Buy DEWALT DW384 8-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Brake and Rear Pivot Depth of Cut AdjustmentDEWALT DW384 8-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Brake and Rear Pivot Depth of Cut Adjustment Product Description:
- Rear pivot depth of cut adjustment allows your hand to remain behind the tool at all depth of cuts
- 15.0 Amp, high-torque motor for increased productivity
- 50 degree bevel capacity increases range of applications
- Heavy-gauge, high-strength aluminum alloy base for increased durability on worksite
- Electric brake stops blade after use
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
exceeding my expectations
By John G Kassel
I am actively involved in timber framing for myself, and have been looking for the right mid-sized circular saw for a while. I came dangerously close to ordering the Milwaukee 10-1/4" until I read a very helpful review on this site about the paper thin foot that easily bent. I already own a 16-5/16" Makita, and it is a beast, with a maximum 6-1/2" depth of cut at 90 degrees. I needed a saw that could cut 3" deep---this saw is advertized at 2-15/16", and it does every drop of that! The foot is extruded aluminum, about 1/8" thick, very stout. This saw feels no different than a normal 7-1/4" to me. The depth adjustment knob is fantastic, and the angle adjustment is a breeze. Be sure and check it when you first get your saw though. Mine was off almost two degrees. This saw will rip 3" thick SYP with the blade that comes with the saw! It is as strong as you would ever need it to be!...
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.DeWalt 8-1/4 Power Saw
By Rosalyn E James
Simply put, this saw has a lot of power and is great for framing and ripping 2x4's. I used this saw to rip 3x10's and it handled the job with ease. I would have to recommend this saw over the 7-1/4 types. If you only can afford one saw, this is the one to buy. 7-1/4 inch type saws are lighter and easier to handle all day long, but they won't cut like this one. I own both types of saws and I usually go for the 8-1/4. They really should make a case for this thing. Mine didn't come with a case. I have to pull the blade guard back in order to store it in the 7-1/4 saw case. The 7-1/4 saw now sleeps on the floor.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.Power Power Power
By G. Singer
I had several saws before , but this time I decided to spend the bucks and buy a good one that would be worth fixing if the bearing went out. Well this is everything I thought it would be and more, The only draw back is that this baby has some weight to it, My wife helps out alot and she complained the firest time she picked it up so if your not a strong arm person , this is not the saw for you. keep in mind the 8 1/4 blades are not cheap when they can be found , but you can use the 7 1/4 if the size is not in demand.
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