7-1/4” VS 6-1/2” Circular Saws, which do you need and which should you buy?

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[@AviatorGM]

I owned a good sized window, door and millwork company. We used miter and table saws almost exclusively. But I reached for my 6.5" saw for cutting sheet stock of sorts. When building sheds, framing, etc., I always reach for the light weight 6.5" saw. We even ran nothing but light weight/ compact drills as well. Light weight and compact Makes being precise so much easier. Being right handed, more easily seeing the cut line of the left sided blade made the cutting tasks go a lot smoother.

[@jackt6112]

It seems the blade size that is on the rise, popularized by track saws, is the 6 1/2". It can cut all common household thicknesses at 45 degrees and even a little beyond. I could then standardize on one blade size. The 7 1/4" only gets you another 3/8" of cut depth, which is useful for what purpose? It's not like it will do a 4 x 4. So while the saw I threw away and size that I used for years was 7 1/4" blades, for a home owner, I'm having a tough time making a case for buying another with a 7 1/4" blade to replace it. In fact, I might just get the corded Wen track saw to replace it. I must concede that the large blade seems to be cheaper at the moment. Diablo 7-1/4 40 Tooth ATB Finishing Saw Blade costs $14.50 while a Diablo 6 1/2" 40 Tooth ATB Finishing Saw Blade costs $18.50.

[@sharr911]

This comment was more informative than the video itself. Thank you

[@andrewmiller9207]

Agree...I used to frame with a work drive, but the 6.5 left hand blade is llighter and can cut 2x timber on 45 degrees ..

[@richardayala4356]

I have a right sided blade saw that I just cannot get used to. I am right handed but to use the saw with my right hand, I lose the sight of line when sawing. I prefer a left sided bladed saw to I can see the saw lime!

[@TheClassicGamefan]

It is surprising how little; if ever, this is discussed. Manufacturers and sellers seem to want to pretend there is no difference.

[@icyrene1]

Those blade prices shocked me as well..lol…bigger is cheaper…but heavier bulky
Good video

[@jorgeo1492]

Smaller all the way. Just use the miter or table saw on anything big. And neither will go through a 6x6 anyway

[@CoffeewithCarey]

Assuming we are only using cordless. And didn’t talk about the actual cutting.

[@tanykawomack6506]

Bigger is better

[@gurjantm]

That's what she said.