tag:craftisian.com,2005:/feed/blogs/JamesEMcIntyreJames McIntyre2023-04-11T23:14:55Ztag:craftisian.com,2005:Entry/18202023-04-11T23:14:55Z2023-06-10T02:08:32ZReview of Harbor Freight Bauer 4-1/2” Compact Circular Saw<div class="trix-content">
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</figure></action-text-attachment><br>Today I bought the Harbor Freight’s Bauer 4-1/2” Compact Circular Saw. I had a coupon for 25% off and it cost me only $52.47. <br><action-text-attachment sgid="BAh7CEkiCGdpZAY6BkVUSSI6Z2lkOi8vY3JhZnRpc2lhbi9BY3RpdmVTdG9yYWdlOjpCbG9iLzEzNTE1P2V4cGlyZXNfaW4GOwBUSSIMcHVycG9zZQY7AFRJIg9hdHRhY2hhYmxlBjsAVEkiD2V4cGlyZXNfYXQGOwBUMA==--5dda91e5885a9a90e7e9d8a6695d5865534ff2bf" content-type="image/jpeg" url="https://craftisian.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc3MwIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--8758d18391ec084f663972fcf73f83b7801d09a5/26F2F696-49F8-46D3-AEFC-69C233534520.jpeg" filename="26F2F696-49F8-46D3-AEFC-69C233534520.jpeg" filesize="393831" width="1234" height="1789" previewable="true" presentation="gallery"><figure class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpeg">
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</figure></action-text-attachment><br>They sent me this coupon because they said they missed me. Lucky me. <br><br>The saw comes with a blade, edge guide, hex wrench and a vacuum attached. <br>I checked the blade for square against the bottom plate and this saw was spot on. <br><action-text-attachment sgid="BAh7CEkiCGdpZAY6BkVUSSI6Z2lkOi8vY3JhZnRpc2lhbi9BY3RpdmVTdG9yYWdlOjpCbG9iLzEzNTE2P2V4cGlyZXNfaW4GOwBUSSIMcHVycG9zZQY7AFRJIg9hdHRhY2hhYmxlBjsAVEkiD2V4cGlyZXNfYXQGOwBUMA==--0be3c5fef8d9d206e54c9cf53872d95fc614e003" content-type="image/jpeg" url="https://craftisian.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc3cwIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--058359574e76c443a538a486ac0c5240110dc064/25B7A5DE-5D84-4BB5-A1FD-7006A251E895.jpeg" filename="25B7A5DE-5D84-4BB5-A1FD-7006A251E895.jpeg" filesize="2759105" width="3707" height="2738" previewable="true" presentation="gallery"><figure class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpeg">
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</div><div>Here I’m cutting a 2” x 1” white oak board. It cuts well the cut is clean and almost square even with the supplied carbon tipped blade. <br><action-text-attachment sgid="BAh7CEkiCGdpZAY6BkVUSSI6Z2lkOi8vY3JhZnRpc2lhbi9BY3RpdmVTdG9yYWdlOjpCbG9iLzEzNTIwP2V4cGlyZXNfaW4GOwBUSSIMcHVycG9zZQY7AFRJIg9hdHRhY2hhYmxlBjsAVEkiD2V4cGlyZXNfYXQGOwBUMA==--633bb2fa3f55b70bf771e5a32ec7934759f8c532" content-type="image/jpeg" url="https://craftisian.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdEEwIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--ce04267124ca0505da8f2b92a1548790224ea67e/8981A85B-6BE0-408D-A31F-08E6CC17B166.jpeg" filename="8981A85B-6BE0-408D-A31F-08E6CC17B166.jpeg" filesize="3126894" width="3995" height="2807" previewable="true" presentation="gallery"><figure class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpeg">
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</figure></action-text-attachment><br>The guide takes a little getting used to. I set it off the blade but it can be set from the top side. The metric measurements are close to the zero mark and the imperial is in the back side of the guide. It’s easy to convert the measurement from metric. <br><br><action-text-attachment sgid="BAh7CEkiCGdpZAY6BkVUSSI6Z2lkOi8vY3JhZnRpc2lhbi9BY3RpdmVTdG9yYWdlOjpCbG9iLzEzNTIxP2V4cGlyZXNfaW4GOwBUSSIMcHVycG9zZQY7AFRJIg9hdHRhY2hhYmxlBjsAVEkiD2V4cGlyZXNfYXQGOwBUMA==--d3df6201b6d346a7a48c4b81e5d06b4fd463c8cd" content-type="image/jpeg" url="https://craftisian.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdEUwIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--6bd5e09a3708e28891ffcb97aa8a845229fdc96d/37342718-6550-4D41-9311-D07E5DC3E6A8.jpeg" filename="37342718-6550-4D41-9311-D07E5DC3E6A8.jpeg" filesize="3339105" width="4012" height="2714" previewable="true" presentation="gallery"><figure class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpeg">
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</figure></action-text-attachment><br>I set the guide to 5 cm or 2”. It cuts very accurate. <br>I like this saw a lot. It feels very solid, built well and has a lot of power. <br><br>This saw isn’t for furniture makers, maybe for breaking down lumber but it’s a great construction tool. <br><br>I frequently have to go over to my oldest sons house to help with repairs and this is a great alternative to my heavy 7-1/4” circular saw. <br><br>If you buy this saw and you want to store it in its box take a few photos before and while your unpacking it. <br><br>This site doesn’t seem to have a review section so it put it on a blog. <br><br>I hope this review helps. <br><br>Best Regards,<br>James Mc. </div>
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