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Bosch 1677M-100 7-1/4" "Limited Edition" Worm Drive Construction Saw | List Price: $380.00
Discount Price: $211.10
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Worm drive gear train Left side blade design
- Powerful 15 Amp all ball-bearing motor
- Built-in saw hook For easy storage between cuts
- Anti-snag lower guard To minimize snagging in wood
- Die cast magnesium footplate For greater strength
Serious saw. [Posted on 2005-11-01]
First, let me say this: I'm not in construction. I don't use this saw for framing or cutting rafters, etc. I'm a furniture maker and I wanted a good agile saw for cutting rough lengths of stock and sheet goods. This saw might be a little overkill for what I need, but it does what I need VERY well. There's something about a wormdrive saw...it can't be explained, you have to try it.
What I like:
* This saw, surprisingly, cuts like butter through *everything*. My true test was 8/4 White Oak and I braced myself for kickback or bog-down...and almost lost control of the saw when it zipped though it like nothing. Scared me!
* It's a nice low profile saw. Less machine means more view, better control.
* I'm getting used to, and falling in love with using a "lefty" saw. It's hard to get used to not leaning over to see your cut line, but once you try it, you won't go back. I don't like stabilizing the base with my hand so close to the blade, but you find other ways.
* I never used the blade that came with it. I immediately replaced mine with a Freud Diablo 24 TPI Framing blade...sweeeeet! Highly recommended.
What I don't like:
* This saw is heavy. Really really really heavy. It's deceptive because it's such a small profile saw, but you'll be surprised the first time you heft it.
* Start up torque is immense. Lay the front of the saw flat on a surface, pull the trigger, and the right side of the base will jump a full inch off the table. This means you need to keep a death grip on the handle and keep it well away from your work-piece until the saw is up to speed.
* NO CASE. I know it's a contractor's saw that is expected to be in use more than traveling, but I know a lot of circular saws that come with cases... cmon Bosch...
This is a serious saw with a lot of power that will simply buzz through anything you put in front of it. It's a tad heavy so I'm not sure how guys on the job will use the "belt clip" without pulling their pants clean off. It's also a bucking bronco for the first 2 seconds after you fire it up, but after that it's smooth as silk. All-in-all it performs solidly well.
Great for Framing [Posted on 2005-11-05]
Overall, this is the best saw I have ever used. Very similar to the Skil Mag77 worm drive saws. The Bosch saw cuts great, is easy to operate and has a good design. The built in rafter hook works great as well as the saws ability to cut bevels at 50 degrees. Very versital and worth every penny.
Great saw [Posted on 2007-01-06]
Love this saw, Left hand blade is easy to see, nice and quiet and powerful like other Bosch products
exactly what you would expect [Posted on 2007-09-21]
This saw is the same as the other bosch saws. heavy duty cast foot. I am glad it doesn't have the stupid chord plug in handle. If you have one chord and need to use 3 tools that thing is a huge hassle. I hope the engineers realize this and stop putting it on these saws.
mine showed up without the saw hook which was a bummer. That thing is nice for hanging on a joist or saw horse. the chrome is neat but I got them because they were cheap.
I love this saw [Posted on 2008-02-25]
I have used skill saws since the eighties, this has the best balance and weight. It is worth the extra money, nice saw.
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