Circular saw - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T10:27:56Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/circular-saw?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A279384&feed=yes&xn_auth=no Porter Cable I have used min…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-20:2900167:Comment:2811762011-07-20T15:30:26.068ZBrian .W.Osmanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BrianWOsman
<p> Porter Cable I have used mine almost daily for 5 years and no problems.Comes for left or right folks plenty of power.anynywat thats my favorte around $139.00 Ifeelm well worth money.Just my 2 cents.Good luck</p>
<p> Porter Cable I have used mine almost daily for 5 years and no problems.Comes for left or right folks plenty of power.anynywat thats my favorte around $139.00 Ifeelm well worth money.Just my 2 cents.Good luck</p> Years ago (50's-60's) Rockwe…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-20:2900167:Comment:2811702011-07-20T02:43:19.727ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
Years ago (50's-60's) Rockwell was a high end brand, who owns them now is anyones guess. All I know for sure is that I have been somewhat underimpressed with the ones I've handled in the last 15 years or so.<br></br><br></br><cite>Michael said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><a href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00981488000P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00981488000P</a><br></br><br></br>How is this as a good combo starter set for someone looking into beginning…</div>
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Years ago (50's-60's) Rockwell was a high end brand, who owns them now is anyones guess. All I know for sure is that I have been somewhat underimpressed with the ones I've handled in the last 15 years or so.<br/><br/><cite>Michael said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00981488000P">http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00981488000P</a><br/><br/>How is this as a good combo starter set for someone looking into beginning woodwork. I have little experience but would like to grab a kreg jig, some wood, some plans and start working. The price is good with me but anyone have experience with rockwell tools? Thanks</div>
</blockquote> My two cents - I have a $39 S…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-20:2900167:Comment:2808812011-07-20T01:36:15.101ZSteven Akershttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/StevenAkers
My two cents - I have a $39 Skil. You will need to replace the blade that comes with it first thing. I bought a a 40t atb thin kerf and the saw cuts great. I use it mostly for cutting sheet goods. I have a 24t blade for cutting framing lumber. Probably the biggest problem with circle saws is using an extension cord that is too small causing the rpms to drop and kick back. A lot missing fingers as a result.
My two cents - I have a $39 Skil. You will need to replace the blade that comes with it first thing. I bought a a 40t atb thin kerf and the saw cuts great. I use it mostly for cutting sheet goods. I have a 24t blade for cutting framing lumber. Probably the biggest problem with circle saws is using an extension cord that is too small causing the rpms to drop and kick back. A lot missing fingers as a result. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-19:2900167:Comment:2810632011-07-19T23:39:48.676ZMichaelhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Michael961
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How is this as a good combo starter set for someone looking into beginning woodwork. I have little experience but would like to grab a kreg jig, some wood, some plans and start working. The price is good with me but anyone have experience with rockwell tools? Thanks
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How is this as a good combo starter set for someone looking into beginning woodwork. I have little experience but would like to grab a kreg jig, some wood, some plans and start working. The price is good with me but anyone have experience with rockwell tools? Thanks I like the hitachi 15 amp tha…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-19:2900167:Comment:2809632011-07-19T21:29:45.268Zchuckhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/chuck544
<p>I like the hitachi 15 amp that lowe's sells. it has a good thick shoe for a fence.</p>
<p>it was $ 89.00 when i got it.</p>
<p>I like the hitachi 15 amp that lowe's sells. it has a good thick shoe for a fence.</p>
<p>it was $ 89.00 when i got it.</p> Gary, I' m Buck Fleshner out…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-19:2900167:Comment:2804812011-07-19T09:11:36.802ZBernard Ray Fleshnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BernardRayFleshner
Gary, I' m Buck Fleshner out here in California. Currently I have three circle saws. Many years a Craftsman then a Skil 3600, (You' ll LOVE that one). I just picked up a Worx 7 1/4 (Corded) I put a kinda high end blade on it for the fine cuts. It works great with my KREG Square cut. I almost forgot, one of my daughters-in-law got me a Craftsman for Xmas two years ago. She also got me 4 ea. 19.2 volt batteries and two 1 hour chargers. At that time her father was General manager for…
