I am looking for a new blade right circular saw, preferably worm drive if possible. I cut my tails from the plate and my worm drive will only cut one side of the hips.
I hate dragging out an extension ladder and 100′ cord just to cut one side of a hip rafter. I am not totally against a sidewinder either, they just don’t hold up as well as my wormys.
So any suggestions would be great worm drive or sidewinder.
Can’t you hear the violin playing your song.
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Don't think you'll find a blade-right wormdrive. I'm a wormdrive guy too, but we always have a couple sidewinders around for just the sort of reason you're talking about... as well as overhead work.
I've found the Milwaukee Tilt-Loc saws to be very good as far as durability, ergonomics, and performance go. The handle tilts way back behind the blade (like a wormdrive) making it very comfortable to use.... I never liked sidewinders because I always felt like I was 'dragging' the saw through the wood rather than pushing it through... the Milwaukee feels more like you're pushing it through. It bevels to 50 degrees too which is nice for roof framing.
I seen a hilti the other day that I thought was a blade right worm drive. I may be wrong as I have been before.
I will borrow my dad's Milwukee and knock the dust off it, at least give at a shot. I don't think he's used it much since he bought it.
Thanks DPCan't you hear the violin playing your song.
I played with both of the Hilt circ saws recently. One if them is really geared towards finish work and to be used with their own rail systems similar to EZ and Festool. The other was their regular circ saw. It seemed to have some nice features, but my overall impression was way too much plastic for a framing crew. I didn't realize that either of the saws were wormdrives though..... wouldn't be the first time I was wrong either.View Image
Plastic? Not good for a frame crew is right. Especially when it's get to a whopping 15 degrees for a high temp in the winter. Can't you hear the violin playing your song.
the hilti 267 is a blade right worm drive. i like mine, but it may be too delicate for framing.
Amateurs talk strategy, Generals talk logistics.
What did it run you $? Just curious . Can't you hear the violin playing your song.
don't remember exactly, but not cheap. it's my "ez smart saw", and i got it through dino- he drilled and tapped the base for me. saw seems very well thought out, lots of power, very accurate, well put together. just not cheapAmateurs talk strategy, Generals talk logistics.
Thanks Paul. I haven't used the hilti yet so your insight is helpful.Can't you hear the violin playing your song.
That saw is actually variable speed, isn't it? I didn't know it actually had a wormdrive gear... I thought it was just an 'inline' saw like the dewalt or makita hypoid. Cool.View Image
Now I have to call my tool rep and see this thing. My tool addiction is out of control man! Can't you hear the violin playing your song.
I hear you. I've been on a total tear lately with tools. I was doing so good all year, and then blamo. I got bit by the bug again. In the past month I've bought another Dewalt framing saw, a 24' pic, a PLS2e laser, a cordless circ saw, two new recip saws, a 32' extension ladder, a 20' extension ladder, and a bunch of smaller stuff.
Right now I'm looking at demo saws, a Warn winch, and the Makita Lithium Ion 6 tool cordless combo. Ouch.View Image
I thought I had it bad, dude you need tool rehab. It's a killer on the wallet when you have to buy tools for a crew of guys.
I can't keep a cord in my Bosch worm drive for nothing, I replace it and later that same day someone other thatn myself cuts it.
I have bought probably half a dozen ladders, couple of nail guns, 8-1/4 worm drive, 24' pic, looking at the Bosch Lion tools. And a hilti worm drive
Still alive and kicking, I'm better now and can see everything in front of me.
Edited 7/21/2006 10:04 pm ET by Stilletto
you need help buddy...
and coming from me that's bad...
You may or may not believe me.... but we actually needed all that stuff. LOL... it sounds desperate and funny, but I swear it's the truth!View Image
You ALWAYS need the tools....
there's a 12 step program for tool addicts...
but no one has gotten past step 2...
I find the ONLY effective way to curb my tool addiction is the Vow of poverty I took when I became a Carpenter.
I have no comment...
As any woodworker/carpenter/construction guy knows. You can't use "do I need it?" as a criteria for buying a new tool. Whether or not you'll even ever use it is besides the point! For all you confused people out there, I will give you the listed reasons for buying a new tool straight from "The Man Bible" Chapter 35 Section 72 Subsection D Paragraph 23 states:
You simply buy a new tool because:
a) It's there
b) You canLife is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Forgive me Father... for I have sinned. I once bought a tool simply because I needed it.
What's my penance? Read four instruction manuals and use a map next time I'm going somewhere? :)View Image
What's my penance?
buy 6 more tools.....Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Paul.
The 267 is a universal motor CS. Not a wormy.
Nice for guide systems but not the best for framing.
The regular Hilti CS ( sidewinder) is made by PC. (Mag 325 in red)
ycf
maybe it's a worm drive, maybe it's a hypoid, but the motor is definitely at right angles to the blade. but i agree, as i said in my post: it may be a little delicate for framing. other than that, great saw, works well with the ez system. thanks, dino.
ps. i still need to get those stops and the low friction stuff for the srk from you. Amateurs talk strategy, Generals talk logistics.
no problemo.
Milwaukee Tilt-lock is an excellant circ. saw. Milwaukees last forever too
I agree that Milwaukee lasts forever. I have a Milwaukee worm drive thats probably 20 years old. It has been used and abused man. Cutting concrete and what ever else I can put under it.
I will look hard at the tilt lok thanks for the recamendation. I was hoping for a right bladed worm drive though. I'm stronger now even after all the things you did to me, still alive and kicking.
<< was hoping for a right bladed worm drive though.
Simple, turn it upside down.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
" I am not an Activist, I am, a Catalyst. I lay around and do nothing, until another ingredient is added"
And use it as a table saw. I'm stronger now even after all the things you did to me, still alive and kicking.