Power Saws Reviews

After owning this tool for a very short time I have a question for you out there. The clamping feature does not hold the blade securely unless you hit it with a heavy tool. Is there a replacement end a person could use. Tool works just great other than this.

Over the last few weeks I have been using this saw to trim tree branches,and I have developed a great respect for this tool. It feels and works like it has a cord. I have found that I can use this saw with one hand. I prefer this saws traditional D handle.
I like the runtime of this tool,and I am amazed how much work gets done on one charge. Looking back,I can't understand how I got by without this saw. I really like the dual stroke feature which lets you switch between an agressive 1-1/4 stroke and a milder 3/4 in stroke. I have been having trouble with the stroke adjustment switch on my saw. It sometimes dosen't want to be switched. I found the switch feels spongy. The saw will be returned to Bosch for warrenty repair.
To be fair,I had used the Dewalt 18v Recip saw,and it worked about as well,but I didn't like the Dewalt's clikity clack sound.I am sure that there are plenty of other good 18V reip saws out there.
I only gave my Bosch 4 stars, because of the problem with the stroke adjustment switch,otherwise this star would have got 5 stars.
I find that this saw and a good chainsaw are an unbeatable tree cutting combination. The chainsaw brings the tree down and the reciprocating saw cuts the branches off the tree. A pole chainsaw is also nice.

This is a fine quality tool, it works flawlessly. I have to say Bosch makes the best tools that last forever.

I've had this saw for about two years (bought it to get rid of hurricane debris) and it's been broken most of that time. Crooked cuts, jumped chains, etc.

The engine seems fine and it's always started easily, but the chain bar and drive mechanism are problematic. I decided to replace the bar, chain, and sprocket all together, to try to get it back into service. I rounded up the new parts and opened up the saw to discover that special tools are required to change the drive sprocket. Why doesn't Husqvarna include these necessary tools with the saw?

Tomorrow is Sunday and the Husqvarna dealer is closed, and even if he weren't he'd probably have to order the tools and it would take a week. I'm going to try to make a 3-point spanner to remove the clutch, and I think if I stuff a rubber plug or a dowel into the spark plug hole I can use that as a makeshift piston stop. If I can't get the clutch off I'll dust off my old McCulloch and use it. The Mac cost about 1/5 what the Husqvarna did, but it's always worked even if it isn't as pretty and it weighs more. Too bad they quit making them.

Great saw, but buy from your local Husky dealer. If you have any problems you will be very happy you did.

The Husqvarna 359 was first chainsaw I learned to operate. While working for an outdoor and wilderness program, I used this saw exclusively (we had several of them).

The layout and ergonomics are good. Picking the saw up, it is well balanced and comfortable. I like the suspension on both the control handle and wrap around handle. The wrap around handle allows for many cutting angles and positions.

The 359 starts reliably. The decompression valve helps with this. Under the extremely heavy use of the outdoor program, these saws were sometimes running all day for days on end and I rarely had any mechanical problems. Overheating was never an issue. Even though the engine sometimes was incredibly hot, it ran smoothly and continuously.

Power is ample for forestry and professional applications. After using a similar Stihl model (440), I discovered how I like the positive response of the Husky's clutch. The single cylinder engine has loads of torque. Even in the middle of some very large trees, this saw would not quit under load.

Unless this is simply more saw than you need for your application, I recommend it. For tree work professionals looking for a good felling and limbing saw, this fits the bill.

I ordered this saw thinking it would be good for cutting Formica type laminates. It actually has too low a speed to cut without chipping the material.

