Bosch 1677MD 7-1/4-Inch 15 Amp Wormdrive Construction Saw with Direct Connect | 
| Brand: Bosch
List Price: $382.00
Buy New: $180.00
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 14642
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.4
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 8 x 7
MPN: 1677MD
Model: 1677MD
UPC: 000346327885
EAN: 0000346327885
ASIN: B0002WRH4S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7-1/4-inch wormdrive construction saw with direct connect cord (no built-in cord; use only extension cord) | | • | 50 degree bevel capacity and anti-snag lower guard; 4,400 rpm | | • | Lightweight magnesium motor housing and footplate | | • | Includes saw, blade | | • | 10.4 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com
If you're looking for unparalleled power, here's the saw for you. In addition to the sheer brawn, Bosch really has finessed this machine, and the beauty is in the details. Our favorite feature is the Direct Connect system: The tool itself has no power cord, just a receptacle for your extension cord and a super locking mechanism to keep the cord connected. It's so secure that you can actually lower the tool off scaffolding to the ground by the cord. Next time you accidentally cut the cord, it won't put the whole saw out of commission: Just grab another extension cord. Storage is a breeze, too, because there's no integrated cord to tangle with. We love the left-side blade for unmatched line of sight, the worm drive gear train will hold up for years under the toughest conditions. Changing depths and bevels are fast, easy, single-lever operations, and you'll like the lower guard design when slicing off a narrow piece because it does not snag. If we had to name a down side, the saw is a bit heavy, but that's a negligible detail in a piece of machinery like this.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Skil wormdrive with features December 1, 2004
Douglas S. Gulick (Littleton, CO USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is the Skil Magnesium Wormdrive Saw in blue (Bosch owns Skil). Framers in my area swear by the durability and power of the Skil wormdrive saw (though not the Skil brand). This saw offers some features over the Skil version though, there is a framing hook that flips out so you can hook it on a rafter or on your ladder, the blade gaurd has a lip that will retract it while making bevel and miter cuts, the base plate is also very strong magnesium (I bought this saw because my old saws base plate was no longer flat causing much more frequent kicks and blade pinches) and it uses an extension cord that plugs into the base. I like wormdrives/hypoid because the blade is on the left so it is easily visible over typical sidewinders saws. The saw is heavier compared to typical sidewinders, though with the magnesium cover and base plate, it is lighter than the Makita hypoid. Overall I like this saw, it has lots of power which is nice when doing a 20' rip. One thing about this saw, you have to check and (I presume) change oil in it! I have yet to do this, I don't even know how often I'm supposed to do this, but I have to assume that being able to replace the oil would offer longer tool life, though I've only had the saw for ~6 months, so can't speak for the tools longevity, though I know people who've had the Skil wormdrive for years.
 BEWARE - Out of Square July 12, 2005
J. Knutson (NW Montana)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
I am a professional carpenter and I use this tool every day. It is considerably lighter than the standard Skil wormdrive and the deck is substantially more durable than the Skil MAG 777. A great saw with one major exception. I have seen several that come out of the box with the outside edge of the deck out of parallel to the blade. This problem makes it impossible to use a BCI cut guide or to simply hold the edge of the saw to a speed square for quick, precision cuts. If you buy one, take your framing square to the store with you and make sure that the blade and the edge of the deck are on the same plane. My depth adjustment also binds but I have experienced the same problem with almost every Skil wormdrive I have used. Its annoying but doesn't affect the functionality of the saw
 It's a beast October 31, 2006
walter
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Received my saw a few days ago and have put it to considerable use. It's powerful, the guard retracts well, the weight is not really a problem. The thing that finally got me to buy it was a review by Larry Haun who says it's the best saw he's ever used. The baseplate is well made, a substantial improvement over the Skils. The integrated skyhook is key. You've seen the reviews and praise: I agree with most of them, but here are a couple of comments from the field. First, and most puzzling, the cord adapter will barely accept a repair plug. It's simply too small and the plastic housing spreads apart when it's pushed in. I've tried various repair plugs, but they're all pretty big. Nearly all of our cords have big plugs on them, and it's hard to understand that they wouldn't factor this in, however it's not the end of the world. That said, the direct connect feature is great and was an important factor in my purchasing decision. My advice to users is to throw away the included thin kerf blade immediately. Thin kerf blades are dangerous and perform extremely poorly. They bind in the cut much more readily than the older type and can cause a nasty kickback. This mule kicked back at me and got my full attention. One kickback ruined that toy blade. A note to you engineers out there: stop fixing things that ain't broke. Saw blades used to be thicker and I liked them that way.
The visibility of the cut when the saw's leaned over to 45 degrees is pretty poor. The 45 degree stop is weak and does not stop it firmly at 45 which means that if I want a true 45 degree cut, I have to check the angle against the indicator. There goes the whole point of the 45 stop. Also, when the blade is set to full depth and the saw is leaned over to 45, the baseplate interferes with the guard retractor handle. I can't remember if the old Skils do this, but that's a poor design. Finally this saw needs to come with a case.
All complaints factored in, I love this saw and would buy it again.
This is a good saw! March 12, 2005
David Wambolt (Sacramento, CA United States)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Usually I don't write reviews about products, but this saw deserves it. I'm doing a large remodel on two single family homes right now. To accomplish this task I've purchased thousands of dollars worth of tools through Amazon to add to my already big selection - trust me when I say I have enough tools to be a full time contractor! Most of my recent purchases for this project have been made by Bosch. I can't say I'm dissapointed with any of them. This 1677MD is a real pleasure to use. It's smooth and powerful and is built very well. It's easy to cut a straight line. I was cutting some plywood today and it was almost like I had a guide set up the saw was tracking so well. Overall it's a saw I'll have for a very long time.
Great Saw March 15, 2006
B. Andersen
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you like the standard HD 77 saw, you will definitely like the bosch. (And for those of you who don't know, bosch owns skil and therefore also makes the mag and HD 77 saws and can expect the same quality in this circular saw.)I like this design for two reasons: the cord plugs directly into the saw and the table (some call it the shoe) angles to 55 degrees. Having the cord plug directly into the saw is nice as everyone is bound to cut the cord on the saw (even the professionals). With this saw you would only cut the extension cord, which is easily fixed by putting a new end on the remianing cord as opposed to cutting the cord on the saw (which soon becomes so short that the connection between the cords is always in the way or getting caught on the plywood you are trying to cut causing the saw to come off the cut line. This in turn could cause the blade to bind or kick back.) Having the saw go to 55 degrees as opposed to 45 degrees on the mag and HD 77 is nice as sometimes you need a steeper angle. The one downfall of this saw is the price. You can get a mag 77 for 160 dollars, and HD 77 you can find as low as $130, while the bosch is usually around $200. Otherwise a great saw all around.
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