Finds: Bladerunner Circular Saw
By Sean O'Hara
All the cordless lately in tool releases sometimes overshadows some really cool innovations in corded tools and robs them of proper mention in tool news — like, for example, the Bladerunner circular saw with the Revolver system from Worx
Worx released the Revolver line of swivel grip tools in 2005; The most recent release in the line is their recip saw, which we reviewed quite positively a while back. The Bladerunner bares the same 60 degree handle rotation that graces the recip, so we imagine it’d be quite useful as well.
The concept is pretty simple: take a hard-working 15 amp, 7.25 inch circular saw and marry it to a swiveling handle. The saw already provides a good power plant and the grip allows the user to make steady accurate cuts from a comfortable position with a greater range of motion.
It’s a great idea brought to an already essential shop fixture. Hopefully we’ll get the chance for a hands-on with one of these soon.
Street Pricing starts at around $145.
Bladerunner Circular Saw [Worx]
Street Pricing [Froogle]
October 21st, 2006 at 10:27 pm
The ergonomics are nice but an over-mitre of at least 5º is a must for a good job saw.