Worx WX531L 20V WORXSAW 4.5" Cordless Compact Circular Saw

I do a lot of wood working for fun projects at home and I build obstacles for horse training. I was toggling between a jig saw to cut shapes and my skil saw to cut longer straighter edges from plywood and to cut through lumber. I saw the rotorazer and thought that was what I needed but didn't pull the trigger because of the price. After more research I came across this handy little saw and found it a better fit for me because of the light weight and the smaller grip. After looking at all the reviews I ordered it and haven't looked back! This is a great tool and exactly what I needed, fits smaller hands, cuts through 2x4 posts without much slowing down, and it's easy to operate with one hand. Absolutely love it. I'm so glad I didn't go with the rotorazer that is way heavier and larger than this Worx saw which is plenty for what I do and a great value for the price.

This is an awesome little saw with everything you need to get straight cuts with ease. I am a petite, female, 5'2", 115lbs and do much of my own refurbishing of condo and furniture. I had a jigsaw, some handsaws that would cut butter but needed that 'extra' oomph that you get from a circular saw. However, I had broken my left wrist long ago, then have carpal tunnel on right wrist which can make it difficult after a while due to angle needed to be held. This saw seemed to be of the right size enabling easy cutting through lumber I use. It's got a smaller blade 4.5" and weight is lite but what I realized right away was the handle was straight. That might sound strange but I'd been looking for one precisely made as well as this one WITH a handle that could be folded to an angle or left straight. Having a handle that can be set to an angle makes it much easier for tired or aching joints to hold easier. Just my own experience, having very small wrists as well. The saw itself, is great, has everything you need to last years, just make sure to buy the proper saw blades for your project! Sorry I had to search again.

I didn't want a full-sized circular saw, as I am mostly dealing with 3/4" material and only occasionally anything thicker. The grip is nicely sized for my rather small hands, and the weight is fairly well balanced. The safety switch is awkwardly-placed.

Worx Worxsaw versus Rockwell Compact Circular SawI am a cabinet maker and am frequently asked to do maintenance and repairs on many 75 year old to 120 year old houses that cover my neighborhood. These homes tend to have many tiny places (closets and cabinets) I need to squeeze myself and my tools into to make repairs. A traditional 7.5 inch circular saw cuts speedily but is too unwieldy for such small spaces as these and a reciprocating saw is frequently too slow and too big.I received the Worx Worxsaw yesterday after spending several hours comparing it to the Rockwell 5 Amp Compact Circular Saw (at nearly twice the price depending on the vendor) which is made by the same Chinese manufacturer as the Worx. Despite all the rave reviews for both saws, I had hesitations about each of them. My concern was that the 4 Amp Worxsaw wouldn't be powerful enough for what I do and that the poor placement of the lock release button on the Rockwell and the Rockwell's 3 extra inches in length would make the saw uncomfortable to use in the cramped quarters I frequently find myself in.I opted for the Worxsaw. It came yesterday and I put it to use today in a tiny closet I needed to partially demolish.My concerns are gone. I love this thing. It cuts through a 2 by 4 effortlessly. It cut 1/2" plywood right along the straight edge I clamped to the board without creeping so alignment of the blade to the footplate is spot on. Depth adjustments are easy. It fits my hand like a tailored leather glove. The lock release is easy to reach and the hand position is genuinely comfortable. It small size makes it incredibly easy to maneuver even in very tight spaces. It even sounds good (you can hear the healthy whine of the gearing inside). The engineers coaxed the perfect amount of torque out of the motor when paired with the thin kerfed blade. Most importantly, the cut surfaces are clean enough for gluing if you need to do so provided you let the tool do its job without forcing it.I rarely review a tool online. This tool is a rare exception.To be fair, I have only had it for a day and have no idea how long it will last. Nevertheless it feels solid. It is not too heavy or too light for its size. I have noticed that Worx sells a similar tool in the UK with a laser attached. I wish I could have purchased that as it would be a help for the kind of work that I do.My recommendation is that you don't concern yourself with the power output in comparison to the Rockwell. This is a stellar tool.

I work with 1/16” thin woods in my laser projects and find that the larger circular or jig saws tear up the wood when I am cutting out the individual squares to laser. I was leery that this compact saw would be better, but I was tired of having to manually cut out my pieces. The saw comes with a blade with 24 teeth, so I bought an additional blade with 40 teeth to do finer cuts. Since my wood is so thin, I use a work table that has two pieces of wood with a gap in the middle, anchor the wood, and cut down the middle through the gap. From the very first cut, this saw has worked perfectly - it cuts a straight cut with no chipping or tearing of the wood - either for rip or cross cuts. I love it. I also have used it to cut a 1x4 board - again worked perfectly. It is fairly light weight and easy to hold and work. So glad I found this one.

Love this little tool! I am a woman who likes DIY. I don’t feel very comfortable using my big heavy circular saw. This is perfect! It’s lightweight and easy to handle. I am replacing deck boards and this gives the accuracy and enough cutting depth to easily cut out deck boards. It is so easy to operate, my neighbor ladies are borrowing it for its ease of use and control as well.