DEWALT DW378G 7-1/4-Inch Heavy-Duty High Torque Framing Saw
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I picked up this saw at a pawnshop for $99. Hadn't been too heavily used (it appeared to have the original Dewalt blade on it). I slapped a $17 Dewalt diamond blade on it and cut through 25 linear feet of 2cm granite with it in an afternoon. It's technically a framing saw, but it's powerful enough to work as a masonry saw.
Pros: Lots of power. Better balanced (in my opinion) than most other worm-drive or sidewinder circular saws. Fairly water resistant (I was running a hose over the granite and blade while I cut, about a gallon per foot). Easy to change blades, quick-release levers for adjustments.
Cons: Trigger is not very ergonomic, nor is the handle. I wear welding gloves when doing cutting, and have big hands, and there wasn't much room to spare in the grip. The trigger spring weight is very heavy and can get wearying on your finger on long cuts.
Simply put, if you want a quality circular saw that's at close to professional level without having to pay exorbitant prices, this is a good bet.
Nice Saw and I've owned it for three years. Not a lot of use and it always performed well. I loaned it to a fellow I know well to build a dog house. When I get it back it acts like I need new brushes. Take it into service center and they say the armature has a burned spot. I don't think the guy that borrowed it abused it. Anyway DeWalt says $86 to repair it, still have to add tax to that.
I can get another recon for $109 (free shipping and no tax) and that comes with a new saw warranty. Keep in mind also this saw has a current recall for safety problems. Maybe the Makita or Skill Mag would be a better choice. The Makta is the same price in a recon so maybe I'll give that a try. Since the Delta/Porter Cable accqusition more and more stuff is coming from China. I just don't think DeWalt is the same quality it used to be.
this thing has some spunk. nice torque and cuts through everything.i guess i just don't like the design. i own alot of dewalts, and this one does cut among the best of them.
I am professinal contractor,I own so many saws , mostly Makitas . Before I want to buy new circular saw, I check Consumer Report and all customer reviews from Amazons. I decide to buy Dewalt, because come with case and its heavy duty with good price. My other 2 choice is BOSCH which you have to buy extension cord seperad and you can't find it anywhere . Another one is Milwaukee wormdrive saw which I have to pay $50 for a none professinal steel case.Total will be over $300. Anyway,When I open my new DEWALT saw,
I find out, First its made in Mexico. Second, the case is very bad design, there's a 1 inch screw under the saw, thought the saw already have a lot scartch. Third, the saw is not bevel exactly on Zero, and you can't setup.
Because you need special tool to do that.I had to return the saw, That's why I advise all Managers from Dewalt don't just drink coffee in your office, or you loose power buyer like me and all my professional contractor's friends.
I have used this saw on a couple job sites, and have found it to be a very nice saw. it is powerful, light, and comes with a built in skyhook. The only problem with it is that dewalt turned the motor up at an angle and moved the handle in. I am sure that this contributes to the saw's excelent balence and light feel, but I prefer the handle setup on the skil/bosch saw due to the fact that it provides just a little more reach, and being used the Mag77, it just feels weird. In my opinion, the bosch is a better saw. It has all the good points of the dewalt, but a more convential and comfortable handle.
DeWalt's high-torque framing saw is a good option for people who prefer the torque of a traditional worm drive saw but don't have time (or memory) for the regular oiling worm drives require. It has a 15 amp motor that provides 2,000 watts of output power. The bevel and depth-of-cut gauges cannot be recalibrated, so after taking a few hard jolts users may want to rely on a tape and secondary bevel gauge for accuracy. That said, although the base is narrow, it's one of the toughest bases we've seen and it isn't likely to warp easily. While its design is similar to that of a worm drive saw, the gearing is situated at an angle to the base, keeping the handle closer to the blade and making for better balance and control than what most worm drives offer. The shaft lock button is on the opposite side of the saw from the blade, so blade changes require some awkward hand positioning to use the wrench while holding the button--not an ideal situation, but not a huge inconvenience either. We appreciate the easy external brush access on this tool, which can eliminate a trip to the repair shop as the saw ages. We also like the built-in rafter hook, a bonus feature not found on other circular saws. This DeWalt has only been on the market for three years, so while the hypoid gearing lets it provide the same level of torque as a worm drive saw, it remains to be seen whether it has the long life span we've come to expect from our old worm drives. We think it's a great saw for people looking for a burly circular saw at a reasonable price. --Brian Trinen
DEWALT's Heavy-Duty 7 1/4-Inch High-Torque Framing Saw is designed to provide powerful cutting action on the most demanding of work sites. Featuring a powerful 15.0 Amp motor that delivers cutting speeds of up to 4600 RPM, this heavy-duty machine has a high-strength cast aluminum base and a lower guard design for superior durability and performance. This framing saw also features an electric brake that safely stops the blade after use, a bevel capacity of 50 degrees for a wide range of applications on the job site and an integrated hook for quick and easy storage.
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