And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
In concept, yes, it would be a good tool to have.. In reality, perhaps not. I got the 18V version in a set 20 years ago. Battery drained ridiculously fast. Had to charge it twice to do a very small job. Next time, it's corded for me.
I like the 7 1/4" blade & a cord for a circular saw-not on the jobsite anymore, so portability not an issue and I have multi plugs & ext. cords if needed. Just replaced one that I gave to son while we were fixing up his house-$60.00 vs 3X that much, or more, for a battery-powered . CC
I have run the rigid for years with 18 volt and 7&1/4 blade,works great and very handy,still have corded worm drive for real deep cheek cuts, ect.,rigid gaurented for life so have 2 kits,one work,one for just me.
My 32 year old Porter Cable saw just bit the dust and I went shopping for saws last week. Based on various evaluations I saw online, I went with a corded Skilsaw. I have a battery operated Dewalt that is OK, but I just like the power I get with AC. I’m in the middle of a project now and I really like it so far. If this saw lasts 32 years, I will be 100 before I need another replacement.
You did good Pilgrim. My 7-1/4" Skilsaw is about 45 years old now and still performs like the day it was born. I replaced the brushes about 2 years ago and before the summers over I'm going to put a new 12' cord on it. Besides, I prefer the blade on the right side.
People that laud the silly battery powered circular saws are not to be taken seriously. I have had one for 20 years and it will cut a 2x4 and start to bog down right away. Battery technology my pimply ass. Batteries don't make power, they just store it. It's the teeny motor, silly!
I have this saw and used it for almost every cut on a fancy 12x16 garden shed for the wife. It will run with 3 Ah batteries, but 5-6 Ah batteries are much better. It did everything I asked of it with aplomb and I never felt handicapped by it. I seldom touch my worm drive Skil anymore.
I have this, and a corded Black and Decker I bought 40 or so years ago. I rarely touch the B&D. The little DeWalt cuts like mad and the larger battery lasts for an entire project.
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ReplyDeleteIn concept, yes, it would be a good tool to have.. In reality, perhaps not. I got the 18V version in a set 20 years ago. Battery drained ridiculously fast. Had to charge it twice to do a very small job. Next time, it's corded for me.
ReplyDeleteGreat tool if you’ve got have a dozen batteries and chargers.
ReplyDeleteI have it, does not need dozens of batteries, this is not 20 years ago, the battery tech is much better now.
ReplyDeleteI like the 7 1/4" blade & a cord for a circular saw-not on the jobsite anymore, so portability not an issue and I have multi plugs & ext. cords if needed.
ReplyDeleteJust replaced one that I gave to son while we were fixing up his house-$60.00 vs 3X that much, or more, for a battery-powered
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I have run the rigid for years with 18 volt and 7&1/4 blade,works great and very handy,still have corded worm drive for real deep cheek cuts, ect.,rigid gaurented for life so have 2 kits,one work,one for just me.
ReplyDeleteMy 32 year old Porter Cable saw just bit the dust and I went shopping for saws last week. Based on various evaluations I saw online, I went with a corded Skilsaw. I have a battery operated Dewalt that is OK, but I just like the power I get with AC. I’m in the middle of a project now and I really like it so far. If this saw lasts 32 years, I will be 100 before I need another replacement.
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You did good Pilgrim. My 7-1/4" Skilsaw is about 45 years old now and still performs like the day it was born. I replaced the brushes about 2 years ago and before the summers over I'm going to put a new 12' cord on it. Besides, I prefer the blade on the right side.
People that laud the silly battery powered circular saws are not to be taken seriously. I have had one for 20 years and it will cut a 2x4 and start to bog down right away. Battery technology my pimply ass. Batteries don't make power, they just store it. It's the teeny motor, silly!
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I have this saw and used it for almost every cut on a fancy 12x16 garden shed for the wife. It will run with 3 Ah batteries, but 5-6 Ah batteries are much better. It did everything I asked of it with aplomb and I never felt handicapped by it. I seldom touch my worm drive Skil anymore.
ReplyDeleteIf you're only going to have one make it corded.
ReplyDeleteI have this, and a corded Black and Decker I bought 40 or so years ago. I rarely touch the B&D. The little DeWalt cuts like mad and the larger battery lasts for an entire project.
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