DEWALT 20V MAX Circular Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Blade, 460 MWO Engine, 0-50 Degree Bevel Capability, Bare Tool Only (DCS391B)

With the right blades, this is a honey of a saw.
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.

Must have tool
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!

Great
This DeWalt Saul is awesome. You can make multiple multiple multiple cuts without changing the battery and it’s easy to control. I have two of them.

Great saw
Great saw, cuts good, has the perfect weight to it. It’s everything that you would expect from a DeWalt tool. Would purchase again.

Exelente herramienta

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 2×4’s, 2×6’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.