Hoteche 10-Inch Compact Portable Table Saw with Saw Blade for Desktop Use

Saw is made very well, its motor is very smooth, it' a beast!

It is heavy as lead. I bought it to make a single pass when cutting fence posts. Good power, but the weight causes the blade to scrape the guard if it is set down while still spinning.

So, first it is (no surprise) made in China. Relatively inexpensive at $140 considering nobody makes a circular saw with a 12 inch blade that's not mounted to something like a mitre or table saw ... ergo, not 'hand-held' with anything near a 4 inch cutting depth. [I needed a circular saw to cut through a wall stud behind sheetrock to clear a doorway into a room addition. The only alternative I could find would have been one of those small hand held chain saws - not exactly as precise as one would like.] Regarding this one: On the plus side it has a big horizontal handle on top like a chain saw and it needs it because it is heavy. It has plenty of power as long as you're only cutting soft wood and take your time. Again, though, made in China means the foot plate has metric dimensions (no problem as long as you know). The foot plate is 445mm long which makes it a bit more than 17-1/2 inches with the centerline of the blade right at half that bottomed out (at max cutting depth). The distance from the outside of the plate to the inside of the blade (narrow side) is exactly 50mm which makes that distance just under 2 inches. The foot plate pivots at the front like a regular circular saw and has a big lever looking paddle below the handles to lock down the cutting depth - good design. ... Minus side: It has a blade guard that is very flimsy and wobbly and can easily engage the blade . It really seemed to be more of an afterthought in design... Clearly they designed it more to be mounted upside down (as is depicted) rather than used like a regular circular saw. Overall: Not bad. - If they had given it a decent heavy duty and more precisely rotating blade guard I'd have give it 5 stars instead of just 3.

This circular saw is a fantastic tool. It delivers smooth, accurate cuts and has plenty of power to handle tough materials with ease. The ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use, even for extended projects. I appreciate the adjustable cutting depth and angle, which add great versatility. The only improvement I’d suggest is a slightly longer power cord for more flexibility. Overall, it’s a reliable, well-built saw that’s perfect for DIYers and professionals alike.

This product comes defective right out of the box. I ordered 1 and sent it back for a replacement, received new replacement with same defects the first one had, Bottom guide plate edge not square to blade by 1/8th", Leading edge front right hand corner bent up. bottom flat surface of base plate not flat in any direction front to rear, or side to side. I disassembled the second unit from base plate thinking I may be able to salvage some way. It is not repairable! This saw in my opinion is extremely dangerous, no blade guard makes it worse. in a straight cut using a straight edge will bind the saw causing it to possibly kick back due to defects.Amazon is investigating as we speak,SEE Attached Pictures. I never plugged this in to see if it runs or not, never got buy the tune up stage. PICS Show all!

The saw works well. Held back 1 star simply because it does NOT have a guard, it does not have a thumb safety/permissive for the trigger, it does not have an electric break and it’s a bit to the heavy side. That said, I needed a deeper cut depth and this saw provided it without breaking the bank. So if you decide to purchase, be aware that this is a LOT of spinning and exposed blade even after you release the trigger.I was working at elevation. So to have the saw handed up, and then to hand back down…I had someone plug in and unplug on command so as to avoid hitting the trigger during transition. This can be a great tool for someone but it can also be quite dangerous if you lose your focus and attention.

I am looking forward to putting this horse through its paces. At this price point I don’t think you could ask for more😎

This saw doesn’t have a safety guard for the blade