Porter-Cable 423MAG 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Blade Left Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my 4th circular saw. I have a Skilsaw 77 worm drive, 2 Makitas, 1 blade on the right and one cordless blade on the left now this one.

One of the features I was most interested in was a solid base when locked. When I'm cutting sheet goods down to size I want the base to be stable. When I apply preasure to the saw I don't want the base to flex or distort while I'm trying to maintain a straight cut edge. Just a little bit of flex would reduce this to rough work only.
This Porter cable was the only one to do it outside a Festool (which is about $400). All of the other saws bases flexed while I put some downward pressure on them and rocked them a bit. Although the Bosch was pretty solid it blade is one the right.

The other feature I wanted was the blade on the left. I'm right handed and love the blade on the left. I like to be able to see the blade and in some instances I like to walk along with the saw and again, the blade on the left allows me to do that comfortably.

This Porter cable easily ride along a fence and is powerful and stable. The blade that comes with it is working pretty darn well, negligible tearout on plywood has been my experience.

The other thing I loved especially after some time using this is the fact that the saw is relatively light in hand and it's well balanced.
I like the worm drive Skil but it gets heavy using it all day. Just a few pounds even 1 or 2 really seem to make a difference.

Another thing which is small but welcome is that Porter Cable cast the distance from the edges of the base to the blade right on the base. Seems that's a measurement I don't retain between weeks of use. I got out my ruler to take down the measurement and behold, there it was already marked for me. 1 1/2" on the left and 5" on the right.

This has been a very enjoyable saw to use. My most enjoyed actually.

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Product Description:
Featuring an ultra-powerful 15 Amp, 5,800 RPM motor, the Porter-Cable 423MAG delivers precise, straight, and accurate cuts quickly and efficiently. An on-board cord clip makes sure the power cord stays clear of your cutting line, and a built-in dust port rotates 205 degrees for dependable dust collection with a 1-inch outlet. Durable and built to last, the 423MAG boasts lightweight magnesium construction, has a comfortable-to-hold handle, and offers a positive stop at 45 degrees.

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