Porter-Cable 345 Saw Boss 9 Amp 6-Inch Circular Saw

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, this saw is a joy to use thanks to its compact size and light weight. Whether you're employing this tool for construction or remodeling work, you'll be at ease with it for hours and grateful for its ability to tackle even the most difficult angles, thanks in part to blade being positioned on the left. Don't be fooled by the small frame: this saw houses a powerful 9-amp, 6,000-RPM motor constructed with 100-percent ball-and-needle bearings for a long-lasting drive. Enjoy the precision of adjustable positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees and a 6-inch blade for flawless cuts, plus a unique miter lip telescoping component that extends below the guard to prevent guard hang-ups. Achieve efficient dust collection with a side-to-side shifting dust nozzle that accommodates vacuum hook-ups and keeps dust away from your work area and face. Not to be ignored is the spindle lock that allows for effortless blade changing and the handy anti-splinter base insert. The Porter-Cable 345 Saw Boss includes the saw, an 18-tooth carbide-tipped 12850 Riptide blade, a 48306 blade wrench, a 39333 dust nozzle, a 698460 base insert, and an operating manual.

From the Manufacturer

One of the original compact framing and carpentry saws, the 345 Saw Boss is site-tested and time-proven. Its 6-inch blade cuts 2-by lumber in one pass with the ease and precision that Porter Cable is know for. The unit is light weight, mobile, and ideal for crowded and busy remodeling, new construction, trim, and home improvement jobsites. The dust nozzle directs sawdust away from the tool while the spindle locks makes for fast, easy blade changes. Its high-quality guard minimizes hang-ups in thin stock like flooring underlayment and cabinet backers. The 9 pound, 6 amp tool delivers 6,000 RPM. 1 year limited warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 10.8 x 9 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002269C
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 345
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,278 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy Saw, December 7, 1999

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This review is from: Porter-Cable 345 Saw Boss 9 Amp 6-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Having blade on left side allows you to more easily see your cut. Exhaust nozzle directs sawdust away from face. Connecting a vacuum or dust collector to it will get most of the sawdust, but hose may get in the way. Nicely balanced, but would have appreciated a top handle like some others have. Depth adjustment locking lever requires significant force upward to unlock. Despite these minor nits, I really like the compactness of the saw and its smooth cutting.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased After 3 Years, January 4, 2001

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Mikell M. Todd Jr. (Lake Waccamaw, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 345 Saw Boss 9 Amp 6-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned this saw for about 3 years now. I have found it to be very dependable. I originally purchased this saw for use as a trim saw, but have found it works well for nearly every task.2 X lumber is no problem, even at a 45 degree angle (a 5 1/2' saw will not cut 2 X stock at 45 deg.). Although I have a 7 1/4 circular saw, I find myself using this saw 99% of the time- its size and weight make it a more enjoyable tool to use. The only problem I have with this tool is that it should be offered with a case, as the larger P.C. Frame Saw's are sold.

44 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, May 9, 2000

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Toolpig "toolpig" (Troy , KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 345 Saw Boss 9 Amp 6-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased my sawboss a couple of years ago. It's handy to have around. lots of power for its size. It cuts 2x lumber at 45 degrees. I like the dust chute, especially when it's hooked up to a shopvac.So why don't I give it 5 stars? It doesn't run smoothly. Too much slop in the gears I guess. In fact ,the main bearing went out and sheared off all the teeth on the arbor. Porter Cable fixed it alright, but it still runs rough. I bought a Skil 5 1/2" trim saw for 20.00 at a pawn shop that cuts circles around the saw boss. You wouldn't believe it since the saw boss has a 9 amp motor and the little skil is around 6.5 but it's true. New blades, old blades Pine , oak ,plywood it doesn't make any difference the Skil blows it away .It feels like the skil is gliding through the cut whereas the PC is beating through with a square blade by comparison.It not only cuts faster, it cuts smoother due to less blade runout.I thought maybe it was just my saw that was bad so I tried some others out. Same thing . Fellow sawboss owners, I'm sorry ,this is all true. If you're looking for a small saw , I recommend the 5 1/2" skil. If toolcrib doesn't have it, try the Bosch , it's the same saw.