{"id":130979,"date":"2024-07-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/?p=130979"},"modified":"2024-07-04T07:00:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T11:00:02","slug":"ryobi-18v-cordless-7-1-4-inch-circular-saw-review-hp-brushless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/ryobi-18v-cordless-7-14-inch-circular-saw-review-hp-brushless\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryobi 18V Cordless 7-1\/4 in Circular Saw Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ryobi 18V 7-1\/4 inch Circular Saw Shows Off Impressive Cutting Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having rounded up over a dozen saws for a head-to-head comparison, I wanted to see how the Ryobi 18V 7-1\/4 inch HP brushless circular saw compared against other manufacturers. First, I planned a set of subjective tests to gauge adjustability, tracking, and ergonomics. After that, I wanted to get the Ryobi PBLCS300 on the Pro Tool Reviews test track to see how well it did in our power-to-weight speed and full-depth torture tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author’s Note:<\/strong> Be sure to check out our Best Cordless Circular Saw<\/a> article to see our top picks!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Ryobi 18V 7 1\/4-inch Circular Saw Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I moved on to the Pro Tool Reviews test track next. Ryobi finished 12th on our power-to-weight ratio speed test, passing through two stacked sheets of OSB in 31.52 seconds when pulled by a 10-pound weight.<\/p>\n\n\n

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To test sheer power, we dropped the blade all the way down and did our full-plunge test in four sheets of stacked OSB. Ryobi’s thermal protection kicked in after just 4.25 inches, placing it dead last. That doesn’t make this a bad saw\u2014just not a professional-grade tool that you can really push. Take it slow, and you’ll likely make those more difficult cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crosscuts, Bevel, and Compound Miter Cuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I wanted to subjectively test the saw on a series of bevel, miter, and compound cuts using a series of pressure-treated 2×10 boards we have marked for just this purpose. It also gives me a basic sense of tracking and lets me evaluate how clearly I can see the cutline when making different cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The saw definitely cemented its reputation in the DIY class during the cuts. Crosscuts put up little resistance, but bevel cuts proved more challenging for the saw. The sightline was slightly obscured during crosscuts when using two hands, but using one hand let you see the viewing window more clearly. As expected, the viewing window is wide open during bevel cuts, increasing accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blade guard didn’t hang during crosscuts but dragged slightly when making bevels. This caused me to go offline a few times. The bevel adjustment is nice, but it was a little hard to set it accurately at first. The depth adjustment features a scale on the side of the upper blade guard that lets you set the depth correctly the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryobi did pretty well on the compound miter cut, cutting smoothly and maintaining blade speed. The sightline was just as good as it was with the bevel cut, and the blade guard reacted similarly.\u00a0When the cutline dusts over, remember Ryobi includes a vacuum dust adaptor that works with 1-7\/8 in. and 1-1\/4 in. hoses. This can help keep cut lines clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of this circular saw is Ryobi’s One+ HP brushless motor<\/a>. It has a no-load speed of 4,300 RPMs and a max cutting depth of 2-7\/16 inches at 90\u00b0 and 1-3\/4 inches at a 45\u00b0 bevel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n