Worm Drive Circular Saws - Circular saws using a worm-drive provide for greater torque (circular power) than direct drive saws. They are heavier in the hand and more expensive, but are the tool of choice for the construction industry. Because the motor is not mounted on the side of the blade, a worm drive saw can be used safely by both left-handed and right-handed people.

The 28 models in the Worm Drive Circular Saws analysis have an median letter grade of A-. The median grade of the 274 products in the category Circular Saws is B. Individual product links have more data and information on the models.

Toolcritic's Picks

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Skil HD77M (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $238.00 Shop at   $166.00-$230.00 Newsgroup Buzz (45 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

Skil invented the worm-drive saw and you'll have trouble finding a construction site without a few of them in operation. Click here for more details about why we picked the Skil HD77M for the Worm Drive Circular Saws analysis.

DeWalt DW378GK (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $159.00 Newsgroup Buzz (3 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

Overtaking the tried and true Skil HD77M, the DW378GK seems to be the current leader of the pack in recent reviews. For information about why we prefer the DeWalt DW378GK for the Worm Drive Circular Saws analysis, click here.

Products

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	Brand	Model	Description	Reviews	Buzz	Price	Grade
	Bosch	1677MD-XC	Worm Gear Circular Saw with Twist Lock Direct Connect W/ 25 Ft Extension Cord (7-1/4")	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$208.95	---
	Milwaukee	6377-6	Circular Saw (7-1/4")	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$206.00	---
	Milwaukee	6378	Circular Saw (8-1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$219.00	---
	Skil	HD77-72	Worm Drive Circular Saw with Twist Lock Plug (7 1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$187.00	---
	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	---
	Craftsman	2761	Circular Saw, 7-1/, 2-1/, Worm Drive (3HP, 4" Blade, 13 Amp)		Newsgroup Buzz	$187.00	---
	Ridgid	R3210	Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw		Newsgroup Buzz	$169.00	---
	Skil	HD77M-72	Magnesium Worm Drive Skilsaw with Twist Lock (7 1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$212.00	---
	Skil	SHD77M	Magnesium Worm Drive Saw (7 1/4")	(4 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$149.00	A
	Big Foot	BF Saw HD 77	Sbfx Bf Wormdrive Circular Saw with T-Shirt (10-1/4", 15 Amp)	(6 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$426.90	A-
	Skil	hd77		(25 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$146.00	A
	Porter Cable	B0000222WY	Amp Trim Saw (4-1/2")	(18 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$258.99	B
	Makita	5377MG	Magnesium Hypoid Circular Saw (7-1/4", 15 Amp)	(3 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$179.00	A-
	Bosch	1677MD	Wormdrive Construction Saw with Direct Connect (7-1/4", 15 Amp)	(14 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$169.00	A-
	Skil	HD77M	Mag 77 Wormdrive Circular Saw (7-1/4")	(45 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$166.00	A
	Skil	SHD77	Worm Drive Saw (7 1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	$139.00	---
	DeWalt	DW378GK	Heavy-Duty High-Torque Framing Saw Kit (7-1/4", 184mm)	(3 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$159.95	A
	Makita	5277NB	Hypoid Saw (7-1/4")	(15 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$106.00	A-
	Skil	HD5860	Wormdrive Saw (8-1/4")	(3 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$169.00	A-
	Skil	HD77M-22	Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw (7-1/4", includes Bag)	(7 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$205.00	A
	Bosch	1678	Wormdrive Construction Saw with Top Handle (7-1/4")	(6 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$149.95	A-
	Big Foot	BIG BOY	Wormdrive Circular Saw (14", 15 Amp)		Newsgroup Buzz	$789.00	---
	Skil	HD5825	Worm Drive Saw (6-1/2")	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$179.00	A