Black & Decker VP600 7.2-Volt VersaPak 3-3/8-Inch Cordless Circular Saw

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ideal for cutting wood, plywood, paneling, and other 1-inch dimensional lumber, this 7.2-volt VersaPak circular saw from Black and Decker is lightweight and features a compact design. Your purchase includes two VersaPak batteries, charger, 3-3/8-inch steel blade and an on-board allen wrench. 1,000 rpm.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 14.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000302VF
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: VP600
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,807 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just not enough power for a circular saw.!, January 27, 2000

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KW - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker VP600 7.2-Volt VersaPak 3-3/8-Inch Cordless Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this because I had several other VersaPack tools. None of them are powerful, but they are great for light duty. Adding the 7.2V circular saw was a bad idea. The only time I appreciated this tool was cutting some 1/4" plastic lattice. If you want to cut spruce 1X4's, figure 3 boards to a charge and you'll have to go s-l-o-w; this saw bogs easily. Blade spins too slow to attempt a plunge cut even in 1/4" softwood paneling (I stubbornly tried until my arm and wrist got sore from the kickbacks). No depth adjustment. Would be good if you crosscut tinkertoys, just not very versatile. I wish I'd spent the extra money for the 3-3/8" Makita.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Saw, December 21, 1999

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matt (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker VP600 7.2-Volt VersaPak 3-3/8-Inch Cordless Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have found this to be very good little saw. Is great for little jobs around the house. I like the easy to grip design, its light weight, and the fact it is cordless, so you dont have to be near a plug-in when you use it. As long as you realize that it only cuts 1 inch materials and doesn't do the work the work of bigger, more expensive saws, I think you will be satisfied.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good saw but a couple of hints really help, June 13, 2000

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Bruce J Bina (Minnetonka, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker VP600 7.2-Volt VersaPak 3-3/8-Inch Cordless Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used my saw to install a Pergo floor. At first I really thought the saw had a problem. It appeared to suffer from lack of power and was difficult to use. After a little thought I replaced the blade that comes with it with an after market blade with fewer and more aggressive teeth. Also the new blade was hardened carbide... best $15.00 I spent. The saw with the new blade worked effortlessly on the Pergo with easy straight cuts and long battery life (I didn't have to swap batteries the second day while I had to swap numerous times on the first day with the original blade. The orgiginal blade worked just fine for cutting the metal tracks that are used in Pergo transitions. Finally, if you don't have a second set of batteries, get them. I have a good selection of versa-pak tools so I always had fresh batteries available. You may want to try the extended life batteries. I haven't so I can't comment on how well they work.