Milwaukee 6460 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Circular Saw

by Milwaukee

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Milwaukee's 10-1/4-inch circular saw, also known as a beam cutter, packs a big 15 amp motor and has an equally big cutting capacity. It cuts four-by material in one pass (hence the nickname "beam cutter"). Because the saw is so big, it comes with two handles, enabling you to handle the extra size and weight with confidence. While we understand there are design constraints on such a big saw, we prefer a rear pivoting depth adjustment to this saw's quick-drop system, as adjustments are easier to set with a rear pivot because you don't have to wrestle with the full weight of the saw. All-ball-and-roller-bearing construction and hardened steel gears, however, ensure this saw will have a long operational life. Some people choose Milwaukee saws over the competition because of the high-quality blades that are typically included: in this model, Milwaukee has included the Endurance blade. The kit also comes with a sturdy steel case, a nice touch. --Tim Block

Product Description

Time tested Milwaukee reliability is designed into this powerful 10-1/4 inch heavy duty Circular Saw. A rigid steel shoe offers additional strength while hardened steel gears and ball and roller bearing offer extended life. This high capacity circular saw conquers 4 x 4 landscaping timber with ease and cuts at 45 degrees to 2-3/4 inch. These angle adjustments are quickly and easily attained with simple shoe release levers/knobs.

Product Details

Product Manual [608kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 36.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000022476
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6460
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,005 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars flexible shoe, September 17, 2001

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Thomas R. Grimm "soundadvisor" (Calumet, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6460 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

The saw is very useful for remodeling, including for use in cutting openings for windows through studs. Also it is great
for cutting 4x4's in one pass. The shoe however is very flexible, made of sheet metal, and in fact came pre-bent. I guess that was so I did not have to worry about bending it myself. The result is a rounded and rather unstable base.

I suggest that Milwaukee redesign the shoe and get it up to the same level of quality as the rest of the saw.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars BIG BEAR WITH SOFT SHOES!, June 27, 2002

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CHRIS CASON (MT.PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA (THE GREAT USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6460 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I AM A FENCE CONTRACTOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA. I WORK WITH 4X4'S, 4X6'S, 6X6'S DAILY. THIS IS A STRONG SAW AND IT CUT'S 4X4'S GOOD, (ONE PASS), BUT 4X6'S AND 6X6'S YOU HAVE TO MAKE TWO PASSES AND THIS IS A HEAVY SAW WHEN YOU HAVE TO CUT 150 POST A SHOT. THE SHOE IS RIDICULOUS. MY SECOND WEEK WITH IT AND I 'VE ALREADY NOTICED IT'S BENT. MILWAUKEE OWN'S A LARGE AMOUNT OF MY TOOL BOX, BUT THIS SAW WOULD NOT HAVE MADE ME PURCHASE ALL THE OTHER GREAT TOOL'S MILWAUKEE OFFER'S. " PUT SOME NEW SHOES ON THE BEAR! "

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Saw, October 26, 2001

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Jbh Enterprises "jeff6856" (Bridgewater, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6460 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I agree with the other raters on this saw. I am a deck contractor and use it to cut 4x6 and 6x6 (takes two passes) posts. The saw has LOTS of power and handles even wet pressure treated posts very well.

However, the shoe is a JOKE. It is as flimsy as a $40 Black and Decker circular saw's. Get with it Milwaukee. For this price, the shoe should be MUCH more durable. Hopefully, they will offer a heavier duty shoe as an accessory.