Circular saw. 6.5" vs 7.25"

Does that .75" really help?

Even 6x6 lumber can be cut with the smaller saw (with multiple cuts).

 

I have always owned the standard size and burn through them and blades like nobody’s tomorrow. When I need a big one (rare as I have the 10” chop and table) I’d rent it.

 

Yes, it does on angle cuts. But 95+% of the time you don't need it. I have both. Use my 20VMax most. Plus I have a 4 1/2" that I use a lot too

 

You can't cut through a 6x6 with a standard 7 1/4" blade.

 

More blade options with the 7 1/4. No brainer. The 6 1/2 is nearly the same size. I don't see the upside of the 6 1/2 really.

Having said that, I have a 5 3/8 cordless that I often use when I know I'll only be cutting small stuff. Very light & maneuverable.

 

My 2 cents. It’s nice to have both a 7 1/4 worm drive (or side winder) plus a cordless 6 1/2” smaller saw for the trim work. You can also sneak smaller blades into the 6 1/2”. We tend to call the smaller saw the “wuss” saw on the job site. Not that you can’t do trim work with a 7 1/4 but it’s sometimes helpful to have a smaller saw. The worm drives are great for framing etc.
For cutting sheet goods you can’t beat a panel saw.
I have been in residential construction for 30+ years and have multiple of everything.
Just my 2cents your mileage may vary!

 

Home owner, 7 1/4 corded Skil Gold Classic my FIL bought me when we first got married (many moons ago). Been a good 'average guy' saw. 6 1/2 20V I use for most tasks now days, along with all the other cordless stuff I have in 20V. This stuff's come a long ways, I rarely plug a tool in anymore...

 

I cut through a 1.75” butcher block with my 6.25. Just did a bunch of progressive cuts. That being said I’ve been wanting to upgrade to the fuel 7.25 ever since I got the 6.25 but it’s been getting the job done

 

I bought a M18 7-1/4" since I already own a corded Skil Pro 7-1/4", I only need one set of blades, same reason I decided I will buy a 10" table saw as appose to a 8-1/4" so I can switch blades between it and my existing 10" miter saw.
I will say that I do miss my old Makita 12v 2-1/2" which was great for cutting plywood.

 

I bought the DeWalt 20VMax brushless 6 1/2" saw. It's incredibly light for the power. I WAS Mr 7 1/4", now I love my 6 1/2" cordless long time. My new fence building saw!

 

I have 7 1/4" Porter-Cable Mag saw, purchased before B&D acquired them. Its corded and its a beast for cutting.

The 7 1/4" are typically used for heavier construction, framing, roofing...etc. The lighter duty small saws 6 1/2", 5 1/4", and some 4" are light duty tools typically used to cut sheet goods or trim work.

I worked in the power tool industry for many years.

Battery power is good for some applications. But it has limits. I still prefer a corded tool.

 

The 7 1/4 blades are half the price of the 6”

 

Maybe at some stores. Might be a little cheaper or the same online:

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=7+1/4+...&sprefix=7+,aps,140&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_2

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=6+1/2+...refix=6+1/2,aps,146&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_5

 

Get a 12” chop saw and a standard circular. The circulars are such China crap these days they only last about a year.

 

I do not know of a brand or manufacturer of power tools that isn't made in China. Bosch, Dewalt, Milwaukee, Rigid, Ryobi......... Many are moving factories into Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia.

 

Amazing........look at those guy's biceps............wirey strong.

Look at the chips!!

And no one smiles. Wonder why.

 

Those guys were brutes in the old logging days. Imagine hauling those logs out using oxen or horse teams......

 

This is a good one…

 

Not a fat or bulked up one in the bunch but stronger than hell.