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PC could incorporate an inexpensive LED to help light up the cut line. This is a rugged and powerful workhorse. Other than that no complaints and will replace with same saw in the future. The other carpenters on the crew ar always wanting to "borrow" my saw. Lightweight and the blade brake are the best. All the other guys on the crew are buying this one when replacing their saws. Watch out when ordering to get the left or right side blade whichever you prefer.
That may not matter to most people- it apparently doesn't to Porter Cable -- but I found the bag cut down on 90% of the dust (on ply rips, for instance) without the hassle of a hose and vacuum. The saw I received today (from 7 Corners) comes with a soft canvas case. Forget about protecting the plate alignment while it's being transported in the back of the truck.The quick-change blade clamp is certainly awkward - I see a previous reviewer's bolt broke on first use. Also forget about easily using the dust bag that worked so well on the old 447 - with various adapters and duct tape I have the old bag precariously hanging on right now. But I'll also be keeping an eye out for a 447. The back left corner of the base plate has about a 2" triangle cut out -- that is, the left edge is that much shorter than the right.
This still seems a good tool, the rubber handle is nice. They tell me Porter Cable (Dewalt) is switching over from the hard plastic. (7 Corners told me in advance the saw was not designed for the bag - but I figured there must be some way to adapt that chute).That said, I have had several Porter Cable 447's and been very happy with them. (The pictures, of course, don't show this). So be sure any straight-edge guide extends a few inches beyond the work piece. I will give it a spin for several days and report back.
And hoping Porter Cable's design philosophy hasn't changed for the worse.Porter-Cable 325MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Right and Brake
T.G. When combined with a high quality blade like the freud blades, that I also purchased through Amazon, this saw will do the the job effortlessly.
My Dad was a master carpenter in the days when it ment something to be a CRAFTSMAN. I've been working with wood and saws all of my life.
I first purchased a Porter Cable blade left contractors "Mag" saw last year from Amazon and liked it so well that I purchased the blade right and retired all of my other saws.This saw without the fumbling safety lock built into the handles of most saws today is the absolute best. He never owned a power tool.
I own numerous circular saws, standard and worm gears types. With the powerand and versatility of this saw combined with a high quality blade you should be well satisfied with it's performance.Dr.
Menges
Other than that the saw performed fine. I've had excellent luck with Porter Cable tools over the years, in fact most of my tools are Porter Cable. Called Porter Cable and they said they've had problems with the quick change device. Unfortunately this one didn't live up to my expectations. The first time I tried to remove the blade using the "Quick Change" bolt it stripped out. Offered to send a new quick change or a standard bolt. I opted for the standard.
Great power tools sends me to a very Tim the Tool Man Taylor kind of place. Another great product. 15 AMP power is, well, powerful.
Oh, and welding, too. Perhaps the best feature is the electric brake, a great safety feature and helps to keep the noise down since you can shut it off so quickly.The included blade is fine, but I use a Freud Diablo 40 tooth blade for fine cuts. Puts a smile on my face.
The directional dust shoot - not so much of a big deal, but useful. Arr arr ARR.Anyway.This is the perfect Circ Saw. The Magnesium construction makes it strong and light.
Freud D0740X Diablo 7-1/4 40 Tooth ATB Finishing Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor, Diamond Knockout, and PermaShield CoatingI use it mostly with the Eurekazone rail system. Eurekazone SGS-1 EZ Smart Guide System 100 InchIf it fell off of my truck I would buy a new one.
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