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Not a problem unless you use a saw guide like I do. If they would just use one of thier new composite base plates with the turned up sides, this saw would be great. Bought this to place a heavy worm drive saw for cabinet making. I actually sent back the first one as the base plate had such rough edges that it would not follow the saw guide well at all. Hint, hint. This is a really nice saw except for the base plate. It is made of aluminum and has raw edges on the sides that are not machined very well.
I've always been a big fan of Milwaukee, especially their Super Sawzall, and was not surprised to see the 6391 saw to be well made, and certainly it is designed for RIGHT HANDED persons like me.Key features about this saw that worked very well include the large lever to loosen the baseplate for depth of cut, arbor lock button (no more shoving nails/screwdrivers thru holes in blade to secure), adjustable handle position. Amazing how long it has taken to start developing a line of standard circular saws for right-handed users. This would keep me from having to keep track of it, or keep it in the huge case the saw arrives in. While I haven't done any 'drop tests' on mine yet, the baseplate of aircraft quality aluminum appears hefty enough to take some moderate abuse.If any complaint at all.nitpick, I wish the tool for the arbor bolt had a place integral to the saw.like my Craftsman does. I have been using a Craftsman saw I bought 20 years ago, and was always annoyed at having to 'peek around the back' as well as coordination of pushing a little button in advance of being able to pull the start trigger. That saw just became my 'loan-out' tool when others ask to borrow.
It came in a HUGE plastic case that is unnessesary, but could be a tool case for your son or a barbie chest for your daughter. First of all let me say that if you're a lefty and have never used a left-handed saw, you don't know what you're missing.BUY ONE.As for this particular saw, I was VERY pleased with its weight, construction, and ease of use. Happy cutting. Get the saw, it works great and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I used it a moderate amount during its first project and it performed wonderfully. I was pleased with the purchase and would buy it again.
This is with the stock blade that is included.It seems the blade gets loose over the course of the cut adding to the way it gets off course. The official milwalkee edge guide (sold separately) for the saw isn't worth anything in my book. I am not sure if it is just me but out of the box, I found that at best after 3 or so feet into the cut with the help of a fence consisted of a spare sheet material to guide the base alongside, the saw likes to get stuck, deviates from the straight line, and pretty much messes up the perfect straight line cut. I am starting to readjust my methods and using this saw for a purely sloppy (and slow) cut and using the same sheet fence on the piece, adjusting that for my VERY RELIABLE TRITON ROUTER to finish the edge.This is probably the first time I truly regret a purchased tool. I thought I can't go wrong with the Milwalkee brand. the line deviates from 1/8 to no more than 3/16ths from the line.Material I have used this saw on is 3/4 MDF and plywood. Both have the same results.
Also comes with a nice case with room for a couple of blades. With the right blades it cuts 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch ply like butter. Keeps a straight cut and it is easy to see the blade while cutting. Power, balance, adjustable grip, Smooooth, this is a great saw. Note: the allen wrench to remove the blade is stored in the saw handle not the case. I did extensive internet research and in 3 different reviews the Milwaukee 6391 was the top rated saw in its class. I have a Craftsman and Black and Decker but this saw is the best I have used. I have to agree, this is a heck of a saw.
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