Most of the innovation seems to have come in materials or design, which has led to some significant improvements in blade technology. We still build houses in much the same (basic) way we did 50+ years ago, at least in terms of framing. ![]() I suppose a lot of this is due to the fact that the role the circular saw fills in the construction business isn’t as different as it might seem. Certainly the Model 77 has seen a bit of innovation over the years in terms of motor and material technology, but it remains essentially the same in shape and function - and it’s still a pretty popular model, despite lots of heavy competition. Think about it: Since 1937, mankind went from early aviation to jet flight to the moon. I know there’s a marketing blitz behind this, but I can’t help but enjoy the idea of a tool that survives without major functional changes for most of a century.
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