circular saw size

Let's take a look at the depth cut for different sizes of circular saws. This will provide valuable information for when you need to pick what's right for you. Thanks for watching please subscride

[@ralphcantrell3214]

Your average non-professional who might build a dog house, make home repairs, lay a floor, build or patch a fence, build a shelf, build or repair a deck, build a work bench, complete hobby projects, etc etc - almost anything around a house or yard - only needs a 6.5 inch circular saw. I even built a 600 square foot addition with one. They are less expensive and easier to handle and store than a 7.25 inch, cut considerably deeper than a 5.5 inch, and they are plenty powerful enough for any standard material you are likely to encounter. And, since they are lighter in the hand and easier to handle, I happen to think they are safer than a 7.25. There is also a full array of readily available blades to tackle everything from 2x lumber to sheet metal and even tile. I have owned both, 7.25 and 6.5 inch saws for over 30 years, and I can't remember the last time I reached for the larger one.

[@SamanthaDelintNeelysuccess]

Thanks! This is the comment I was hoping to find 👏💯

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@SamanthaDelintNeelysuccess Good luck, Samantha. The 5.5 inch saw has some glaring limits that even a domestic "do-it-yourselfer" would soon find, and the 7.25 is a big, wielding tool. But I have yet to run across a project I couldn't complete with my trusty and easy to handle 6.5 inch one.

[@livefreeandtoolon]

Hey everyone Rodney made a great point for the depth of an 45 degree angle cut so here are the depths, 7 1/4” blade measured 1 13/16” deep, 6 1/2” blade measured 1 9/16” deep, and the 5 1/2” blade measured 1 1/8” deep. I hope this helps!

[@bmo5082]

This is really helpful and probably the more important measurement. The 5.5 inch blade wouldnt be able to cut clean through 2x4/6/8 at a 45 degree angle. I think for that reason, and the lack of power keeps many people from buying a 5.5 inch saw.

[@jf2mad]

This is the information I was looking for. So even the 6 1/2 really will not cut through a 2X4 at a 45 degree angle in one pass. That's a deal breaker for me. It's 7 1/4 all the way for me. Thanks 2/8ths times bro. ;)

[@tyjames1260]

This is exactly what I was looking for and it had solid information not just preferences, fantastic work.

[@MSR.00]

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[@lordrichard8184]

I have the old school cool blue Ryobi 5.5” circular saw. I really hate it. It still has the factory blade on it because I never use it. Mine won’t always cut a 2x4 cleanly. Sometimes I think leaves like an 1/8” of material behind that needs to get broken off and sanded. I “upgraded” today to the 20v Walmart hyper tough 6.5” circular saw. The factory blade is way way better. And it’ll cut a. 2x4 no problem. Next I’ll be getting the Ryobi 7.25” brushless circular saw, as part of a kit. Good info and video!

[@lzh3131]

Thanks for the test. I have to buy a new circular saw, need to cut 2x8 hardwood, I’m small & wasn’t sure if 6 1/2 would do it. Very helpful.

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Thank you. You did a great job!

[@UnderRevision]

you still have to measure the to see the thickness of wood it can cut on the 45. not how long the blade is.

[@FilthyLock]

Also if you could give us it mm for us Europeans.

[@alan_1989]

Thank you!! Was looking for this kind of video!

[@sSeSs808]

Your vid helped a lot, now I know which size to get.

[@livefreeandtoolon]

Shean M glad it helped, please read the comment below. The angle depth cut is different from the length of the blade. I made a mistake when measuring post cut. Thanks for your comment, don’t forget to subscribe!

[@GM57374]

I have a blue Ryobi that cuts through everything I throw at it including 2x4's.

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

I use the Milwaukee m12 brushless 5 3/8 and a ryobi 6 1/2 and ryobi brushless 7 1/4 great video

[@rodw]

Nice work, very clear talking points. I have a question though. On the 45 degree cuts, shouldn't you measure straight up n down to get the depth instead of along the cut line? I don't know, I'm just getting started in woodworking. Just a movie's question. Thanks, Rodney

[@livefreeandtoolon]

Rodney Widger thanks for your comment, you have a valid point. I should’ve measured depth on the angle cuts instead of blade length. I will remember this for the next video.

