Mike Marlow writes:

"Curtis Conley" wrote in message
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Several years ago Black and Decker sold a 5 1/2" circular saw. I have one
and use the hck out of it on small jobs. I still on occasion find some of
these blades at Black and Decker stores and flea markets.


Hey - me too. My brother had it and after he got killed I ended up with it.
Love that little sucker. It's light, maneuverable, and just plain handy.
At least it was... the switch went on it and B&D does not carry the parts
for that saw anymore. It's a cheap piece of crap - bushings, noisy motor
and vibrates like hell in your hand, but it sure was easy to cut with. Beat
grabbing my Milwaukee most of the time for quick cuts.

Have you looked at the Porter-Cable trim saw? It's a 4-1/2", gear driven,
weighs about 7 pounds, is not particularly noisy, and if you wear one out,
you're doing heavier work than most people. I had one, someone swiped it about
20 years ago, and I've never replaced it, but every time I cut a sheet of
plywood, I wish I had.

Charlie Self
"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." Sir Winston
Churchill