Genesis Mini Circular Saw 4.0 Amp 4-1/2" with 24T Carbide-Tipped Blade, Rip Guide, Vacuum Adapter, and Blade Wrench (GCS445SE)

I got it and put it through its paces on its first blade. Nipping pallets apart, I wanted a “dirty” tool, and this was cheap so I figured I’d try it. Eventually work environment for it changed, and i use it on a track now like a track saw. Handles 1” hardwoods (maple and oak mostly) just fine. Smooth cuts. Only have used the 24 tooth blades so far, but it’s still going and actually is nice to have a clean line of sight to the blade holding it right handed. When a blade gets dull, you’ll know, because it’s not big in the power area. But you won’t notice it if you’re using it at reasonable cut speeds lol (and keep good blades on it). Glad I got it

This is so much easier for me to use rather than my large skill saw. It may not be large enough for some people but sure works for me. I had already used it and it works great. Someone warned me that some of these have the safety button in a bad place and hard to get to. Not this one!! I the safety is right on top of the power button. I am a small female and I have no problem hitting the safety and the power button pretty much about the same time. Great purchase!!!

Great little saw, cuts cleanly, lightweight and easy to use BUT beware of the safety switch/trigger. It is hard to release the switch and hold onto the saw at the same time because of the power switch length. See the product photos to see what I mean. I will keep it but it concerned me when i used it for the first time. Still a nice little saw for the price.

That’s a great deal can’t beat it ty

This is the 2nd Genesis product I've purchased and I love it. I own the Genesis oscillating saw and it's as good, if not better, than the "big name" brands. Anyway, what surprised me about this mini circular saw is that on start-up, it doesn't jolt in your hand; it's just a smooth transition from stop to full speed. It's lightweight - something that we girls can appreciate, yet powerful enough to easily cut through 3/4" MDF board. I lent it to my brother to use to cut 2x4's and he really liked it, too - said he was going to buy one for himself. It's an all-around good saw for projects around the house, especially for folks who are nervous about using power saws. Highly recommend!

You can't control the front and so I guess if you're just going straight up or straight down it would be okay, but when you go inside ways, it's uncontrollable. It's heavier than you would think so if you're using it on a ladder to cut the bottom edge sideways on a fascia, I can't see it being very controllable and therefore dangerous. I returned it. PS. When I was trying to put it together, I didn't realize there was a blade with a tiny hole in The box. And it also when you're trying to install the blade, the screw is reverse thread. I must have spent a half an hour trying to figure out what was going on until I had to call support. That was the first thing he said and so that worked out except for some reason my blade wasn't working. I was using your usual four and a half inch grinder blade with the wider opening. When I finally got it all together and realized there was no front control point, I knew this was not the tool for me. I was going to be up on a ladder trimming fascia horizontally without any ability to control the front edge. I returned it. Just add some controlling FrontPoint and this would probably be a great product. Bad engineering.

* Update Genesis finally replied, late but during the COVID pandemic I guess everyone is on a skeleton crew nationwide. But they told me to return it and they would repair it or replace it. I sent it back on July 28 and emailed them with the tracking number. I got a brand new one back in the mail on August 3! Just 4 business days later! They literally shipped a new one to me the minute they got the old one back. So I have to give credit where it's due, I thought that was pretty impressive. Because of that, I bumped them up from 2 stars to 3 stars. * Original review I purchased this in November 2019, and I used it to cut about 20 1x2 furring strips and 1x6 non-treated lumber. It would cut the furring strips fine, but when cutting the longer wood it would sometimes just stop cutting! I would have to back up, start it up again, and then cut a little further. I pulled it out again June 2020, and found that the trigger would no longer compress! If I turn it over and move the trigger back and forth then the blade will come on in short 1-2 second bursts, but when I go back to normal and try to cut the blade won't stay on. You can feel that the trigger compresses about 1/16th of an inch instead of all the way. It's supposed to be under warranty so I emailed Genesis several days ago, but no reply yet. I wish I'd just gotten a better brand, but I was trying to save money :-(

Handy item, cuts great. A great buy

Perfect machine. It works and cuts perfect cuts. Its easy to use

It is for light-weight use and not for heavy-duty or industrial, but it works perfectly. I used it to cut pieces of wood shorter on a picket fence and trim the edges of doors when fitting doors, and was perfect for the job. Just to note you need to get an American two-point adapter to plug into SA sockets.

Gostei muito da serra, mas a base é meio feia, pois veio descascando a tinta, e meio que já teriam maquiado com um pouco para disfarçar, deixando o acabamento da peça muito feio, nada que interfira no uso ou qualidade de corte, e com o uso estaria sujeito a desgaste, mas vir na caixa nesse estado me deixou decepcionado. E o único ponto negativo na construção é a escolha do gatilho, não gostei.

Yo soy nuevo en esto , esta mini sierra funciona bien me a estado ayudando mucho a cortar cosas qeu con serrucho o seguet simple y sencillamente no podria o no lo haria. Repito si eres nuevo y estas aprendiendo esta es perfecta

Amazing power and performance