Small corded saw

[Ashleymeadow]

I have both a 7" and a 5" saw, but both are too big and clumsy when working on my TD. I saw the ad for the Rochwell Versisaw that made me think that I am not cutting anything over a half inch except the notches for the roof joists. I am just now cutting out the lower floor, and a small light-weight saw would be ideal for the rear of the wood work.

Anyone had any experience with small saws?

Jerry

[eamarquardt]

I have both a 7" and a 5" saw, but both are too big and clumsy when working on my TD. I saw the ad for the Rochwell Versisaw that made me think that I am not cutting anything over a half inch except the notches for the roof joists. I am just now cutting out the lower floor, and a small light-weight saw would be ideal for the rear of the wood work.

Anyone had any experience with small saws?

Jerry

Good question.

Cheers,

Gus

[Treeview]

I follow a woodworking forum and the gang there is very helpful and knowledgeable.

Woodcentral

Corded for sure??? I wouldn't be without my DeWalt 18v tools even if I do have to replace batteries. Dragging a cord around is a hassle.

Tom

[asianflava]

One thing I've found is that the bigger the blade, the straighter the cut. I still don't trust myself, I clamp a straight edge for the saw to ride on.

[Ashleymeadow]

I have been moving back to corded tool. Too often I start something just as the battery goes dead. I also thought that a saw might require more power. I think that I will get then Rockwell Versa saw, but I was hoping that some of you had experience with the small saw.

[aggie79]

The Rockwell saw is a very interesting tool. Please let us know how it works for you.

I understand your issue about batteries running out of power. I have a Ryobi cordless and it doesn't take long to drain the batteries. I do like its small size, handling, and no cord, but if I'm going to do a lot of cutting I'll grab my old corded Skil saw.

Take care,
Tom

[Ashleymeadow]

I bought the Rockwell Versacut saw. So far, I find it works well for applications on the TD. The carbide blade is very thin making very little sawdust and leaving a narrow kerf. I like it lot! The vacuum attachment works well, but dragging the vacuum hose defeats the function of a small one-handed saw. The laser guide is really functional.

Downside is the plunge cut in plywood works okay, but I do not have a hand saw that is as narrow as the saw blade. Can't chisel plywood very well, so I find that I have to use the box cutter to finish the cutout. Nice straight cut though.

Jerry

[aggie79]

Thanks for the update!

[Kermit]

For a small corded circular saw, there is none finer than this Porter Cable:

http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-314- ... B0000222WY

The list price will give you heart palpitations, but the street prices are a lot less intimidating. Amazon's can be beat, but not by much. I have one of these and it's amazing. Set for a shallow cut, it will cut gentle curves. If you buy one, you'll have to put it in your will, or your progeny will fight over it. It's that tough--and useful.