DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* Circular Saw for Framing, 7-1/4-Inch, Tool Only (DCS577B)

I was curious about a blade left circular saw, there were so many professionals that act like it is an absolute necessity. So I figured I would give it a try with DeWalts Flexvolt as I already have batteries from the Flexvolt 60v Sidewinder. First things first, this saw is VERY powerful, more powerful then any circular saw I have ever seen. It cuts extremely smooth with no resistance pushing forward. All of my cuts were dead on and the saw was just begging for more.Now for the blade left orientation, to me its not really a big deal, I feel like I can cut fine with blade right or blade left. However a few times I accidentally grabbed the saw as if I were going to cut left handed (which I've never done before) because I am so used to the blade being on the opposite side. But people act like blade left is the best thing since sliced bread, and to be honest I do not think it is a necessity. Blade right is perfectly fine if that is what you are used to, but I feel like I can cut fine with either. Having said that, there are instances that you may run into where its good to have a blade left saw or a blade right saw, so I am going to keep it to have the best of both worlds. The saw is great, and is definitely better then the original Flexvolt Sidewinder. Though this is not a true worm drive saw, its more powerful then 90% of the worm drive saws out there. I've read a lot of complaints about the weight, these people better grow some guns because this saw is not that heavy, I can easily work all day with this thing and I am not really a big guy, 5'11/average build and I have no problem lugging this thing around. I love the smaller profile shoe compared to the sidewinder which is common among worm drive saws as there is less surface area which means less friction and resistance but also means it is not as stable as a bigger shoe saw, but with practice you will be fine. All of the guides and settings are easy to read and adjust, I especially like that the 0 degree cut line has a notch which I prefer then just a line like most saws have. Cannot really speak to battery life yet, but have had no issues so far. All in all it feels very solid, the only thing that felt a little flimsy to me was the safety switch, kinda felt like it may start getting stuck or something in the future, maybe not but it did feel cheap. If you are on the fence about staying right blade or switching to left, I say stick with right blade, if your just in the market for a circular saw and do not care about blade orientation then BUY THIS SAW.

Finally sprung for the worm drive!I am a big fan of all of the flexvolt tools I own. It is exciting to live in the era of functional cordless tools. (Meaning the kind that can throw dust all day at a job, not just decorate the walls in the garages of "DIY" folks)Lots of cutting plower. Same blade as the side-winder and the 20v cordless miter. Blade on the left instead of the right so you can make the opposite bevel cuts if you already have the sidewinder. Compatible with the ripping guide that dewalt makes for their corded worm drives. Big rafter hook.Get it.

A little heavier than a corded saw, while using with the 9ah battery, but this Saw is as powerful as my corded wormdrive saws. You can rip lvl, 2x12,s, rip multiple pieces of plywood at a time, 9ah battery's give you hours of use, I would make sure you always have a second battery,

When it comes to battery saws.. this one takes the cake. It’s a bit heavy but that works to your advantage once it’s set on the wood. Plenty of torque to cut treated pine 6x6 as deep as it will cut. Battery actually last a lot longer than I expected in it also. Great saw if you frame or need a heavy but portable circular saw for heavy, long duration cutting. 💯

Solid Beast of a saw. Powers through pretty much anything you throw at it. Make no mistake though, this is not a one handed reach out on a roof kind of saw. Love it thoughUpdate: biggest issue is it absolutely trashes fully charged 60v 6ah batteries. I am demo-ing a 10x20 deck and it only takes (4) 10 foot passes through 5/4 decking to kill the battery. If your lucky you might get five. I only own four of the 6ah so it made the saw useless by mid morning. I dont know if a 12ah will fit in this saw but it needs it or better power management.

I’ve have had numerous saws and have never used a saw that cut so effortlessly. It’s really crazy; I feel like I’ve been cheated up until now. Paired with a new Diablo framing blade and a 9ah flexvolt battery, it just glides through lumber. Pretty amazing. Being quite heavy and a dust port that tends to shoot right on you are two cons, if I had to pick some. The rafter hanger is great and the construction seems solid. Overall, an excellent saw.

So, I’m an avid DeWalt user and fan. But I’m also honest with myself and anyone that asks about tools. Milwaukee, and Makita admittedly make quality tools; Some of which are just a notch above what dewalt has, as far as well thought out, and well executed engenuity ergonomics and quality. With all that side info on the table, this Dewalt Framing saw takes the cake, it’s the new bee’s knees, and the Babe Ruth of circular saws. I’m not just infatuated with her because of her looks....it’s like I told my wife when she asks me why I married her, “you’re pretty and all but I’ve never seen any other woman work as hard as you do”.So like allot of you contractors out there and fellow tool enthusiasts, Its all about hard and lasting performance in the field. Besides the power though, this saw rips ply wood or treated 2x material easily and precisely. I can cut plywood at the pace of a average walking speed because the markings and notches are perfectly precise. I can completely build roughly 150-200 linear ft of privacy fencing on one charge. Don’t buy the other brushless sidewinders that dewalt made right before this one came out. People can say what they want about the size and weight of this new framing saw, but the proof is in the pudding folks! I own the Mangnesium body skill worm drive, and it’s quite useful, but as soon as I bought and used this DeWalt, my skill worm drive sits on the bench every jobsite. Alrighty I’m done typing this with my thumbs, just buy the saw if you’re gonna use one every day!Happy tool hunting Ladies and Gentlemen! Laters!!

Powers through everything I have thrown it at. Only down side is weight, but some of that is the size of the battery (I run Aa 9 AMP which is heavy by itself).