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This cutsaw is a replacement of a saw that "locked up" and was irreparable. It is a very handy tool though as it is very portable and has decedent battery life.Black and Decker was very gracious about replacement although it was difficult to replace as I believe it was out of production.
It probably won't work very well on construction projects but it is great for trimming small trees and bushes. The key to getting a good cut is holding the branch firmly against the front of the saw. I am buy this one as a spare since I like the original so much.
This saw is really a good idea. The battery is too weak for useful operation and I am sure that the development team knew it when before putting out in the market. What it lacks is enough power to cut anything but soft plastic. I have a rechargable carving knife that cuts better than this thing. There is a reason that Retailers are dumping their inventory and B&D is offering free batteries with purchases. You WILL be disappointed.
The first thing I used it for was to cut a hole for a can light in the ceiling. I was just cutting 3/8" pine into pieces to test it out. Well I bought this as part of the VPX starter system. It only lasted me ten minutes before dying. So all in all I think this saw is not worth it at all. It worked fantastic. Well I recharged it and got another 8 minutes before dying on me.
It lasted long in my other tools. I thought awesome for the little projects around the house. So I recharged the battery and tried it in one of my other VPX tools just to make sure the battery was a good one. However after that it just isn't good for much else. That was after a full 6 hour battery charge. It was good idea, but the nature of the beast is that it sucks power fast. Not sure if there is something wrong with mine or if it is the norm, but for me i will stick with my jigsaws, and other tools.
This item works really well for small jobs, I just wish the battery lasted a little longer. I have two spares, so it's not an issue, but if I didn't have them I can imagine it getting a little frustrating. Overall I think it's great for the price.
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