DeWALT DC390K 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Circular Saw Kit

Manufacturer: DEWALT List Price: $376.16 Our Price: $184.24

Dewalt Saw This is my second Dewalt saw. I donot use this saw every day,but I use it when building concret forms. switch I love this saw ! Very light and manuverable ! Just 2 things that are minor problems . 1) The guide notch and where the blade is actually going don't match up very well and 2) I absolutely HATE the thumb safety switch that needs to be pushed down before you can start sawing . Great saw. I bought this saw about 3 weeks ago and have been using it since while constructing a new deck. I really wanted to test it's limits the first day, so I didn't even bother to bring out my corded saw. All and all, I'm very impressed. It is exceptional for 2x4 and most plywood, and worked great on the 2x6 and 2x8s I was using. I even used it for 2x10s, 12s, 4x4s, and 6x6s. I really gave it a thorough test that was more than it really should be used for. You can noticeably tell it's battery powered when cutting through the 12s and posts, but it didn't die. I simply brought it back a bit, and continued through. The brand new battery worked really well, probably giving me about 2 hours out of it cutting through those big boards continuously. Charge time is great, so you don't have to wait long, especially if you have a second battery. After the first day of testing, I now use the saw for what it is supposed to be used for. I've used it off the side of the deck, left and right-handed on ladders, upside down, everything. It's great to be able to pull it out quickly even if you've got to cut down a 2x10 or more. Conclusion Obviously you're not going to use this for replacing a corded saw when cutting through the big stuff. It works great for doing that on small jobs, but is best when used on roofs, decks, etc. where cords can be dangerous. Great value, great battery life, great weight. Love this! Average Battery life is poor. That's no different than any other cordless circular saw out there. I wouldn't buy it again if I had the choice. But since I have it, it does come in handy for small projects when I need something mobile.