Craftsman C3 19.2 volt DieHard Cordless Trim Saw Reviews
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Rating Summary
“The C3 trim saw is a very handy, nice, light, easy to handle saw”
- a DIYer, a Craftsman Club Member, a Craftsman devotee, handyman
- Pros
- light weight, compact, easy handling
- Cons
- few Sears blades available, short rip fence
Craftsman C3 19.2 volt DieHard Cordless Trim Saw —
I've never owned or used a cordless circular saw before. I have a large, heavy and powerful corded circular saw that is really overkill for many jobs that I do. That's what prompted my purchase of the C3 trim saw.
So far, I have mixed emotions about it. I really like the size, weight and handling of the saw, but it really lacks power compared to my main saw. I tend to overpower the saw and stall the blade at times, usually by trying to cut too fast. I need to spend more time with the saw to better learn its limitations and its strengths. I have no doubt that most of the problem is my lack of skill and knowledge with this type of saw. Ultra thin kerf saw blades and using the more powerful li-ion batteries would probably go a long way to helping with power issues as well.
Having said that, I've also had lots of positive experiences with the saw. It's so nice to snag the saw, snap the battery out of my drill and put it in the saw, cut the piece and be done with it. No muss, no fuss, when I do it right. It's so light and easy to handle, that it's really nice to have for the small stuff. I bought a carry bag for it, so it's a keeper.
Blade changes are very easy and there are quite a few 10mm arbor blades available. I was surprised to see that my Sears store only had 3 blades in a pack, available for this saw. Having the arbor wrench in the saw body is a nice touch.
I have yet to use the laser guide or the rip fence, so I can't say much about those features, other than to say that the rip fence seems quite short.
Craftsman C3 19.2 volt DieHard Cordless Trim Saw
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