Marc Harris Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The brushless ridgid works well. And if you can find one of the kits still available from the holidays you can get a great deal. I picked up this holiday kit and the saw is real capable. The rpm's are a little low but it doesn't bog down easy at all. Nice to have the 7 1/4" blade. For medium usage I don't think you can go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 if you're not cutting regularly, why spend 4 x the price getting a BL cordless when a corded will serve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 if you're not cutting regularly, why spend 4 x the price getting a BL cordless when a corded will serve?I would agree but it's $139 for a brushless drill and circular saw and two batteries with those tools. That's actually the same price as the makita or dewalt magnesium circular saws and you get a drill too. Corded would be a good option otherwise but this is a very strange situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 it is a pretty stellar deal for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I would agree but it's $139 for a brushless drill and circular saw and two batteries with those tools. That's actually the same price as the makita or dewalt magnesium circular saws and you get a drill too. Corded would be a good option otherwise but this is a very strange situation.I believe that the Ridgid brushless drill / saw kit is $179 which is still a great price for what you're getting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 the milwaukee tiltloc 7 1/4 is a great corded saw for under $100 I myself like the cordless fuel and I have personally ripped wet 2x4 lengthwise with it like butter wet or not great saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I believe that the Ridgid brushless drill / saw kit is $179 which is still a great price for what you're getting.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt's still marked that way online, but every store seems to have them for $149 and a lot down to $139. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 It's still marked that way online, but every store seems to have them for $149 and a lot down to $139.In the stores that still have them, it is down to $129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoszko Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Dewalt cordless saws have a good run time. I borrowed one when I was remodeling my kitchen and bathroom. Its a lot easier to grab and make quick cuts when you don't have to worry about a cord. I haven't used any other brands so I can't give a comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 RIDGID so far is a decent saw, my only concern is the lower rpms but it's supposed to have enough power for stacks of OSB.JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I think we r all going to have r opinion on which is best, but we all know which is best. Just kidding. Like other have said choose wisely, look at others tools u may need in the future and price them out in different manufacturers. It will give u a ruff idea of what that lines going to cost u in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Dewalt cordless saws have a good run time. I borrowed one when I was remodeling my kitchen and bathroom. Its a lot easier to grab and make quick cuts when you don't have to worry about a cord. I haven't used any other brands so I can't give a comparison.best thing about my cordless circular saw is it is light and so much easier to run up a ladder do a cut and carry on......kinda like redbull, gives ya wings..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burgess Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 What is the difference or advantage of having a worm drive sawSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 More torque for heavy cutting and with the way the motor is the torque is more parallel to the cut, helping the saw stay straighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheng Liu Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Regarding corded vs. cordless, that would depend entirely on your needs. If portability or convenience is a priority then go with cordless otherwise you may want to go with corded. Also is money a concern and are you already part of any tool family? I have a Ryobi cordless circular saw and it has suited me fine. I have been able to make 20+ cuts through 2x4 and several through 1/2" thick plywood with ease and the 4 mAh battery was still at about 50%. If you are making cuts through hardwood though you may want to go with a corded model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheng Liu Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Regarding corded vs. cordless, that would depend entirely on your needs. If portability or convenience is a priority then go with cordless otherwise you may want to go with corded. I have a Ryobi cordless circular saw (the 5 1/2" with laser one) and it has suited me fine. I have been able to make 20+ cuts through 2x4 and several through 1/2" thick plywood with ease and the 4 mAh battery was still at about 50%. If you are making cuts through hardwood though you may want to go with a corded model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burgess Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 here what i got very happy with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice saw dude! Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 the name that says it all, I still call all circular saws by that name great saw dude.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Sweet with a bad ass blade too!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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