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In that respect, it’s very much like a corded worm-gear saw. So if you’re already framing with a corded worm-gear saw and have a well developed right forearm, the Milwaukee is a good fit dewalt drill for you. Our 4 x 6 pressure-treated lumber was no match for it, barely putting a dent in its battery capacity. We didn’t pamper it, cutting Douglas fir framing lumber and red oak.
And we were pleasantly surprised by the torque its 15-amp motor provides. Even with the blade fully submerged in lumber for rips and crosscuts, it powered through nicely. A battery life readout tells you how much charge you have left. The latest and lightest Worm Drive continues the long tradition of SKIL quality, rugged durability and consistently exceptional cutting performance. Weighing in at just 11.5 lbs, it’s 4 lbs less than its predecessor and the lightest Worm Drive SKILSAW on the market.
To fine-tune the shoe’s position, simply hold it with one hand while pressing down on the latch. And the amount of blade exposure below the shoe is right where you need it. We use each saw to cut across and with the grain, the blade perpendicular to its shoe and at an angle to it. Aside from the saw, you need a couple of carpenter’s pencils and a combination square to both mark the lumber and guide the saw for accurate crosscuts.
The saw is typical of DeWALT quality, which means median-to-high. I replaced the standard blade with an aftermarket blade and worked very well with our shop-made guides and panel-cutting table. The DeWalt 60V is a massive slab of a saw and the heaviest of the five rear-handle saws we tested—even heavier than the 13.4-pound Milwaukee below. If you need that, particularly for making long beveled cuts in rafters or cutting wet pressure-treated lumber for decking framing or landscape work, this saw serves nicely for those purposes. But let’s say that you’re simply a do-it-yourself owner-builder type. This circular saw is a pleasure to use for just about any DIY project.
Anti-snag lower guard provides smooth operation for narrower cut-offs, and the lightweight design means you can work longer with reduced fatigue. A spindle lock and on-board wrench storage allow you to change blades seamlessly between tasks with less downtime. For peace of mind on the jobsite, the safety lock/guarded trigger is designed to prevent accidental starts. A DEWALT circular saw is a portable tool for making straight cuts through materials such as lumber, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), metal and even concrete.