17 replies so far
#1 posted 07-09-2015 06:14 PM |
They both have about the same review status. I’d buy the one that would have the greatest blade options. |
#2 posted 07-09-2015 06:23 PM |
the 6-1/2” one? |
#3 posted 07-09-2015 06:25 PM |
Hate to say it, but my advise is “neither one”. I’ve owned 2 Porter Cable models, a 19.2 V and the newest an 18V. I wouldn’t expect any more from an 18V Ryobi. “If your budget allows, I recommend a corded saw, maybe something like this one. -- Everything is a prototype thats why its one of a kind!! |
#4 posted 07-09-2015 06:27 PM |
I can buy this saw but i prefer cordless i have a corded saw but i want to upgrade to a cordless one |
#5 posted 07-09-2015 06:30 PM |
Cordless? I’d choose a pre-war Disston D-8 or D-23. Better yet, one of each, rip and crosscut. -- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. -- OldTools Archive -- |
#6 posted 07-09-2015 06:32 PM |
Unless you HAVE to have a cordless circular saw I would not suggest any of the lower end cordless ones. They make some very good cordless circular saws but they aren’t cheap. You can get a much better corded circular saw for the money you spend an a low end cordless bare tool. |
#7 posted 07-09-2015 06:37 PM |
I have a corded makita circular saw and i want to buy another saw to be a portable one and i know there are better saws out there. |
#8 posted 07-09-2015 07:00 PM |
The 6-1/2 will have more blade options and generally leave a cleaner cut, due to higher rim speeds. It will also allow you to cut through a 2x or two sheets of stacked 3/4 ply at 45 degree bevel—that may or may not matter to you. The 5-3/8 will probably have a little longer run time, due to spinning a smaller blade, but less cut depth. If it were me, I’d opt for the 6-1/2. I have a DeWalt 18v that size and it gets used far more than my corded saw. You can’t run it all day long, but for just a few quick cuts of 2x’s or breaking down a sheet of plywood, it works really well. Yes, Smitty, my “cordless” Disstons get used frequently, but not for plywood or treated lumber ;-) -- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Thomas Jefferson |
#9 posted 07-09-2015 07:02 PM |
Thank You |
#10 posted 07-09-2015 07:48 PM |
What he said. I have a 20 volt cordless DeWalt and it does 2 by material like nothing. Before that I had an 18 volt Black and Decker Firestorm which was great for cutting 1 by material and trim with a good Freud blade. A friend has all the Ryobi stuff and does a lot of handymannish stuff with it. Sometimes it isn’t worth it to haul extension cords etc and even the cheaper cordless saws can be a godsend. |
#11 posted 07-09-2015 10:28 PM |
Okay I get what you’re saying. It’s not an upgrade performance you’re referring to, but convenience. -- Everything is a prototype thats why its one of a kind!! |
#12 posted 07-09-2015 10:30 PM |
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#13 posted 07-09-2015 10:59 PM |
One time I was using a corded saw on a spendy piece of ply and at the last few inches of cut the cord caught and turned the blade and ruined 68 $$ worth of ply. I went and bought a Makita 18V and have not looked back. I gave my #@tty corded saw to my son-in-law. Just to make sure that I never had a cord catch again. -- Love thy neighbour as thyself |
#14 posted 07-09-2015 11:06 PM |
^ Where’s the love for the SIL, Ex? I’d think you’d go out and buy him a Makita 18V too! :-) -- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. -- OldTools Archive -- |
#15 posted 07-09-2015 11:12 PM |
I have the 18volt DeWalt and I love it! -- Perform A Random Act Of Kindness Today ... Pay It Forward |
#16 posted 07-10-2015 06:44 AM |
Joe the DeWalt looks really nice … I think that DeWalt is really coming on strong with the cordless tech they have now. I recently got a 15Ga cordless Dewalt nailer and really like the way it works. -- Love thy neighbour as thyself |
#17 posted 07-10-2015 10:51 PM |
I’ve had this DeWalt for about 2.5 years and I’m surprised at just how much it can do ! -- Perform A Random Act Of Kindness Today ... Pay It Forward |
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