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Black & Decker CHS6000 6-Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw
It couldn?t be any easier than this: a cordless hand saw that cuts wood, metal, drywall, plastic, rope and more. We like it for its grab-it-and-go convenience and because it doesn?t balk at wood that?s up to an inch thick. It?s perfect for taming overgrown bushes and stray branches, but it also makes quick work of PVC pipes, vinyl gutters, wire shelving, wallboard, craft projects and a hundred other things. It?s small and light enough for even the most petite among us to grasp it firmly with just one hand, leaving your other free. Of course, we like bells and whistles, but sometimes, a straightforward tool like this one is the easiest to use. Just keep it in its wall-mountable charger, then grab it when you need it. Even changing blades is a fast and easy task because it?s tool-free. It?s powered by a 6-volt battery and delivers a surprising 1,850 strokes per minute with a 1/2-inch stroke length, and best of all, it doesn?t require fancy blades ? just standard jigsaw blades. Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers will really like this little saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste What?s in the Box
Handisaw, wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, wall-mountable charger
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Black & Decker CHS6000 6-Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw Reviews
But they are weird if you aren't used to them. NiMH needs "special care" which ARE in the instrucions (yes. The battery is very strong as expected. The protective box is rather big making access/angle of some cuts more difficult, but still do-able.
they are). One day Update: Cut nails easily in tight spaces. With the battery recommendation to NOT keep it on the charger (you'll ruin it)., and that it will achieve full battery power after several uses, it sounds like this is a NiMH battery, not the usual NiCad or Lit folks are used to for a power tool. But I'm too lazy to fully fully run it down test anymore, and don't have a lot of jobs for it, just a few hard to reach nails I want to get rid of. It may have just been me getting tired.
Then cut 2x4s to see how strong the cutting power is (no problem when held solid to wood) & when the battery would get noticeably weaker. I'll expect that it will only get stronger over the next uses. I charged 9 hrs before using. The other thing about NiMH is that it self-discharges so it will need to be used a bit & charged perhaps every couple of months to keep the battery fresh, could be a hassle. Too bad B&D didn't use an Eneloop battery pack. If I can I'll run it down & charge the day before I really need a lot of cutting, that's the best system I can think of. So it's not a Grab-'n-Go type of tool battery set up.
After six 2x4s, with a bit of rest to cool down after each pair, I noticed a very slight decrease in power. With the short throw & small size I bought this to get nails that are in spaces too tight to reach with a sawsall. to get it started working well & long term. I let it cool & plugged it into the charger again. If I run into a problem I'll let you know. That's already more & thicker wood than I expected out of this small unit anyway, especially on the first, warm up, charge.
While I love this saw for drywall and trim molding, it is lousy when used for cutting vinyl siding, 2x4s and 1" or greater thinkness hardwoods. I agree it will not cut hardwoods or 2x4s, but it is great for trimming drywall and trim molding. I am an engineer and like to be my own handyman at home. Because of the fast strokes, the mess is minimal I usually hold a box lid under the cutting area to catch the dust.
The blade changing mechanism is the easiest I have ever seen. I am amazed the spring-loaded blade holder holds the blade so well and eliminates need for screwdrivers and wrenches to change the blade. My dad gave one of these saws to me for Christmas 2007. I can cut holes for electrical outlets or ceiling light fixtures in less than 30 seconds. There is not enough power in the stroke to handle 2x4s and moderate thinkness hardwoods.
I am critical on product designs. It bounces like crazy on vinyl siding a finer blade might be the answer.
The cut is a clean cut if you hold it correctly and close to what you are cutting. This hand saw was great to use. It will not cut any thing over 1 inch thick. We do not own a circular saw. I have always felt like we do not need one. I believe that,"having the RIGHT tool makes the job a whole lot easier and faster." The storage room looks GREAT. It charges very quickly and cuts a long time. We used it to orgainaze my outside storage room, cutting peg boards and 1/8 inch plywood to make shelving.
I'm a "little old lady" who only uses power tools for minor jobs. I have a B&D variable speed drill which I use with no problem. It would have been possible if you could have "set" the cut at a slow speed. I found it impossible to cut a round dowel because there is only one speed (fast).
Cutting material needs to be on solid surface. Wear safty glasses. Blade change really quick and EZ. Works OK for small cuts. Lacks power when used on hard woods. All depends upon your needs. Hard to see cutting line. Broke a few blades.
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