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TACKLIFE Circular Saw with Metal Handle 6 Blades 4 3 4 4 1 2 Laser Guide 5 8A Max Cutting Depth 1 11 16 90 1 3 8 45 Ideal for Wood Soft Metal Tile and Plastic Cuts TCS115A
Last Updated: March 17, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
225easy to handle, saw, easy to maneuver, tool, small
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Perfect for home use, easy to grip and the laser helps slit. ... "
" ... Liked that this was easier to maneuver than a bigger saw. ... "
" ... If cuts effectively and is very easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... The laser guide is incredible. ... "
" ... I like how easy it is to use. ... "
" ... A+ versatile tool! ... "
" ... This definitely easy to use for a novice person wanting to do simple things. ... "
Size
179saw, projects, handy, jobs, compact
+98%
-2%
" ... This is a powerful little tool that can take care of some big jobs with ease and flexibility. ... "
" ... So much easier to use for small odd jobs than the clunky full size circular saw ... "
" ... Great for small jobs! ... "
" ... So great and not heavy so I can use it! ... "
" ... I like the size and portability of this saw. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and easy to maneuver in tight spaces. ... "
" ... Helps with putting in flooring and small projects! ... "
" ... Much easier to handle than my large saw. ... "
Hair
162cut, cutting, saw, wood, laser
+94%
-6%
" ... The best cutting machine ... "
" ... Cuts great very sharp. ... "
" ... I bought this little guy for helping me cut some new plastic garage flooring. ... Perfect for those in a pinch cuts where a large circular saw ends up being overkill. ... "
" ... Ergonomically designed for ease of use and makes cuts very easy. ... "
" ... Don’t let the size fool you as it is very powerful and cut through 3/4”thick 4x8 boards with ease ... Using this has boosted my confidence to get a mitersaw for cross cuts but I will still use this saw for all my ripcuts. ... "
" ... Cuts work like charm. ... "
" ... Great for use when I don’t need the cutting depth of a standard circular saw. ... "
" ... Had enough power to easily cut 1” furring strips. ... "
Comfort
82saw, hands, ergonomic, handle, easy to use
+91%
-9%
" ... Isn't too heavy and is comfortable to work with on home projects. ... "
" ... I have hand issues but this saw is perfect because it has a handle to help hold it while using it. ... "
" ... It is very comfortable to handle and have control over. ... It was easy for my husband, who is right handed. ... "
" ... I liked the way the saw felt in my hands for a small featured woman. ... "
" ... Great hand held saw for smaller jobs! ... "
" ... Easy to use not to mention ergonomically designed. ... "
" ... Light weight and comfortable grips plus plenty of power. ... "
" ... This is a wondrful tool, but is clearly designed for someone with much larger hands. ... "
Price
73saw, money, tool, value, good
+99%
-1%
" ... This is very heavy duty with lots of extra accessories, great product with great price. ... "
" ... Well worth the money, half of what you would pay for this quality. ... "
" ... It is worth the price ... "
" ... The cost of this saw was outstanding for our fixed budget. ... "
" ... Great product and value. ... "
" ... The price is very reasonable. ... "
" ... Honestly, this saw can be compared to other circular saws with great price. ... "
" ... It is a great saw for the price. ... "
Build Quality
70saw, metal, handle, grip, safety
+87%
-13%
" ... The grips are also in the perfect places. ... "
" ... The extra blades for different types of jobs(word, metal, plastic) makes it very versatile and ready to go right out the box. ... "
" ... Great quality build! ... "
" ... Safety requires firm grip to operate. ... "
" ... There are also safety buttons to prevent starting the saw accidentally and angle locks are also sturdy. ... "
" ... Accurate cutting tool for wood, plastic and metal. ... "
" ... It seems quite durable also, although I’ve only used it for one project. ... "
" ... I used this product with aluminum and wood! ... The saw itself is made to grip well and easy to handle ... "
Features
53safety, saw, feature, good safety features, laser
+98%
-2%
" ... And the safety lock is on the left of the saw, it is not quite convenient, besides this, I am satisfied with this purchase. ... "
" ... The safety features are pretty standard like on most saws. ... "
" ... Handle is a great feature. ... "
" ... The safety features are amazing. ... "
" ... I have looked it over and I'm impressed by the quality and features on this little saw. ... "
" ... It has a lot of other features as well. ... "
" ... The red directional light seems pretty legit. ... "
" ... Safety guards worked great and it is light and easy to use. ... "
Capacity
46small, projects, jobs, house, home
+98%
-2%
" ... We are renovating the house and this saw is my life saver. ... "
" ... A very nice tool to have for small projects at home. ... "
" ... This is fantastic for the price my husband already used it to cut Metal roofing and wood 2x4 for building our deck. ... "
" ... If you want to, you can better create jobs around the house! ... "
" ... Has enough power to do the small jobs I have around the house. ... "
" ... I find myself using this tool for most small jobs at home. ... "
" ... This is a great product, perfect for quick jobs around your house. ... "
" ... I use it for my home improvement projects. ... "
Fit
30cut, hand, wood, laser, grip
+90%
-10%
