Power Saws Reviews

This combo is an excellent deal. I did tons of research and found that this was the best combo for my budget and requirements. I didn't want the four-piece, not the one with the trombone, trumpet, bass, and drummer, kit because if I am doing demo I will probably want a corded reciprocating saw for the added power and the light looks great but I am not willing to pay the premium for it.

The circular saw is definitely not a wormdrive saw but its cordless, easy to adjust, and makes smooth cuts through 2x.

The drill is bomber but the gear change mechanism is shaky due to a loose "clutch" - not the smoothest changes sometimes requiring an advancement of the drill to make the "shift". I don't know if this will affect the lifespan of the drill but my gut says it won't. And like Bush I always go with my gut, it's a nerve-ending thing.

All in all the tools will run as long as the batteries are charged. Fact: Current battery technology limits battery life. If you understand the tools you are purchasing and what you will be using them for you won't be disappointed with this kit.

Great tools... the best and most powerful cordless tools I have used. After using the Amazon Credit card and getting the reduction in price, the cost was the best I have been able to find. Was shipped in good order and time and was exactly what I was looking for.

This is a good package for the money.The 12'' blade is well balanced very sharp and cut's almost finish clean.I do suggest using a cutting lube like (dri-cote) it will keep your blades sharper longer but, dont over do it.The 71/4''blade is aggressive and will cut very quick but not so clean.I wont buy another 16T when this one dies.I think a 24T is a safe bet on anything your cutting. From framing to fencing and anything in between.I do recommend the 80T but not so much the 16T(stick with a 24T). Now get out there and make some dust.

This saw blade I have used is the best one on the market. I don't even nave to sand my mitered corners when I use this blade. This is the best blade for your money.

This is a good saw but it's much cheaper at home depot.

My first dewalt circular saw.......worked well like the other Dewalt products.

Blade is a little hard to change.

Price was about [amt.] at Home Depot.

I compared this tool to the other ones out there and it won hands down. I needed a tool to cut a variety of materials like drywall, plywood and formica countertops. Works great. I got the circle cutter too and I was surprised how easy it was to use and how perfect the circles are that it makes. I recommend it to any home owner like myself.

My other cut out saw went bad on me and I just about bought another one until I saw the Advantage. I liked the long warranty and the fact that I could change the motor brushes for longer tool life instead of thowing the tool away. It is the fastest spiral tool on the market and does everything I need it to do in my drywall and plaster business. Am planning on buying several more just like it.

The unit was as described. For the price you cannot beat it.

Bought this item to cut Hardboard and tile on my bathroom remodel. It arrived quickly and was out of the box and cutting in short order. It was easy to setup and use. Sight through the guide was no problem. I could follow the cut in progress O.K. Changing bits is fast and easy although I did have to use the supplied wrench to tighten the bit, hand collet was not always tight enough, no problem. I felt the power on this unit was more then required for the job. It never slowed even in the tile, which it cut like butter---really! It took the work out of work for me. Good price and I didn't need a box to keep it in so why pay for one. It was as advertised.

This is an excellent blade and I do recommend it.It cuts clean and smooth every time.About the teflon coating reducing friction well....I use a cutting lubricant so I cant say much about that. I do know that any blade coated in this fashion is less likely to rust and that's important stuff.Don't forget to dri-cote all your blades when your finished and plan to store them. It will extend their life. Now get out there and cut something.

What a blade. The low-profile teeth are nice, as they don't hog out your expensive wood! Also, I have always been impressed with Freud's fusing of the teeth to the blade itself.

If you want a good blade, a good cut, and less of a headache... buy a Freud!

I upgraded from a contractor style tablesaw after five years of continual use. I shopped for several months and because of price decided on the Grizzly. I was concerned with the "made in Tawain" issue, wanting to keep my dollars here in the USA. But I was able to keep $500 more of those dollars in my pocket by choosing the Grizzly!
What a great saw. I picked it up at the freight company three days after ordering it and brought it home. I unloaded it from the back of my truck using an engine hoist. Within two hours I had it assembled. Very little adjustment was needed. The saw and fence work beautifully. No complaints at all. I own a small (I am the only employee) cabinet shop and I cut 3/4" 4'x8' panels all the time with no problem. I also build furniture and this saw easily goes through 2" red oak and mesquite!
If you need a good hard working saw and are on a budget this saw is the one.

Sorry Delta and Powermatic!

Ray
Katy Texas

The saw arrived in perfect condition. Customer service was the best I've delt with and I didn't have to wait 20 minutes to talk to someone.

My saw arrived with some extra parts: An extra cast iron wing and an extra leg set. I couldn't be happier as I'll use both.

The fence directions are not correct for this saw. Do not attach the legs directly to the rails. They get attached to the bottom of the wooden table. Also note that there are two pilot holes on the underside of the table sides. These are for the leg bracket that goes on a diagonal. Make sure these holes are on the outter edge of the table.

To clean the gunk off the table just scrape as much as you can off then scrub with WD-40 and a scotch bright pad. A palm sander works great just put it right on the pad and go to town.

