Robert Bosch Tool Group 5480-01 7-1/4-Inch 2.3-HP Circular Saw

Powerful, super smooth, and quiet. Best saw that I have ever owned.

I brought my last 71/4" skil circular saw 25 years ago it looked like new but went to the bone yard,I don't think I will out live this one,but someone will enjoy it, great tool ,price and worry free thanks David.

As a first time user of a circular saw, I was a bit apprehensive. I read several safety and how-to-articles. I had no trouble at all in attaching the blade that came with it. The push lock tab held everything in place with no movement. In minutes I was ready. I first made a few practice cuts on the end of a 2 x 4 and found it to be very easy. I had a little trouble at first holding it , but soon it became second nature. On to tackling the job at hand which was replacing the edge of the roofline. This amounted to cutting out some sections of shiplap which also required setting the cut depth carefully so as not to cut the rafter tails and facia. I did so without a scratch! Then I had to cut out some rotten sections of a couple of the rafter tails. Not wanting to remove the sheathing on the roof, I decided to just trim off the rotted section near the plate and butt join the new tails. Nearly perfect fit, it was tight enough, I would not even had to have use screws, but I did anyway using an impact driver. Next called for cutting off a length of rotted facia requiring a 45 degree bevel cut on the end. I used a speed square as a guide for the saw foot. Perfect cut, first time! Saw handled nicely,was fairly light, and I could do so with one hand if necessary although it is not recommended. Only complaints are the markings for adjustments are hard to see, and not completely accurate. The bevel adjustment is a little tricky and has a tendancy to stick, that is, the movement is not all that smooth and takes a little fiddling to get the settings accurate. The blade that comes with the saw is not the best, but it will do. I will purchase a better quality blade.

This saw was ready to use right out of the box (of course, after checking that the blade was securely tightened). Light, and easy to handle with good indicator scale for lining up the cut accurately. I also liked the light which signaled that the power was on for me to check before I pulled the trigger (and the safety latch to prevent inadvertent powering on before I was ready to make the cut).

I PURCHASED MY SAW FOR A REMODELING OF MY KITCHEN. I LOST MY HUSBAND IN 2004 AND NOW DO ALOT OF MY PROJECTS MYSELF.. I HAD A GOOD TEACHER SHOWING ME THE TRICKS, SO NOW I CAN DO IT. THANKS FOR THE LIGHTER WEIGHT, EASY TO USE SAW.. LUV IT.. IVA