[Shaun @ Tru6]

good news, bad news, sorta. I left shortly after my last post, went to Sears, pulled the DeWalt, Mil and PC out of their display and onto a free workbench. Immediately put the PC aside...too heavy, didn't like the trigger, forward grip not well designed which is critical for cutting cars apart.

DeWalt: not well balanced with a heavy head but I liked the feel, industrial blade guard which I really liked, good trigger. can insert blades in 4 directions. great instant blade install.


Milwaukee: perfectly balanced, feels light in your hands. good ergonomics, trigger very springy, delicate blade guard, OK instant blade install.


After 10 minutes of fondling them both, I went for the DeWalt, one reason being it has a 90 day money back guarantee. So I missed all your good advice on the Milwaukee.

Took it out back to hopefully finish cutting the just the rear seat cups out of an early rear deck, which is a much more difficult job than you would expect. first impression is that I love this saw. Much more powerful than my old Sears one, the heavy nose guard is great for shoving into floppy metal or carefully levering the blade around a radius. It also creates a natural lever arm doing more work than your arms.

Should I take it back and get the Mil? Don't know. will finish the job tomorrow and see.


Vinny, can you give a few more details on durability of De vs. Mil? Overall, the De seems better constructed, but then the Mil motor may be better?

Pete, you've had bad experiences with DeWalt?


I always thought Makita, Mil and De were all on par, Porter Cable a little better. Is DeWalt the 90's Mercedes of the crowd?