Big Foot SBFX BF 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Circular Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)This 10" saw conversion beats the major manufacturers' saws hands down.It's based on the Skil77, easily the most popular power saw ever made and used by ALL carpenters and other tradesmen.The beauty of the saw is thatit has worm-drive gearing, providing more than ample power to cut throughall 4x material.The Makita, Milwaukee and Skil versions all have helicalgears (I believe), which are nowhere as tough as worm-drive gears, thusmore susceptible to binding and gear failure.A great feature is that itcomes with a carbide-tipped blade, again unlike the other saws.Anotherfeature (common to worm-drive saws) is the blade is on the left of the saw(unlike thew others), making it easier for the majority of us who areright-handed to follow that line we marked.The Bigfoot has a betterergonomic feel, again because it is based on the Skil77.The only drawbackI've discovered has to do with the finish on the casting of the saw guard. It has a rough finish and very sharp edges, sharp enough that you'll haveto be careful not to slice yourself.I would have gladly paid a fewdollars more to have a higher quality finish on the castings.I wouldknock it down to four stars (or lower) for that if not for the possibilitythat someone would think the other saws might be better (they aren't). Besides, the only people buying this saw will be professionals and theywon't be reading this anyway!(My opinions are based on 24 years ofexperience as a framer, carpenter and contractor)Oh, you also get at-shirt.

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Product Description:
Includes 36T CT Blade . Made by a framer for framers. Has a 3-3/4 in. depth of cut and will cut any 4x material at one time. It will cut your 4x headers, 2x sandwich headers, exposed beams, decks, porches, fence posts, etc. A must for decking or fencing. Cut all your roof blocks, joist blocks and fire blocks. Uses a 10 inch Thin Kerf Blade. Comes with 77 Skil saw motor, 10 in. blade and guard kit.