I have had around twenty saws, plus or minus 2. None have had spindle locks. Not even remotely neccessary. X-tra amps, maybe.
Circ Saw Spindle Locks: Are they worth it?
Hello Everyone,
I am a novice woodworker, and am asking this question honestly. I recently purchased a Porter Cable PC13CSL from Lowes at $59.97. It's a 13-amp saw with a laser, and no spindle lock. After I brought it home, I looked at the box and began to wonder if the extra 2 amps and spindle lock were worth the $15 more for the PC15CSLK at $74.97.
From my reading, I know that spindle locks make blade changes easier, so I guess I am asking for your concensus on spindle locks for circular saws. Thanks in advance.
Donnell Wells
I am a novice woodworker, and am asking this question honestly. I recently purchased a Porter Cable PC13CSL from Lowes at $59.97. It's a 13-amp saw with a laser, and no spindle lock. After I brought it home, I looked at the box and began to wonder if the extra 2 amps and spindle lock were worth the $15 more for the PC15CSLK at $74.97.
From my reading, I know that spindle locks make blade changes easier, so I guess I am asking for your concensus on spindle locks for circular saws. Thanks in advance.
Donnell Wells
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Seems I have always had a saw with a lock. Didn't know that was an option(to get a saw without one). Extra amps are always desirable but I think my last saw was a toss up between 14 and 15 amps. I went with the 14 amp because the saw felt better in my hand and that was important to me. If you use one a lot it becomes even more important.
I've got a wormdrive and I have no idea whether it has a lock or not. I don't recall ever needing one. I might have laid out a few bucks for an extra amp or two but I think you did just fine.
More relevant would be weight and the presence of a brake.
The 15 amp saw is heavier and thus harder to use in some
situations.
My favorite saw is the no longer made PC743. You can get
used ones.
The 15 amp saw is heavier and thus harder to use in some
situations.
My favorite saw is the no longer made PC743. You can get
used ones.
A blade lock is just a block of wood that is handy, right?
Thanks everyone that replied so far. I think I'll keep the saw I have and spend the $15 toward a good 40T or 60T blade.
As for accuracy, I think I'll be making a DIY track guide of some sort, as I have to rip some half inch ply for those shelves. I also build model railroad benchwork, so this saw should come in real handy ripping down 3/4" Birch ply!
Thanks again,
Donnell
As for accuracy, I think I'll be making a DIY track guide of some sort, as I have to rip some half inch ply for those shelves. I also build model railroad benchwork, so this saw should come in real handy ripping down 3/4" Birch ply!
Thanks again,
Donnell
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