Gary, I' m Buck Fleshner out here in California. Currently I have three circle saws. Many years a Craftsman then a Skil 3600, (You' ll LOVE that one). I just picked up a Worx 7 1/4 (Corded) I put a kinda high end blade on it for the fine cuts. It works great with my KREG Square cut. I almost forgot, one of my daughters-in-law got me a Craftsman for Xmas two years ago. She also got me 4 ea. 19.2 volt batteries and two 1 hour chargers. At that time her father was General manager for SEARS. Need I say more? Gary, I am ashamed of myself. Everything is still in the boxes! It is also equipted with a laser. I DON' T care for lasers and I want a cord on my tools! Please keep ln mind, mine is not the last word on anything The Worx was about $80. 00 with tax. ( 9.25 % ) WIthout my input, you have been given some first class advice . Many of these KREGGERS have been there and done that and know exactly what they are talking about. Your friend, Buck Go to your local pawn shop. …tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-19:2900167:Comment:2802892011-07-19T06:23:01.286Zwilliam D. Alexanderhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/williamDAlexander
Go to your local pawn shop. Unbelievable what you can pick up there. Also hagel them on the price. Most of them will come down considerably. If you have Cash America available - go there. 30 day return policy if you are not happy with product. Good shopping friend. Cordless is great, but doesn't matter what you end up with - don't be cheap on the blades - at least 40 tooth and good brand like Diablo or Avanti. Bill
Go to your local pawn shop. Unbelievable what you can pick up there. Also hagel them on the price. Most of them will come down considerably. If you have Cash America available - go there. 30 day return policy if you are not happy with product. Good shopping friend. Cordless is great, but doesn't matter what you end up with - don't be cheap on the blades - at least 40 tooth and good brand like Diablo or Avanti. Bill I also have the Porter Cable,…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-18:2900167:Comment:2802622011-07-18T23:17:24.009Zthomas hugheshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/thomashughes620
<p>I also have the Porter Cable, left hand saw. I would not buy a right hand for everything Steve has said. There's my two cents. Also, you would most likely need to order it left hand. They no longer stock them in my Lowes or Home Depot.</p>
<p><br></br>Thomas<br></br> <cite>steve kidd said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/circular-saw?xg_source=msg_mes_network#2900167Comment190010"><div>hi gary, i have two, one corded and one cordless that i would recommend. the…</div>
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<p>I also have the Porter Cable, left hand saw. I would not buy a right hand for everything Steve has said. There's my two cents. Also, you would most likely need to order it left hand. They no longer stock them in my Lowes or Home Depot.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/circular-saw?xg_source=msg_mes_network#2900167Comment190010"><div>hi gary, i have two, one corded and one cordless that i would recommend. the corded one is a proter cable, left hand one, the blade in on the oppistite side you would be used too. for me being right handed its easier to see the blade when cutting, it was about $130 from lowes, they also have a right hand one. the cordless one is a ridgid, dont know the price of it cause it came in a kit. really like both saws, would buy either one again in a heartbeat, hope this helps.</div>
</blockquote> I have a porter cable from Lo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-18:2900167:Comment:2796982011-07-18T16:48:36.930ZErnest Romerohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ErnestRomero201
<div class="description" id="desc_2900167Comment189437">I have a porter cable from Lowes about $60 . Love it and when I have to replace it it will deffinately be with another Porter Cable.</div>
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<div class="description" id="desc_2900167Comment189437">I have a porter cable from Lowes about $60 . Love it and when I have to replace it it will deffinately be with another Porter Cable.</div>
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<p class="description">Ernest Romero</p> If you have the money i would…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-07-18:2900167:Comment:2798802011-07-18T15:56:24.609Zthetoolnuthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/thetoolnut
If you have the money i would buy two saws, one would be a cordless model with a 6-1/2'' blade and two lithium- ion batteries from one of the major manufacturers. Dewalt, Makita etc The other saw should be a corded model, a good sidewinder or worm drive. The worm drive saws are more powerful, heavier and harder wearing but also more difficult to handle, it's a matter of personel preference. I would be a fan of the worm drive saws, either the Skil SHD77M 15amp 7-1/4'' or the new Dewalt…
If you have the money i would buy two saws, one would be a cordless model with a 6-1/2'' blade and two lithium- ion batteries from one of the major manufacturers. Dewalt, Makita etc The other saw should be a corded model, a good sidewinder or worm drive. The worm drive saws are more powerful, heavier and harder wearing but also more difficult to handle, it's a matter of personel preference. I would be a fan of the worm drive saws, either the Skil SHD77M 15amp 7-1/4'' or the new Dewalt DWS535 7-1/4''. I have an older Skil 13amp worm drive which had a warped saw foot which i flattened on a floor standing belt sander. I've seen some bad reviews about warped saw foots on the newer Skil 15amp models so beware! I will be buying the new Dewalt worm drive in time as i think they've taken worm drives to a new level, Skil are playing catch up now.