Comments on: Preview: Hitachi’s “Pro-Grade” 7-1/4″ Circular Saw

By: Jonatha'

Jonatha' — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:30:44 +0000

I have this saw, the case is all metal, other than the handle. It is solid, the depth adjustment is slick, and the IDI noise/vibration reduction is apparent. The only thing I really don’t like about it is the visibility. I’ve grown accustomed to my Makita 5740’s small housing and great visibility without having to look over the tool. However, this monster has a lot more power than the 10.5 amp 4700rpm Makita. The base is great for sliding down a straightedge though!

By: Teacher

Teacher — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:18:05 +0000

I like Hitachi tools and have several, but I also hate how their power tools are starting to look more and more like the latest basketball shoes.

I have a Craftsman circular saw I nought almost 15 years ago that is still doing A+ work for me. When it gives up the ghost, I’ll be looking at a PC left blade.

By: BJN

BJN — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:18:29 +0000

Gawd I hate this “tranformers” styling. Makita and Hitachi are in a race to design the most cartoony tools in the galaxy.

By: Chris Ball

Chris Ball — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:31:32 +0000

Steve,
I’m not sure if you are referring to the bosch saw or the milwaukee, the bosch does indeed have the blade on the left. I also overstated how expensive it was yesterday, I bought mine in $CDN and when I quickly looked at the Milwaukee I forgot that the amazon price was USD.

Random trivia: Bosch bought skill a while back and shortly thereafter bosch had a couple of models of worm drive saw that show a clear lineage back to the HD77.

By: l_bilyk

l_bilyk — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:58:01 +0000

What does metal casing mean though? the whole thing is metal?

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:06:17 +0000

Hmm… it’d be hard for me to give up my Milwaukee 6390. I really love that thing, it’s been serving me really well. I do like the thought of an all-metal casing though. Perhaps if I was in the market again I’d look at this, but then again with my good luck with the 6390 why would I look elsewhere?

By: Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:51:16 +0000

I’m in the market. Does it come with the blade on the left?

By: Chris Ball

Chris Ball — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:58:13 +0000

Bah, bosch 1677M… I likes worms. Of course the milwaukee is round about half the price.

By: l_bilyk

l_bilyk — Thu, 31 May 2007 18:12:31 +0000

Look like a good saw, but i think toolmongers will agree that the milwaukee 6390 is the best circular saw on the market, and that is not likely to change any time soon.