Customer Reviews

Black & Decker CS1000 12 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This saw is not accurately calibrated. For example a 90 degree setting does not produce a 90 degree cut. I can forgive that and use a square or another tool to set measurements; however, this saw cannot produce a 90 degree cut, maybe 87 degrees at best. I regret wasting my money on this and will give it away to a goodwill store. I can't, in good conscience, sell it to anyone else. Black and Decker shouldn't sell anything that it can't be proud of and no one can be proud of this mistake.

I've had this saw for 1 year now. So far I found it helpful. I guess the real stress test came when building a deck out of composite lumber. After trimming off boards I noticed that the composite lumber saw dust clogged up the saw and the blade got literally stuck. After this incident I noticed that I can not make 90 degree cut any longer (which is extremely annoying).

I am now looking for another saw that is a) more powerful (15Amps) and b) that cuts 90 degrees.

This circular saw makes projects so much easier. Before I purchased this, I was using a jigsaw for all my woodworking projects. Now that I have this saw, I don't dread having to cut long pieces of wood. It's lightweight yet very powerful. The front and rear assist handles make it easy to hold. This is a great saw.

I had to get a saw and my wife came back with this piece of junk.
It will cut a plank in half, but should you need the cut to be 90 deg, forget it.
Dont adjust the angle just bend the base back to 90 deg, it will bend out of true again, so why bother. Just throw it away. Junk.
Thank you B and D for your waste of resources.

This circular saw has the long and flimsy front bracket (which holds the base plate to the plastic body) and it is easily to be bent up under even light pressure, which in turn makes the blade tilted a little (but noticeable) instead of a straight angle. I've had to make a makeshift bracket, bolted it to the aluminum blade guard to keep the front bracket from bending up. The process required drilling and tapping small holes, it's because I owned one already, otherwise, it's not a good circular saw for carpentry works.
When I make a cut (the blade still spinning) then put the saw on the ground, the movable aluminum guard rubbing the spinning blade. This will pre-maturely wear out the blade, ruin the movable guard - over a period of time - and making kind of annoying noise.

Like another reviewer mentioned, my saw is incapable of making a 90 degree cut. Don't buy it.

It won't cut square unless you fiddle and fiddle with it. Even once you have it square, the body flexes relative to the base because it was designed so poorly. Also, after not much use the bearings developed runout in them, I can turn on the saw and watch the blade oscillate sideways 1/8 inch. Irritatingly, the fixed portion of the guard goes so far forward and is so far out from the o.d. of the blade that you cannot see the blade begin the cut unless you manouver yourself to the side. This saw is a total piece of garbage, no thought in its design and very poor quality.

this saw can not make 90 degree cuts. also, the sole plate is cheap metal and will bend under any pressure, so even if you use a square or other tool to set an accurate angle, it'll bend under pressure and warp while cutting.

i've used it to cut through concrete with a cutoff blade, plywood, oak, etc. and it works fine as long as you put a decent (eg - sharp) blade in it. it can rip boards with a little care and cross cuts fine.

this model also doesn't have a blade-stop switch or button, so to remove the blade you need a scrap piece of lumber to hold it in place while you loosen the screw with the wrench.

The little Black & Decker may seem like a light weight, but not to me. I am 70 years old female, renovating an 80 years old house and I have found this little guy to really be able to handle a lot. Sure, I use the larger saw, but for quick fixes, smaller jobs, this is the Circular Saw of choice.

Love Black & Decker products and this saw is great and as usual Amazon most always has the best prices and great delivery. Thanks Amazon!