Need recomendation on 10-1/4" circular saw

[firebird1999us]

It's for cutting 4x4s straight on a fence that is already up... so I can't get around it with a standard size saw to make multiple cuts. Also want a clean cut!

I've kind of narrowed it to the Milwaukee or a big foot:

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Woodworking/Circular-Saws/6470-21#sp-specs

http://bigfootsaws.com/product/big-foot-10-14-worm-drive-beam-saw/

 

[PugetDude]

Expensive solution to a simple problem.

 

[doublearon98]

Wow $300+ for a few cuts (how many do you have to make anyway). I think I'd cut as deep as I could with a regular circular saw and finish with a hand saw

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[tarbellb]

You cutting out in the field or in the shop?

PugetDude makes a good point. There are some other work arounds, a simple clamp jig and a std 7.25" blade work.

If cutting in the shop, a 10" slider will cut a 4x4.

I would pickup a Skil over a Milkee if you do go with a new 10.25", cutting w/ that large of a blades its easier to bog down a sidewinder.

 

[Git]

Last time I needed to some clean cuts on standing 4x posts - I made a simple jig out of 2x4s that formed a box under the cut, positions so that when I ran my circular saw along the top of it, it would cut the post right where I wanted to. Easy peasy and cheap

I found a pic similar to what I was talking about - something like this

 

[firebird1999us]

The fence is already affixed - so the post is only accessible on one side at the depth of the 4x4. It wasn’t my decision and I didn’t build it. I’d be incorporating the same jig as posted above except with the added complexity of several slopes to follow. It’s about 100 cuts and it was done poorly by someone else standing on a bucket with a chainsaw. For other reasons I’m attempting to flatten it. I’ll also be using the saw for several beams on future decking projects. So yes it’s expensive but it’s required for the work I’m doing. I appreciate the advice on the skil - I was wondering if there was a benefit to the worm drive.

 

[doublearon98]

The fence is already affixed - so the post is only accessible on one side at the depth of the 4x4. It wasn’t my decision and I didn’t build it. I’d be incorporating the same jig as posted above except with the added complexity of several slopes to follow. It’s about 100 cuts and it was done poorly by someone else standing on a bucket with a chainsaw. For other reasons I’m attempting to flatten it. I’ll also be using the saw for several beams on future decking projects. So yes it’s expensive but it’s required for the work I’m doing. I appreciate the advice on the skil - I was wondering if there was a benefit to the worm drive.

Well with that many cuts I can see you justifying it. I hope they still aren't as heavy as our 40 year old one

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[The Tool Tyrant]

Bigfoot. I used one for many years...very handy when you don't want to drag out the Makita 16" beam saw for a 4X. Buy it...it's only money!

 

[metaleltr]

I would probably get the one that makita makes if I needed one even though I generally lean towards Milwaukee power tools.

 

[metaleltr]

Of course there is a used sawsquatch on eBay for $250

 

[tarbellb]

The fence is already affixed - so the post is only accessible on one side at the depth of the 4x4. It wasn’t my decision and I didn’t build it. I’d be incorporating the same jig as posted above except with the added complexity of several slopes to follow. It’s about 100 cuts and it was done poorly by someone else standing on a bucket with a chainsaw. For other reasons I’m attempting to flatten it. I’ll also be using the saw for several beams on future decking projects. So yes it’s expensive but it’s required for the work I’m doing. I appreciate the advice on the skil - I was wondering if there was a benefit to the worm drive.

Yeah I would be in the same boat with that job.

Worm drive is considered more reliable, more power, and much heavier.

Sightlines are also improved if you are right handed vs a std sidewinder.
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I have the Milkee 8.25" metal circ saw, obviously a totally different beast, but it has left me disappointed with its duty cycle. Trips the internal breaker, needs long breaks, etc...

Refer to the manual perhaps to make sure that larger circ saw isnt inflicted with similar issues.

 

[JRC3]

There are other ways but if you don't have the other tools why not just rent the Milwaukee for $24/day? http://www.beavercreekrental.com/RentalEquipmentDetails.asp?id=805&catid=46 You could knock those out in a day or a weekend rental.

 

[mobetta]

I've got the milwaukee.

Never used it tho.
Just too good of a deal to pass up

I do prefer worm drive saws generally and would have probably went a different way brand new.

 

[wout]

I have a small and a big hitachi (7 and 9 series, think that stands for 7 and 9" sawblade). I use the 7" already for many years and still very happy with it. Very solid machine and wasn't very expensive imo. Think good value for money. Don't know if they are available in the states.

gr
Wout

 

[buckwheat_la]

I own the Makita. My guys use it all day long cutting 4x6 for landscaping and love it.