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The DeWalt DW378GK is ranked first among 28 in Worm Drive Circular Saws analysis and fifth among 274 in the Circular Saws category. At $211.67, the DW378GK is 109th in Circular Saws and 6th in Worm Drive Circular Saws at $244.34. It is ranked 7th of 216 for DeWalt.

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WHAT'S THIS?

Ranked Best High-torque Hybrid Circular Saw => Excellent
Consumer Reports, Volume 73, 2008-01

Consumer Reports testers ranked this as the overall best high-torque hybrid circular saw, with an evaluation score that puts it in the "excellent" range. The power and construction are excellent, and the cutting speed and ease of use are very good. The maximum cutting depth is 2 7/16 inches. Such heavy saws are mostly used only by professionals since they tend to be unsuitable for non-pros.

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WHAT'S THIS?

New King of the Hill In Worm/hypoid Category (2007-08-01)

Recent reviews show the DeWalt DW378GK and others handily beating the previous favorite, the Skil HD77.

The reviewers really liked:

Plenty of power
The well balanced feel with a well designed handle
Great performing blade guard (even doing bevel cuts)
Smooth running base
Greate sight line
Integrated rafter hook
DeWalts 90 day satisfaction guarantee

The only negative is lack of indents for bevel stops.

Sources: toolsofthetrade.com, jlconline.com, google groups, user reviews

Nice Saw and I've owned it for three years. Not a lot of use and it always performed well. I loaned it to a fellow I know well to build a dog house. When I get it back it acts like I need new brushes.... (More)

this thing has some spunk. nice torque and cuts through everything.i guess i just don't like the design. i own alot of dewalts, and this one does cut among the best of them. (More)