Best saw on Reddit
158 reviews from r/Chainsaw, r/woodworking, r/BeginnerWoodWorking and 15 more subreddits
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#1
DeWalt
4.5
(25)
"I got the dewalt 6 years ago and I was/am building professionally for three of those years and doing home owner projects a lot the other 3 and she is still running strong."
"Just spend the 400 on dewalts jobsite table saw. Not that much more expensive than others and the build quality will last you a long long time."
"Even a hobby worker benefits from good quality: Dewalt DWE7485."
"Still one of the best Christmas presents ever."
"Dewalt if you have no budget"
"Can't go wrong with dewalt."
"I’ve never had a better saw than the Dewalts."
"Dewalt."
"DeWalt, all day, every day."
"DeWalt."
#2
Stihl
4.7
(15)
"Stihl all day."
"I got a new Stihl and it's so much nicer to handle."
"My 362 is fantastic. I recommend the newer and better 400.1 as a one saw do it all."
"The number one saw I recommend to people is a used 026 stihl."
"I’ve been abusing my Ms250 for over 10 years maybe? She's a little beast."
"My Stihl 180 gets a lot of use and eats with a sharp chain and at $200 it’s basically disposable."
"If Stihl still sold the 241C that would be your huckleberry."
"I can’t recommend a 550 XP or a Stihl 261 enough."
"Something like the Stihl 261 or Husqvarna 550xp MKII perfect all around saw."
"I just bought a new Stihl ms250 and I’m very happy with it."
#3
Makita
4.7
(12)
"I second the Makita track saw."
"The most economical? Makita."
"Makita has always been a reliable corded saw. The right size and weight."
"I love my Makita track saw."
"If you are going cordless than the 36V makita rear handled saw is the one to beat."
"I run a framing crew and we all use 7 1/4" cordless 36V Makitas."
"Hypoid for life."
"I’d take makita over hikoki any day but have you also considered the dewalt one?"
"I got the Makita this year. I’ve only used it a few times so far, but I’m very satisfied."
"In 10" I really like the Makita (LS1018L or LS1110F). Dewalt are also decent."
#4
Skil
4.2
(12)
"Skil miter saw is supposed to be amazing for the $."
"An old timer recommended that I get a cheap tile saw to start. I got a $99 SKIL 7” wet tile saw on Amazon with some lapidary blades and it’s been great."
"The skil is solid."
"The under $300 Skill 10inch is always highly rated for a starter saw."
"Skil table saw is legit for the price."
"Skil table saw."
"Thanks all. I'd think that a 15A skil is worth the extra $10."
"Skil is solid. I’ve been happy with Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4”."
"Honestly, if you don’t want to mess with changing battery brands etc, just get a corded Skil from Home Depot or Lowes and get a decent blade, like a Diablo."
"The Skil TS6307 (about $300) has been getting really good reviews for a new entry-level saw"
#5
Echo
4.9
(7)
"Echo 590 is the best bang for the buck do all saw on the market period."
"Best saw for the money I've ever purchased."
"Get yourself an Echo 590 Timberwolf."
"For a good all rounder, I just picked up an echo 4910 with 18” bar and I love it."
"Echo cs-590 if you’re looking to spend under $500."
"Echo CS-590 is unstoppable."
"Are good but heavy."
#6
Milwaukee
4.6
(7)
"Is amazing!"
"People love the battery powered Milwaukee."
"You’re going to be hard pressed to beat that 590 Timberwolf you already have. But if you need a lighter saw check out the Milwaukee battery saw."
"Go with Milwaukee."
"You generally can’t go wrong choosing between Milwaukee (Home Depot) or DeWalt (sold at both Lowe’s and Home Depot)."
"6 1/2” milwaukee m18 fuel cuz i like the blade on the left."
"I run a 7 1/4 Milwaukee m18. Sold my kapex."
#7
Silky
4.8
(6)
"Im gonna go with a Silk saw."
"Silky brand of any saw that suits your needs is the best."
"I love my Silky Zubat, hands down my favorite tool that I own."
"Here's the silky I use. Great saw!"
"I bought a silky and I love it, works way better than the pruning saw."
"Buy a silky pole saw instead."
#8
Bosch
4.3
(6)
"I managed to score a "deal" on a new Bosch 4100 - 10" table saw and have never regretted the purchase."
"I've got a *Bosch 12v* reciprocating saw. It's super compact & very high quality."
"If you are looking for cordless, I really like Bosch tools."
"I managed to score a "deal" on a new Bosch 4100."
"The big green Bosch ones are as powerful as the DeWalt but cost lots less."
"Haven’t used the DeWalt 12v but the Bosch 12v is nice and small if you want a recip."
#9
Husqvarna
4.8
(5)
"I’ve got a rancher 460. Sharpen the chain good and watch it eat."
"Husqvarna 545"
"My Husq Rancher 460 tears through most anything, plus it's nice having a 24" bar for some bigger cuts."
"It's a tank."
"Really nice small pro saw."
#10
SawStop
4.2
(5)
"Sawstop."
"Perfect for my home shop needs. End of the day, I still wish I had a sawstop though!"
"I bought a sawstop because I like my fingers."
"I bought a sawstop because I like my fingers."
"Are your fingers/hand not worth $500?"
#11
Evolution
5.0
(3)
"It cuts great and has room to cut a bit more."
