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If it had a rafter hook, it would be much more convienient. Everyone usually goes for this saw first, because of the convienience of it. Just get 2 batteries. This saw would get five starts if it had a rafter hook. I think it is defintely worth the investment.
To me, the biggest advantage of this saw is you can take it up on the roof and not worry about dragging a cord through trusses, but the problem is where to put it when you are framing a roof. Other than that, it has good power, not near as much as a worm drive though, it will get bogged down trying to rip lumber or cuttig a bevel, but has much more torque than the 18v saws. One battery will last about a half day, so 2 batteries will usually get you through the day. I would recomend this saw to a framing crew, it is suprising how much you will use it once you get it out.
At first I was somewhat skeptical of how much power this saw would really have, and it has not let me down. I would definitely recommend this saw to others. Mine came in a combo kit with the light, hammer drill, and reciprocating saw. This Dewalt 36-volt 7-1/4 cordless circular saw works great. This saw has plenty of power and is very easy to use. Another great tool from Dewalt. I used it over the weekend to cut through oak for some cabinet work, and it cuts like butter and seems lighter in weight than I had imagined.
SO MUCH BETTER THAN THOSE WIMPY SAWS OF YESTERYEAR. BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES AND A ONE HOUR CHARGE TIME ---- WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE. IF I DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT WAS BATTERY OPERATED, I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT IT WAS "PLUGGED IN".I ALSO HAVE A 36 VOLT DRILL THAT USES THE SAME BATTERY.
I have always wanted a good cordless tools but I did not believe cordless had it. do I believe now.I am going cordless all around.thanksEric Edwards I started with the 7 1/4 in Dewalt saw and wow.
Part of it is do to the blade guard and a little plastic nub at the top. I also have a 36 volt drill from DeWalt which came with two batteries which helps.The safety button that you have to push down to operate the saw seems flimsy.My only problem as you see is the blade guard. The pluses are that it is lightweight, durable, no cords to cut, powerful, and easy to change blade. First off I have been using this for about 1 month to make decks and other work around my investment properties. The guard should have been made out of metal like every other circular saw that I know of.
The only problems I have encountered are.The blade guard sticks closed when trying to cut. The other part is the blade guard is plastic and bends when forced against wood. When that happens the guard simply binds in place and you can't move the saw forward.If the saw bevel is set to 45 degrees or more the blade guard nub gets in the way and you can't cut.One battery comes with the saw. It might last for the average homeowner doing a little work, but for someone who is building decks or fences or something a little more intensive, one battery is not enough.
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