This skill saw is a great addition to DeWalts 20V Max line of tools. My first reaction after using this skill saw for a while, was just WOW, this thing is Amazing!!! The motor they use is smooth as silk, and powerful. I was hoping to wait till DeWalt incorporated there brushless motor into this skill saw. But I needed it, so I bought it. Man am I happy I did, I really LOVE this skill saw! This is a superb saw! It has all of the features and power of a Top Quality corded skill saw, and it's light weight, with the 4Ah & 5Ah batteries, it does the work of a heavy duty skill saw. I've been in construction since 1980, and have used most all light and heavy duty power tools. This Skill Saw ranks among the best I've used, in cordless saws. Just remember your blade choice is the most important factor in how effective this saw will perform. Please see my blade recommendation below. Others have commented on it's longevity with there batteries (1.5Ah & 2Ah batteries), regarding they drain fast. The smaller DeWalt batteries are going to drain faster. This skill saw is powerful, and puts a heavy load on the batteries. With this saw, you need the High Capacity 4Ah & 5Ah batteries (model 204 & 205) . This saw will work with any and all of DeWalts 20V Max batteries, but the lower capacity batteries aren't recommended. I only use DeWalts 4.0Ah and 5.0Ah batteries, and with those, I can use this skill saw all day long, with 1 battery lasting most of the day, and usually all of the day.

The saw is fine, it’s just that the Amazon listing states in the details that it is the brushless version of the saw and it is NOT. So watch out to order the model you actually want. The saw itself works good. We have a lot more from dewalt and like the batteries. It just works. We just used it for a few cuts for a shelf and cabinet and that went well. So we have no experience how it would hold up under a “production” environment. For hobbyists it seems to do its job.

Well now Dewalt is Dewalt, ain't it. Good shipping, good saw, got here fast and undamaged, all parts accounted for. Saws through whatever I've given it so far. My older son used it (with supervision) with no problem so easy for beginning carpenters too. Get the googles and level 5 gloves with it too. A little more expense but you won't be sorry.

This is great for smaller projects because it’s not a full size circular saw. Which makes it lighter and easier to use. It’s a good value for the price but make sure that it’s compatible with the rest of your Dewalt tools so you can use the same batteries. If you don’t have other Dewalt tools then you’re going to need to purchase batteries and a charger.

This is a charm, cuts well, handles great. Too bad I didn’t purchase it earlier, light weight, easy to handle. GREAT SAW !