Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws

by Prazi USA

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter (for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws) cuts angles up to 45 degrees. The vertical foot-plate and built-in sight allow smooth, exact square cuts and ensures gliding manageability while cutting perfectly straight lines. With a 12 in. cutting capacity, you can professionally execute the following cuts and many more: rafter pitch cut, miters, stairs, arches, log cuts, compound angles, bandsaw cut, notch 6x12 panels and ripping. Fits Skil models 77 and 5860; Makita model 5077B; Milwaukee models 6377 and 6378; Black & Decker models 2700, 2710 and 3051; Craftsman model 2761; and DeWalt model DW377. Does not work with the DeWalt model DW378G.

Product Description

The Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter (for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws) cuts angles up to 45 degrees. The vertical foot-plate and built-in sight allow smooth, exact square cuts and ensures gliding manageability while cutting perfectly straight lines. With a 12 in. cutting capacity, you can professionally execute the following cuts and many more: rafter pitch cut, miters, stairs, arches, log cuts, compound angles, bandsaw cut, notch 6x12 panels and ripping. Fits Skil models 77 and 5860; Makita model 5077B; Milwaukee models 6377 and 6378; Black & Decker models 2700, 2710 and 3051; Craftsman model 2761; and DeWalt model DW377. Does not work with the DeWalt model DW378G.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0000224SA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: PR-7000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,291 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #35 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Saw Accessories > Circular Saw Accessories

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price, May 3, 2005

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Evan S. Neale "Zaw Dust" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently finished using the prazi beam cutter for a large timber arbor and gazebo. I was faced with the option of spending $4k on a Protool beam saw or buying a worm drive circular saw and a Prazi beam cutter for under $500. AS THE ADAGE GOES, "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR." It worked ok, but the cuts were not as accurate as I would have hoped for. Here is my list of areas they could improve on or points to be made:

One, the bar bounces around a lot when you begin to cut into a beam so you get sloppy cuts starting out.

Two, the chain would not stay tight. If they had used the same system that a conventional chain saw uses to tighten the bar it would be much better.

Three, it is not meant for ripping down a beam, it bounces and struggles the whole way.

Four, the rotation of a circular saw is counter clockwise which brings the sawdust up to the surface subsequently blocking the view of the line you are cutting on. THIS IS NO FAULT OF PRAZI, just a fact of adding on to a circular saw.

MY CONCLUSION:IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY FOR A PROTOOL BEAM CUTTER BUY IT! BUT IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE BUSINESS BUY THE PRAZI AND GET USE TO TIGHTENING THE BAR EVERY 10-15 FEET OF CUTS AND DON'T EXPECT THE BEST CUT. OVER CUT AND THEN PLANE DOWN TO GET A SMOOTH EDGE.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets the job done . . ., April 26, 2006

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Forrest (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought a Prazi Beamcutter to trim and notch the tops of 8x8 installed posts that were required for a foundation on a room addition that I'm building. I just needed a saw the would cut the posts square. Also, I knew that I couldn't make a square cut on these posts with a chain saw or with a Sawzall and a long blade. Moreover, I needed something that would work but didn't cost a fortune. With that, I bought a Prazi PR-7000 for my Skillsaw Mag-77HD. It's not perfect, but it does the trick. Mounted on the Skillsaw, the Beamcutter feels a bit awkward, especially when used at a 90-degree angle. Don't think that you can just walk up to a verticle 8x8 post, mark a line, and expect to cut it off square just buy holding the saw steady. You will need to use some sort of fence to rest and guide the saw on in order to get the square cut. I use one of those nifty aluminum clamp-on fences which works very well.

My only real complaint is, like Evan Neale put it in his review, "the bar bounces around a lot when you begin to cut into a beam so you get sloppy cuts starting out". The bar actually vibrates quickly from side to side thus making the start of the cut a little wide, but he vibration quickly goes away once the bar and chain enters the kerf. Overall, the cuts are fairly clean and very satisfactory for my job.

I find the Prazi Beamcutter to be a good value.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars timber frame necessity, May 23, 2000

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D. M Mason "mabloodhound" (Halifax, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws (Tools & Home Improvement)

Recently bought the beam cutter from Tool Crib to use on old barn restoration. It cross cuts timbers and rips them with ease. Some roughness due to the chain style cut but more than satisfactory for frame work. Speeds up the job 300%. Am now using it to restore a 300 year old home.