Okay, now I'm looking to buy a good circular saw. Last weekend, my old
circular starting burping on me and it's barely worth its weight in
scrap metal.
So ... I was looking at the Milwaukee 6390-21 Tilt-Lok handle model.
That's running $130. Looks like more than I'll ever need.
Another one I'm looking at is the Bosch 1658B-01. One seller has it
"new in box" for only $90. SOunds like a steal.
My other option is to buy a reconditioned Bosch CS20. That's running
about $96.
Any opinions on these selections, or some other model? The $130 is
pretty much the most I'd want to spend.
Thanks!
Having the Direct Connect cord system is always a good idea for klutzs
like myself. I have in fact cut through cords before. (groan)
Randal wrote:
> "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote:
>
>
>>Okay, now I'm looking to buy a good circular saw. Last weekend, my old
>>circular starting burping on me and it's barely worth its weight in
>>scrap metal.
>>
>>So ... I was looking at the Milwaukee 6390-21 Tilt-Lok handle model.
>>That's running $130. Looks like more than I'll ever need.
>>
>>Another one I'm looking at is the Bosch 1658B-01. One seller has it
>>"new in box" for only $90. SOunds like a steal.
>>
>>My other option is to buy a reconditioned Bosch CS20. That's running
>>about $96.
>>
>>Any opinions on these selections, or some other model? The $130 is
>>pretty much the most I'd want to spend.
>>
>>Thanks!
>
> I have the Bosch cs20. I love mine. There was a recall on them, probably
> the reason it was reconditioned. They installed the wrong spring in the
> gaurd assembly, so the gaurd wasn't always going back. I looked at
> Milwaukee and the PC. Nobody carried the Mil I wanted locally, and I like
> the toolless blade change, and the dust collection of the pc. But I went
> with the Bosch due to it's smaller base plate, lightweight, and ability to
> use however long a cord you need. I have also ordered the dust collection
> accessories, that I am starting to see for all saws.
I have the Milwaukee and love it. Plenty of power, balanced, smooth and you
can't beat the Tilt-Lok.
Bob
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> Okay, now I'm looking to buy a good circular saw. Last weekend, my old
> circular starting burping on me and it's barely worth its weight in scrap
> metal.
>
> So ... I was looking at the Milwaukee 6390-21 Tilt-Lok handle model.
> That's running $130. Looks like more than I'll ever need.
>
> Another one I'm looking at is the Bosch 1658B-01. One seller has it "new
> in box" for only $90. SOunds like a steal.
>
> My other option is to buy a reconditioned Bosch CS20. That's running
> about $96.
>
> Any opinions on these selections, or some other model? The $130 is pretty
> much the most I'd want to spend.
>
> Thanks!
>
On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 13:41:49 -0600, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
<"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote:
>Okay, now I'm looking to buy a good circular saw. Last weekend, my old
>circular starting burping on me and it's barely worth its weight in
>scrap metal.
>
>So ... I was looking at the Milwaukee 6390-21 Tilt-Lok handle model.
>That's running $130. Looks like more than I'll ever need.
>
>Another one I'm looking at is the Bosch 1658B-01. One seller has it
>"new in box" for only $90. SOunds like a steal.
>
>My other option is to buy a reconditioned Bosch CS20. That's running
>about $96.
>
>Any opinions on these selections, or some other model? The $130 is
>pretty much the most I'd want to spend.
>
>Thanks!
I have the DeWalt DW364 7.25" circular saw and have no complaints. The
shoe is large, tilt adjusts easily, long cord, easy to handle, and has
an electric brake. I forgot what I paid, but it has been a decent
power tool in my shop for many years. There have been times I wish I
had a circular saw with a smaller blade.
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote:
> Okay, now I'm looking to buy a good circular saw. Last weekend, my old
> circular starting burping on me and it's barely worth its weight in
> scrap metal.
>
> So ... I was looking at the Milwaukee 6390-21 Tilt-Lok handle model.
> That's running $130. Looks like more than I'll ever need.
>
> Another one I'm looking at is the Bosch 1658B-01. One seller has it
> "new in box" for only $90. SOunds like a steal.
>
> My other option is to buy a reconditioned Bosch CS20. That's running
> about $96.
>
> Any opinions on these selections, or some other model? The $130 is
> pretty much the most I'd want to spend.
>
> Thanks!
I have the Bosch cs20. I love mine. There was a recall on them, probably
the reason it was reconditioned. They installed the wrong spring in the
gaurd assembly, so the gaurd wasn't always going back. I looked at
Milwaukee and the PC. Nobody carried the Mil I wanted locally, and I like
the toolless blade change, and the dust collection of the pc. But I went
with the Bosch due to it's smaller base plate, lightweight, and ability to
use however long a cord you need. I have also ordered the dust collection
accessories, that I am starting to see for all saws.