Emmett...

Never owned a Bosch tool...but your comments are well taken. Their side winder circular saw is an upgrade option for the BigFoot saw. I'm starting to lean towards getting the Bocsh side winder. That way, if I feel I "need" a deeper cut, I could always get the BigFoot as a kit to install on my saw.

I'm enlightened by everyone's comments on using a chain saw. It never dawned on me to combine it with the use of a conventional circular saw. Interestingly enough, I moved up from a small home owner chain saw to one of the professional saws that is part of the Stilh product line. Cost a bit more than the other Stihl saws of the same size, but what a great saw!

Thank you for your reply!

Joel