This saw is a game-changer! It cuts through wood like butter. Even though I am a beginner, it is easy to handle and very powerful. It's very easy to use for small to medium diy projects. Overall, it is a great tool for anyone looking to complete home improvement projects!

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.

I admittedly do quite a bit more handyman work around our property than most, between a few construction projects, plenty of renovations and general repair & maintenance. Hardly a week goes by that I don't need to cut a piece of wood and this is my go-to for the basics. I purchased my first DeWalt battery drills probably a decade ago and this was the next I added. It hasn't slowed down.... A couple weeks ago, the old saw fell from a 2nd story and landed on the cement, bending the shoe; the saw worked fine other than not being able to adjust the cut depth, so given the cost of the saw itself vs. replacing the bent part, I ordered this new one that night. What I like about the new saw is the shoe is more sturdy, and it has an engine brake which slows the blade down even quicker than the old one. All these yellow 20v tools do well on battery life, too. Recommend at least 5a for the saw. Update: I managed to bend my old saw back into shape so it is still my go-to, good as new all these years later. Love it!

This skill saw is a great addition to DeWalts 20V Max line of tools. My first reaction after using this skill saw for a while, was just WOW, this thing is Amazing!!! The motor they use is smooth as silk, and powerful. I was hoping to wait till DeWalt incorporated there brushless motor into this skill saw. But I needed it, so I bought it. Man am I happy I did, I really LOVE this skill saw! This is a superb saw! It has all of the features and power of a Top Quality corded skill saw, and it's light weight, with the 4Ah & 5Ah batteries, it does the work of a heavy duty skill saw. I've been in construction since 1980, and have used most all light and heavy duty power tools. This Skill Saw ranks among the best I've used, in cordless saws. Just remember your blade choice is the most important factor in how effective this saw will perform. Please see my blade recommendation below. Others have commented on it's longevity with there batteries (1.5Ah & 2Ah batteries), regarding they drain fast. The smaller DeWalt batteries are going to drain faster. This skill saw is powerful, and puts a heavy load on the batteries. With this saw, you need the High Capacity & batteries (model & . This saw will work with any and all of DeWalts 20V Max batteries, but the lower capacity batteries aren't recommended. I only use DeWalts 4.0Ah and 5.0Ah batteries, and with those, I can use this skill saw all day long, with 1 battery lasting most of the day, and usually all of the day. Features: -This skill saw has a blade break, which is a very nice feature in any skill saw. As soon as you release the trigger, the break engages, and stops the blade from spinning within seconds. -This skill saw also directs the cut material away from the user, and away from your line of sight. -This skill saw has the ability to cut from a directly perpendicular (90 degrees), and also can cut up to a 50 degree angle. -This is a nice light weight skill saw, and that greatly cuts the fatigue you would feel from using a traditional skill saw, all day long. -This skill saw allows for a direct line of sight to the blade and working surface. This is much like the design of a worm drive saw (a Roofers Saw), the design of most all other skill saws have the motor and the blade on opposite sides, so the skill saw operator would need to look over the top of the saw, to see his work surface. This is Not the case with this DeWalt Skill Saw! -The front and the main handle has a rubber over mold, and this gives the operator a great and comfortable grip on the skill saw. This makes it safer, and easier to control. Blade choice is important! -This skill saw uses a standard 5/8ths inch arbor, which gives the owner a wide selection of blade choices. There is a LOT of new blades out today that use think kerf cuts. This means the width of the cut is very thin, usually about 1/16th of an inch thick. Just know that these are basically cheap, and throw away blades. You also need to know, the thinner the tooth, the faster it will dull. -Please see Blade recommendation below- This blade here: , is one of the best blades you can buy for this saw. It's an extremely high quality blade, and the same blades that I use professionally, every day. It can be resharpened many times before needing replacement. It's very sharp, and uses very high quality carbide teeth. I Very Highly recommend this saw blade! To end, this DeWalt skill saw is a Professional Quality skill saw, and will last you for many many years. Everything about this skill saw is very high quality, and built very well. Very Highly Recommended!!!

Good saw. No issue cutting through plywood.

This is so handy and lightweight for my small jobs that don't need my worm drive saw. I've used my small batteries as well as my big packs and it feels good in the hand and cuts great.

Works great. Exactly what I needed. DeWalt products are great.

super contento me espere me espere y valió la pena la espera un muy pero muy buen precio y los materiales ni se diga están excelentes, me gustó mucho espero me dure mucho, gracias

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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 2x4's, 2x6'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.

I love this saw !! I originally want the 5 1/2" one but am glad I settled for this one. It works great for smaller projects but did have some trouble cutting through thicker wood if you don't go nice and slow. Overall though, extremely happy with this product!