After my 9.6v saw gave out right in the middle of an interior trim job (but after nearly fifteen years of dutiful service), I ordered this 14.4v version of my broken 9.6v saw. This new saw base plate is much different than the 9.6v version. The 14.4v uses thumb screw fasteners for all adjustments and is essentially a scaled down version of a standard circular saw. It even comes with a rip guide. I like it a lot. No more pulling off the hex wrench key for every adjustment. The 9.6v is a bit more svelte that the 14.4v cousin and easier to work on tighter jobs, but the 14.4v is noticeably more powerful. Both saws use the same blade and leave nothing more than a pencil line sized cut (which is nice, because if you draw a pencil line, that is exactly the width of material that will be cut away by the saw blade). And as was noted in another review, the saw speed (for both 9.6v and 14.4v) is considerably slower than any other saw you have probably worked with, but it cuts fine. During "built in" cabinet modifications where I made cuts without removing the cabinets, I routinely cut 3/4 inch material with the 9.6v saw. It was slow going, but I was never cutting more than a few feet anyhow. This is where the 14.4v does much better. I took delivery of the 14.4v saw and returned to finish the hall closet modification job I had been working when my 9.6v died (all 3/4 inch cutting). I took the blade right off my 9.6v saw and attached it to the new 14.4v saw and it cut like butter. I finished the remaining six or so feet in a just a couple minutes. One noticeable difference between the 9.6v and 14.4v is the saw table guide. On the 9.6v I would draw the cut line and use double stick tape to temporarily affix my aluminum straight edge right on that line. The 9.6v saw table edge was precisely parallel to the blade cut, and so the straight edge guide went right on the cut line. Pretty nice! The 14.4v saw table has about a 1/4 inch offset from the blade, so that small luxury was no more - but it was enough for me to also get my 9.6v saw repaired (only $45 at the Makita repair shop). If I had to have only one saw, I would think about what I would use it most for. When I bought my 9.6v years back, I thought it would only be for thinner stock. Looking back, I used it often for 3/4 inch material - certainly more than it was truly designed for. If I was certain that the saw was just for laminate or nothing more than 3/8 inch material and cutting would be no more than 15 or 20 feet per job, I would recommend the 9.6v version. If you know that you will be routinely cutting stock thicker than 3/8 inch and or more than 20 feet per job, then don't even think about the 9.6v saw - the 14.4v is for you. They are both great saws and I have yet to find anything that makes the clean non splintering defined cut of this 3 3/8 inch blade.

Slow? Yes, if you compare it to a 120v circular saw, but that's not what this is.

This is a must-have tool for trimming.

It has a fine kerf blade that can make some clean cuts.

Over the last month, I've used it on:
- Laminate floor (don't even try using a power saw), and it made the finest, chip-free cuts for floor vents, around doorways, etc.
- Siding. Yes, normally I'd use the circular saw, but when you're 20' in the air (2nd floor), and need to just take 1/4" off the siding to quick-fit around a window, if a power saw grabs when you're plunging, it could throw your balance off, and that's a long way to fall. Sure, this saw will kick if you hit something plunging, but it won't throw you.
- Trim work. When I don't have the miter saw at the job site, and just need some quick clean cuts, this is the tool.


Sometimes you want control, light weight, and clean cuts, not chew-up-the-board speed. To compliment your toolset, this is a must have.

Overall this is a great tool. The power is great. Some reviews talk about on/off switch, I found it to be acceptable. Although it could easily be improved for safety. The tool case was design very well, all accessories snap in. (but kit does not come with all accessories) Power cord is nice and long. It is loud! Use hearing protection.

There are three complaints.

It is made off shore. I know most people do not care where tools are made anymore, but I live, work and pay taxes in the USA. I care. I still feel the quality of American made tools is second to none. Including tools made here by foreign companies.

Second, I dislike how companies say "KIT" and only supply you with basic tools with the tool. I feel most consumers who buy high end tools expect a tool case with the tool. This does not constitute a kit. On a jig saw I feel the basic tool should come with case, a few blades, anti-splintering device. A kit would include all above plus Combination Rip and Circle Guide fence, dust pickup attachment, Plastic Shoe Cover, and hearing protection.

It is a barrel grip saw and the plastic barrel housing gets slippery when you use it for awhile. I think the engineers should of used a rubberized grip. This is all the rage now with tool manufacturers. This helps in many ways. It reduces operator fatique, improves comfort and anti-slip for safety. I would bet the engineers who designed this never used a jig saw before.

I still like the tool. It is a keeper.

Well, I've used this saw on my job for two years now. It has power and cuts pretty smoothly or aggresively with a flick of the orbital action switch. I like the way it fit in my hand and the way the base adjust. But I did have the blade changing lever break on me. It seems a little flimsy to me and if you kept it together with other power tools in a bucket, it might break like mine did. I also have a bosch which cuts even smoother with less vibration and it hasn't broke on me in 8 years. I gave that jigsaw 5 stars

I recently purchased this jigsaw and have used it a few times. Here are a few things I've noticed in this short time:
On the plus side, I like how it fits in my hand, barrel grip saws just feel better to me than top grips. It's got plenty of power, and with the variable speed, you can dial in whatever you need. It cuts beautifully and leaves smooth edges, but that could also be that I only use Bosch blades.
While it is a bit heavy, I find this to be advantageous to staying online and reduce vibration. The plastic foot cover allows to to glide nicely as well.

