Tips For Choosing Cordless Saws

| Thursday, September 1, 2011
By Andy Norris


When choosing cordless circular saws, purchase higher voltage options (18V or 24V) for heavy duty cutting. Anything less than an 18v saw will find it tricky to cut thru 2x lumber. The best batteries for a compact circular saw are Lithium Ion batteries. It's best to make a choice between a 6 1/2" blade as the larger the blade, the quicker the job will be done and the less complicated it will be to keep your cuts on track. Look for ones with alterable and blade depth with soft and straightforward to grip handles which should increase comfort level during work. Select saws with a strong body for safety and ones which include blade and trigger locks. See also my article on cordless reciprocating saws.

There are a good range of makers of cordless circular saws offering a variety of models in the extensive price bracket of about $36 to $500, reflecting the level of quality and features offered. There is , however , a broad spectrum of prices for a similar model so use caution when buying, The following cordless circular saws are some of the most recent and most strongly recommended saws and can function as a circular saw guide when you are researching.

The best cordless circular saw presently on the marketplace for both power and endurance is the 28V Milwaukee 6 1/2" cordless circular saw 0730-22. It is $399.99 as a kit with batteries, blade and charger or as a bare tool for $342. Weighing around 20 lbs, it has got a high-strength aluminum soleplate and tactile grips on both handles. At 4200 rpm it has outstanding cutting power though it tends to be loud and to use it all day on a construction job will need multiple battery recharges.

As a manufacturer of leading-edge electric tools, a Makita cordless circular saw is an excellent buy. The BSS610 18V LXT Lithium Ion 6 1/2" saw features a Makita-built high-torque motor that produces 3700 revs per minute for fast cutting. Weighing 7.1 lbs and measuring only 13 5/8" its compact, ergonomic and balanced design is intensely light and straightforward to work with. Two built-in LED lights illuminate the cutting path and a dust-blower keeps the line cut clean. It can be bought as a kit with batteries, blade and charger for $330.88 or as a bare tool for $139.99.

For a cheaper option but a good product, the Hitachi circular saw C18DLP4 costs $99. It has a left-mounted 6 1/2" blade and weighs 9 lbs. A built-in attention delivers improved visibility of cut-line and a fan-cooled motor extends running time. It is light and handy and has a soft elastomer grip for improved comfort.

Many artisans have a range of cordless Dewalt home improvement tools and to contribute to this collection the 18V Dewalt cordless saw DC390B costs $89.99. It makes use of a 6 1/2" blade and is really capable of 3700 rpm and weighs around 9 lbs. In a similar price bracket the Black and Decker Firestorm 18V cordless circular saw FS18CS has been hailed as innovative and cost-effective.

Ryobi and Ridgid cordless circular saws are starter level wireless tools and are geared for light-duty use, being less forceful. The general finish is cheap and, of course, these saws are much cheaper. The Ridgid R845 cordless circular saw costs $59 and the Ryobi cordless circular saw ZRP500 costs only $36.




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