used Porter Cable circular saw for $30

[JLawrence08648]

I needed an extra circular saw as I burnt out my Craftsman 2 3/8hp widening a piece of granite inset for a new stove as I like to keep a 24T in one and a 60T in the other.

On CL two weeks ago I bought a used Wen for $10 for my 2nd saw, it works fine, light which I like but lightweight. Yesterday at a garage sale I bought a used Craftsman 2 3/8hp for $20. Now I have 3 circular saws. Now I see a used Porter Cable for $30 on CL. I do Handyman work on the side, p/t, semi retired. Opinion. Is this an upgrade? Get it and sell my $20 Craftsman or the $10 Wen? Or pass on the PC? Is a used Skill Saw for $15 an upgrade? All seem to have homeowners use, shows little use, cords are 100% like new.

 

[Donald]

Get the Porter Cable. Dump the Wen.

 

[skyactiv]

A new one cost $60. Why are you buying a bunch of used stuff when one good new one will suffice?
Porter Cable only makes one plug in model. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/porter-cable-15-amp-7-1-4-in-heavy-duty-circular-saw

Be careful who your buying it from as it could be stolen. Guys who are heroin addicts tend to obtain their money from stealing crap and posting it on CL.

 

[Fawteen]

Originally Posted by JLawrence08648
Opinion. Is this an upgrade?


I would not consider a Porter Cable an upgrade. It's a decent saw, but it's a consumer level saw. If you need a quality saw, step up to a professional level. Look for an aluminum or magnesium shoe without beveled edges and extra bevel capacity. My personal preference is a worm drive saw, especially if you're doing granite cuts. A little heavier, but you can use that weight to your advantage and they'll power through pretty much anything you can throw at them, including granite.

 

[JLawrence08648]

I did not check the New price, Thanks. Tractor Supply $60, Lowe's $50 with a 3 yr warranty. Ryobi $50 with a 3 yr warranty, $60 if you want the laser feature.

PC $30? Too much unless it's new and it's not. Thanks. I should have done my homework before posting on here

Is the PC any upgrade over the Craftsman I just bought? Seems not? I was wondering if I should make a fair offer, $15? It seems if you can wait and you have at least one, there are always circular saws on CL.

 

[Amkeer]

Porter Cable makes a decent circular saw. I have two Makita saws. One I have had since I was 18 and it still works great.