The fence is great. You won't believe just how heavy the box with rails is.

Fit and finish is really great too. If I had bought the Unisaw then seen this in person I would have been pissed. This really is a great value.

I'm not getting into detail on the splitter/blade gaurd, but I will recommend upgrading to an aftermarket snap in splitter.

For those who have never owned a cabinet saw...you will grin ear to ear when you fire this thing up. I haven't done much more than some test cuts but here's what I found. My last saw was a 1-1/2 hp contractor. To rip through 2" stock such as oak or maple I really had to use a 24 tooth rip blade, with a combo it would really bog down and sometimes trip it's overload. So my first cuts were 2" oak and maple with a 50 tooth combo (freud) blade. I don't think the saw even realized I was cutting anything. 3hp is a lot.

Like most people say...I wish I had bought this saw first. If I had put the $700 - $800 I've spent on other saws towards even the base model of this saw I'd only cost a few hunred more to have a saw that will never need replacing.

Like all Hitachi tools... this saw performs perfectly. Tons of power and it rarely binds up. I've even used it to cut firewood in a pinch. The light on it is an excellent idea. It's quite helpful when working in new buildings still running temporary light strings off generators. Only thing that keeps it from getting 5 stars... just one battery. I also have a 14.4 Hitachi Drill... and this saw will use those batteries in a jam so it's not a big concern for me... but if this is your only Hitachi cordless tool... be prepared to let the saw sit around for an hour while the battery charges. I guess they wanted to keep the price low, but this is pretty silly.

Have used it since 1988, loved it, cut all the siding for a rental house with it. Had 2 batteries but they are dead. Problem is Hitachi (nor anyone else) can supply me with new batteries, so saw is useless ... wonder if they will abandon buyer of latest saw the same way?

I like this saw alot. It is easy to handle, has a strong motor, good balance and is very comfortable. I replaced a DeWalt which, despite being very popular, I never really liked it.I am fairly big at 6'-1" and 225lbs.and while the DeWalt is very sturdy ( and heavy )it does not seem balanced, in comparison.The Hitachi despite a lower amperage rating, seems more powerful to me. The nickel-plated base moves easily on most surfaces, cutting depth is easily adjustd, the nickel-plated bevel markings are little tough to read in the sun, but seem to be accurate. My only gripe with this saw is that the electric brake is a little slow at dropping the blade rotation. I ended up ordering the carrying case which despite taking up more room, keeps the tool in better condition ( I tend to set the saw in the case instead of the ground while setting up for the next cut). Amazon needs to put a kit price together.Some tools just feel right.

This is one sweet feeling saw.I have got to hand it to Hitachi. The saw has a great feel as you rip, cross cut,and or cut on a bevel. The brake is a very nice addition to the saw, the only thing that is missing is a case...I think this a very well made saw, that any tradesmen or hobbiest would appreciate. The C7BD is a little heavier than some of the circular saws, but I like a saw with a little beef, makes for better stability as you are make those long rips.The cutting depth gauge on the cover is a little hard to see, due to the arrow being the same color(black)as on the base assembly.But as with Hitachi brand tools, I feel it is a well built saw and will hold up very well to the everyday use in the construction enviroment. OK, with that said, I am out of here to do some cutting with my new and fine cutting green machine.

I own a wildlife reserve so needless to say I need a chainsaw that I can count on. I had a Poulan 20" saw that worked good but it finally melted down because it isnt meant for heavy work. This saw was expensive but it's in line with "you get what you pay for."

The nice thing about this saw is that it came assembled and ready to go. You have to purchase a case for it which runs about $30.00 but it does come with a blade guard. I love the blade gaurd. It makes carrying and transporting the saw very easy for when you just need to throw it in the truck and go. My Poulan case always got in the way of something but I never wanted to transport it without blade protection.

The differences between the Husqvarna and the Poulan in terms of sturdyness and feeling was like night and day. The Husqvarna felt solid as a rock. The plastic felt high quality unlike the poulan.

When I went to start the Husqvarna it was probably about 1.5 times harder to pull than the poulan. I thought I was going to die. But what I found was that with the Puolan I had to pull 5-10 times to start it but with the Husqvarna only one pull did the job. I'll take that any day.

The engine sounds like a beast. A great big burble of power.

With the Poulan it felt like you were using the wrong tool for the job when you cut down large trees. Don't get me worng, I loved my Poulan but when you cut a tree with the Husqvarna you can see that this saw was meant to cut trees - day in and day out.

The $350 was steep but if you need a dependable saw that won't fail you this is the way to go.

This is my first, and still my primary chain saw. It is an all around saw, light enough to use for more than a few hours, but large enough to fell mid-size trees. I found it only to be small when working at the trunk of large diameter trees like maples, some oaks. But for the price, if I had to own only one chain saw -- this would be it.

But if you like an easier to start and higher power saw, consider the 359. The de-compression feature on the 359 makes it easier to start than this. I would only recommend the 359 if you are using the saw more than once a week -- in which case how much power the tool has matters more. Less than that the additional power of the 359 doesn't save so much time as to be worth the extra cost and the 55 is your best deal.