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   Guest_ | Feb 15, 1999 01:40am | #1

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   Have had one for awhile now. Well balanced and not a bad saw for cutting 2x. Wish they had a 60 degree plus base though. If your current saw is working ok I wouldn't chuck it in favor of the Dewalt.

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   Russell_Seaton | Feb 15, 1999 05:44am | #2

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   Larry Huan did a short review of the DeWalt sort of worm drive saw in a very recent Fine Homebuilding in the Tools section. Gave it good marks. Its not exactly a worm drive saw if this really matters to you.

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   John_Wells | Feb 16, 1999 01:28pm | #3

   *DeWalt - the DW 378G framing saw?Got one. Nice saw. 387G Pros: Has a hook build in. Good ergonomics. Lighter that the standard Skill 77 (V for me. Seems to float thru the work. Set screws for zeroing the bevel adjustments. (BTW - not seen on the 77V. I'd like to be able to adjust to 0 dgs with a set screw.) Question is - what do you want to do with it? If it's going to be your only saw - I'd suggest the Skill 77V. It's certainly the pro saw here on the Left Coast. Very solid - which is a plus and minus. If carpenter's elbow (RSD) is an issue (moi), the 378G is a lot easier to handle as you are much more over the blade than with a 77.378G Cons - got a recall going on the blade guard. Mine works fine. Oil fill is thru the blade lock. Mine dribbled over stuff in my locker. Hard to fill. (Come on, DW!). The plastic T handle is a bit flexy for my taste.Dream On: I'd like a saw with the durability of the 77V, the lightness and ergonomics of the 387G,a 2 second electric brake, a dust chute (Porter Cable), a 25-50' cord, etc.

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   Jonathan_Stonely | Mar 01, 1999 01:09pm | #4

   *I want one of my crew members to buy one just to try it out, but I cant see myself using anything but industry standard. You know what saw I speak of.... as if you had to ask.

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   Jon_Bailey | Mar 07, 1999 07:54pm | #5

   *I have one of the new DeWalt framing saws and love it. Great power and balance. Much easier to use than a skil 77.

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   Jeff_Colwill | Mar 07, 1999 07:54pm | #6

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   I am looking for comments from anyone who has had experience with the new DeWalt worm drive framing saw. Thanks in advance for any comments.