| Bosch | Strokes Per Minute | Tool-Free Shoe Adjustment | Orbital Cutting Action | Variable Speed | Stroke Length | Dust Blower |
|---|
| 52318 | 0?2,000 | No | Yes | Yes | 1 inch | Yes |
 | - StoryID
- 501414
- ToolNumber
- 1
- ComponentId
- tcm:78-1627059
This is the single best saw in the group. Smooth operation in rough-cutting applications, great power, excellent blade change, and an effective chip blower combine to make this a cordless tool on par with corded models. The no-mar overshoe and kit bag are excellent accessories, too. | Price
$239
Contact
Bosch Power Tools
and Accessories
877-267-2499
www.boschtools.com |
| DeWalt | Strokes Per Minute | Tool-Free Shoe Adjustment | Orbital Cutting Action | Variable Speed | Stroke Length | Dust Blower |
|---|
| DW933K | 0?2,000 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 inch | Yes |
 | - StoryID
- 501414
- ToolNumber
- 2
- ComponentId
- tcm:78-1627059
This is a nice tool that produces smooth cuts in demanding work. I liked this tool's handle the best. It plunge-cut effectively and produced very little sway-out. It has a blower, but it was a little off aim. It ships with an overshoe for scratch-free cutting on delicate material. The shoe's bevel adjustment could use some work and I wish it had a wire blade guard. | Price
$259
Contact
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
800-433-9258
www.dewalt.com |
| Makita | Strokes Per Minute | Tool-Free Shoe Adjustment | Orbital Cutting Action | Variable Speed | Stroke Length | Dust Blower |
|---|
| 4334DWD | 500?2,800 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 inch | No |
 | - StoryID
- 501414
- ToolNumber
- 3
- ComponentId
- tcm:78-1627059
This saw worked well. It provided abundant power with square cuts in all but the most demanding applications. It has an older-style tool-free blade change, but that worked well. The shoe adjustment was perfect and it's the only tool equipped for on-site dust collection. It has a screw-on scratch-free overshoe. | Price
$319
Contact
Makita USA
800-462-5482
www.makitatools.com |
| Ridgid | Strokes Per Minute | Tool-Free Shoe Adjustment | Orbital Cutting Action | Variable Speed | Stroke Length | Dust Blower |
|---|
| R843 | 2,200 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 inch | No |
 | - StoryID
- 501414
- ToolNumber
- 4
- ComponentId
- tcm:78-1627059
I like this saw. It worked well in all cutting applications and has good adjustments. I like the wire blade guard and think the removable clear plastic guard is better for cuts in metal. The blade change was slick and easy to use. | Price
$199
Contact
Ridgid
866-539-1710
www.ridgid.com |
| Ryobi | Strokes Per Minute | Tool-Free Shoe Adjustment | Orbital Cutting Action | Variable Speed | Stroke Length | Dust Blower |
|---|
| P520 | 2,100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 inch | No |
 | - StoryID
- 501414
- ToolNumber
- 5
- ComponentId
- tcm:78-1627059
This saw has some good features, like onboard blade storage and a shoe that adjusts fore and aft to help with tear-out in fragile materials, but it was underpowered and clearly taxed in demanding cutting work. The price is the lowest in the group, but it does not ship with a battery charger as standard equipment. | Price
$49
Contact
Ryobi
800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com |