BLACK DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT 5-1/2 in. Cordless Circular Saw with Battery and Charger (BDCCS20C)

I used this saw with the included blade to build my porch railing (100 cuts: 4×4’s, 2×4’s, 1×4’s, 1×2’s).Expect to get 50 cuts per charge on 2×4 treated lumber.I was not satisfied with the finish of the treated 4×4 cuts,but the treated 2×4’s, 1×2’s, & Cedar 1×4’s cut very well–better than the factory cut.When cutting multiple boards together, I did not have trouble cutting 1×2’s stacked together, but I did have trouble cutting 2×4’s stacked one after the other.I do not recommend making cuts in 2 passes–the blade will pull differently on the second pass–and the cut will not be seamless. …if you are concerned with tearing at the edges just go slowly. I did not have a problem with frayed or broken edges even when cutting 1×2’s at an angle.The safety function is well thought out.The retracting blade cover has a handle–so that it can be retracted in preparation for making a cut….if you don’t it can wobble, as evidenced by the teeth marks in the 2nd photo.The blade never got hot, and neither did the equipment despite the 95°F weather.But, I found the base to have quite a bit of friction (sticky) when the wood is wet/humid,not a show-stopper but it is something to be prepared for.This saw has multiple adjustments–and there is a bit of play, if you push too hard your cut may lean or wander wide on the backside. Don’t push too hard and you will be fine.Surprisingly, I found this saw to rip boards quite well–in fact, I think the blade/saw combo makes rip cuts better than cross cuts.I am quite satisfied with this saw. It took some getting-used-to but it works quite well.It is the perfect companion to my Black N’ Decker 20v MAX drill–which is 5 years old and just as good as the day I purchased it.