014Feb 20, 2016 11:51 AM CT

I have a Porter Cable 15amp HD with magnesium shoe its the older version of it works like a champ thou: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041K36JC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

im from Cali and not in construction trades. If I were a contractor for corded id totally have a skilsaw and either the makita or milwaukee for cordless.

WeldfabNeilMember since May 2015Feb 20, 2016 12:23 PM CT

I just recently bought a makita 7 1/4″ magnesium hypod. It’s been great so far. I am located in Utah. When I lived in Illinois I usually used my Bosch sidewinder but had a worm drive as well.

I also have a m18 fuel circular saw.

I am a welder so don’t use circular saws daily. I did go to a vocational program in high school for construction trades. The main saws we used were Milwakee sidewinders but had a little of everything.

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Feb 20, 2016 12:31 PM CT

I have a magnesium craftsman but looking to switch out for a hypoid

Jimbo

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hathatylMember since Sep 2013Feb 20, 2016 12:32 PM CT

Central Illinois, cordless sidewinder.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Feb 20, 2016 12:47 PM CT

Riverside Cali older skil saw sidewinder and Dewalt cordless 20v

itchyspannerMember since Apr 2014Feb 20, 2016 1:39 PM CT

i have 2 bosch, one a worm drive imported to the uk from the USA. i have not used them for a few years tho as i survive with my dewalt 18v xr for most my work.

MillerzconstructionMember since Dec 2015Feb 20, 2016 4:12 PM CT

Makita right hand. Side

Millerz

KnarlyCarlMember since Jan 2016Feb 20, 2016 7:38 PM CT

Stercorarius wrote:
I’ve updated the post to include hypoids in purple. Never even heard of those before now. It’s interesting to see that the hypoid is always paired with a sidewinder.

Always cool to learn about tools you never heard of

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Renner_constructionMember since Jul 2015Feb 20, 2016 9:09 PM CT

Wisconsin-

7 1/4 fuel sidewinder… Use it as my daily saw, also have a makita hypoid that i enjoy using. Only really use the makita hypoid for ripping dimensional lumber or cutting rafter tails, however the m12 fuel circular saw is my go to saw for rafter tails because of the size.