On the minus side, there are a couple of safety concerns I'd like to mention. First and foremost, the switch to turn it on, while somewhat protected by the upper knob, pushes in for ON and pulls out for OFF. This occurs to me as easy to accidentally bump on and a little trickier to turn off quickly if needed. I'm a bit surprised that is configured this way as every other tool I've seen is designed to turn off if bumped, not on.
Second is in regards to the quick change blade system. While certainly a super idea and WAAAY faster than any other jigsaw I've used, I've noticed that after only being used a few times, the blade retaining sleeve, which should rotate back 90 degrees to completely lock the blade in, only rotates back about 20 degrees barely doing the job. As I previously mentioned, I use Bosch blades which are a bit thicker than the Milwaukee ones, but even with those it only closes about 40 degrees now. I've blown it out with compressed air in case there was sawdust in there, but that had no effect.

Against my better judgement(needed to finish the project that day), I've used it in this condition and haven't had any problems though I plan on contacting Milwaukee about this.

The last thing on the minus side is that the bevel adjuster lever is really easy to bump loose and thus inadvertantly slanting the blade over. Alas, I know this from experience. Now that I'm aware that this can happen, I'll have to pay more attention to that setting.

All that being said, I really do like this saw. It's SOOOO much nicer than my DeWalt cordless jigsaw. Once the blade retention sleeve issue is worked out I'll feel fully confident and won't have any worries, but I'll always keep an eye on the ON switch and bevel adjust lever from now on!

I just received a Magnum Mitre Saw model 6490 and I am extremely disappointed. I can't believe they make these in Taiwan now. First, it would not even run!!! Milwaukee's Taiwan buddies don't seem to understand that spade connectors are supposed to be TIGHT, not LOOSE!!! The spade connectors for the brushes were loose, and one was NOT EVEN CONNECTED!!! This is a SAFETY Hazard!! I fixed it, since I DO have a brain and understand basic electrical connections. Second, I go to cut the kerf in the plastic insert, and guess what? IT ISN'T STRAIGHT!!! The kerf is not parallel to the sides of the plastic insert, and to top it off, it was not perpendicular to the fence!! What is wrong with these people?! I loved their little 3/8" hammer drill, but this is a piece of crap. I don't even know how to adjust the blade so that it cuts a proper kerf nice and parallel with the insert, and no, the fence was nice and tight, it had not "loosened" in transit. The box it arrived in was undamaged too, so I can only assume that these people don't know square and safe from cocked and dangerous. Worthless.

As a professional, and having many other saws in my shop, I can tell you that you can only be impressed by the accuracy and stability of this saw. My workers all enjoy and comment strongly about how much they like it. Thanks!!!

If you're looking for a saw that will last a lifetime this is the one to get! Built to Milwaukee's tough "Heavy Duty" standards this saw has quality written all over it! It may lack the compound adjustments with all the bells and whistles and cost a bit more than a cheap Taiwan model, but outfit this saw with the proper blade or jig and it'll tackle anything from trim work to rough framing! Not to mention, with excellent power and precision. The fifteen amp motor is as powerful as it gets without tripping most circuit breakers. This rock solid machine is vibration free and most of the dust actually goes out the dust port! The high fence and clever wrench storage clip completes this simple design.

What I really like about this saw is the effective blade retraction system. The clear lower guard retracts into the upper blade guard assembly away from snagging your thumb or sleeves as the guard moves upwards. O.K., maybe it's just the way I'm holding the handle with my big hands but I have gotten the pointy joint on my thumb slammed on the retracting path of the DeWalt and Makita guards...Ouch!!! To me, there is insuffient space between the handle and retracting guard on those saws.

Along with the high sticker price, this saw should have came with a set of extentions with stopping block and hold down clamps. These accessories are quite pricey when purchased separately. I guess to enjoy fine dining you must order ala carte just as you would with this fine tuned machine!

I received this saw for Chrismas. It arrived in good condition, but there are a number of very disconcerting aspects to it.

The saw is manufactured in Taiwan - not in the USA (like the unisaws). According to Jason Carpenter of Delta (1-800-368-1487x3143) it was designed for the Canadian market and brought down to the states to compete with Jet. Not being a unisaw, there are a number of changes.

