Quik-Change keyless blade change offers tool-less blade changes in seconds
Magnesium construction provides more durability and lighter weight at 9lbs
15, AMP, AC/DC, 10 lbs, 5,800 RPM blade speed with two second electric blade brake
100% ball and needle bearing
Editorial Review:
Magnesium construction with Quick-Change keyless blade change. Integrated dust exhaust port with 205-degree rotation, 1"OD for vacuum attachment. Magnesium base features quick reference 45-degree edge for marking material. 100% ball and needle bearings. Extended miter lip on lower guard for no hang-up cuts. On-board cord clip keeps cord away from blade side of tool. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Circular saw, 18-tooth carbide-tipped 7-1/4" Razor blade with 5/8" arbor, case, and operating manual. SPECIFICATIONS: 5,800 RPM, 120 Volt AC/DC, 25 to 60 Hz, 15 amps. 1-13/16" capacity at 45 degrees, 2-5/16" at 90 degrees. 0- to 50-degree miter capacity, positive stop at 45 degrees. 13"L x 7-3/4"H. Meets OSHA specifications. CUL and UL Listed.
Rubberized handles make this an extremely comfortable saw to use. Magnesium construction makes it easy to control with one hand. It is lightweight but full of power. The cut line is accurate and precise giving you as straight a 90 degree cut as many table saws. It features a quick shutoff brake that provides more safety when setting the saw down. The saw comes with the a high-quality general-purpose "Riptide" blade. Speaking of blades, a tool-less blade change feature will save you a lot of time if you are switching blades frequently to cut different materials. The case is also exceptionally durable. Overall, a rugged saw that will perform for years to come. --Jodi Johnson
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Power with light weight:
This is a rugged and powerful workhorse. The other carpenters on the crew ar always wanting to "borrow" my saw. Lightweight and the blade brake are the best. PC could incorporate an inexpensive LED to help light up the cut line. Other than that no complaints and will replace with same saw in the future. All the other guys on the crew are buying this one when replacing their saws. Watch out when ordering to get the left or right side blade whichever you prefer.
no more hard case:
The saw I received today (from 7 Corners) comes with a soft canvas case. They tell me Porter Cable (Dewalt) is switching over from the hard plastic. Forget about protecting the plate alignment while it's being transported in the back of the truck. The quick-change blade clamp is certainly awkward - I see a previous reviewer's bolt broke on first use. The back left corner of the base plate has about a 2" triangle cut out -- that is, the left edge is that much shorter than the right. (The pictures,... more info
Porter Cables "Contractor" saws !!!:
I've been working with wood and saws all of my life. My Dad was a master carpenter in the days when it ment something to be a CRAFTSMAN. He never owned a power tool.
I own numerous circular saws, standard and worm gears types. I first purchased a Porter Cable blade left contractors "Mag" saw last year from Amazon and liked it so well that I purchased the blade right and retired all of my other saws.
This saw without the fumbling safety lock built into the handles of most saws today is the... more info
Quick Change Stripped First Time:
I've had excellent luck with Porter Cable tools over the years, in fact most of my tools are Porter Cable. Unfortunately this one didn't live up to my expectations. The first time I tried to remove the blade using the "Quick Change" bolt it stripped out. Other than that the saw performed fine. Called Porter Cable and they said they've had problems with the quick change device. Offered to send a new quick change or a standard bolt. I opted for the standard.
