What should I pay for a cordless circular saw?

[cm]

"I predict that there will be a glut of cordless tools on the market in a few years that need new batteries. The batteries aren't cheap either."

???If this were true there would already be a glut. I bought my first cordless drill in 1981. I have owned 8 since, 4 of which are still running. There is little market for tools with dead batteries when you can just buy a new one for a little more than the cost of two batteries. It is a shame that most end up in the dump because we choose to buy another tool instead of new batteries, so guess the glut will be in the dump. I have been buying new batteries for the last four years and the tools are still going strong. I do lust over the new technology though.

I use my 18 volt Dewalt circular saw a lot more than my corded saw in my home repair business.

[R. Pierce Butler]

"cm" wrote in news:sCHRg.108327$ [e-mail]:

Maybe you are right. I guess people just throw away their tools that don't work anymore.

That is the difference between them and me. I want to buy a tool once, not over and over and over again.

A cordless saw just wont make it when you are out there making sawdust from 2x4s and 4x4s for 8-10 hours at a crack.

However if I were doing what you are doing, I would probably have a cordless saw too. It wouldn't be a Ryobi though. I have had miserable luck with Ryobi products so I refuse to buy another.

[CW]

For certain applications, cordless tools are the way to go. Not for me though. I do have a cordless drill that spends most all of it's time as a screwdriver, my corded ones are used for drilling. When it goes, it will likely get replaced with a corded one too. 99% of everything I do is within reach of an outlet.

[R. Pierce Butler]

"CW" wrote in news:t0JRg.12282$v% [e-mail]:

My son has a Rigid cordless drill that shares space in the shop. If I want to put a screw in the wall I will grab it. When I want to put in a few more up to several boxes of screws, I grab the corded Milwakee. If I want precision, I will grab my Skil air drill. When we roughed out the electric in the shop, my son went through two batteries. He then gave up and used the 3/8" Milwaukee. Lighter, faster, and more power. What's not to love? (:>)

[John (aka wheelzuk)]

Cindi,

I'd be more than a little concerned you're trying to buy goods from a = seller on Ebay who only scores a 50% satisfaction rate. Rather than look = at and ask about maximum prices payable for their goods.

I'd be sure to check out comments from previous (prospective) customers = before you commit any finance to these folks.

Just a precautionary tale from someone who hasn't enjoyed the full = benefits of Ebay or their PayPal facilities. My seller decided he'd like = the entire content of my bank account and left me high 'n' dry!

John Scotland

[Doug Miller]

The biggest problem here is that "Cindi" *is* a seller who scores only 50%. "Cindi" is either the seller of these tools, or someone pimping for the seller.

[Eric]

> > but keep getting outbid. What is the maximum amount I should pay?

I have this drill as part of the larger combo set. I love it. I've used it to cut lattice, 2x4's and to very conveniently cut boards to build a built in closet system.

Obviously, it won't cut large items and it has limitations, but after receiving it as a gift, I have been very pleasantly surprised at its versatility and convenience.

FWIW

[Prometheus]

A cordless circular saw with no battery... I'd say about $0.00. The battery is 99% of the tool, and even in the best cases, the battery life is not what it should be on a cordless saw. For about $100, you can get a really good corded circular saw that will last for years.

[Prometheus]

That's true enough, but I still wouldn't buy one that didn't come with at least two batteries.

[Cindi]

[Doug Miller]

Go away. Shill your own auctions somewhere else.

[Bruce Barnett]

can "bid" for 2 cents. $20 is the buy-me-now option, which I noticed you have not done yet.

Don't forget - you also need a battery and charger, like this one

's $35.79+$15.75 + the "$20" you plan to spend + $14.95 shipping. or $86.49 total.

For $99, Home Depot will include everything, plus a drill and a flashlight, and a case AND AN EXTRA BATTERY. so it looks like you got your self a real BARGAIN, shill!