Large Circular Saws - Each inch you add to the 7 1/4" blade size, adds about 1/2" to the 2 3/8" depth of cut. It also adds to the weight of the tool and reduces its maneuverability.

The 22 products in the Large Circular Saws analysis have an median grade of B. There are 274 products in Circular Saws with an average letter grade of B. Single product links have additional data and information on the models.

Toolcritic's Pick

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Makita 5402NA (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $578.00 Shop at   $595.00-$702.00 Newsgroup Buzz (8 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

Big, powerful, beam and timber cutter. If you need to cut 6x lumber this is your saw. Click here for details on why we picked the Makita 5402NA for the Large Circular Saws analysis.

Products

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	Brand	Model	Description	Reviews	Buzz	Price	Grade
	Bosch	1656	Circular Saw (8-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$134.00	---
	Big Foot	BF Saw HD 77-72	Big Foot Wormdrive Circular Saw W/Skill Motor (10-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$455.00	---
	Big Foot	BF Saw B 1677M	Big Foot Wormdrive Circular Saw W/Bosch Motor (10-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Big Foot	BF Saw B 16377M-T	Big Foot Wormdrive Circular Saw W/Bosch Motor (10-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$555.00	---
	Chicago Electric	47613-5VGA	Professional Circular Saw with Blade (9-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$52.99	---
	GMC	CS011	2300w 235mm Circular Saw (9 1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	GMC	LS236LS	2300w 235mm Circular Saw with Redeye Laser Line Generator (9 1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Festool	TS 75 EQ	Plunge Cut Saw with Guide		Newsgroup Buzz	$560.00	---
	Makita	5402NA	Circular Saw (16-5/16")	(8 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$578.94	A
	Milwaukee	6370-21	Metal Cutting Circular Saw (8", 13 Amp)	(5 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$239.00	A
	DeWalt	DW384	Heavy Duty Circular Saw with Brake and Rear Pivot Depth of Cut Adjustment (8-1/4")	(9 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$149.00	B
	Hitachi	C8	Xxx Circular Saw (8-1/4")	(3 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$169.99	A-
	Milwaukee	6370-20	Metal Cutting Circular Saw (8", 13 Amp)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$229.00	---
	Makita	5201NA	Circular Saw (10-1/4", includes Electric Brake)	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$365.00	A-
	Milwaukee	6460	Circular Saw (10-1/4")	(12 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$326.00	C-
	Big Foot	BIG BOY	Wormdrive Circular Saw (14", 15 Amp)		Newsgroup Buzz	$789.00	---
	Milwaukee	6405-6	Circular Saw (8-1/4", 13 Amp)	(3 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$189.00	C-
	Makita	5008FA	Circular Saw with Led Lights (8-1/4", 15 Amp)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$180.00	---
	Bosch	1656B	1656 Circular Saw (8-1/4")	(4 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$185.99	C
	Makita	5008NB	Circular Saw (8-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$216.00	---
	MK Morse	CSM94B	Metal Cutting Circular Saw (9")	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$499.00	---