Is this a good one

[Sephiroth]

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DeWalt 15 amp Circular Saw, 7-1/4 in. with High Strength Base

15 amp, 7-1/4 in. circular saw has high strength base that can withstand 1 story drop. Electric Brake stops blade after use. Lightweight design makes this power tool easy to use. 129.99

[Cement_guy]

HEY!!! You can afford that!!







.....in just a few days!

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by Cement_guy
HEY!!! You can afford that!!

I got a miter saw but now I need to be more flexable, I see alot of stuff to cut up







.....in just a few days!

[William]

We should create a power tools forum for Don.

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by William
We should create a power tools forum for Don.

[mrblaine]

Don, you are doing the gilligan thing. You ask the question, but you don't tell us what you are doing.

Start there and then we will know if your selection meets any or the criteria you have.

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by mrblaine
Don, you are doing the gilligan thing. You ask the question, but you don't tell us what you are doing.

Start there and then we will know if your selection meets any or the criteria you have.

Your right, what I want to do is cut some replacement boards for the garage, the person before me covered the lower part of it with carpet. Also I have a door and extra plywood to get rid of that the contractor left behind, so I want to saw it up for the trash can.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
Your right, what I want to do is cut some replacement boards for the garage, the person before me covered the lower part of it with carpet. Also I have a door and extra plywood to get rid of that the contractor left behind, so I want to saw it up for the trash can.

Define replacement boards for the garage.

[Paradiddle]

Don - I suggest you hire a handyman so you don't screw up your house

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by mrblaine
Define replacement boards for the garage.

Im will take some pictures and post them Im not sure how to discribe them.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
Im will take some pictures and post them Im not sure how to discribe them.

if you can't describe something, are you sure you oughta be cutting it up with a saw?

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by Paradiddle
Don - I suggest you hire a handyman so you don't screw up your house

That's odd, the wife said the same thing

[shmekelhead]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
Also I have a door and extra plywood to get rid of that the contractor left behind, so I want to saw it up for the trash can.

BONFIRE

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by shmekelhead
BONFIRE

ain't been to CA much, have you?

If he took that stuff and started a very safe bonfire in his backyard, I'd have to go bail his butt outta jail. I kid you not.

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by mrblaine
if you can't describe something, are you sure you oughta be cutting it up with a saw?

I want to say 2x4's but bigger

[Paradiddle]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
I want to say 2x4's but bigger

Don - keep this post so you can show your insurance man what you cut when he comes out to deny your claim (after you cut down a 6x6 or 8x8 load bearing stud or beam and your house colapses).

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
I want to say 2x4's but bigger

In that case, invest in a tape measure and learn how to read it.

Most lumber used in homes in generally rectangular in shape with one narrow side and one side that is longer.

Measure the short side, measure the long side and post the results.

Unless they framed your home with dimensional lumber, it will be S4S (surfaced on four sides) which will make it seem like you got ripped off as it generally takes about a 1/2" of material to get all the splinters to go away.

In a nutshell, a 2x4 will measure 1 1/2" and 3 1/2".

It's not really 1 1/2 though because if you stack two of them side by side they measure 3 1/8". Not really of any concern to you unless you are laying out walls and need to know how wide to frame in the RO for a doorway using pre-hung doors.

[ScottyY2K]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
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DeWalt 15 amp Circular Saw, 7-1/4 in. with High Strength Base

15 amp, 7-1/4 in. circular saw has high strength base that can withstand 1 story drop. Electric Brake stops blade after use. Lightweight design makes this power tool easy to use. 129.99

There is nothing wrong with the unit shown. It will cut you 2x4's just fine. .... but if you have not already bought it you might want to look at a SKIL 7 1/4" Wormdrive.....standard of the industry ..... the reason that 90% of the professionals use them is that they are durable and strong.

With that said they are a little more expensive also.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by ScottyY2K
There is nothing wrong with the unit shown. It will cut you 2x4's just fine. .... but if you have not already bought it you might want to look at a SKIL 7 1/4" Wormdrive.....standard of the industry ..... the reason that 90% of the professionals use them is that they are durable and strong.

With that said they are a little more expensive also.

That Skil would be one of my dust collectors

[ScottyY2K]

Originally posted by mrblaine
That Skil would be one of my dust collectors

So, it is collecting dust because you prefer to use a non-skil or non-wormdrive model? Do you like the smaller saw because it is lighter or easier to use? Just curious.

Whenever I go on any jobsite the only saw I typically see is a skil worm-drive. I always much preferred my wormdrive to my dad's non-wormdrive (He ALWAYS gets the "BEST/CHEAPEST" deal he can find on a tool (or anyting else too). That is years ago though and both of our saws had seen lots of use.