" ... Fits in the head to reach places easily. ... "
" ... Most importantly it comes with sufficient safety protection, it is very well to cut small pieces of wood. ... "
" ... I’m 5’6 female about 130 and it was easy to hold and maneuver this saw, so don’t hesitate to buy if that’s what’s holding you up. ... "
" ... Perfect for home use, easy to grip and the laser helps slit. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and easy to maneuver in tight spaces. ... "
" ... Great little saw for tight spaces. ... "
" ... My favorite part of the TACKLIFE mini circular saw is the extra handle that can be attached and extends out to the side. ... "
" ... Its handle is easy to hold. ... "
As Gift
28loves, husband, christmas, absolutely, son
+100%
" ... Gift for my mom to make her arts and crafts. ... "
" ... My girlfriend wanted this for Christmas. ... "
" ... A gift was appreciated ... "
" ... It was a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband and he does like it better that his regular circular saw. ... "
" ... It was bought as a gift and he loves it ... "
" ... Got this as a Christmas gift for my son. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my son, he is learning as he goes along , he loves it ... "
Weight
25light, heavy, easy, size, saw
+100%
" ... Lite weight a nd easy to maneuver ... "
" ... light weight but powerful. ... "
" ... Not too heavy. ... "
" ... the best tool ,I’ve ever had very light easy to maneuver good for small jobs Lights weight ... "
" ... I really like the weight and cutting it does. ... "
" ... Light weight and comfortable grips plus plenty of power. ... "
" ... The weight of this makes it easy to work in the rafters without having to lug up a large saw or keep going up and down. ... "
" ... Great weight and size for easy handling. ... "
Product Reliability
24worked, stopped working, working, saw, uses
+71%
-29%
" ... It’s great for small jobs and hobbyist of wood working. ... "
" ... I hope it will last longer. ... "
" ... If your product is damaged, I can provide you with a replacement product. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as it was expected ... "
" ... Working well so far. ... "
" ... Where has it been m whole life! ... "
" ... Great product, the laser stopped working for some reason but it produces straight lines thanks the the included guards ... "
" ... I have saved about $120.00 in handyman services in just the 1st three month after I got it. ... "
Storage
23saw, tight spaces, small, circular, storage
+96%
-4%
" ... Used my Tacklife Circular Saw to build 2 eight foot high shelves in my garage. ... It is much more convenient to pull it off the shelf to use for quick jobs instead of pulling my full size saw from the lower cabinet in its case. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son and while small he has been able to build shelves, blanket ladders and stove covers. ... "
" ... Only used it once so far to cut a hole into my crawl space. ... "
" ... Easy to use for small projects and large, fits into small space that other saws won’t. ... "
" ... removed the doors and separator to make one open space. ... "
" ... This is a convenient toola nd very safe，Made a cabinet with it ... "
" ... I used this saw to cut a cabinet opening so I could fit a larger microwave. ... "
" ... I love that it comes with extra blades for different applications and takes up much less space. ... "
Overall performance
19done, gets the job, little, use, tool
+100%
" ... Says it has been easy to use and loves getting the job done much quicker now. ... "
" ... I was surprised with the quality, very well built and did the job as expected. ... "
" ... Easy and safe to use for beginners to saws like this, and gets the job done! ... "
" ... This has worked okay for small tasks. ... "
" ... It got the job done! ... "
" ... All that being said, I have all my fingers still and it did the job. ... "
" ... Great little saw that gets the job done! ... "
" ... This tool does the job very well. ... "
Design
18saw, good, looks, tool, think
+100%
" ... I’m not a contractor but an interior design. ... "
" ... Now I just look for projects so I can grab my new saw! ... "
" ... One design issue I have is that the safety switch that must be pressed before the power switch will work is not placed where it can be easily reached with a single hand - this is VERY inconvenient. ... "
" ... Neat little tool. ... "
" ... Nice design not to heavy but still steady ... "
" ... But we’ll built and fantastic design. ... "
" ... for the first , i think it has a very good design , it is not heavy but it sounds so strong . ... "
" ... Design for that could have been better, but handy little saw. ... "
Controls
14button, saw, push, hand, safety
+50%
-50%
" ... 3 the safety button isn’t in an awkward area that’s hard to push with one hand. ... "
" ... the placement of the lock-off button and the trigger switch when starting the blade is very awkward . ... "
" ... Very hard to push safety button and turn on at the same time. ... "
" ... Triggers in a bad position trying to maneuver the song didn't work for me ... "
" ... It has a button on the left side that must be pushed before you can push the start button on the bottom. ... It takes me both hands the start, one to push the side button then the other hand to push the start button. ... "
" ... It is awkward to hold and push the safety button at the same time. ... "
" ... Very difficult to use due to button placement and hand grasp. ... "
Cleaning
14vacuum, saw, clean, cuts, bag
+93%
-7%
" ... I especially like the dust collector option. ... "
