Looking for some opinions on 18v 6 1/2" circular saws.
Makita,Panasonic,Milwaukee,Bosch

Thanks

"Tee Blue" wrote in message
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Looking for some opinions on 18v 6 1/2" circular saws.
Makita,Panasonic,Milwaukee,Bosch

Thanks

My Milwaukee works fine, I just don't like the safety lever, its awkward
when using in unusual positions.
Dave



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Tee Blue wrote:
Looking for some opinions on 18v 6 1/2" circular saws.
Makita,Panasonic,Milwaukee,Bosch

Thanks
I have the older Makita 6-1/2. works great. I recently saw the newer
model at HD, which has a more substantial base and a LI battery; looks
awfully nice. I've not regretted getting the Makita, except that the
batteries don't last long. I once had 4 18V batteries, but 2 have
already died. They cost $70+

Dave

I picked up the Rigid on a few weeks ago on clearance - works great - no
issues w/ it at all.


"Tee Blue" wrote in message
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Looking for some opinions on 18v 6 1/2" circular saws.
Makita,Panasonic,Milwaukee,Bosch

Thanks

Tue, Dec 20, 2005, 7:47am (EST-3) (Teamcasa) doth
say in public:
My Milwaukee works fine, I just don't like the safety lever, its awkward
when using in unusual positions.

That's dangerous, isn't it? I thought the preferred cordless tool
in unusual positions was a drill, with attachment.



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I bought a Hitachi 18V circular saw from Menards about 2 years ago on
clearance for $99. It is quiet and powerful and has proven very useful in
some occasions, like when I was installing Pergo. But now I don't use any
circular saw very much and the Hitachi's battery is usually dead when I want
to use it. So I reach for the corded saw.

"Tee Blue" wrote in message
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Looking for some opinions on 18v 6 1/2" circular saws.
Makita,Panasonic,Milwaukee,Bosch

Thanks

If you want those batteries to last, keep a charge on them whether you use
them or not. Letting them sit discharged will shorten their life
drastically.

"AL" wrote in message
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I bought a Hitachi 18V circular saw from Menards about 2 years ago on
clearance for $99. It is quiet and powerful and has proven very useful in
some occasions, like when I was installing Pergo. But now I don't use any
circular saw very much and the Hitachi's battery is usually dead when I
want
to use it. So I reach for the corded saw.

"Tee Blue" wrote in message
...
Looking for some opinions on 18v 6 1/2" circular saws.
Makita,Panasonic,Milwaukee,Bosch

Thanks