I thought the skil was stronger and cut better. Especially when doing any ripping. My father-in-law (all 120#'s of him) made me buy him a 6 1/2" skil wormdrive when we built my house.....it was a littler lighter and easier for him to handle. He was a professional home builder....

[Darrell C]

I'll toss a vote in for a wormdrive also. When I finally broke down and bought one several years ago, I wished I'd of done it sooner. Feels different in the hand, but nicer to use...IMHO.

All depends in how much you want to spend, how important the quality of tool is, and how often you plan on using it.

BTW, before you start cutting any lumber that is inside walls, I'd learn how to tell the difference between load-bearing and nonload-bearing walls...

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by ScottyY2K
So, it is collecting dust because you prefer to use a non-skil or non-wormdrive model? Do you like the smaller saw because it is lighter or easier to use? Just curious.

Whenever I go on any jobsite the only saw I typically see is a skil worm-drive. I always much preferred my wormdrive to my dad's non-wormdrive (He ALWAYS gets the "BEST/CHEAPEST" deal he can find on a tool (or anyting else too). That is years ago though and both of our saws had seen lots of use.

I thought the skil was stronger and cut better. Especially when doing any ripping. My father-in-law (all 120#'s of him) made me buy him a 6 1/2" skil wormdrive when we built my house.....it was a littler lighter and easier for him to handle. He was a professional home builder....

Nope, it's collecting dust because I quit building custom homes, cabinets, remodels, tenant improvements, and got out of construction.

The Skil 77 is the standard by which all other circular saws are measured. Better than, worse than, heavier, lighter, it's still the benchmark.

[ScottyY2K]

Originally posted by mrblaine
Nope, it's collecting dust because I quit building custom homes, cabinets, remodels, tenant improvements, and got out of construction.

The Skil 77 is the standard by which all other circular saws are measured. Better than, worse than, heavier, lighter, it's still the benchmark.

Thanks for the clarification .... I can certainly understand that.

Congratulations on getting out of construction!! That has to be a move in the right direction!!

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by Paradiddle
Don - keep this post so you can show your insurance man what you cut when he comes out to deny your claim (after you cut down a 6x6 or 8x8 load bearing stud or beam and your house colapses).

Gee thanks diddle

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by mrblaine
In that case, invest in a tape measure and learn how to read it.

Most lumber used in homes in generally rectangular in shape with one narrow side and one side that is longer.

Measure the short side, measure the long side and post the results.

Unless they framed your home with dimensional lumber, it will be S4S (surfaced on four sides) which will make it seem like you got ripped off as it generally takes about a 1/2" of material to get all the splinters to go away.

In a nutshell, a 2x4 will measure 1 1/2" and 3 1/2".

It's not really 1 1/2 though because if you stack two of them side by side they measure 3 1/8". Not really of any concern to you unless you are laying out walls and need to know how wide to frame in the RO for a doorway using pre-hung doors.

I will get a correct mesure tonight after work

[Sephiroth]

Originally posted by ScottyY2K
There is nothing wrong with the unit shown. It will cut you 2x4's just fine. .... but if you have not already bought it you might want to look at a SKIL 7 1/4" Wormdrive.....standard of the industry ..... the reason that 90% of the professionals use them is that they are durable and strong.

With that said they are a little more expensive also.

The wormdrives do not have an electric brake. is that importent.

[Scratch]

There is nothing wrong with the unit shown. It will cut you 2x4's just fine. .... but if you have not already bought it you might want to look at a SKIL 7 1/4" Wormdrive.....standard of the industry ..... the reason that 90% of the professionals use them is that they are durable and strong.

I'm still using the Gold Aniversary Edition. I can't tell you how many houses that thing has built.
If your cutting out boards that are all ready in place you might want to consider a saws-all. I've seen a few hands cut off by people not using their circular saw correctly.
Bob

[ScottyY2K]

Originally posted by Sephiroth
The wormdrives do not have an electric brake. is that importent.

To be honest I have not used a circular saw with an electric brake. On the skil the steel guard slaps back into place and you can set the saw down as soon as you are done with a cut without waiting for the blade to stop. I am sure the guard on the dewalt slaps down just the sam.

[NAILER341]

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skil 77 is a great saw.. but not for the amateur. the worm drive is unforgiving. the picture is a magnesium skil 77. a great saw, and lighter weight.
this is the best for framing ant that type of work.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[Jeff Weston]

Don,

Based on the posts I've read (selling parts to pay phone bills, etc.), I'd skip these saws altogether and aim a lot lower. Home Depot sells a Skil Saw with case for about $40. Take the rest of the money you were considering spending on the Dewalt and go buy a sawzall.

I'm not downplaying the importance of quality tools for the professional or demanding enthusiast, but it sounds like your tools will see pretty light duty. Remember, for tools on a budget, Harbor Freight is your friend.