Nice weight. Long cord. Low noise
Rating: 5
This is a perfect saw! Pros: Easy assembly Good trigger tension Long cord Nice size Excellent grip Cons: The Allen wrench placement is rubber, and it is located too close to the saw. It will inevitably break off and you'll lose the wrench. if you're going to use this frequently, make sure you've got another place to keep your wrenches. You will lose this one if you keep it where the manufacturer put it. This is an excellent saw. Jack-of-all trades.
by BuckeyeRebel on 2018-11-21T16:00:00

Nice cuts
Rating: 5
This saw is a nice quality for the price point. It does all of the little job I need just fine. The only thing I was a little disappointed about is it doesn't come with a dust collection port. Overall not a big deal for me, but if that's important to you, maybe look elsewhere.
by Me123 on 2018-11-18T16:00:00

Great Saw
Rating: 5
I'm excited to review the Porter Cable PCE300 15 -Amp 7-1/4 Inch Heavy Duty Magnesium Shoe Circular Saw because I think its great. First of all I am a very handy female who grew up in a construction family so I know my way around power equipment and have used many different types of circular saws. I would have to say hands down, this is the best one I used. It just feels nice in the hands, good weight that's doesn't feel flimsy nor to heavy and bulky. It's easy to move around when working with it. It's not hard to change the blade at all but it feels like the blade is very secure when it is in place and ready to go.. From opening the package to using it, its pretty much plug and play and didn't have to look at instructions. The blade it comes with is perfect for every day use. It cut through some thick, hard wood with no problem and little effort on my end. It feels very smooth to use. I really feel this is the only circular saw you will ever need, or only saw for really anything (as most people dont need several types of saws) Recommended.
by OceanDreams1979 on 2018-11-14T16:00:00

Great for even the first time user
Rating: 5
This PORTER-CABLE saw is just right for the everyday user very simple to use. When we took this out of the box the saw blade was separate and had to be installed the tool to do so was included which I think was brilliant. The blade was a snap to install no tricky maneuvering to get it in correctly and ready to use within seconds. The saw is very well made heavy duty but not heavy in weight it is light so anyone could use this saw and not be intimidated. The handle was firm and gave a good grip in order to get a clean precise cut. I like the fact that it is small making it easy to store in any space including my small bedroom closet where the rest of my tools are. I do wish the cord was a bit longer it is pretty standard length though my outdoor plug is in an awkward area and I needed an extension cord to get to my cutting area. I like the simple logo not to in your face like some companies do there is no need to distract from the quality workmanship this displays. I highly recommend PORTER-CABLE it is definitely an underdog but the value you get is fantastic and will last many years for us.
by binzany on 2018-11-20T16:00:00

Porter Cable Shoe Circular Saw
Rating: 5
I just love it, love it, love it. I've been asking for one of these for Christmas for so long. I finally can get to a few projects that I've been hoping to be able to tackle on my own. I have been taking the time to learn the functions of the saw so I can use it correctly and it's easy to learn information. I look forward to completing a project!
by GrowingKidsMom on 2018-11-26T16:00:00

Suprisingly easy to use
Rating: 5
This saw is a little on the heavy side, but it is surprisingly easy to use. The blade glides nicely and it performs excellent cuts. It's very easy to maneuver and glide across the surface. One thing i'm not too sure about though, and maybe i just haven't found it, but there's no safety button on it. Otherwise, it feels very durable and like it can take a few beatings, it has already and that hasn't hindered the performance one bit..
by lexinifo on 2018-12-06T16:00:00

Work well
Rating: 5
So the circular saws very nice I've been using it for about 2 weeks now I am and helping a buddy of mine build a shed and his backyard and plenty of power hasn't locked up on me real strong blade the guy who does and I've done car from you for over 30 some years my dad was actually a home builder so I grew up around construction is a pretty sturdy saw I like it a lot I have nothing bad to say about the saw good product
by Bigtom98338 on 2018-11-18T16:00:00

so great
Rating: 5
We,re remolding the house and This saw saved a lot of hard work.It really gets in there and gets the job done.It seem to be great help,So we are happy with it.
by readysandra on 2018-11-13T16:00:00

Porter Cable brand is good!
Rating: 4
I didn't have anything in this brand so I was curious just how it would perform. We were pleasantly surprised. Granted it's just a circular saw but, you want one you can trust to work well, be easy to handle and that's a safe saw. I was reading about the magnesium shoe and it seems this ups the value of the saw and makes it better than those without. I don't you can go wrong with this saw and it sells for a reasonable price too. The 15 amps is good also as some are lower so you will appreciate that amps with this saw. I would recommend it and am pleased.
by penny01966 on 2018-11-15T16:00:00

Seems Great
Rating: 3
We moved into our home about a year and a half ago, and since then, I have been wanting to change and update lots of things here and there. I especially need tools to do outdoor projects like build planter boxes, etc. I have slowly been buying more tools and adding them to my collection. I have not purchased a saw yet so I was excited to get to try out this one. This is my first large power tool, and this is my first saw. So, I'm coming from the perspective of an extreme novice. There are lots of precautions and warnings in the manual. So if you have never used a circular saw like me, it may be worth the read. For me, it also gave some insight into how to use the saw and how to do some different types of cuts using the saw. The saw seems heavy and well made. It has a cord that is a little on the short side for me. If working outside or away from an outlet you probably will need an extension cord. It does not come with the blade installed so that will be a learning curve for newbies getting it attached and ready to use. Seems like a good circular saw that will last use through many projects.
by MamaColes327 on 2018-12-18T16:00:00