First, the throat plate is different and unique from *all* of the Delta table saws (cabinet/contractor). At present, you cannot purchase a zero clearance throat plate for it.

Second, the base dimensions are different. I purchased a mobile base with extension (50-289) and it does not fit. Delta has the square section (50-729) which you can order for $121.01. It is not yet listed on their web site or any other site I've seen. The extension (50-284) is an extra $113.30. I plan to modify the 50-289 to fit my needs.

In the spec sheet, the max dado width is 15/16". They don't mention that you need a special arbor to cut this dado with - and you can't leave the special arbor on as it will hit the underside of the table for deep angled cuts.

Another complaint I had was that the cast iron extension wings were not perfectly flat. I had the front and back flush, and had a lit in the middle of about two sheets of paper. In the end I was able to flex it mostly flat at the recommendation of the Delta service center.

What has been most frustrating is the customer support on this saw. I've called Delta several times and the person on other end usually says, "Wow, this saw is brand new. I've never heard of it. Let me see what the manual says." On the mobile base, I called specifically to ask if the 50-289 would work - and was told yes.

I plan to keep this saw as I believe it is worth the money and I don't want the hassle or added cost of shipping it back in excange for a true unisaw; I would however stongly recommend getting a unisaw instead of this one.

I received my Delta 36-732 cabinet saw about a month ago and have used it for only a few projects. This was my transition from a Delta contractor's saw to a cabinet saw. Frankly, any cabinet saw would have been better than the contractor's saw that I had bought at Lowe's. Noise, vibration, lack of power and a small work area all added up to a new saw.

I researched table saws for almost a year, before purchasing the Delta 36-732. I had a list of what I wanted in a saw and began to narrow the field. I actually went as far as to order a General International cabinet hybrid, but cancelled the order after realizing that it is impossible to get 2 hp from the amps they speced, at the time.

Amazon's sale price on the Delta made it an easy choice. I was a little concerned because I had never actually seen the 36-732 before it arrived at my house. I was (and am) impressed. This is everything that I wanted, and would expect from a high-end saw, but at a low-end price.

Fit and finish is outstanding. Quality exceeded my expectaitons. Easy to assemble. Quite and imperceptible vibration (it passed the dime test). Exceptional power. The Biesemeyer fence is unbelievable

Cons: I had to flex both wings to get them flat. With a 2hp dust collector attached to the saw, the cabinet does not empty very well. I still need to vacuum out the cabinet to keep it clean.

Overall: This is one great saw. I would have given it 5 stars, but nothing is perfect.

Recently purchased this saw and mobile base.
Biesemeyer fence is excellent but had a few required washers missing (easily purchased at hardware store). You won't be disappointed with the use of it.
The blade guard requires wrench to remove\replace and one bolt 1" long to be removed completely. The supplied wrench is pretty much worthless for this purpose. I replaced both bolts with thread knobs, to hold it on and slotted the rear hole so guard slips on easily. Now I can remove and replace it with out wrenches.
The "shelf" for storage of fence won't hold Biesemeyer fence it keeps falling off. So find another place to keep it when not it use.
The crank handles and locks are plastic and seem light but function exactly as they should.
The miter gage is to light to be of real use, it seems to be made of stamped sheet metal or a thin wall casting. I removed the bar and trashed it. I had a better one anyway, but you should plan on replacing it with something better.
I have/had no problems the the main saw itself. Base, top and extention are good to excellent quality, with tilt and height adjustments working correctly.
Prior reviews talked about the extention table not being flat and the switch being not in the correct place. My table was flat and the switch comes with bracket to locate in correct spot " flush with front rail". So maybe Delta fixed these issues.
I am pleased with the saw "after about a month of use" and would recomend it to a friend, after pointing out these issues.

This saw hasn't lived up to my expectations (unlike the many other Dewalt tools I own). It will cross-cut 2X lumber, but only with some effort. I can't get it to rip a full sheet of plywood without it becoming hopelessly bogged down. I wouldn't recommend this kit for anything other than the lightest-duty cutting. (I haven't tried 18v saws yet, so I'm not sure if this is unique to this caliber or not). For now, I sticking with my corded saw.

This saw is a nice little saw that with a nice sharp blade and a couple of juiced up batteries can handle most of your small cutting jobs(such as plywood,osb,trim, and deck boards) I also would say a 14v or 18 volt would be the best for me but this saw has surley lived up to its value. One perfect example is sheeting a roof its nice and easy to carry that little saw up there without having to worry about cords!! You can always count on DEWALT living up to its name!