"I am a big fan of evolution saws. Great ergonomics and their blades last!"
"They make super clean cuts almost zero heat."
#12
Delta
4.3
(3)
"I’d look for a used cabinet saw, I bought a used delta unused for 400$ , I love it!"
"It’s great for me! I’m a noob and maybe I’ll upgrade in a few years but very happy with it."
"It’s a great saw for full retail of 700 bucks."
#13
Ryobi
3.3
(4)
"I have a Ryobi reciprocating saw which is great for smaller branches up to maybe 3 or 4"."
"Bt3000 is a great saw."
"Ryobi is OK. You will have to adjust it a bit here and there."
"Forget the Ryobi sliding compound, it's a PITA to get it cutting straight."
#14
Hercules
4.0
(3)
"It's honestly one heck of a saw."
"Another vote for Hercules from harbor freight."
"If you absolutely want to stick to something in the price range of Ryobi, I’d say look into the Hercules brand at Harbor Freight."
#15
Titan
4.0
(3)
"Titan (Screwfix) do an electric chainsaw for £50 ATM."
"Get the one with the biggest battery you can afford."
"Get a cheap recip saw like this and an appropriate pack of blades."
#16
Hawksmoor
5.0
(2)
"Much fun!"
"It was brilliant. Went through 20cm branches with no issues."
#17
Lie Nielsen
4.5
(2)
"I've owned Veritas but I much prefer my Lie Nielsen saws."
"I do love the two saws I have from Lie-Nielsen."
#18
Festool
4.5
(2)
"Have not one bad thing to say about my Festool."
"Festools are amazing and if you are building furniture in a production shop that’s the right machine."
#19
Craftsman
4.0
(2)
"A Craftsman 113 with the cast iron top + belt-driven is a fantastic value."
"The Craftsman 113 was the most popular selling table saw."
#20
Veritas
4.0
(2)
"Assuming you are looking for something like a classic Western backsaw for joinery, then you could check out the new saws from Veritas or Lie Nielsen."
"If it's for 'detailed' woodworking or joinery, Veritas is your best value."
#21
Ridgid
4.0
(2)
"Id go rigid, best saw imo, but quality looks a bit rough for the price."
"Of the 3 saws, I'd vote for the Ridgid. I have the exact model, now 15+ years."
#22
SKIL
4.0
(2)
"I have the skil 10 inch job site table saw and it’s been great so far."
"The Skil 10" jobsite saw is getting really good reviews for an introductory level saw for around $300."
#23
Harbor Freight
4.0
(2)
"The saw is awesome, I’m cutting a bunch of 3/16 x 3” angle for a project now."
"With your listed budget, you can currently get a Harbor Freight Hercules brushless circular saw with a 5AH battery, charger and 5 year warranty for $99."
#24
Mastercraft
5.0
(1)
"It's been one hell of a workhorse."
#25
Pferd
5.0
(1)
"The Pferd 2 in 1 works well and is easy to learn."
#26
Bad Axe
5.0
(1)
"I've got a Bad Axe dovetail saw that I love."
#27
Silky Saws
5.0
(1)
"If you’re willing to get the best, Silky Saws are the best."
#28
McCulloch
5.0
(1)
"Look for a second hand mccullock chain saw pick them up for way under £100 they are little trojans."
#29
Hitachi
5.0
(1)
"I'm shocked as how accurately it cuts miters."
#30
WF Wells
5.0
(1)
"It's way better than any circular saw I've used."
#31
Dremel
5.0
(1)
"Dremel is the way to go."
#32
Tile Saw
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend a tile saw. I got mine for less than $100 on Facebook and I’ve been using it for years."
#33
Japanese
5.0
(1)
"Japanese style pull saws are amazing."
#34
Felco
4.0
(1)
"The Silky Zubat is a great choice, but I prefer the Felco 621 straight blade."
#35
Suizan
4.0
(1)
"For joinery work, I like Japanese pull saws because I feel like I have better control with them."
#36
Kreg
4.0
(1)
"If you want a cheaper one that still works, you can go with a Kreg track saw."
#37
Star Diamond
4.0
(1)
"The Star Diamond 10” lapidary saw is a great old workhorse."
#38
Taytools
4.0
(1)
"Taytools has some good options."
#39
Sven
4.0
(1)
"We had Silky’s and Sven’s at the outfitter I worked for."
#40
Silky Zubat
4.0
(1)
"I use a Silky Zubat which actually slides under the seat when it is in its scabbard."
#41
Metabo HPT
4.0
(1)
"Reliable and accurate."
#42
Rigid
4.0
(1)
"Really like my Rigid compound miter saw."
#43
Fiskars
4.0
(1)
"I use the manual Fiskars pole saw from Home Depot."
#44
General
4.0
(1)
"Buy quality. Avoid the big box stores, their saws are usually low end."
#45
Highland Park
4.0
(1)
"You get a lot of quality for the price."
#46
Lortone
4.0
(1)
"It's pretty impressive for low cost."
#47
Kobalt
3.0
(1)
"I went with a 7” Kobalt wet tile saw from Lowe’s."
#48
Parkside
3.0
(1)
"I recently picked up a Parkside one from Lidl for £100."
#49
Crown
3.0
(1)
"For detailed work, all you need is a simple 10 inch gent's saw."
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