2007-07-19 04:08:17 · 8 answers · asked by beansandrice007 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
skil has a very good and dependable saw. i use it for work all the time. it cost around $40 and seems to last well....have had mine for over 5 years and still working fine.
2007-07-19 09:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by floor.refinisher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Rigid circular saw that I love. It is light, has nice features, and a good waranty.
The first saw I bought I wanted to get a good deal. I got a cheap saw that seemed ok and came with a good case. I spent the extra $15 and put a carbide tiped blade on it (well worth it) It worked OK, but was only 4600 RPM. My new Rigid is 5800 RPM and it came with a carbide blade. The rigid was $40 more than the original saw I bought and I wish I had just got the Rigid from the begining. Faster RPM will give you better and easier cuts.
Whatever you choose to go with, I would recomend somthing that is at least 5000 RPM and has a carbide blade. If it does not come with a carbide blade, make sure to buy one.
Good luck, hope this helped.
2007-07-19 04:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tucci 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is all about personal preference. In my job I have the option of two saws, a Dewalt and a Porter-Cable. I use the Dewalt all the time purely because the handle position feels comfortable to me. I also have the same choice in drills and go with the Porter-Cable because the torque settings are better. One thing I might add, is that it is not so much about the saw as the blade you use. In my job I am sizing 13/4" doors in most of the common hardwoods and I have found the Freud 24 tooth framing blade to be by far the best.
2016-05-17 09:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with "Tucci" the Ridgid saws are made by Emerson Electric, the same company that used to make them for Sears. I usually use the 40 tooth blades for every thing. If you have a finished surface, turn it down and saw from the back, I've done this with counter tops with good success (most people say it can't be done).
2007-07-19 04:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lear B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tucci is correct about the blade. Even a cheap saw will work better with a good blade because there is less resistance while cutting. I have seen many of the name-brand saws on sale lately. Get a good RPM saw and a good blade and you will be happy. Make sure it "feels" good in your hand or you will not like it no matter how good it is.
2007-07-19 04:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking for amps, get a saw between 13 amps and 15 amps.
2007-07-19 04:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Craftsman at Sears.
2007-07-19 07:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by DT 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for just once in awhile you cant beat Black and Decker stuff,,
2007-07-19 05:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