" ... Easy to use but does make a mess without a vacuum. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to make straight very clean cuts, and don’t even need a clamped on guide now. ... "
" ... Good clean cuts. ... "
" ... Sturdy design with dust collection system especially helpful in my application, removing grout from kitchen floor. ... "
" ... I also hook up my shop vac to it to keep the work area clean ... "
" ... Used it to cut out damaged part of our hardwood flooring. ... "
" ... There are a lot of really great features including bevel, laser, vacuum port, and more. ... "
Power Consumption
11saw, much, little
+73%
-27%
" ... The power is insane. ... "
" ... I’m impressed with how much power the motor on this saw has. ... "
" ... It is awesome, it has control and power. ... "
" ... Very power full. ... "
" ... Great power and safety. ... "
" ... It’s got good power. ... "
" ... This gizmo is "safe" given that it's a handheld power saw. ... "
" ... It seems to have decent power. ... "
For Kids
8son, making, law, absolutely, saw
+100%
" ... It was a gift for my son, he is learning as he goes along , he loves it ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... My son likes the saw very much. ... "
" ... I'm a 67 year old retired teacher. ... "
" ... My sons, son in law, and Grandson. ... Son in law loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband for Christmas and he absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... Awsome works great husband loves ... "
Delivery
7good, delivery, came, saw
+86%
-14%
" ... If it's easy to use, I'll come back to add comments，The delivery is fast and the packing is good ... "
" ... Item came well packaged. ... "
" ... Good performance time expedited delivery. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Just received yesterday. ... "
Marketplace
6works
+100%
" ... Amazon's choice is always trustworthy! ... "
" ... Can you find the right product in your local store? ... "
" ... Came very quickly too. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... it’s exactly like picture and seems nice i haven’t really used it yet but i think it’ll be helpful ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Cables
5long, really, clean cuts
+100%
" ... The attached cord is very long and heavy duty. ... "
" ... The power cord is what I really liked about this handheld saw. ... "
" ... Only thing was it's not cordless but good length in the cord so not awful ... "
" ... I’d prefer cordless because I don’t like flipping cords but overall a very powerful saw ... "
Setup
4easy, without, straight, saw, handle
+100%
" ... Setting up the saw handle and measurement tool was easy and straightforward by just following videos online. ... "
" ... I use this for my wood working projects Easy setup easy to use much more handy than a full size skill saw ... "
" ... Easy assembly and easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use, and cuts are smooth and precise. ... "
Print Quality
4guide, helpful
+100%
" ... Laser guide works well. ... "
" ... The laser guide last forever . ... "
" ... Laser guide is helpful. ... "
" ... Laser guide is very helpful. ... "
For Running
3+100%
" ... I also find myself holding both down when running the blade in order to have a good grip and my hand ended up getting very fatigued even after a few cuts. ... "
" ... Never running out of power, and the consistency allowed me to use it as often as I need it. ... "
" ... It's a bit tough in certain positions but over all it was a great purchase and will help me in the long run. ... "
Sound Quality
3loud, heavy, good, design
+67%
-33%
" ... for the first , i think it has a very good design , it is not heavy but it sounds so strong . ... "
" ... Appreciate the handle can be switched to either side, the extra blades, power, lower pitched sound. ... "
Pedometer
3worked, basement
+100%
" ... Replaced some steps on my porch and it worked as expected. ... "
" ... Wanted to replace a few steps in a family member's basement. ... "
" ... I cut 16 stairway steps and risers made of oak wood and this saw worked as champ. ... "
Accuracy
3wood, metal
+100%
" ... Still makes accurate cuts. ... "
" ... Accurate cutting tool for wood, plastic and metal. ... "
Door
3also, space, saw, cut, bought
+100%
" ... I used it to frame a pocket door. ... "
" ... removed the doors and separator to make one open space. ... "
" ... ADDED: I also just tried this saw for shortening a door. ... After adjusting the height, I was also able to do a 45 degree bevel cut on the pre-bought door jam. ... "
CD/DVD
3cut
+100%
" ... The extra discs provide more applications for this tool. ... "
" ... I like the most the variety of discs it comes with to cut different types of material. ... "
" ... I just saw the video to learn how to change the discs and was very simple. ... "
Returns
3back, would, sent, saw, return
-100%
" ... I'll be returning the item and buying the Makita. ... "
" ... As a result, I stooped using the saw, then boxed it for return. ... "
Product As Described
3+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... it’s exactly like picture and seems nice i haven’t really used it yet but i think it’ll be helpful ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Water Resistance
3pool, making
+100%
" ... I think my next project will be the bathroom tile for the shower. ... "
" ... the best collection.i used to cut the brick beside the swimming pool. ... "
" ... Made quick work of removing all the grout from our shower tiles. ... "
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Size: 4.72 meters