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RPM of blade is a little slow so you have to be aware of this so you don't try to jam too much wood through while cutting. But it will eventually get the job done and with the 18 volt battery it will last so you don't have to be so conscious of using up the battery.Bought this at $69 so I can't complain. This size is more conventional and hence usable. That size was okay but always was just short of fulfilling the needed cut depth. It really completes the cordless set and amplifies the capabilities of being cordless.This saw is very powerful and can cut through a lot more than my older Dewalt. Bought this as an add-on to my Milwaukee 18v hammer drill set. For one thing the blade is much larger at 6.5" while the Dewalt was only the odd 5-3/8" blade. The saw itself handles very nicely; especially for right-handers.Cons: It is a little heavy for a cordless so it is harder to use as a "trim saw".
I just want to mention that it is not made in the USA as two of the reviewers mention. Milwaukee told me when I called today that all of their cordless circular saws are made in China. This saw seems to be of high quality. It is made in China.
Well balanced yet heavy duty; cast aluminum base plate; love the left side saw blade so a right-hander can see the cut without having to look over the saw; great price and it came quickly
And it is one of the quietest circular saws I own. The lack of any vibration and the great sight line make it easy to make very precise cuts on a variety of materials. They range in blade size from around 4" to the 36 volt DeWalt 7 ΒΌ inch. It will bend and you can straighten it out unlike a cast aluminum shoe as used on some other saws. It is quiet, very smooth running and well balanced.
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. The Milwaukee is the first saw I reach for when cutting O.S.B, plywood or 2x or smaller lumber. It cuts like it has eyes. This is a great tool. 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.
The stamped aluminum shoe isn't going to break if you drop it.
Product came quickly and was a very good value for the money. Milwaukee makes a good tool.
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