Cordless Saws
Cordless Saws for Every Project
Cordless saws are saws that use a heavy duty rechargeable battery for power instead of an electric cord. These batteries are generally either Ni-cad batteries or lithium-ion. Lithium-ion batteries last longer and need recharging less often than do Ni-cad batteries, making it possible to complete certain jobs before the battery needs to be recharged. Cordless saws are used by professionals in areas where an electrical outlet is not close by, or in tight places where a cord will get in the way of the work being done.
Benefits of a Cordless saw
If you are a hobby wood worker or someone who likes do it yourself projects you may find cordless saws useful as well. These saws are extremely portable so they can travel anywhere and you needn't worry about finding an electric outlet to use them or unwinding miles of extension cord to reach an outlet. In many cases their batteries when fully charged can allow you to use the saw for several hours before it needs to be recharged and often recharging takes under an hour.
Cordless saws are lightweight, easy to use and very convenient.
What kind of Cordless Saw Can I Buy?
Just about any kind of corded saw can now be found in a cordless version. Reciprocating saws, jigsaws, circular saws, band saws, and miter saws can all be found as cordless models. These saws are almost as powerful as their corded counterparts and are just as durable and efficient.
Are Cordless Saws Expensive?
While most cordless saws are a bit more expensive than corded saws, there are different price ranges for you to choose from. Ryobi makes some wonderful budget priced saws and there are middle price range as well top of the line. Choosing which price range is best will depend on what you plan on using the saw for, how long you want it to last, and how often you plan on using it.
Most experts would agree that a lower priced model may be a good choice for a job you will only do occasionally; a higher priced top of line model will be your best choice when purchasing a saw that will be used almost daily.
What are the Best Saws to Buy?
There are several manufacturers of cordless saws. The 5 manufacturers who received the best reviews consistently are DeWalt, Bosch, Mikita, Milwaukee, and Ryobi. Black and Decker have received many good reviews as well.
When choosing a specific saw, it is best to read the reviews on different models. No one company consistently makes the best rated saw in every category of saw there is out there. By looking for specific saws by the top 5 manufacturers you will likely find the best saws of each kind available.
When choosing a particular saw like a jigsaw, check and compare what features each manufacture offers and which of these features are best suited to your needs. Check the reviews on each saw and see what other consumers have to say and make your decision based on the information available. Chances are if you stick with one of the top 5 manufactures, you won't go far wrong.