How to Choose a Circular Saw | Ask This Old House
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- Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor discuss how to choose and use a circular saw.
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Tommy made a great point. No matter what saw you get, make sure you get a good quality blade
Unless you are a professional framer and need to rip studs all day long, a modern high quality 40T carbide is all a DIY home owner needs. You will get excellent finishing cuts and still lots of bite for 2x boards. The sidewinder is also the better option for the homeowner: easier to handle and see what you're doing.
Circular skillsaw was my first saw I bought for finishing my basement and other projects. I absolutely love it.
I was skepticle of a 20 volt circular saw. But I have several B&D 20 volt batteries and the drill Works great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . I saw the 4 stars and some glowing reviews so decided to purchase this saw. Well, leave your money in your pocket and run a cord because this little saw won't cut
Y'all should check out the Essential Craftsman channel. He has a great one on circular saw basics and pro tips.
I love ES channel ! Watching him free hand a bevel was pretty outstanding.
I watch a clip and I keep watching for the rest of the show!
The very best Television show with the kind of people who I would want to have as my very best friends.! Norm and Tommy and Kevin and Richard and Al of the others.! The best show ever.!
I want to say thank you to you guys for sparking my interest in DIY when I was a kid Watching This Old House on PBS in nyc my father being mechanic helped too
My suggestion is if you are a DIYer and going to use a circular saw a few times a month, buy a cheap saw under 50 bucks. Like tommy said get a good blade tho. I framed a room, built a shed and cut many 4x4's with my cheapo Walmart saw and its still running strong. Unless you run a saw every day and use it on a job site you are throwing money away for such a simple, and versatile tool. If not for my cheap saw I would not appreciate the build quality of more expensive saws, but honestly this one works great, and until it dies on me I wont consider buying a new one. Trust me, start off cheap, my saw has paid for its self over and over again..
jmhm17 getting into woodwork! Thanks for your input🙏
Harbor Freight sells one $30, great for an average DYI.
Hey thanks for the great video I’ve been using Freud diablo blades for years one of the best on the market I like the 7 1/4 40T up to a 60T. Best blades on the market highly recommend
Good, yet if I were interested in my first circular saw, then more detail on the features of higher priced saws vs. lower cost ones would be much appreciated. The same on right hand vs. left, etc.
Even so, good info in as far as it goes.
As always Tommy is right the blade makes all the difference.
Yes...agreed. Don't settle for cheep. Invest in yourself, better blades and a trustworthy sharpening service.
@@tmwts4no1 yup. but you gotta call it like he does. it's a sawr and a sawr blade.
I love these guys, watch them on PBS every weeken.
i own that makita saw and i love it!
which model is that ? thanks I would like to buy a Makita as well
Very good video. Important, useful tips.
Great teacher
I can't think the cast of This Old House enough for their viable information that they share with viewer's that said I would like to take the time to read mine the viewers that may be new to the circular saw please always remember that a circular saw is not a toy with ownership of a circular saw comes great responsibility never underestimate the power of a circular saw it doesn't matter how old or young you are accidents can occur to the most professional safest person there is always have the amount of respect while using any type of Saw I encourage anyone to educate yourselves to Perfection to avoid future accidents I never use anything that I am not familiar with without educating myself to perfection to avoid future accidents never let your ego get in the way of your safety always have the greatest respect for any toll that you're using and use that tool safely and responsibly God bless.🇺🇸
I bought my craftsman industrial 2 3/4 hp 13 amp circular saw back in 1996 still got it still is a beast and made in USA. You won't find a circular saw made in the USA anymore.
SkilledEddie That's not true at all...
@@brokenwave6125 yes it is.
when it kicks, it wont forgive you with 2.75 hp.. always go with the least powerful saw you need.
You guys are the best
Wow!!!! Very versatile!!!! Awesome bevel!!!!
This really gave almost zero information about how to choose a circular saw...
but he did not let us down. again he called it a sawr.
don't be fooled, those little 5 3/8" Milwaukee saws will plow through metal studs, conduit, and strut. and they scream!
Thank you.
Thanks for the video!
Should have been called "What is a circular saw?" not "How to choose a circular saw." No information in there to help me decide which one I want to buy. What am I sacrificing if I choose a $50 saw? What are the important characteristics that tend to change from saw to saw?
Thought maybe they would try the 90? Nah Tommy said it was 90 it’s 90 dang it.
How did the cut off jump back up on the table? Why the magic of television! Oh well I have subscribed anyway
the video seemed very short and not detailed
I am curious about wattage for the corded saws. i have seen them between 1200 and over 2000. are they for different applications or just differ in ease, speed and quality of cut
dan guralnek I am a carpenter and use an 1100 watt Makita corded 7 1/4" all day, it is light well balanced and does everything I need ,I also have a 1500 watt saw ,it is heavier and better for punishing long hard rips in hardwood but I rarely ever use it.
I like your triangle guide... what is the brand and where are they available online?
how does the diffrence in torque affect the saw/work. for example would i want faster saw for plywood and more torque for thick wood on vice versa
I'm a bit scared of circular saws! I keep imagining them slicing off my fingers or hand. I'll have to try to be more confident and braver.
They have pretty big blade covers - just remember to always cut in an away direction from your body and keep your hands clear of the path of the saw.
