DeWalt DWS535 Heavy Duty 7 1/4-Inch Worm Drive Circular Saw Review

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(More customer reviews)Finally, someone put some thought in to addressing the weak link in the good ole' Skil 77, the foot/table. The designers of the DWS535 deserve a hats off and a pat on the back just for acknowledging the problems with the Skil 77 that havehaunted me for most of my 25+ years in construction as a carpenter.
The saw came out of the box with a rafter hook big enough to hang on most TJI's. The bevel adjustment is composed of a heavy piece of magnesium cast into the foot plate backed by a steel piece making it less likely to be bent from a drop or fall.This is usualy the first thing to get tweaked on a Skil 77. The bevel adjustment also has detents at 22-1/2 and 45 degrees and will lean over to a 52 degree maximum, very nice for cutting rafters. The depth adjustment bar, although the same basic design as the 77, it looks to me to be a little bit thicker and is partially protected from the casting of the upper blade guard. This is usually the second thing that gets bent up on the 77. The foot plate itself, instead of a flat piece of magnesium or pressed steel, is cast magnesium with reinforcement ribs and bridging cast into the foot plate as a single piece and is very stout. Also on the foot plate is an additional two pairs of sights on the blade cutout in the foot plate for the alignment of precise plunge cuts, very cool. The blade lock is easily located on the top of the saw under the auxiliary handle instead ofthe front of the saw in the gearbox with a o-ring prone to leak oil all over the saw and tool box when it fails.All carpenters know not to lower a saw off a roof by it's cord but most of us still do, knowing this Dewalt has beefed up the connection between the cord and the saw with some extra clamps inside the handle.
Offered as an extra accessory, the DWS5100 rip fence is hands down the best on the market to date. The fence is more like the fence on a table saw and is a definite improvement over the little "T" shaped fences offered by most of the other competitors. Look to pay about 5x more for the fence but it's two point connection and superior cuts makes it well worth it.
Anyone in the market for a worm drive and is tired of the same problems, I think this saw is well worth a serious look and consideration.

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Product Description:
Features:13.8 lbs. Lightweight magnesium construction for optimum user handling, comfort, and strength Durable cast magnesium footplate provides a tough and solid cutting platform Extra wide saw hook accepts material up to 2-1/2" wide TOUGHCORD Cord Protection System provides 4X better cord jerk protection 53° Bevel capacity for advanced applications Bevel detents at 22.5° and 45° for fast and accurate setting to common angles Dual rip ports to accept available DWS5100 12" Dual Port Rip Guide (sold separately) Top-accessible spindle lock enables easier and faster blade changingSpecifications:Amps: 15 Amps Max Watts Out: 2100W No Load Speed: 4800 RPM Bevel Capacity: 53° Bevel Stops: 22.5° and 45° Rear Pivot: No Electric Brake: No Blade Diameter: 7-1/4" Depth of Cut at 90°: 2-7/16" Depth of Cut at 45°: 1-7/8" Tool Weight: 13.8 lbsWhat's In The Box:DeWalt DWS535 7-1/4-inch Worm Drive Circular Saw 7-1/4" Carbide-Tipped Blade Blade Wrench

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