Comments on: Rockwell RK3440K VersaCut Circular Saw

By: Ed Sutter

Ed Sutter — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:19:00 +0000

Very nice tool I bought this hoping it would be a nice alternative to my cicular saw when cutting things 1-inch thick and less. Just used it for the first time on some 3/4″ plywood and it did just what I had hoped. I have a few Rockwell tools (JawHorse and Sonicrafter) and all are solid quality tools. This is no exception. You can’t cut 2x4s with it, but as long as you realize its limits (designed in), its a great addition to a workshop.I wish that the ratings would allow me to give this a 4 7/8 star rating because I have 2 comments…1. I had to put a little bit of duct tape around the vacuum attachment because my vacuum’s end was a bit bigger (1/16″) than the attachment’s outer diameter. To be fair to Rockwell, I don’t know if this is the fault of my vacuum or the Versacut.2. As much as I like the “plunge” design, it would be nice if this had a convenient means of locking down the blade to not require the “plunge”.Neither of these issues were…

By: Allan V. Luster "Allan"

Allan V. Luster "Allan" — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:04:27 +0000

A Very Good Tool, BUT… I have been a pro cabinet and finish carpentry contractor for most of 30 years. I bought this saw after my little Makita battery operated trim saw crapped out. I never did like that saw from the start, it was too weak for professional use and kicked back on plunge cuts EVERY TIME unless I held it with a death grip.This Rockwell saw is very well made. Fit and finish are very good. The handle is a little big for me, and I have average size mitts. Nevertheless, it is easy to control. The laser guide is pretty cool, I have never been one to use laser guides before, I almost always set up a straight edge guide for accuracy.I also like the fact the blade is on the left side of the saw like a worm drive. This is completely natural for right handers like me, and you can see your cut a lot more easily. Why “sidewinders” have the blade on the right has never made sense, in my humble opinion.Others have mentioned the carrying bag which is very convenient for…