Genesis 5.8 Amp 3-1/2 in. Control Grip Plunge Compact Circular Saw Kit with Laser, Hose, 3 Blades, Rip Guide and Bag

I’ve been looking for a small saw that would work like both a skill and jig saw for light work around the home. The older I get the less patience I have for being “creative” with tools and materials when trying to build with my smaller hands. I rely on good power tools and this kit is awesome.

I had never even heard of the Genesis brand before I purchased this power tool, and I can tell you based upon my observations, I would not hesitate to own more power tools made by this brand. I did not expect this circular saw to be that powerful, it is after all, what I consider a “miniature” version of a larger circular saw. Much to my surprise, it is VERY powerful for it’s size. I made several test-cuts with some leftover 2×4’s, including cross cuts, and it did not even bog down. I marked a specific angle on one of my cross cuts, used the built-in laser as a guide, and it cut it perfectly. I uploaded a picture of how perfect and smooth it made the cut. It would have cut even smoother if I had the wood laying on a better surface than I had it on, but that was my fault. I appreciate how compact this saw is, and I must say, if I am travelling to a job where I need to make some quick cuts, this will be my go-to circular saw. It takes up less room, it is lighter, and it comes with the perfect storage bag. Another thing I appreciated which is almost unheard of with similar tools, is this actually came with several different types of blades! How cool is that? Now it doesn’t matter what situation I need this for, I will always have the blade I need for the job. The included wrench makes it easy to change blades, and there is a place to store it along the cord where it enters the power tool so you don’t ever lose it. At first I was worried this tool would only cut very thin materials, but that is not the case, it cuts as thick as it advertises, and it’s powerful enough to do so!

Being a female the saw is very easy to use, and not bulky and heavy. It’s cuts thru whatever you need like butter. I did not receive the metal cutting blade awaiting for it to arrive.

Good solid drill. Easy to use

Overall, the product is decent but not accurate. That makes it difficult to give a high rating when we are focusing on a precision tools. I wanted this because the jig for the most part. I wanted the jig to be manufactured being that no one offers it. From here I will make my own jig and return the device.

I had to return the first one I bought, the laser only worked for the first two cuts. So far the replacement has been OK. I would have given it a higher rating had the first one not been defective.

Don’t try to build a house with this saw, but it is very useful during a remodel or in tight spaces or if your project isn’t portable. The laser directs you to exactly where you are going to cut and the plunge feature keeps the platform level on your surface. It works like a champ to cut holes through drywall for new electrical boxes rather than drilling a pilot hole and using a jigsaw. The miter attachment which comes in the box isn’t of much use to me since we have a compound miter saw for cutting trim, etc., although the big saw isn’t very portable and this little one can work inside the house. You might appreciate this one if you are still using the old wooden miter box with hand saw because it is a huge improvement over those days. The supplied hose for dust collection went on the saw without issues but I kinked it when I was trying to remove it which isn’t an issue for us because we tend not to use dust collection anyway. I worry about the depth adjustment lever because it is plastic, but the tool itself seems pretty sturdy. The saw, extra blades, and miter attachment fit nicely in the divided canvas bag which is included in the package.

This is a nice little tool. I bought it to cut through in-place backer board and dry wall in a shower enclosure to install a shower pan. I have not tried the miter fixture but the plunge features and overall saw operation works very well. As other reviews suggest the safety button is awkward to use but I can work around it. I wouldn’t buy this tool for the laser light, it isn’t that powerful. The three saw blades that come with the tool appear well made. I have only used the diamond blade and it zips through concrete backer board and dry wall like they were butter. If you use this tool for that, buy a breathing mask due to plenty of dust. The provided vacuum attachment works well enough but use a mask anyway. In summary, a nice tool with useful attachments and blades. This is not a throw-away tool like you find at Harbor Freight although it is Hecho en China. We shall see…

Made in America #1.This Plunge Circular Saw is a very powerful tool. Talk about precision and ease of cutting along guide.Comfortable grip with great trigger control while operating and you can feel the powerful torque with no low speed @ 4,500 RPM. Comes with a Miter base and rip guide. Has a vacuum adapter as well and three 3-1/2 inch blades for metal, wood, and tile. Has a laser guide and carrying case. Blade cutting maximum depth is 1-1/8th in.This is a quality tool and I enjoyed using it on the hard wood floor I recently installed.The cuts came out nice and clean.

I really needed this 3 1/2 ” Plunge compact circular saw kit. It even has a lazer guidance light. It comes complete with carrying bag, miter saw attachment, for making up to 45 degrees cuts, vacuum attachment hose for collecting sawdust,.allen wrench for changing blades, and even 3 blades, one for wood, one for metal, and one for masonry. This quite the handiest tool in my collection. It is powerful, easy to use, even can cut scrolls. I am very well pleased with it.