PORTER-CABLE 325MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Right and Brake

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

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The search for your next circular saw stops here! The Porter-Cable 325MAG is engineered for long-lasting use. Not only will this be your most comfortable tool with its soft rubberized handle and lightweight construction, but you'll also love it for its efficient, time-saving features: the Quik-Change keyless feature for tool-less blade changing in a flash and the dust exhaust chute with 205-degree rotation and 1-inch outlet for effortless dust collection. The 15 Amp, 5,800 RPM motor is a powerhouse, generating the power you need for fast, flawless cuts. Precision is the word when it comes to this saw's zero-50 degree miter capacity and the ultra-accurate positive stop at 45 degrees. It boasts the handy security feature of a quick shutoff electric brake, so you can rest easy about setting it down. To top it off, the 325MAG comes complete with a rugged case and an impressive carbide-tipped blade.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001GUEH2
• Item model number: 325MAG
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,252 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, March 7, 2005

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brianpsu "brianpsu" (State College, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PORTER-CABLE 325MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Right and Brake (Tools & Home Improvement)

Comfort
The magnesium construction makes for great one hand control. Also, the rubberized handles are well postioned and feel solid. The blade visibility is also very good.

Brake
My first saw with a brake. Very quick shutoff, makes setting it down less questionable.

Dust Port
Dust port works extremely well, can aim it away from the work piece, attach a dust collector, or aim it back into the upper blade guard to shoot out the back/bottom.

Blade
Included Riptide blade rocks. Great general purpose blade. The tool-less blade change is very quick and easy. No more excuses not to switch over to the trim blade. :)

Case
The case is very rugged, I can sit on it @ 190 pounds with no problems. It has a cutout for the rip-guide (sold seperately) and blades.

Overall
The only thing I could fault would be the price. I feel that the rip-guide could have been included at this price. Otherwise, this is a great tool that should perform for years to come.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets., March 3, 2006

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R. Lock "elak57" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PORTER-CABLE 325MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Right and Brake (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the most accurate Circular Saw you can get. The inside cut line is right at 5 inches and you get about as good a straight 90 degree cut as an average table saw. It's light and has plenty power. The base has a perfect flat edge for aligning against guides. EZ blade change is a bonus.
I'm thinking about getting a second one for left blade. I wouldn't consider any thing else.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent American Made saw (got free super saver shipping!), February 18, 2007

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Bob (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PORTER-CABLE 325MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Right and Brake (Tools & Home Improvement)

Have used it several times and the electric brake is a nice safety feature (once put down a contractors saw with the blade still spinning BUT the blade cover did not go down, saw took off "by itself" and cut through the side of my shoe, fortunately the thick sole kept it from getting to my toe-no kidding).

Well made, resonably light, plently of power.