| U.S.A. Cordless: Yes, Blade Diameter (in.): 6 1/2, Amps: N/A, Volts: 18, Speed - No Load (RPM): 3,200, Bevel Capacity (deg): 50, Blade Location: Left, Electric Brake: Yes, Battery Included: No, Charger Included: No, Case Included: No |
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 18 Volt Cordless Saw - perfect for the quick fixes |
| Review Date: March 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Bernese Mtn. Dog Mark, |
| This is my first purchase of a cordless circular saw. Because of that I can't say how this one matches up to other brands. The pros: medium sized therefore lighter weight than corded saws, lots of power - no problem cutting throught 2x4's or 1 inch oak, cordless - no connecting extension cords, it has a push button blade lock for easy blade replacement, safety trigger release - for those with kids, batteries seem to last about as long as my cordless Hatchet Sawzall (probably could crosscut about 50 -75 2x4's, and it will run on Milwaukee's 18 volt Regular or Lithium Ion batteries. The cons: blades (6.5 inch) can be take a little time to locate at some of the commericial big box do-it-yourself places (I know the big orange stores sell them) and it has a left sided blade - not a really big deal since it works very well right handed , it just takes a couple of practice cuts to know where the blade is cutting like all saws. |
Very good saw, works with V18 Lith-Ion battery!
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| Review Date: October 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Lumi, |
I bought this expecting it would work with the same battery I use with my Milwaulkee Lithium-Ion Hammer drill,
it does! The saw is light and powerful with the Lithium battery, the charge lasts a long time for a cordless.
This saw comes with (1) ONE 6 1/2 CARBIDE blade, the other review here makes one wonder. No case, no battery. Blade is on the LEFT side. Also, it's made in the USA! |
Excellent design and engineering, these people know tools
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| Review Date: May 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Stephen Cunningham, Northern Michigan |
This is a great tool. It is quiet, very smooth running and well balanced. It cuts like it has eyes! I have a lot of cordless circular saws DeWalt, (2) Milwaukee (1) Craftsman (2) Black & Decker (1) Ryobi (1) Makita (1) Denali (1) and probably a couple I have forgot about. They range in blade size from around 4" to the 36 volt DeWalt 7 ¼ inch. The Milwaukee is the first saw I reach for when cutting O.S.B, plywood or 2x or smaller lumber. The lack of any vibration and the great sight line make it easy to make very precise cuts on a variety of materials. The stamped aluminum shoe isn't going to break if you drop it. It will bend and you can straighten it out unlike a cast aluminum shoe as used on some other saws. I don't know what else to say, it is a tough saw, it doesn't look very special but it sure does work good. And it is one of the quietest circular saws I own.
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More than I expected
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| Review Date: February 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Korbierg, |
This replaced a similar DeWalt Product. Despite being very inexpensive I feel it is a stronger better built tool.
Simple, straightforward and easy to use like any of these saws are.
While i have no objective way to measure, I think I get many more cuts out of a single charge than the 18V Dewalt.
I reach for this tool much more than I did the DeWalt. When I had the DeWalt I would often use a corded tool, now i tend to use this. |
First saw I grab everytime
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| Review Date: August 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: T. Tommarello, Lovingston, VA |
I've used this saw for 4 years now and it is my favorite of all the other Circular Saws, (corded or battery powered) bar none. I currently own this and a Milwaukee tilt lock which is average, I'd rather have a corded version of this saw any day.
The cut guide marks on the Aluminum foot extend so far in front of the blade I don't have to bother using a square to extend my pencil mark even when cutting a 2x6. The balance, weight and position of the handle are what set this apart from all other circular saws and I've used alot. even with its 6.5" blade it will bevel all the way and still cut a 2x. Even though the Nicad batteries are outdated now this saw will make a ton of cuts before running out of power.
Cons. It needs a kick stand. The compromise to it's ergonomic design and balance is top heaviness when the cut depth is set shallow. I usually prop it up on a 2x4. Wish it had a rafter hook. |
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