Stercorarius Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I've heard that wormdrive vs. Sidewinder style (inline?) drive vs hypoid drive is a regional thing, I think the guys even mentioned it in the skil video. I want to see if there's any truth to it. I'm in central/eastern Washington and have never seen a sidewinder style on a job site. Never even once. Every crew exclusively runs mag wormdrive skilsaws day in and day out for everything. DIY'ers are the only ones you'll see touching sidewinders. What about you crew? Let us know what area of what state you're from and what style sawsThis map will be regularly updated. Blue = sidewinder and red = wormdrive. I'm going to throw in hypoid too in purple. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswoger1986 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have a makita cordless and a craftsman corded. I've been trying to kill the craftsman for about 7 years now so that I have an excuse to buy a wormdrive. I'm over in Philadelphia paSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have a skil corded and a Milwaukee fuel cordless I haven't used the skil since I got the cordless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 New Hampshire. Skilsaw Sidewinder SPT67 WM-22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Of course you'll have to add my Makita Magnesium Hypoid to the chart too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I've heard of the sidewinder as well, never had the pleasure of using one, but my goto circular saw is, and if I'm cutting a lot, and not using a portable table saw or miter saw is my Ridgid worm drive saw with Diablo blade. It's a decent worm drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Chicago, wormdrive. I would take a wormdrive over a sidewinder any day, but to each his own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswoger1986 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Of course you'll have to add my Makita Magnesium Hypoid to the chart too do u like the hypoid I am in between that and the skill wormdrive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have a skilsaw sidewinder and I'm from Maine I've never seen a worm drive on the job site I've never seen them in stores either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 On the jobsite we always had several makita in line saws and hypoid saws, when I was living in Oceana county Michigan. Now that I'm not doing any construction I don't notice what the carpenters use mainly,Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I use a Craftsman Hypoid and also a Bosch and Makita 18v sidewinder style. I generally use the two side winders more often but mainly because it is so handy to be cordless. I'm in southern indiana.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I've updated the post to include hypoids in purple. Never even heard of those before now. It's interesting to see that the hypoid is always paired with a sidewinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebud Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Skil sidewinder, The milwaukee M18 is on my shortlist. I am in south Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 do u like the hypoid I am in between that and the skill wormdrive Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah I like it a lot. I've had it for several years now. The thing is wicked powerful plus no oil to change. It's a completely sealed uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have a Porter Cable 15amp HD with magnesium shoe its the older version of it works like a champ thou: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041K36JC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage im from Cali and not in construction trades. If I were a contractor for corded id totally have a skilsaw and either the makita or milwaukee for cordless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I just recently bought a makita 7 1/4" magnesium hypod. It's been great so far. I am located in Utah. When I lived in Illinois I usually used my Bosch sidewinder but had a worm drive as well. I also have a m18 fuel circular saw. I am a welder so don't use circular saws daily. I did go to a vocational program in high school for construction trades. The main saws we used were Milwakee sidewinders but had a little of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have a magnesium craftsman but looking to switch out for a hypoidJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hathatyl Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Central Illinois, cordless sidewinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Riverside Cali older skil saw sidewinder and Dewalt cordless 20v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchyspanner Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 i have 2 bosch, one a worm drive imported to the uk from the USA. i have not used them for a few years tho as i survive with my dewalt 18v xr for most my work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Makita right hand. SideMillerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've updated the post to include hypoids in purple. Never even heard of those before now. It's interesting to see that the hypoid is always paired with a sidewinder.Always cool to learn about tools you never heard ofSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renner_construction Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Wisconsin-7 1/4 fuel sidewinder... Use it as my daily saw, also have a makita hypoid that i enjoy using. Only really use the makita hypoid for ripping dimensional lumber or cutting rafter tails, however the m12 fuel circular saw is my go to saw for rafter tails because of the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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