new left hand sidewinder

[colevalleytim]

My beloved PC SawBoss has a bent base. I can get new parts for about $40, spend 2-3 hours messing with it. (plus the blades are getting hard to find)
Or I can buy a new left hand sidewinder, these are the two I've seen:
Milwaukee :
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6391...=3T801ENIPI16L

Bosch:
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CS5-120-...ref=pd_cp_hi_1

Any Opinions?

BTW not interested in a worm drive

thanks
tim

[rogerg]

Why not a PC lefty? I bought one a couple of years ago and like it. Of course, all(I think) battery saws are lefties anyways.

roger

[Kent Brobeck]

I own the right hand version of the Milwaukee and think its the best 7 1/4" sidewinder made. I'd buy the Milwaukee. The new PC saws are junk.

[Kent Brobeck]

The sight lines on the Milwaukee are excellent and it's smooth and powerful and not a ton of vibration.

[gfrank]

I got that same Bosch a few months ago and I love it. I use it for everyday work. However for HEAVY use I still prefer the wormdrive so I dont know how it would hold up if used for heavy framing everyday.

[DonMirabito]

Another vote for the Milwaukee...

[James Eggert]

I have both the 6" SawBoss and the 7 1/4 PC lefty. These have served me well for many years, and I would probably sell the 7 before the 6.

Now I bought blades a long time ago and stocked up, I think some from mcfeeleys and whenever I saw them, and I'll send them out for sharpening every couple years. The SawBoss is light and strong enough for reasonable framing tasks as well.

Now, for $40, add another $5 and do the brushes, $6 for a sixer, and you're set for another couple years use!

[BOC Contracting]

Tim,
You are talking about the 6" PC Saw Boss, right? I have that saw and love it, but I also had to replace he base. I wish they made a magnesium base for it! Even if you end up getting a different saw, I would still recommend getting the replacement base because I think you'll miss the Saw Boss every now and again.
-Ben

[colevalleytim]

Ben
How much work was it to replace the base?

[BOC Contracting]

Ben
How much work was it to replace the base?

It was quite a few years ago, so I am probably blocking out all the cursing, but I don't remember it being too bad. I think you are safe with your time estimate of a couple hours. Do it in front of a football game or something.
-Ben

[colevalleytim]

Thanks Ben

[Kent Brobeck]

Why did they stop making the Sawboss?

[Neill MacInnis]

i have both saws for righties. i much prefer the milwaukee for its power, ergonomics and build quality. the bosch has had all kinds of problems.

[colevalleytim]

Why did they stop making the Sawboss?

I think PC, Now Black and Decker/Stanley couldn't see how to make money on the saw

[J.Brad]

i have a Bosch 7.25" and dislike it...replaced an old hitachi which was much better balanced.