Porter-Cable 743K 7-1/4-Inch, 15 Amp Framers Saw with Carrying Case (Blade on Left)
by Porter-Cable

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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Porter-Cable 743K 7-1/4-Inch, 15 Amp Framers Saw with Carrying Case (Blade on Left)

Customer Review: Light Weight, Great Balance
Summary: 5 Stars

I also picked up a dust bag and was surprised at how well it worked. It's a little annoying hanging out there but it really catches a lot of dust (nice for working inside people's houses).

Description of Porter-Cable 743K 7-1/4-Inch, 15 Amp Framers Saw with Carrying Case (Blade on Left)

To lighten the saw, Porter-Cable used lightweight, durable magnesium--which won't crack or bend--for the blade guards and part of the housing. The saw's still tough, though; in fact, Porter-Cable boasts that this saw can sustain up to a 6-foot drop without damage. This saw also sports a very flat, very strong cast-magnesium table, too, with reinforced ribs that make it very difficult to bend or break. (Can someone tell us why some companies ruin a good saw by giving it a wimpy table?)

Porter-Cable took care of the details, too. The no-catch lip on the blade guard helps ensure the guard won't catch on an edge at the beginning of a cut, and it keeps a user's hands away from the retraction lever. The 360-degree adjustable top dust nozzle lets you direct sawdust in any direction, and you can easily attach a dust bag or a shop vac to collect the dust--a particularly handy feature for a remodeler who wants to make a couple of cuts indoors without making a mess. There's also a clip on the top of the saw that lets you clamp the cord off to the side when you're cutting sheet material, so it's less likely to drag behind and snag the edge. A heavy-duty carrying case comes included, too, though it's a little tricky getting the saw to fit inside. --Jon Groebner

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