Cordless Saws for Framing: Are They Good Enough?
Yes, many framers use cordless circular saws full time, and some use them daily on pressure-treated lumber. Their limits come down to runtime, cut capacity, and the blade you run.
Yes, many framers use cordless circular saws full time, and some use them daily on pressure-treated lumber. Their limits come down to runtime, cut capacity, and the blade you run.
For framing lumber, a 5 Ah battery is the practical starting point, since 1.5 to 2 Ah packs are meant for light-duty work. The sections below explain voltage, weight and when a smaller pack is enough.