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Milwaukee 6394-21 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw
U.S.A. Cordless: No, Blade Diameter (in.): 7 1/4, Amps: 15, Volts: N/A, HP: 3.25, Speed - No Load (RPM): 5,800, Bevel Capacity (deg): 50, Blade Location: Right, Electric Brake: Yes, Blade Included: Yes, Wrench Included: Yes, Battery Included: N/A, Charger Included: N/A, Case Included: Yes
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Milwaukee 6394-21 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw Reviews
Was told they will not refund the difference because a new policy in place on Sept 1, 2008. It is very steady and powerful. Unfortunately, the price dropped a day later after I bought it; e-mailed and called Amazon. Well, the saw is very good. I used it to build a cedar fence. Please e-mail or call Amazon to complain about this policy. It means to me people have to worry whether price would drop after buyingg anything from Amazon, and likely would delay buying decisions. It is fun to use.
Seems to have plenty of power. The saw cut through it like butter. I also changed the blade to one with more teeth for a smoother cut, otherwise I am very pleased. I just finished my first project cutting 18 staves for a drum I am makng out of Poplar. The bevel angle setting was perfect and resulted in a perfect circle when assembled. The worst thing I can say is that compared to other saws that I have had, it seems to shoot sawdust everywhere. The tilt-lock handle is very convenient.
I was dealing with and paying Amazon for the saw, I would have guessed they would act as the intermediary for any inquiries. This was also a bit disappointing. With this type of treatment, I don't think I will be doing any more third party purchasing through Amazon. I have used may in the past and they have always been first rate. I had to repeat myself over and over before the CSR figured out what I wanted. I then asked to speak to a supervisor. I sent Northern Tool and email asking when I could expect the saw. I was connected to a CSR pretty quick.
I was not pleased that it was going to take so much longer ordering through a third party, but it was the saw I wanted at the price I was willing to pay, so I waited. I tried to interject once she mentioned that I needed to contact the sell (Northern Tool) directly to tell her I had not done that, but she just started shouting over me and continued to read the script. Once she was done, I then tried to explain to her that I had not contacted the seller because I order the tool from Amazon and I want to know how the billing will be cancelled. The following day I got an email from NT saying the saw would be backordered until late August 2008. I tried to stop her, but again she shouted over me and finished reading. I was placed on hold, and there I sat for over 15 minutes before I hung up in disgust.
NT did not otherwise notify me of the backorder, let alone that they would miss the estimated delivery date. Well, June 16th came and went with no saw, so I tried contacting Amazon and was referred to contact Northern Tool as they were the actual sellers. This was the first time I ordered something from Amazon that they themselves did not ship, but I was confident it would not be a big deal due to my experiences dealing with Amazon. At that time the CSR apparently was reading a scripted reply to my question. I am building up my woodworking shop little by little, and in the end, I will spend a great deal of money.
I got the Bosch saw and blade kit on June 3, 2008 as promised, but the Milwaukee saw was not promised until June 16th. Amazon has always fulfilled my order with the correct item and delivered them before the estimated delivery date, and I have always been more than pleased dealing with them. The CSR just started reading the script again. I value the reviews and have always found Amazon's pricing unbeatable. The CSR, after a bit of an argument, told me should would get the supervisor, but it would take a long time for him to come to the phone. However, no one ever contacted me personally, and though they did apologize for my trouble and cancel the order, they never apologized for how rudely I was treated by there CSR or stated they would correct the problem. I placed the order through Amazon for this saw, a Bosch jigsaw, and a Bosch jigsaw blade kit on May 23 2008 (the Bosch equipment was sold by Amazon directly).
I wanted to relay my experience with Amazon and Northern Tool to future customers so they can be better prepared for potential disappointment then I was. First off, the person could just barely speak any English. I found the Milwaukee 6390-21, pretty much the same saw without the electric brake or replaceable cord; at Sears for $68 (Sears is discontinuing carrying the 6390-21, it was normally $149). Neat stuff. Milwaukee has a great reputation for there tools. I was irritated that it not only took three weeks to find out it was backordered, but I had to specifically ask in order to get that information. I sent Amazon a short email stating what happened and asked for someone to contact me personally by phone.
I will say, I thought it was pretty slick that I could type in my phone number on the computer screen and click on a radio button and my phone rang almost instantly. I did a great deal of research on this saw, and for the most part it was rated very highly, and I have no reason not to believe that. It wasn't a hard decision to step down to the 6390 after what I went through.
I decided to cancel the order rather than wait another two months for a saw I needed. The one star is not for the tool, it is for the seller Northern Tool, and also for Amazon. Amazon is always the first place I go to check for stuff I want.
However, it was less than pleasurable dealing with the CSR. Within an hour I received three emails back from Amazon, they contacted Northern Tool and cancelled the order. I contacted Amazon using there customer phone service.
This is my second circular saw. I liked the excellent visibility of the blade while cutting. It feels solid, powerful, and the blade stops very fast when the power comes off. It was easy to make accurate straight cuts just by watching the blade.
What a great saw. Having researched I bought the Milwaukee 6394-21. I have been using the same old B&D commercial circular saw for the past 15 years. The adjustable handle is great for old hands like mine. Everything I expected came to fruition when I received this saw.
It cuts like butter. Dan, the wood butcher I would expect this saw to out perform my old baby. It gave up the ghost so I had hoped to find something that could compare with it.
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