The Black & Decker 13 Amp 7-1/4" Circular Saw requires some minor modifications to get accurate cuts. First and foremost, the included 18T General Purpose Wood Cutting blade is very dull and will flex with use. I used the stock blade to breakdown partially rotted dimensional lumber – pictured - for firewood, then later disposed of it in the municipal metal scrap bin. Most aftermarket blades will cut far better than the included blade, and I sometimes use steel alloy blades that will even cut better than the stock blade. The other modification this saw will likely require is to remove material from the bevel stop. I used a rotary tool and an abrasive bit to grind the down stop – pictured - and allow for a true 90 degree cut. This modification could instead be done with a flat file, or even sandpaper glued to a piece of plywood. To achieve accurate cuts, I also use a square to set the bevel – pictured - and ignore the markings on the bevel gauge. The sole of this circular saw is stamped steel so it will flex somewhat, but the bevel stops and blade depth should be set on any saw, regardless of the design. I purchased my Black & Decker 13 Amp 7-1/4" Circular Saw during a “Red Hot Buy” from ACE Hardware, so I paid a super low price for a very capable saw. But, overall I would not recommend this saw to a friend because of the necessary modifications for an accurate cut.

Bought this for a gift for my father in April. He tried using it for the first time today. The saw tries to veer to the right when trying to cut, then if you try to correct it (to saw a straight line), the saw bogs down and jams... then kicks back on you. Very dangerous... Sadly I don't have a box anymore, so unable to return to the store.

Have had this for several years and I must say it's a tough guy. Cutting a LOT of 100 YEAR OLD VERY SEASONED WOOD reclaimed from an old Texas factory it really took it on great. Still runs like a champ. The lazer is only thing that could use improvement, which by now it may have been. I'm quite happy with it and when it goes to happy cutting ground in the sky I will be buying another... so keep it excellent (don't cut corners in mfg!).

From researching this saw does not have all the bells and whistles as other saws do. However for the price and performance of this saw you can't go wrong picking this on up. The laser really helps maintain clean cuts, and the saw has plenty of power! Black and Decker is such a overlooked brand and I'd totally recomend it to anyone looking to enter into a power tool line/brand!