Is The New DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60-Volt MAX 7-1/4 in. Wormdrive Style Circular Saw Really That Powerful? Here Is What We Think. (Model # DCS577X1)

      FLEXVOLT 60-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 7-1/4 in. Wormdrive Style Circ Saw w/ Battery 9Ah, Charger and Bag

                  (Model # DCS577X1)

Every once in a while, a new tool comes to market that deifies the law of tool manufacturing. The new FLEXVOLT 60-Volt MAX Brushless 7-1/4 in. Wormdrive Style Circular Saw is in a class of it’s own, and now others are going have to play catch up just to compete.

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Let me start by saying that this is by far the most powerful, well-built and downright awesome circular saw that I have ever used. We have tested many circular saws in the past, but the new (DCS577X1) is just something that we never experienced before.  

Build Quality

When I first took it out of the (included) carry bag, the first this that stood out was how well it was made. You could tell right away that this was made with the professional in mind. The casing is made

Magnesium Guard and Shoe

with a hard, thick plastic that will take just about anything you throw at it, but we were also impressed with the magnesium that was used to make the shoe and guard. Everything on this beast truly did feel “DeWalt Tough.”

The Battery

This saw comes with a 9.0Ah 60-volt, yes... (60 VOLT!) battery. Think about it, most of the new battery powered lawn equipment like mowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers only use a 40v. Now imagine an extra 20 volts placed in a circular saw. Get my point? 

The battery charges fast on the included fast charge charger, and took about 35 minutes to get a full charge. That’s impressive considering how large this battery is. It also comes with a charge indicator to let you know how much juice you still have left. Even after making multiple cuts on plywood and 2x4’s the battery held it’s charge and really gave us long run times. 

DeWalt 9.0Ah FLEXVOLT Battery

Power

When I mentioned above that this was the most powerful battery powered saw that I have ever used, I was not exaggerating. As soon as you pull the trigger, the monster comes alive. I almost thought I

heard it whisper “Feed me Seymour” when I pulled the trigger? The (5,800 RPM) that the motor produces is insane. So insane that not only will this saw dominate every other battery powered saw on the market, but their corded big brother would run home crying to mommy too. Each and every cut that we made impressed us more and more. The saw was so powerful, that we could not even tell when we began cutting into the wood! It truly is the most powerful saw we have ever used.

Comfort  

Though this saw weighs in at 19.2lbs, it was balanced very well. The extra weight actually allowed us to keep the saw down on the wood, and helped keep the cut nice and straight. It was really surprising how well it actually felt in the hand. It has a comfortable molded grip that helps mitigate vibration on the hand, and the handle is crafted nicely for a comfortable grip. The textured molding will also help prevent you hand from slipping, even if your hand is wet. 

Line of Site

DeWalt designed this saw with the line of sight to the left of the motor. That, and the rear handle design, look at what you are cutting has never been easier. It was just so easy to look at the cut line as I was making the actual cut. This also helped in keeping your body lined up with the saw which in return reduced the awkward postures that we sometimes get while using other saws.   

Cut tolerances

1       Bevel Capacity: 53 ^o with positive stops at 45 and 22.5

2       Achieves 2-7/16 in. D of cut at 90

Additional Features

1       1..An integrated dust blower allows the user to clear its line of sight while cutting (this was very impressive)

2    2. Rafter hook that allows users to hang their tool

3    3.Electronic brake that helps stop the blade after the trigger is released (Stops the blade very   quickly).

4    4. Brushless motor (huge plus!)

5       5. Onboard blade wrench storage for convenience when changing blades (Comes in very handy).

All in all, this saw is simply amazing. DeWalt has really set a new standard for themselves, and if you have not had the chance to experience this saw yet, you really need too.

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