| Review by etivancic | posted 270 days ago | 388 views | 0 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
- DeWalt DW364
- Brand: DeWalt | Category: Circular Saws
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I was in the middle of cutting stringers out of PT 2×12 when I realized it was time to upgrade to a real saw. The skill saw wasn’t “cutting it”. I called my brother who is in the home building business and he recomended this saw to me…
I LOVE IT! What a difference. This saw was a dream to use. VERY powerful. I love the electric brake as well which is rare in these saws or so it seemed.
Features: Rear pivot depth of cut adjustment allows your hand to remain behind the tool at all depth of cuts Powerful 15.0 Amp, 2,075 MWO motor made for long life and difficult applications Heavy-gauge, high-strength aluminum alloy base for increased durability on worksite 50° beveling capacity increases capacity in various applications Electric brake stops blade after use
The saw was the most expensive at Lowes by 10-15 bucks… I paid $159 + tax
Worth every penny. I will never buy a cheap power tool again!
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7 comments so far
juniorjock
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posted 269 days ago
If you don’t mind me asking, how much did that saw cost? I could look it up on the web but I’m too lazy.
-- Make things with wood.
etivancic
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posted 269 days ago
Edited my post…....
teenagewoodworker
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posted 269 days ago
cool. i always thought that that saw looked like one of the best out there. congrats on the new saw.
juniorjock
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posted 269 days ago
You are right. I’ve always been a believer in the “get what you pay for” thing. But, that said, I’m still using the saw my dad used. My dad passed away in 1980…... It may be time for an upgrade, don’t you think? And this one will be one I’ll look at for sure. Thanks for the post and the info.
-- Make things with wood.
rikkor
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posted 269 days ago
Thank you for the review. Most people here realize you get what you pay for.
-- Maplewood, MN
roman
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posted 267 days ago
Well,..................just to be the devils advocate.
I bought a black and decker circular saw about 20 years ago. It raises and lowers parallel to the plate instead of on an angle/hinge. I broke the handle so I bought the one you have…...........it died and bought another one….....it died.
I have since put a new handle on my old circular saw and it works the same as the day I bought it cutting hundreds of miles of framing materials, as well as steel roofing, siding, facsia.
I wasnt as impressed with the DeWalt as you are…..........down right dissappointed.
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Chipper
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posted 266 days ago
I have this one, or very similar. I like its power and handling a lot, but be very careful about dropping it or something dropping on it. The “foot” (plate that the saw rides on, can’t remember the proper name) can be bent very easily. I had problem cuts for a while until I finally discovered that mine was warped. I had no idea what did it or when it happened – I try to take good care of my tools. I figured I would have to buy a new foot. Then I had a thought and sure enough I was able to bend it back into shape – using only my hands!!
-- Steve (Plano, TX)