Rockwell RK3440K VersaCut Circular Saw Review

Circular saws are a favorite tool for carpenters and contractors. They prefer the battery operated types for its portability but a home owner can make use of traditional electric circular saws considering their inexpensive but highly efficient construction. Typically, circular saws are made with one particular surface or material in mind but today's modern day circular saws with adjustable depth, interchangeable blades and other host of features can adapt to just about any kind of surface. The Rockwell RK3440K VersaCut is one such circular saw having the ability to satisfy ardent construction geeks and certified contractors alike.

A compact but versatile circular saw, the Rockwell's RK3440K VersaCut is compatible with plastic, flooring, slate, aluminum, tiles, sheet metals and wood surfaces. Weighing just 4 pounds, it is lightweight but also very steady thanks to a streamlined design that improves control. The Rockwell RK3440K VersaCut Circular Saw in fact, can be wielded in one hand with equal precision and control. The biggest advantage to a homeowner is its compatibility with just about any home improvement project. Be it resizing the cabinets, changing the wooden floor tiles, making a new window or portrait frame, the Rockwell RK3440K circular saw will be an integral part of the project.

Slower Performance With Diamond Blade – The diamond blade tends to slow down the saw when cutting through material more than quarter inch in thickness as opposed to cutting through wood of similar thickness. However, performance does not deteriorate even at slower speeds.

Requires Custom Made Vacuum Pipe connections – The vacuum port lacks its own piping and one has to fashion it out of custom parts to fit onto any vacuum device. However, when cutting through cement boards, the dirt kicked up tends to grip to the base of the saw keeping it steady and perfectly precise.

Lack Of Plunge Lock – Although it is made for plunge cut, it lacks a locking mechanism that locks the depth and thus eliminates the need of a plunge cut.

Grip Design Needs Improvement – The thicker grip and narrow trigger area makes it hard to completely wrap fingers around the handle thus making it slightly difficult to control at first.

DIY enthusiasts, home owners and hobbyists should all find the Rockwell RK3440K VersaCut Circular Saw a perfect fit. Its lightweight, durable and easy to use. With ample power for all sorts of home improvement project, its even ideal for carpenters and sub contractors of all sorts. Basically anyone in need or a small circular saw with ample power will find the Rockwell RK3440K a good choice.