Good budget corded circular saw

[atownmack]

What's a good low priced corded circular saw? I'll use it mainly to cut 3/4" mdf, and plywood. What gives the most bang for buck.

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[Mr.clean]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SKILSAW-15-Amp-7-1-4-in-Worm-Drive-with-Diablo-Blade-SPT77W-22/204955640

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-15-Amp-7-1-4-in-Magnesium-Circular-Saw-5007MG/100594811

 

[LB-1911]

Makita 5007F $99.00
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-15-Amp-7-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-5007F/202873973

 

[Danglerb]

What worked for me was a used metal body skil worm drive. Put on a good cord, and a good blade, worked for years.

 

[DonPowers]

Makita 5007F $99.00
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-15-Amp-7-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-5007F/202873973

This one, mine is going on 26 years.

 

[bcradio]

A good high quality worm drive saw is the best bang for your buck because it'll last you the rest of your life.

 

[Coach James]

Lots of good saws out there. For most folks, I think a worm drive is overkill. Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee, something from Skil's pro line, they're all good saws.

I would see which felt best in my hand, try the blade adjustments and see what was easiest and go with whatever felt best.

I use Dewalt thin kerf, 36 tooth blades on my old 12Amp saw instead of the common kerf, 24 tooth blades and it handles 3/4" ply easily.

Coach

 

[64merc]

What do you consider low price?

Do you prefer the blade on the left side or the right? I personally like it on the left, so I prefer a worm drive saw. They are typically more expensive, so you can either pick up a used one, or bite the bullet and buy one new (it will last you a long time). If you prefer the blade on the right, I say just pick up any name brand saw that feels good in your hand.

 

[captain14]

A good quality blade is an absolute must for the products you want to cut.

 

[pepgj]

A good quality blade is an absolute must for the products you want to cut.

Good point.

My temptation is to go the other direction from a worm drive saw and to the lightest/smaller decent quality units. Since I only cut plywood with the things, it's nice to keep the tool size down.

 

[vartz04]

Rigid worm drive saw. I love mine. About $150 if I remember right. Buy some good blades and call it done for like 20 years


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[Gotcha640]

I'd skip the worm drive, personally. I use my sidewinder to cut tenons on pieces to big or bulky to go through the table saw, dados for big frames, with a guide to take the round edges off 2xs, etc. When I'm using it, I might have it in my hand for several hours, and a worm drive would kill my already busted shoulder.

I've been bidding on some battery saws largely for the weight savings, for when I don't need the power.

 

[TomB19]

My DeWalt side winder is 20 years old. It didn't get used a lot in the first 10 years but I've used it plenty in the last 10 and I expect it will last longer than I will need of it.

A good ball bearing side-winder of any decent brand can last a lifetime for anyone except a full time framer.

 

[vartz04]

I'd skip the worm drive, personally. I use my sidewinder to cut tenons on pieces to big or bulky to go through the table saw, dados for big frames, with a guide to take the round edges off 2xs, etc. When I'm using it, I might have it in my hand for several hours, and a worm drive would kill my already busted shoulder.

I've been bidding on some battery saws largely for the weight savings, for when I don't need the power.

They are heavy. I'll agree with you there. I feel I can cut much straighter lines breaking down a sheet of plywood with a worm drive.

I use my 18 volt Bosch more often though because it's quick and easy for small cutting jobs.


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