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Bosch 18V 3-Tool Kit w/ Hammer Drill/2-in1 Impact Drive/ Circular Saw with 2x2.0a batteries, charger, & bag $208.80 today only

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Bosch 2-Tool 18-volt Brushless Power Tool Combo Kit with Soft Case (2 Li-ion Batteries Included and Charger Included) plus circular saw
Battery 2 Amp-Hours 2
Total Kit Weight (lbs.) 10.44
Case Type Soft
Number of Batteries Included 2
Impact Driver Included
Warranty 3-year limited
Number of Tools Included 3
Drill/Driver Included
Circular Saw Included
Battery Type Lithium ion (Li-ion)
Battery Voltage 18-volt
Charger Included
Series Name N/A
Safety Listing CSA safety listing
Brushless
Sub-Brand N/A
UNSPSC 27112700

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Keyser_Soze_09
10-06-2022 at 08:28 AM.
10-06-2022 at 08:28 AM.
I have this circular saw, and it's pretty 'meh'. To cut a 1.5" thick 2x4, you have to bottom it out, which is fine. What isn't fine is that the motor sits basically flush against the surface, and makes a straight edge difficult to use on the non-blade side. You can use it on the blade side, but it's not a clean X" to the blade, so lining up cuts is a PIA.

TL;DR: Get a 7.25" saw, and IMO, a right-blade if you're right handed. Sadly, Bosch makes one but it's price is hilarious. Wonder why.
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10-06-2022 at 09:43 AM.
10-06-2022 at 09:43 AM.
Quote from Keyser_Soze_09 :
I have this circular saw, and it's pretty 'meh'. To cut a 1.5" thick 2x4, you have to bottom it out, which is fine. What isn't fine is that the motor sits basically flush against the surface, and makes a straight edge difficult to use on the non-blade side. You can use it on the blade side, but it's not a clean X" to the blade, so lining up cuts is a PIA.

TL;DR: Get a 7.25" saw, and IMO, a right-blade if you're right handed. Sadly, Bosch makes one but it's price is hilarious. Wonder why.
This is helpful and I agree with you 100%. Not sure why you are getting TD.
This Bosch circular is good for very simple stuff but definitely get something better for finer or even larger cuts.
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IncompletePerfect
10-07-2022 at 09:22 AM.
10-07-2022 at 09:22 AM.
Quote from Keyser_Soze_09 :
I have this circular saw, and it's pretty 'meh'. To cut a 1.5" thick 2x4, you have to bottom it out, which is fine. What isn't fine is that the motor sits basically flush against the surface, and makes a straight edge difficult to use on the non-blade side. You can use it on the blade side, but it's not a clean X" to the blade, so lining up cuts is a PIA.

TL;DR: Get a 7.25" saw, and IMO, a right-blade if you're right handed. Sadly, Bosch makes one but it's price is hilarious. Wonder why.

This saw is like 10 years old in design... Bosch NA is fading fast.

Now, there's many 6-½" saws that can cut through 2-by materials. Some 5-½" saws can do it, but I wouldn't recommend it.

As far as a "Right blade for right handed users " that's depending upon the job....

If you're right handed, ripping lengths, like plywood, or french cleats, a right blade is very limited unless you want to get on the floor. So a left blade will give far more functionality. And as far as power, a worm style gear wins, and are always left blade.

So there's a lot of factors involved. But, for more versatility, the left-blade in a righties hand, is best... but good luck finding a traditional cordless 7-¼ left blade circular saw. It's always a rear handle style.

Saw designs need to evolve. But most tool users do not want "easier". They want "Familiar" and are extremely set in their ways. So companies only make what sells, what they can hype, what they copy from other successful brands... like tracksaws.
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Keyser_Soze_09
10-11-2022 at 08:53 AM.
10-11-2022 at 08:53 AM.
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This saw is like 10 years old in design... Bosch NA is fading fast.

Now, there's many 6-½" saws that can cut through 2-by materials. Some 5-½" saws can do it, but I wouldn't recommend it.

As far as a "Right blade for right handed users " that's depending upon the job....

If you're right handed, ripping lengths, like plywood, or french cleats, a right blade is very limited unless you want to get on the floor. So a left blade will give far more functionality. And as far as power, a worm style gear wins, and are always left blade.

So there's a lot of factors involved. But, for more versatility, the left-blade in a righties hand, is best... but good luck finding a traditional cordless 7-¼ left blade circular saw. It's always a rear handle style.

Saw designs need to evolve. But most tool users do not want "easier". They want "Familiar" and are extremely set in their ways. So companies only make what sells, what they can hype, what they copy from other successful brands... like tracksaws.
Agree to disagree. I do all my cutting of 4x8 sheets with a corded, 7.25, right bladed circ. saw. I do this on 2 sawhorses using a 5' or 8' jig I made for the saw. Not seeing any difference in 'versatility' for a left bladed saw. It's all preference... Bosch clearly sees this preference, as the Bosch battery version of my saw is almost 300, and this turd is regularly sub-100.
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