Description
- 5150 RPM motor of DEWALT circular saw delivers power and speed to make the most demanding cuts with ease
- High strength and lightweight magnesium shoe of the corded circular saw provides jobsite durability for long-term cut accuracy
- Optimized rubber overmolded comfort grip of the compact circular saw delivers optimal balance and control
- 0-50 degree bevel capacity allows for aggressive bevel cuts for a multitude of applications
- 6-1/2-inch carbide-tipped blade for cutting 2 times material at 90 degree and 45 degree and more cuts per charge
Walter L. –
When I first got delivery of my skill saw and opened it up for inspection, I first noticed how cheap the guard was and that it tended to have more wiggle movement while jiggling sideways. I attached a battery to test it and for the most part it seems fine but a I haven’t actually tried it yet so I can’t attest to the quality. So, aside from the flimsy blade guard, I’m not disappointed.
Follow up from initial opening and use: I’ve now used the saw on a renovation I’m working on and I found this saw pulls it’s weight and can do the work I want it to do. It’s small but tough and rips through wood like my corded full sized saw can, so I’ll still keep my corded saw but likely use this portable one primarily, bottom line, this is a great little saw, no regrets.
Néstor –
Sin ser un profesional, para trabajos caseros es una gran herramienta me facilito el trabajo para realizar mis proyectos
perry e. –
Workd great
Tim –
Would have been 5 star but the sawdust does ho everywhere would have been better with a nozzle to direct it away
Allen W –
I had an Injury, and could no longer heft my heavy 7 1/4″ saw. This one is half the weight but cuts just great, so I don’t have to give up on my home & garden projects. I have also used it to quickly trim tree branches!
Jelly –
Nice
Michael John Willington –
👍
Tom W. –
We were looking for a secondary saw to our Rigid 7.25″ and compared several brands before picking this one.
This 6.5″ Dewalt is extremely light compared to most 7.25″ saws. In fact, our Rigid 7.25″ weighs about twice as much. It was a night-and-day difference in ease of control, get better quality cuts, and more pieces done before our hands got tired. The closest competitor was the Milwaukee 6.5″ M18 – virtually the same weight but with an 80% higher price tag at the time.
This model also has a “brake” that stops the blade from spinning almost immediately after letting go of the trigger. Beginner DIY’ers will appreciate this safety feature that wasn’t in our older Rigid and also isn’t in some of the cheaper brands.
The one drawback for a few people will be the smaller 6.5″ blade may not cut through thicker pieces in one pass – you’ll need to flip the wood over and do a second pass. That’s a small issue consider 99% of what we (and probably most people) cut are 2×4’s, 2×6’s, or plywood that’s 1″ or less, which this saw cuts with ease.
If you’re not already invested in another brand of batteries or don’t mind adding another one, this Dewalt is an excellent saw – lightweight, low price for this level of quality, and a brand the pro’s know. Don’t make the same mistake of buying cheaper brands to save a few bucks – you’ll end up replacing them quickly and wasting your money. This one will probably last forever or until they stop making batteries for it.
Frank Bogdan –
Well I broke down and bought this 6 1/2″ Dewaldt saw to use with my existing diy tracksawless track. I had to do a slight modification to the saw base, no big deal. And I lose about 3/4 inch in cutting depth, again, no big deal as I only use this to break down 4 by 8 sheets of plywood. No cord to accidentally cut, the dealbreaker. Works great and is a lot lighter than my 7 1/4 corded saw.
Dave –
It cuts well and being cordless makes it very nice to use. Had it for a few years and still doing its job fine
Ellis Guy –
I really like this saw and rechargeable system. Is it possible to love a saw? I have several tools that use the 20-volt batteries, including the 20-volt rotary hammer and 3 different chargers, as well as the 12-volt vehicle charger so I can recharge the compatible hand-held flashlight and flood light for road emergencies or anywhere I need to see in the dark. I carry them wherever I drive. One never knows.
As with any saw, using a sharp blade appropriate for the material one is cutting is always the most important measure to ensure top performance. I have this saw paired with the premium 5Ah & 4Ah batteries and a selection of blades for different materials, some Dewalts and some Diablos (my favorite blades). It fully exceeds my expectations. It will cut all day and then some. It’s light and extremely portable, and it tears through solid oak and maple like it’s going through soft butter. There is a small “learning curve,” as one becomes comfortable with the saw blade on the left side of the tool, as viewed from the operator’s perspective. The corded saws I’ve always used have the blade on the right side, but it doesn’t take long to adapt to this configuration. Without a doubt, this saw is my favorite power tool followed by the rotary hammer, which is a close second.
The only (small) source of disappointment is that it’s shipped without a rip fence. For the life of me, this seems rather cheap behavior on the part of DeWalt, a manufacturer of quality tools that usually doesn’t cut corners in my experience. My guess is that it would probably only have cost DeWalt a few extra pennies to have included the rip fence with the tool rather than inconvenience customers with the necessity of purchasing it separately upon discovering this admittedly minor deficiency. The rip fence is available on Amazon for about thirteen dollars as I write, so that issue can be readily addressed. It seems odd, though, and the discovery of the absence of a rip fence in the package might lower the perception of value for some customers. With shipping charges and sales tax, it could easily add $15-20 to the total cost of the saw. Of course, if one does not intend to rip, one might elect to skip it, but that could be short-sighted. From my perspective, one never knows if the rip fence might be needed in the future and there could come a time when it may not be as readily available, so my choice was to make the purchase so as to have it on hand for any contingency.
I’m so pleased with this saw that I’m thinking of purchasing the Dewalt 36-volt cordless saw as well. The 36-volt tool uses full-sized 7¼ blades and has even more power than the 20-volt model, thus allowing one to cut thicker material, likely with even greater battery charge longevity, but I digress. To be clear, the reviewed model (20-volt) will meet the needs of the vast majority of those looking for a well-performing portable saw without the encumbrances presented by a cord and its not as heavy as the 36-volt model. I think there’s some good news if I decide to purchase the larger model as well in that the rip fence appears to be interchangeable between the two saws, so that assuages the issue from my perspective. Anything I would add would be all good, however it should be obvious that I’m pleased to have made the purchase of this quality DeWalt product.
D –
Cuts clean, depth and angle adjustments are precise and proved useful when building a patio deck. Tool feels light in the hand with a 5amp battery back, light enough that I use it one handed without strain or thinking about it.
Amazon Customer –
Very good saw make sure you get the heavy duty batteries. It cuts well but does go through batteries pretty quickly.