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Did a bunch of online research and narrowed my choices down to this Milwaukee model and one from Dewalt. It cut through those countertops like the proverbial knife through hot butter and left edges as smooth and clean as if they'd been cut on my Delta Unisaw table saw. While not a professional carpenter like many who've already reviewed this excellent pice of equipment I'd like to add my $.02 worth to these reviews. Chose the Milwaukee mostly because of the Tilt-Lok handle and I could not be happier with my choice. This is one outstanding tool that I'd recommend to anyone who's looking for a really good circular saw that will get the job done and probably last them for many, many years and over many, many projects. A few months ago I was doing a complete remodel of the kitchen in our rental condo and for the first few weeks my old Skil saw (at least 10 years old and possibly damaged when I used it, with the proper blade, as a concrete saw a couple of years back) was doing just fine. However, when it came time to cut the laminated countertops to length it just wasn't up to the task and it was obvious I'd need a new one.
Wouldn't hesitate buying this product again. It flies through treated boards like a knife through hot butter. I've been using a craftsman for 35 years. I finally broke down and bought this Milwaukee.
Did not come with rip guide. Lots of power and good visability. Carrying case cheesy,awkward to get saw back in. Haven't used the saw much yet but was very happy with it when I did. Came with a framing blade, was expecting a combination, but ripped some 2x6 treated and it worked great.
#1 rated circular saw by Consumer Reports. Not heavy. Tilt-Lok is the best innovation ever, enabling the user to choose the best "angle of attack" to comfortably and safety operate this saw. Very smooth operation.
Relatively quiet and smooth, it's a bit heavy, but it works well. Excellent saw, very well built.
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