And make sure the blade guard is in good repair. I had one stick once and when I swung the saw back it sliced into my leg. Not fun. Just take good care of it, keep it clean, and they can be very safe. It's usually when people try to modify, or bypass the safeties on them that they get hurt.
FlowerGrower Smith always hold the saw with both hands and a firm grip, one hand on the trigger and the other hand on the second handle over the saw. You'll have more control if it kicks and your hands are away from the blade. Also don't rest the saw until the blade has stopped spinning completely.
Riku...both hands...ok but rarely needed. One hand to steady the work unless you always clamp/screw the work down to a steady work surface. And a working blade guard allowes you to set the saw down without always waiting for the blade to stop rotating. Just saying...
FlowerGrower Smith Caution will keep you safe.
Why is it that not one vid I've watched "choosing a circular saw" is power discussed? I see 1200w, 1600w etc. etc. But nobody is helping me choose, and I'd think this is pretty fundamental.
Where do you get the big roofing speed square from I’m in the UK ? All I can see over here are smaller versions.
How do the 50 dollar ones fare with concrete cutting using diamondblade? In comparison to worm drives
An important consideration is blade size. I went with the Makita 6 1/2 in BL 18v because I typically cut wood less than 1" for home projets. if I was more of a pro and needed to rip through thicker wood I might have gone with a coarded saw with a larger blade.
The one I have glides through 2x4 and 3/4" plywood. if you use this saw and cut lots of plywood go with the 3Ah battery or larger.
I do wonder at what point I'd need to upgrade.
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its hard to argue w that
iv been on job sites as a kid in the 60's and have been in the business ever since.and have never heard one single person refere to a standard circular saw as a " sidewinder"
So just being curious about these job sites. Where in this country were you & what term was used to describe these saws then? I started building professionally in the mid 70's and am still actively working. I have built from Indiana, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon & California. In all the term, "sidewinder", was used.
On the east coast worm drive saws didn’t exist so since all circular saws were sidewinders the term was never used
I saw my first worm drive when I moved from Kentucky to California in the late seventies
The skil saw 77 I bought back then is still working today
Makita & Bosch tools, poured foundations, 4x lumber except 4x4 posts (6x6’s were standard deck posts on west coast) were non existent on the east coast back then as well
And different terms & methods were used on each coast
In KY you would get laughed at for using safety gear like eye or breathing protection while on West coast you would be considered an idiot for not using safety protection.
East coast, dumpsters. West coast, debris boxes
What brand of Circular Saws do you recommend?
I bought a cheap Black & Decker about 25 years ago and it still runs, but I'm not a pro just needed one for around the house. But Tommy was right, make sure whatever you buy you buy good blades and that will make the saw last longer too. If it's cutting with less resistance due to a quality blade the motor will experience less strain and last longer.
DeePsix if you can find one on Craigslist or a pawn shop the Dewalt worm drive is my all time favorite. of course because it was such a great tool they stopped making it a few years ago. kick back is the biggest danger and this one never does. other than that it's really how much money you want to spend.
Makita
Skil.
Most people will only do a few cuts with a saw. Something under $50, like a $30 model from Harbor Freight work for most users. For about $80 get a Skilsaw 67, they only weight 8lbs. Great for heavy DYI users. A Skilsaw 77 for less than $200, if you want the trades most used worm drive saw. Fully rebuildable.
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Great!!!
Hi there, What model is that Makita ?
I'm looking for a good circular saw as DIY but I'm struggling between 1200W and 2000W
Makita 5007f
What do you think about de hitachi circular saw? regards from mexico city
You'll need a very good saw soon to chop down Trump's wall lol.
skil is the best always has and always will be on most jobsites carpenters use
Why don’t they make corded brushless motor saws?
I think you need a few more clamps. LOL
Hmmm...You think he'd know that the sidewinders are not direct drive. Motor rpm is usually always higher than blade rpm. This requires a gear reduction. These tv guys...how much do they really know?
A jigsaw is more versatile than a circular saw. That should be the first power saw to buy. Its slower than a circular saw but there isn't a man made material it won't cut. A circular saw should be the second saw to acquire.
Ronnie Young Lol you're obviously not a carpenter if you would say that.
Depends on what you do the most of
Mostly cut curves in ply & seldom cut long straight lines - a jig saw
But ripping a sheet of ply or cutting more than one piece of framing lumber is a horrible experience w a jig saw
This video doesn't answer the question stated in its title.
another sawr video
Festool will run $1000.
Maxid1 the big Festool is $780, the small one $660. They both come with a track so you can make perfect straight cuts. It's much more a specialty tool than a regular old circular saw. And it is not $1000. Check the MSRP. Check Amazon.
One of the few bad videos from toh. No info on The saws power or blade size. Also they should have pointed out why the cheap saws are cheap, features, durability, etc
I was thinking the same. gave no real information about why you'd pick one over the other or what kinds of things to look for or stay away from when looking to buy a saw.
Agreed..sidewinders are not direct drive, the red battery saw, (Milwaukee), early saws were 6 1/2" and now 7 1/2" in both blade left or right versions. Not 5 1/2. Poor info.
Not much substance to that video.
Another TOH video title that has nothing to do with the content.
this was terrible and "fake-ish"