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Big Foot SBFX BF 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Circular Saw

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Publisher: Big Foot

Brand: Big Foot
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DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Big Foot
EAN: 0637827905494
Feature: Has 3 3/4 inch depth of cut & will cut any 4x material in one pass
Label: Big Foot
Manufacturer: Big Foot
Model: BF HD 77
Publisher: Big Foot
Studio: Big Foot


FEATURES:

• Has 3 3/4 inch depth of cut & will cut any 4x material in one pass
• Will cut 4x leaders, 2x sandwich leaders, exposed beams etc...
• Will cut roof blocks, joist blocks & fire blocks
• Made by a framer for framers



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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome beam saw
Comment: We are using this saw with a Freud, 40 tooth Diablo 10 1/4" blade to cut our timber frame house. We are cutting about 3 3/4" deep in all of the big timbers with a smooth as glass finish.
Customer Rating:
Summary: But what is it really good for?
Comment: There is a Worm Drive cult in the carpentry world. Grown men act like babbling little boys running for the ice cream truck whenever they hear the words "worm drive". There's no doubt that they are fine saws, and powerful, but take a deep breath. I can due virtually anything a worm drive can do with my little 10.5 Amp makita circular saw... except convert it to a 10-1/4 Circular saw.

However, who really needs 10-1/4? If you are going to be cutting green 4x4's, this saw will not cut through them. This saw will only cut through a "nominal" 4x4. So... if you want to build that log cabin or timber frame out of true 4x4's, this saw won't help you. Or, if you want to gang cut a stick framed house, this saw won't help you. You'll need at least 5-1/2 inches to gang cut the modern stick framed house. I suspect that when this conversion kit was invented, 2x4 walls were code. In those days, this saw could gang cut your studs, but no longer, unless you're not building to code.

If you want to cut through doubled plates, then an 8-1/4 inch saw will do the same for a fraction of the cost and far less weight. Makita's new 5008MGA, Magnesium 8-1/4 Inch SideWinder cuts 3 inches deep, 3/4 of an inch less than the Big Foot for twice the price. (As of writing this, Amazon still isn't selling the saw. It's relatively new.)

If you just have to have a 10-1/4 saw, then I would probably choose the Big Foot over the Makita 5201NA 10-1/4-Inch Circular Saw. I too can't resist the siren call of the worm-driven saw, even if it's going to cost me $50 dollars more.

However, if you *really* want a saw that cut's everything, the Makita 5402A or 5402NA is the saw you want. This circular saw really will cut just about all your beams in one pass and will gang cut a modern stick framed wall. The only saw that competes with it might be the Big Foot 14 Inch Circular Saw. I own the Makita. I've used the Big Foot 14 incher. The advantage of the Big Foot is that it weighs half as much as the Makita. The Makita cuts 6-1/4 inches deep, the Big Foot 14 cuts 5-3/4 inches deep.

The Makita costs less.

The Big Foot 14 inch saw looks cooler.

Choose wisely.




Customer Rating:
Summary: Performs just as I expected
Comment: I'm really happy with this saw. It performs just as I expected. I've been using the Big Foot for several years now. If you're cutting 4x stock, you shouldn't be without one of these.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Winner...Love that 10 inch
Comment: A Great saw...I love this saw!
I purchased this one to square out large Wood Table Slabs, and it does the job well. Tons of power, cuts through thick Table Slabs without bogging down, clean and straight.
I must admit, I have never tried to cut anything small with this saw, and it would probably be somewhat awkward to do so.
The large cast foot keeps it very stable, it feels very solid during the cut....If you are looking for a saw of this size, this is a good choice, at a good price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: great tool
Comment: This is a great tool for standard 2x4 framing. perfect for cutting 2 plates at once and for cutting all 4x headers. This saw has become a must have for me. I have the 16" makita saw for larger beams and a few 7 1/4" worm drives for everyday use but the big foot light enough to use like a skill saw and has earned its keep.

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