Any comments on the circular saw reviews in the latest issue of Fine Homebuilding?
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Tried & True Original
For the ultimate warmth, glow, and clarity, in a hard-wax oil, Adam Godet recommends Tried & True Original. To get there, however, you’ll need to buff it between coats.
Craftsman CMEW213 Belt Sander
Weight: 6.6 lb. Amps: 7 Variable speed: No Belt alignment: Poor Material removal rate: Poor Sanding flatness: Poor Shaping/scribing: Poor Handling on side: Excellent Dust collection with hose: N/A
DeWalt DCW600B 20V Max XR
Power: Excellent Cut visibility: Excellent Control: Very good Bit changes: Fair Depth adjustment: Excellent
Grizzly G0785
Seemingly identical to the Shop Fox W1844, the Grizzly G0785 collected a few less chips in our test—but was still roughly average among the five small models. Emptying was easy, thanks to a bag that stays in place on the canister while you operate the band clamp, which also works well. Both units hang well on their brackets.
WoodRiver Bevel Edge Socket Chisel Set
These chisels are well balanced, with a light-weight handle that makes gripping them down by the edge during chopping less fatiguing than many other chisels. Each chisel only requires a few minutes of work before its back is polished and ready to go. Similarly, the bevels all have a consistent grind that is quick to hone to razor sharpness. The smartly shaped beveled edges give the tool good mass, but with a very fine, consistent land (the flat between the side bevel and back) that won’t interfere with working in confined spaces.
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imho, Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin gave a great overview of what's out there for sidewinder tho' my favorites might be a little different. If I were in the market for a new saw, the Porter Cable, Milwaukee, and Makita would be on my final list to choose from. All three feel more comfortable to me than the Bosch. It really comes down to personal preference; a circular saw is one tool where you have to try it out or at least pick it up and see how it feels- being comfortable to use counts for a lot. Features that rank high for Rick and Mike might not be as important to you or me . Cost, power, weight, dust collection etc etc.
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