[@livefreeandtoolon]

Rodney Widger Hey everyone Rodney made a great point for the depth of an 45 degree angle cut so here are the depths, 7 1/4” blade measured 1 13/16” deep, 6 1/2” blade measured 1 9/16” deep, and the 5 1/2” blade measured 1 1/8” deep. I hope this helps!

[@bubbawubba2307]

That's the whole point of measuring an angled 45 cut up and down. If you got a 2x4 and use a 5" saw is it going to cut through the board? I was watching the video and wondered when is he going to measure the depth of the cut up and down.

[@MrSicnarfM]

I came in the comment just to look for this question

[@layercake17]

exactly the video I was looking for. good informatio

[@kernahanbuck6507]

Very nice video. And good information.

[@MarkMichalowski]

Great vid - but would have been even better if you'd sat the cut blocks in front of the appropriate saw, so we could have seen the differences visually!

[@livefreeandtoolon]

Mark Michalowski thanks for your comment! Next time I will definitely reposition the camera to make the shot better!

[@victorjohnson9672]

Great Video Thanks

[@sawalka100]

Thanks great tips

[@hzf64]

The depth of cut must be measured on a 90 degree angle - English is not my first language but this is not how you measure the depth of angle cut

[@reggiegens3568]

Haha 2 2/8. thank you for this video. Looks like 6 1/2 for me

[@SamanthaDelintNeelysuccess]

Same here 😁

[@ex8280]

That safety switch is the only reason why I'm worried about the Milwaukee cicular saws.

[@kipster-ll6po]

Comparison of replacement blade cost? And am I right to assume that the larger diameter blades last longer?

[@jus-tinkin]

thanks for doing that. 6 1/2 for me.

[@hanzilakbar5420]

Subscribed

[@brozhu]

I would have liked to see the depth at the 90° angle not at the 45° angle.

[@tilermissey1864]

Funny you say the old blue ryobi will barely cut through a 2x4 lol. Yours must be wore out. I have one i use with a 4 ah battery i cut everything with that. 2x6s aint nothing for it.

[@csl9495]

I was about to pull the trigger on buying the $200 6 piece ryobi kit. But i didnt like that the impact drive is the 1/4, and the corcular saw is the 5.5. one. Sigh... i might have to pass.

[@eBenkyou]

Is it better to have a bigger blade? What is the minimum size blade (circular saw) I need to cut a 2by4?

[@livefreeandtoolon]

eBenkyou thanks for the comment, 61/2” blade would work well for you

[@michaeljackson7361]

But doesn't say how thick board it cuts

[@inquisitive980]

Old school. 7 1/4 Milwaukee worm drive. Mainly doing decks

[@209chevymon]

can that milwaukee 6 1/2 cut through 2x4 at 45 degrees?

[@mauricesand9416]

Yes it can

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Doing my head in some say they cant and some say they can. I never though about it before.

[@209chevymon]

@@jesusblessthesecommentsamen ya thats why i never bought it lol no clear answer

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

@@209chevymon yeah it does do 45 degree in 2x4 ended up gettindg a makita 40v 165mm

[@209chevymon]

@@jesusblessthesecommentsamen thanks good to know never got a clear answer so i never bought it i end up just gettng a old reliable 15amp skillsaw hasnt let me down and get the jobs done very happy with it

[@gregkilgore7525]

What is the maximum thickness of steel the little Ryobi will cut through?

[@livefreeandtoolon]

I wouldn’t use it on steel. Not sure if the rpms would suffice?

[@Drew1734]

Just want to clear this up but I absolutely can cut through a 2 x 4 at a 45° angle with a 6 1/2 inch saw? That has really been the only reservation for me to not go with a 6 1/2 but based on your testing it looks like a seal should be OK with a 6 1/2 cutting even a 45° on a 2 x 4

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Thats why everyone watches these vid he didnt answer that. Some saý no some say yes

[@UnderRevision]

on the 45 degree, that "same inch and 5/8" was obviously not as deep as the 90 degree cut.