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02/01/2005 4:13 PM

Milwaukee 6390-21 vs. 6391-21 Circular Saws

Went out to get myself a new circular saw for my Christmas gift today.
Consumer Reports listed the Milwaukee 6390-21 as their top pick, but
all I could find at my local Home Depot was the 6391-21. Anyone know
if there are any significant differences between the 6390 and the 6391?
Thanks.

-Fleemo


This topic has 8 replies

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"Leon"

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 2:47 AM


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey Al, is a saw with the blade on the right for right-handed folks,
> left side for south paws?
>
> How do you know whether the saw has an electric brake? Is it something
> they'll promote on the outside of the box?


Yes. A right handed saw is for a right handed person. If you can see the
blade when you are sawing, you are likely to get a lot of saw dust in your
face.

f

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

02/01/2005 5:33 PM

Hey Al, is a saw with the blade on the right for right-handed folks,
left side for south paws?

How do you know whether the saw has an electric brake? Is it something
they'll promote on the outside of the box?

-Fleemo

f

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 1:11 AM

Hey Al, I took your advice and ordered the Milwaukee 6394-21 instead of
the 6390-21. They appear to be the same saw with the addition of the
electric brake.
And thanks for your input, Leon.

Happy new year!

-Fleemo

Td

"TeamCasa"

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 10:31 AM

Although a big fan of Milwaukee tools, I prefer the Skilsaw Mag 77. I've
used both many times and the Skil (or the Bosch equivalent) is hands down a
better saw for general construction projects.

It's seems that the East coast framers use sidewinders and the West coast
guys prefer the wormdrive. I don't know why by I'll stick with the worm.

Dave



<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Went out to get myself a new circular saw for my Christmas gift today.
> Consumer Reports listed the Milwaukee 6390-21 as their top pick, but
> all I could find at my local Home Depot was the 6391-21. Anyone know
> if there are any significant differences between the 6390 and the 6391?
> Thanks.
>
> -Fleemo
>

An

"AL"

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 1:29 AM

One has the blade on the right, the other has the blade on the left. I
forget which is which. Personally, I would avoid any saw that doesn't have
an electric brake.

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Went out to get myself a new circular saw for my Christmas gift today.
> Consumer Reports listed the Milwaukee 6390-21 as their top pick, but
> all I could find at my local Home Depot was the 6391-21. Anyone know
> if there are any significant differences between the 6390 and the 6391?
> Thanks.
>
> -Fleemo
>

An

"AL"

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 1:46 AM

> Hey Al, is a saw with the blade on the right for right-handed folks,
> left side for south paws?

Personal preference.

> How do you know whether the saw has an electric brake? Is it something
> they'll promote on the outside of the box?


Yes. You can also check Milwaukee's web page.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com

An

"AL"

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 1:45 AM

> Hey Al, is a saw with the blade on the right for right-handed folks,
> left side for south paws?

Personal preference.

> How do you know whether the saw has an electric brake? Is it something
> they'll promote on the outside of the box?

Yes. You can also check Milwaukee's web page.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com

An

"AL"

in reply to [email protected] on 02/01/2005 4:13 PM

03/01/2005 8:11 PM

But for woodworking, I'm not sure a wormdrive saw is the best choice. The
slower blade speed seems to produce a rougher edge. At least that's been my
experience.

"TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Although a big fan of Milwaukee tools, I prefer the Skilsaw Mag 77. I've
> used both many times and the Skil (or the Bosch equivalent) is hands down
a
> better saw for general construction projects.
>
> It's seems that the East coast framers use sidewinders and the West coast
> guys prefer the wormdrive. I don't know why by I'll stick with the worm.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Went out to get myself a new circular saw for my Christmas gift today.
> > Consumer Reports listed the Milwaukee 6390-21 as their top pick, but
> > all I could find at my local Home Depot was the 6391-21. Anyone know
> > if there are any significant differences between the 6390 and the 6391?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Fleemo
> >
>
>


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