Circular saw. What isn’t cheap consumer grade?

[Shocker]

I have 4 circular saws. A USA made mid 90's Ryobi, an 80's USA made SKIL (really like it), a USA made SKIL HD77 and a made in Japan Hitachi.

All work just fine for what ever job I throw at them. The worm drive gets used for large sheet cuts primarily. I don't think you can go wrong with a good USA made circular saw from any brand.

 

[PelicanPines]

I use a 6 1/2" blade for trimming doors. I have a corded Makita trim saw. Was good enough for my pro carpenter uncle...

 

[Ton ton]

Worm drive is "best" for West coast folks. They are rarely seen on the east coast. They're a lot heavier and bigger than sidewinders

I agree. I hardly ever see worm drive saw for sale except in an industrial tool catalog. I prefer a regular Makita circular saw. 15 amp if you want to get fancy.

 

[AA/FC]

I don't think you can go wrong with a good USA made circular saw from any brand.

Does such a thing even exist these days? The made in USA part might be hard to find?

.

 

[mike93lx]

Does such a thing even exist these days? The made in USA part might be hard to find?

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Go big or go home

Big Foot Saws

Looking for powerful tools for woodworking? You are at right place. check official website bigfootsaws.com to find huge range of skilsaw , beam saw, pea shooter, beam cutting saw etc.

www.bigfootsaws.com

 

[AA/FC]

Go big or go home

Big Foot Saws

Looking for powerful tools for woodworking? You are at right place. check official website bigfootsaws.com to find huge range of skilsaw , beam saw, pea shooter, beam cutting saw etc.

www.bigfootsaws.com

It appears they use a "SKIL® Worm Drive Motor"
.....and it also says "assembled" in USA.

Just because an American bolted the foreign parts together doesn't mean it has the quality of a good old original American made tool.

Don't get me wrong, that thing looks bad ***!.... But like I said "The made in USA part might be hard to find" (not assembled in the USA)

That is all.

 

[mike93lx]

It appears they use a "SKIL® Worm Drive Motor"
.....and it also says "assembled" in USA.

Just because an American bolted the foreign parts together doesn't mean it has the quality of a good old original American made tool.

Don't get me wrong, that thing looks bad ***!.... But like I said "The made in USA part might be hard to find" (not assembled in the USA)

That is all.

Built in the USA
Each Big Foot 10-1/4” Worm Drive Beam Saw is hand-built right here in the USA. Henderson, Nevada, to be precise. Take confidence in the knowledge that your saw was made and tested by professionals just like you, right here at home.

I bet very little, especially electronics, is 100% made in usa. Even the stuff made the American manufacturing plants of my employer have foreign-sourced ingredients. What's the threshold? The qc and final assembly are the most important steps, IMO, and this saw qualifies

 

[AA/FC]

I bet very little, especially electronics, is 100% made

Correct.... which is EXACTLY why I said "The made in USA part might be hard to find?" in my original reply to Shocker.

This is why I said the Big Foot saw is "assembled" in the USA...... because I read it on their website. lol

 

[PelicanPines]

I have to chime in here... If you get a 10 1/4" saw to trim a door... you need to re-evaluate your knowledge of carpentry.

Go ahead flame me...

Don't get me wrong... I would love that 10 1/4" saw but even if it was my ONLY saw... I still wouldn't use it to "TRIM" a door.

 

[mike93lx]

I have to chime in here... If you get a 10 1/4" saw to trim a door... you need to re-evaluate your knowledge of carpentry.

Go ahead flame me...

Don't get me wrong... I would love that 10 1/4" saw but even if it was my ONLY saw... I still wouldn't use it to "TRIM" a door.

I absolutely agree. It's not nearly enough.. Think of how wide the door is

16-5/16 IN. Magnesium Worm Drive Skilsaw

The biggest worm drive saw on Earth tears through whatever you throw at it. This beast of a saw boasts a 6-1/4 IN. cutting capacity to power through 6x in one easy cut.

www.skil.com

 

[PelicanPines]

I absolutely agree. It's not nearly enough.. Think of how wide the door is

16-5/16 IN. Magnesium Worm Drive Skilsaw

The biggest worm drive saw on Earth tears through whatever you throw at it. This beast of a saw boasts a 6-1/4 IN. cutting capacity to power through 6x in one easy cut.

www.skil.com

Exactly... go ridiculous instead. I suggest a Stahl 20" chain saw.

 

[mike93lx]

Exactly... go ridiculous instead. I suggest a Stahl 20" chain saw.

Whoa. Let's not get absurd.

A Festool sword saw at least has a useful track. Need that door cut to be nice and straight

 

[tarbellb]

I have to chime in here... If you get a 10 1/4" saw to trim a door... you need to re-evaluate your knowledge of carpentry.

Go ahead flame me...

Don't get me wrong... I would love that 10 1/4" saw but even if it was my ONLY saw... I still wouldn't use it to "TRIM" a door.

Depends on what door you are trimming...

 

[Shocker]

Does such a thing even exist these days? The made in USA part might be hard to find?

.

Well I was talking about finding a good used saw. I bought a Skil 5150. Made in the USA from USA material. 20-30 years old.

Some guys buy them and use them a few times for a project then they sit. I got mine for $10, no case but a nice Freud blade.

 

[tarbellb]

Finding a decent used USA made circular saw is one of the easier things to do

 

[Steve_P]

For a corded saw I’m quite pleased with the current Makita 5008MGA model with the magnesium plate and electric brake.

This is the one I have:

Makita 5008MGA 8-1/4" Magnesium Circular Saw, with Electric Brake https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ASHL8A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have this also. Mine is China made, but it's 10x nicer than the vintage USA skil or B&D I got from my dad. Yes, they both cut, but .....