Skil - Model: 5680-01 Circular Saw 14 Amp 7-1/4-inch blade With Laser Beam

Great saw. Bought it refurbished didn't need a new one. This replaced a 30 year old saw that finally died. I love that laser. It works like a new one. What a deal.

This is a good basic saw at a great price. The laser feature is very helpful.

I bought this as a gift for my son. I always check the base plate on a circular saw for flex. Too many saws, even more expensive than this one, have weak base plates that bend a little from the weight of your hand on the saw. The result is that cuts are not accurate and may wander. This saw has a surprisingly rigid base plate. The fact the saw's motor draws 14 amps indicates it has plenty of power, especially with a carbide tipped blade. The motor also has ball bearings. I like the release lever on the depth of cut adjustment that is in place of a simple wing nut. This is a good solid saw. I did use the saw a couple of times and found the laser fell a bit more to one side of the line than it should. I do not know if the laser can be adjusted, but I would expect it can. The electrical cord is very stiff and does not hang loosely. A couple of times its stiffness almost caused it to come into the path of the blade.

I didn't realize how bad my old 20 year old saw was. First time I used this new one I cut thru my sawhorse without even realizing it! Highly recommend the laser, makes even my cuts look like a pro did it!

This was a gift for my brother.Price was right w/options I wanted.Not the cheapest saw on the market but who wants that.Brother was very happy.It's a little to cold out to test power tools right now.I don't imagine I'll here anything for a while.Thanks-Merry christmas!!!