DR99 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I know some people like the blade being on the left on the 6 1/2 saw, but you can get more options and better pricing on the blades for the 7 1/4 saw. They both work great but your you doing more general framing all the time I would go with the 7 1/4
Bigmikez Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 7 1/4 all the way man I have 6 1/2 and always wish I ha the 7 1/4....
Petro0311 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Posted October 23, 2015 That's exactly what I want to avoid!
JimboS1ice Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Just get both! [emoji23]Might as well get an m12 fuel while your at itJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
WeldfabNeil Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I have the 6 1/2" fuel circular saw. It's a great little saw for my needs. Runtime for a cordless is great, more then I imagined. I have a corded circular saw but haven't used it in monthes, the millwakee fuel has done it all. If I was a framer I would want a corded but for me the fuel does. Blades are not as common but it's not a issue. Thier still carried at big box stores. You just don't see HD stocking the same variety as the 7s.
dwain Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I'm not buying into all this cheaper blade stuff. How often do you people go through circ blades? I say buy the tool that suits you best. I like a left-side blade, and prefer a lighter and smaller unit to lug around. Since it has the same power, the 6-1/2" is (and was) the obvious choice for me.
WeldfabNeil Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I'm not buying into all this cheaper blade stuff. How often do you people go through circ blades? I say buy the tool that suits you best. I like a left-side blade, and prefer a lighter and smaller unit to lug around. Since it has the same power, the 6-1/2" is (and was) the obvious choice for me.I agree buy the tool that best suits you. For me it wasn't the price of the blade but the avaibilty. It's not a huge deal to me but I could see a drawback for some. I don't use my circular saw enoug for it to matter to me. Also sometimes your gonna pay more upfront for a tool or accessory but if it helps improve the job it's worth it.
comp56 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I like the blade on the left if you can live with that and the fact the 6 1/2 can do almost 90+% of what the 7 1/4 can do all day save your arm and get the lighter of the 2.... 1
JerryNY Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 I think like those stating above blade selection is so much easier with the 7 1/4" plus it gives more incentive to eventually buy the m12 fuel circular saw for the little things. The 6 1/2" is super nice but it is in the middle and I'd rather have a 7 1/4" and 5 3/8". The 7 1/4" can cut anything and everything the 6 1/2" can but there are times the 7 1/4" will work where the 6 1/2" won't.
regopit Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 7 1/4 all the way man I have 6 1/2 and always wish I ha the 7 1/4.... Size does matter
Petro0311 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Posted October 23, 2015 So JerryNY that's what I was thinking... I have a Makita corded saw but I want one with no cord that can do anything. I've never even looked at the M12... One of each is a good solid answer haha but it's going to cost me more now! Oh well! That's why we're all here for the love of tools!
JerryNY Posted October 23, 2015 Report Posted October 23, 2015 Well the 7 1/4" can cut anything the smaller saws can but reverse is not true. Buy the bigger one for versatility and ability to cut everything a 7 1/4" can. Later if you want comfort you can always get the m12 for smaller jobs. Having too big a saw won't prevent you from finishing a job, it only will fatigue you a little more from the weight, but having a saw too small will stop you in your tracks occasionally. I don't own an m12, I have an ancient ryobi 5 3/8" I threw a Diablo thin kerf on and it's great for small stuff to just throw around but the fuel 7 1/4" is my go to now for bigger stuff and it's not really heavy at all for the power and being 7 1/4. I will replace the Ryobi with a fuel m12 at some point though. It is nice to see they dropped the price of the 7 1/4" by $30 though.
dwain Posted October 24, 2015 Report Posted October 24, 2015 Not much that i cut is thicker than 2", which the 6-1/2" can cut. You wouldn't cut 3' treated pine sleepers with a cordless much I'd think...
JerryNY Posted October 24, 2015 Report Posted October 24, 2015 True but the bigger depth of cut also allows for more depth when cutiting at angles too...
Petro0311 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Posted October 24, 2015 Ok so I gave in and bought the 7 1/4 this morning! I got it for 199 and I also bought the 5.0 starter kit for 129 !
Petro0311 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Posted October 24, 2015 The regular kit comes with a 4.0 for 329... So since they were both on sale I got the better battery for the same price... Oh yea and I get a veteran discount which is 10 percent off ! 1
JerryNY Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Nice. Enjoy a really great saw. The blade it comes with isn't horrible but consider throwing a Diablo on there at some point for even better performance... Sweet on the veterans discount, wish it was even more.., 1
ChrisK Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Have fun with your new toy! Let us know what you think too!
Petro0311 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks yea I cut some 2 bys so far and it's a great saw. That's with the stock blade. I will prob grab a couple new blades if I can find them on sale. I need one for my Makita corded.
WeldfabNeil Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 The regular kit comes with a 4.0 for 329... So since they were both on sale I got the better battery for the same price... Oh yea and I get a veteran discount which is 10 percent off !Congrats on the purchase. Thank you for your service.
framer Posted October 27, 2015 Report Posted October 27, 2015 i know its all personal preference, but i cant stand right bladed saws. always have to lean over to see the line. lol
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