Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - 6 1/2" circular saw blade question

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Rapture
11-14-06, 06:36 PM
I can't seem to find this answer in looking....what is the biggest size piece of wood this will cut?

XSleeper
11-14-06, 07:41 PM
My 6 1/2" Dewalt saw will cut 2 1/4" deep at 90 degrees, and 1 5/8" deep at 45 degrees.
Rapture
11-15-06, 01:37 PM
that's what I was lookin' for....thanks!

mitch17
11-15-06, 06:47 PM
If in doubt, make a cut on a board thicker than the saw will cut, run the saw out past the end of the board and measure the depth of the groove you cut in the end. It's probably safe to assume that your saw will perform similarly to Xsleeper's.
mango man
11-15-06, 07:45 PM
My 6 1/2" Dewalt saw will cut 2 1/4" deep at 90 degrees, and 1 5/8" deep at 45 degrees.

my pc325 7 1/4 only does

90 degrees : 2 9/32

so the extra 3/4 of blade only gets me 1/32 of cut depth ?

I'm surprised
mango man
11-15-06, 07:51 PM
rapture if I recall you have the ryobi 18volt cordless set

have you been to the ryobi forum ?

I dont think I'm allowed to link here but do a goggle search or Pm me if you cant find it
Rapture
11-16-06, 11:16 AM
very good memory mango...
My Ryobi is 5 1/2. I bought a Ridgid Hammerdrill for work. I have to say, I like the Ridgid....a lot. I'm thinking of getting the Ridgid 18v circ saw to use instead of my Ryobi...due to the bigger blade.
mitch17
11-16-06, 12:23 PM
Ah, the tool addiction in Rapture is really starting to blossom!
Rapture
11-16-06, 12:31 PM
mitch....I'm trying really hard to fight this one. But after using the Ridgid 18v.... I like them. Maybe price difference will help shut this addiction down. I still need a table saw. I won't be able to get one if I switch 18v kits.
mitch17
11-16-06, 01:35 PM
One day at a time, man! Buy the one now, the other later!