CRAFTSMAN V20 RP Cordless Circular Saw, 7-1/4 inch, Bare Tool Only (CMCS551B)

At first I issued a return because it didn't state that it was refurbished in the title or listing but a piece of paper in the box stated it was. I missed that it didn't include a battery or charger but that was my fault. After final looking around for a new saw and realizing that the whole kit with battery/ charger for a similar saw was almost $300 I opted to just buy a craftmans battery charger combo pack from Ace hardware for $80. In total I got a complete kit for $170 and so far it works well. Turned out to be a great deal!

Very good and powerful, I recommend it.

Overview:As described.Experience:lots of choices for a circular saw, if you're looking for a 6 1/2" I'd opt for the DeWalt, but for the same price you can move up to a 71/4 Craftsman brushless. More power and rock-solid design, the base plate is hefty no stamped steel but a real slab of metal, ergonomics are perfect, good blade break. The blade guard is a big step up from my old Porter cable, I was always having to help it on small cuts as it had too much play and would bind. The Craftsman has no play and operates smoothly. I've been using for mostly 2x6" treated lumber and it does so with ease, most of this is atypical big box wet stuff... Very pleased. Will not disappoint.The only consideration is batteries, I have Dewalt and craftsman, GreenWorks, and a few one-off brands, it can be a pain needing multiple chargers and all so consider what tools you might be upgrading or purchasing and see if you can get them down to the fewest brands, really makes things easier. For me I upgraded all my drills, drivers and a Sawzall to DeWalt, Circular saw, caulk gun, detail sander are Craftsman, all my outdoor stuff, mower, tiller, weedwhacker, tree trimer are GreenWorks...Just a thought.1 star=safety issue or just junk.2 stars=major flaw, issues with quality, not as described.3 stars=minor flaw or just short of expectations.4 stars=meets expectations with no negative aspects.5 stars=well it's got to wow me, and exceed expectations.1 star=safety issue or just junk.2 stars=major flaw, issues with quality, not as described.3 stars=minor flaw or just short of expectations.4 stars=meets expectations with no negative aspects.5 stars=well it's got to wow me, and exceed expectations.

Absolutely great saw for the money,the brake is a great feature when trying to be productive and safe.Has plenty of power and performs as good or better than saws that are twice the price.

My requirements were simple: 7.25" cordless saw with brushless motor and cast/machined aluminum shoe (as opposed to a shoe stamped out of a sheet of steel and then shaped by bending up the edges all around). This Craftsman saw checked all my boxes and, as it generally still true of Craftsman, is a value compared to other brands/models that check those some boxes. The icing on the cake, for me, was that I already had a couple of Craftsman yard tools that use their V20 battery, ditto a small charger and a too-small V20 battery to run those tools. So, in addition to this saw, I bought one additional 4 Amp-hour battery, which I needed anyway. The saw is flawless as far as I can tell. I couldn't be more pleased with it.

It’s a nice saw, feels sturdy and ergonomic. Great for single hand, left handed use :-). Lacks significant power compared to a corded skil sidewinder. Got stuck on 2 2x2’s stacked with a new Makita rip blade on a fresh 4amp battery. Break on the saw works great. Light is handy, markings are near unreadable.

I was very skeptical about battery powered saw but it works very well for long periods. I recommend higher voltage batteries for power tools.

I had drifted away from the Craftsman brand but I’m glad I came back. This is a great saw. It has all the power a homeowner needs and all of the features for safety and versatility. Since I have other Craftsmen battery tools I didn’t have to buy another one.