| Comparison Chart - Circular Saws |
Circular Saw Model and price*
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Blade Size, Tool Weight
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Type, Power, No-load Speed
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Circular Saw Features
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Warranty
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Milwaukee 6394-21
Where to Buy
(*est. $170)
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7.25 in.
10.6 lbs.
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Corded sidewinder
15 amps
5,800 RPM
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Bevel adjusts to 50 degrees (but lacks stops). Aircraft aluminum base plate, Tilt-Lok handle angle adjustment, electric brake, Quik-Lok cord connection, 10-ft. cord, (25-ft. cord optional), cushioned grips, front auxiliary handle, onboard blade wrench, spindle lock, safety switch and soft case.
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Five-year warranty
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Sears Craftsman 10871
Where to Buy
(*est. $70)
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7.25 in.
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Corded sidewinder
13 amps
5,000 RPM
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Bevel adjusts to 54.5 degrees. Laser guide, dual LED lights, lighted plug, spindle lock, safety switch, stamped steel base plate and carbide-tipped blade. Cord is 8 feet long.
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One-year warranty
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Milwaukee V28 0730-22
Where to Buy
(*est. $370 with charger and two batteries)
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6.5 in.
9.4 lbs.
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Cordless lithium-ion with 3.0 amp-hours
28-volt
4,200 RPM
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Blade-left. Bevel adjusts to 50 degrees (but lacks stops). Aircraft-aluminum base plate, electric brake, soft-grip handles and front auxiliary handle. Depth adjusts without tools. Also available as part of larger tool kits.
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Five-year warranty on tool, two-year warranty on batteries
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Makita BSS610 LXT
Where to Buy
(*est. $360)
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6.5 in.
7.1 lbs.
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Cordless lithium-ion with 3.0 amp-hours
18-volt
3,700 RPM
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Blade-left. Bevel adjusts to 50 degrees. Two LED lights, built-in blower to clear cutting line. Spindle lock, blade brake and 45-minute charger. Also available without charger and battery (*est. $170) or as part of larger tool kits.
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Three-year warranty on tool, one-year on batteries
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Ryobi P500
Where to Buy
(*est. $60, $110 with charger and battery)
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5.5 in.
7.1 lbs.
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Cordless NiCd
18-volt
4,200 RPM
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Blade-left. Bevel adjusts to 45 degrees. Laser guide, carbide-tipped blade, spindle lock, on-board blade wrench and overmolding on handle. No blade brake.
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Two-year warranty
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DeWalt DW378GK
Where to Buy
(*est. $180)
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7.25 in.
13 lbs.
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Corded hypoid
15 amps
4,600 RPM
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Blade-left with handle mounted behind blade. No oil changes needed. Bevel adjusts to 50 degrees (but no bevel stops). Blade brake, spindle lock, rafter hook, Teflon-coated waffle-patterned cast-aluminum base plate and hard case.
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Three-year warranty, plus 90-day "no questions asked" return option
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