![]() And further emphasizing its simplicity is the fact that if you already own a 7-1⁄4-inch circular saw, this Ryobi will take the same size blade. It cut everything we put it in front of it. We tried the saw on molding, white pine, radiata pine, and red oak. It has 9-1⁄4 inches of crosscut capacity. Another feature that makes it attractive is its capability. ![]() We enjoyed the fact that it’s very quiet. An 18-volt battery and and a small-but-spunky brushless motor power the PB01B. Lightness and a compact design are all welcome, but a saw has to cut well. You can run a shop vacuum (into the saw’s outlet port) at the same time you’re using a cordless saw without fear of tripping a circuit breaker, which may happen when you try the same thing powering a large corded miter saw and a shop vacuum on the same circuit. Cordless portability and small size are also helpful for indoor remodeling. They want to take a cordless saw out into the yard to build a playset or a fence and not be bothered running a hefty extension cord. For a lot of people, that’s the clincher. We noticed this from the moment we slit the box’s tape and lifted it out a couple of minutes later we were cutting wood. □ Want to become a tool power user? Come learn how with us.Īnd a major advantage of this small cordless saw is just how portable it is-it weighs 24 pounds, and that’s with its 4-amp-hour battery in place. It’s the antidote for drooling over excessive woodworking equipment. We tested this 7-1⁄4-inch saw over the course of several days and loved how easy it is to setup, break down, and put away. ![]() That’s where a small-but-capable saw like Ryobi’s cordless PBT01B comes in. We admit we like these big saws anyway, but they have their place. Furthermore, only the most advanced DIY woodworker is willing to pay the $250 to $600 for them. We’ve fallen into this trap ourselves, extolling all the bells, whistles, and power in these saws, while forgetting a central fact about them: They’re commercial-duty machines that are too big, heavy, and expensive for the average user. The miter saw equivalent means at least a 10-inch blade (with a 12-inch one being even better), the ability for the head to tilt left and right (dual compound), a massive motor, slide rails big enough to move a bag of cement, and a laser line so powerful you need a license to operate it. But the problem is that they’ve become somewhat like pickup trucks, in that it seems like every truck these days has to have a lift kit, fat tires, and an extended cab. Miter saws are eminently useful around the house for cutting moldings and building projects like picnic tables and-for the adventurous-indoor furniture.
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