I didn't expect this saw to replace my corded circular saw when I bought it....nor should you. It really is handy for a quickie cut here and there. You'll really come to appreciate it. You don't have to string out and rewind a bunch of extension cord just to make a couple of quick cuts. Good little saw. If you're looking for something to fill bigger boots, better go for a 14 or 18 volt model.

I was eagerly anticipating the arrival of this saw, after all the great reviews I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I was very happy to read some of the older reviews that stated it was made in the USA. Well apparently in the past year or so Bosch has done what so many other companys in the U.S. have done, they've packed up ship and moved production to China. I live in the Michigan and our economy has been devastated by all the outsourcing of manufacturing Jobs. Needless to say I'm sure it's a great saw but I'll never know, I'm sending it back tomorrow. I can't support a company that doesn't support my fellow worker. I wonder how many Chinese workers making $1 an hour are going to purchase this $100 saw?

the bosch jig saw cut smoothly and perfectly as expected from a high quality tool , even though reconditioned

I've used a lot of jig saws and this one, by far, is the best one ever. It was reconditioned but I couldn't tell the difference from new.

Purchased this 12" compound miter saw on the reccomendation of a friend and I regret that now. The saw itself is ok. It is easy to adjust, smooth to use, and has plenty of power to cut framing lumber. However, I find this saw to be WAY too big for my needs. Iyt is big, very heavy, and the base is very deep making it hard to fit on a miter saw stand. Instead I wish I had bought an 8", or perhaps 10", compound SLIDING miter saw.

I bought the reconditioned saw (no longer available at this time) and after a few weeks, mind has developed a bad crack in the cast aluminum base. I haven't fingiured out what I am going to do with that yet - presumably bring it to dewalt for repair. In any case, I would not buy this saw again.

Excellent tool. Esthetically and functionally I couldn't distinguish from a new tool. I didn't give five stars because I think the durst collector could be better designed. Everything else is five star.

This replaced my good quality 10" after doing some crown molding. With this 12" Dually I can get my hands in close, the larger, sliding fences give me more options. It's a lot quieter than my old saw, and the 12" blade lets me do my kind of work without investing in a "slider". Incidentally, I bought this DeWalt #706 reconditioned - It had a ding on the base which didn't affect its accuracy as it was 100% square right out of the box!

1 "Carbide grout blade for cleaning and easy removal of damaged tile."
Not in my house

2 "Carbide rasp for aggressive material removal on wood"

No it doesn't

3. "Convex knife blade for cutting linoleum, carpet, rubber or cardboard.

Yes it does; however. a box knife is cheaper and quicker.

4. "E-Cut blade for under cutting door jamb or counter kicks to make room for new tile"

This blade works great in soft and hard woods. Make very precise cuts. A a minimum price of $200 - tool and kit- is this worth it?

Not to me. I will not buy again.

I use my MultiMaster regularly. It's a workhorse in my stable of power tools. To really appreciate the value of the MultiMaster and these accessories, you only have to run up against an odd-ball or freakish problem in installation or repair once to justify the initial cost of the accessories kit. I'm a handyman -- ergo, not a specialist in one field or another -- and I find myself doing all different types of jobs ad hoc, on-the-fly that I simply could not do as efficiently on-site and with other tools. Granted, a tile installer by trade may use a different or better tool for grout removal but probably at a much greater cost. For her or him, it's probably a worthwhile investment. Ditto for door installers and furniture refinishers. However, the real value for me is that I can accomodate my customers' needs immediately and do a professional job as well. Cut, plunge cut, grind, rasp, sand and scrape just by changing accessories. Plus, it makes the actual job go much easier. If you buy the MultiMaster, you're buying a fantastic tool so try to go a little further and get this kit with it. I don't believe that you'll regret the purchase.

The Fein Multimaster is an exceptional tool. The concave cutting blade that comes with the multimaster kit, does a nice job, but it dulls rather quickly. It is not made out of the hardened steel of the Feins optional blades. They are pricey, but the quality is there. The thing this kit does for you is give you the most frequently used blades at a substantial savings over their individual prices. The professional kit that superceded this one, was for the same price, and did not include the extra blade. The price you have to pay for just a couple of the pieces, you can buy the whole kit. This super professional kit is one sweet deal. Softens the price of the tool at least a little bit.