Contractor-grade saws can have the blade on the left or the right of the motor. Corded models have motors that draw as much current as 15 amps. The saw rides on a larger, more damage-resistant shoe and is equipped with a big, tough trigger switch, larger and tougher bearings, and a thick but highly flexible cord. These features promote durability but increase the saw’s weight. The average homeowner-duty saw (with a motor drawing 12 amps) weighs 8 to 9 pounds. Contractor saws start at 10.5 pounds and go up from there.
In that respect, it’s very much like a corded worm-gear saw. So if you’re already framing with a corded worm-gear saw and have a well developed right forearm, the Milwaukee is a good fit dewalt drill for you. Our 4 x 6 pressure-treated lumber was no match for it, barely putting a dent in its battery capacity. We didn’t pamper it, cutting Douglas fir framing lumber and red oak.
With a few exceptions, most of the blades are 7.25 inches in diameter, positioned on the right side of the motor. When the blade is fully lowered, the saw cuts to about 2.25 inches deep (or slightly deeper). Electricians don’t often need a full-sized circular saw, more often than not we’re either cutting sheetrock or studs, so this little saw does a great job of dealing dewalt tool with small cuts like this. The fact that it is cordless and brushless makes it able to compete highly with anything else on the market currently. One thing I noticed that’s different than normal circ saws is the way you change out blades. Normally you need a small hex-wrench to remove the 7 1/4” blades, but with this little guy all you need is an Allen wrench.
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.
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 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.
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.