DeWalt 7-1 4 in Lightweight Circular Saw

To fine-tune the shoe’s position, simply hold it with one hand while pressing down on the latch. And the amount of blade exposure below the shoe is right where you need it. We use each saw to cut across and with the grain, the blade perpendicular to its shoe and at an angle to it. Aside from the saw, you need a couple of carpenter’s pencils and a combination square to both mark the lumber and guide the saw for accurate crosscuts.

All locations outside the Continental US will receive discounted shipping, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. It’s going to replace my full-size circ saw in my truck, since I don’t have a true need for something that large on electrical jobs. It’s definitely powerful enough for me to use on any job I currently need it for, and the compact size makes it a plus for stowing in my work truck. Ace Rewards members are eligible to receive free delivery on orders of $50 or more. You and Ace agree that each of us may bring claims against the other only on an individual basis and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative action or proceeding.

The XTR circular saw is designed with a brushless motor that delivers up to 50% extra performance and power to meet your most demanding jobs. While the 2-1/2-inch cut and 56 degree bevel add versatility. XTR, elevating the Kobalt 24-volt max system to new heights.

Now it can run on a standard 20-volt Max battery or the hulking dual-voltage 20/60 Flex Volt power pack. The latter enables a ridiculous amount of cuts on one charge or repeated cuts at its depth of 2-9⁄16 inches. It made so many buzzes through 2 x 4 in our test that we didn’t even bother counting them; we ran out of wood before the battery showed any signs of fading. Suffice it to say that the larger the amp hours of the power pack you put in this thing, the more cuts you can expect—up to a day’s work or close to it. To control cutting depth, the Bosch circular saw has a thumb latch right above the trigger. Move the latch forward and press down, and the saw’s shoe drops.

dewalt circular saw

If you’re thinking of going cordless but you want pro performance, this is the one to get. Circular saws are powerful tools that crosscut wood (cut across dewalt tool its grain) and rip it (cut with the grain). Save for the rear-handle saws we cover, the tools that we tested do not exhibit much design variation.

Cordless Circular Saw is ready to take on a variety of cutting applications. It features a powerful brushless motor that delivers 4,950 rpm for fast, accurate, and consistent cutting. Tool-free depth and bevel adjustments provide a max depth of cut of 2-1/8 in. This saw is equipped with a built-in rafter hook, bright LED, and optional dust chute. Includes circular saw, (1) 5.0 Ah POWERSTACK battery, 6-amp charger, and tool bag.

The power of the tool allows for incredibly easy cuts without binding or slowing down. The tool has the power to easily cut through materials from 1/2″ plywood to 2″ thick hardwood without losing anything. The battery life in a 6Ah battery provides ample dewalt tool use for most home and workshop projects and easily allows you to swap between tools throughout the project without requiring a charge. It’s accurate and handles well, the depth of cut is easy to adjust, and the shoe is perfectly parallel with the blade.

Anti-snag lower guard provides smooth operation for narrower cut-offs, and the lightweight design means you can work longer with reduced fatigue. A spindle lock and on-board wrench storage allow you to change blades seamlessly between tasks with less downtime. For peace of mind on the jobsite, the safety lock/guarded trigger is designed to prevent accidental starts. A dewalt tool is a portable tool for making straight cuts through materials such as lumber, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), metal and even concrete.

Among the homeowner saws we tested, this one is about as close to pro-grade as you can get. And given what it costs and its price-performance ratio, it would be fitting for a contractor to keep this saw on the truck as a backup or a tool. Next, we did some hairsplitting crosscuts, guiding each saw along a square held across the wood. If the saw held true along the cut, that told us that its shoe edge and blade are parallel. If the saw moved off the square (and the cutline), we knew something was amiss. The most common cause is a saw motor and body that makes a slightly sloppy fit with the shoe on which it rides.