Dremel Blueprint 12V 3-3/8" Mini Circular Saw with Integrated Laser Guide, 2Ah Lithium-Ion Battery and Fast Charger (CS12V-S1)

love that it's so reliable and compact

love it, small but powerful.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This saw station is great, I wish I had one when I was doing finish carpentry. I started out cutting miter joints for some picture frames, all the joints were tight and the laser sight made it very accurate. I tested battery life. I cut over 200 times in red oak before the battery started to run down for some bent wood After a recharge, I used it to trim some 2x4s with the 2x4 guide. It was easy to set up and did what it was supposed to do. The saw station is light weight but very stable, easy to set up easy to pack up and go. It comes with a material support some clamps and a riser. The saw itself is light weight, comfortable to hold and very stable in the cutting track. The edge guide installs very easy and works like a champ although I would have liked a little bit deeper guide maybe 1/4". I can set this up and be in production for trim work in minutes as opposed to a full-sized miter stand and chop saw. The guide never moved out of square when cross cutting or mitering any stock. Overall, a real workhorse.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This compact saw/miter table has quickly become my go-to tool in my workshop. It allows me to easily create accurate miter joints, cross-cuts, and rabbit/dado slots. With it, I've effortlessly crafted a picture frame, a wooden box, and precisely cut wood floor planks. The included jig also makes cutting 2x4 lumber a breeze. Plus, the table doubles as a storage case, which is especially convenient for those with limited shop space like mine. I highly recommend this tool for DIY homeowners and hobbyists. I can't wait to use it on my next model airplane project!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Dremel review Prior to receiving this for review I used a full size miter saw for small angle cuts that this Dremel can handle with ease in a compact form. The case that it came in is full featured. It opens to a mini saw table with storage under the surface for all the included accessories. Of particular note for me is the included clamps that are secured in table slots and the clamps have rubber ends to protect the material that is being held down. I used the miter guide to cut wood I use for picture framing. There are measuring guides in the plastic surface, and there's even a dry erase area for writing down notes or measurements. The bottom of the guide tracks to the surface to is only 7/8 inches (see attachment), so the material used can't exceed that when using the case. The saw also has a laser pointer for accurate alignment with the blade, and bevel cuts can be made. 2x4s can be cut using two passes by adjusting the depth adjustment knob to 1” (it's max) and using the 2x4 cutting guide. I didn't use that, but it is included. There appears to be so much that can be done with this, and I look forward to seeing what I can accomplish. For now I will probably be using it exclusively for picture frames, it seems perfect for that.

The Saw Station is a handy item to have for small cutting jobs. It's like having a portable workbench and track guide all in one. Have not used the bevel risers yet but clamps worked great and saw moved smoothly in the tracks. I especially like the laser light to help align the cut. If you have thick lumber or large plywood to cut, then regular circular saw is way to go. But for small projects, this saw station fits the bill; especially for multiple, repetitive cuts. I recommend it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 1st Use - Just used the CS12V-S1 to cut 6 small pieces of 1/2 plywood for a project I am starting. Cuts seemed smooth and straight - But I used my speed square as I normally do when cutting with a circular saw. Unit was easy to use and control. I was able to test the dust port and it worked well for the cuts I made but it would be nice if it “clicked in” instead of just a pressure fit. I did not cut and check a bevel cut for accuracy yet. I can see where this saw will be an advantage to have in tight spots or for small projects. Also, it would be nice to see how the matching work table would perform (sort of like a mini table crosscut saw) with this saw. I have not checked the battery life as I only made the 6 cuts so I can't comment on how long the battery lasts.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great little tool. Its a very portable little table saw and then some. When I first got it I was thinking of just a light weight little crafting saw to use on melamine or other light weight craft wood projects but to my surprise it handled 1x's with ease. I was recently doing some work in a tight attic space and needed to be able to cut and assemble some 1x blocking and this little jewel was up to the task. For crafting work, I originally got it for, it has performed admirably. Having the case double as a table is genius and the added clamps, guide and mini saw horse for longer materials are all very useful and well thought out additions to this tool. I am impressed and highly recommend to as an addition to anyone's tool chest!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own virtually every Dremel tool ever (?) made, and I have been a loyal and consistent user of this brand since I started collecting tools as a teenager. The Dremel rotary tool is such an essential item that I would include it in a list of necessities if I were ever stranded on a desert island. Of course, I would need access to electricity in order to run it, so the cordless version (with a solar charger, of course) would be a better choice! NOTE: Dremel has provided me this product in exchange for an honest review. The Dremel Cordless Multi-Saw Station (CS12V S1-C) is a versatile kit that includes the Dremel Compact Saw (CS12V-S1) as well as a range of accessories (miter guide, edge guide, dust port adaptor, 2x4 guide, bevel risers, clamps, workpiece support), one 12V 2Ah Battery (B815-01), and the Dremel Fast Charger (GAL12V-20). As a finish carpenter, I embraced the opportunity to review this exciting new product by putting it through a range of small-scale cutting tasks, from straight cuts to miter and bevel cuts. The saw itself even handles plunge cuts, groove cuts (dado and rabbet), cross-cuts to 2x4 stock, and rip cuts on sheet goods when used separately from the Multi-Saw Station on a portable work surface like a Workmate or JawHorse. The saw station also functions as a carrying case and storage unit for the saw and all of its accessories. I already own the corded Dremel Saw-Max (SM20) as well as its cordless counterpart, the Dremel 20V Max Cordless Compact Saw Kit (US20V-01) [Ultra-Saw], so I was excited to learn that Dremel would be offering a new compact saw option as part of its Blueprint line of DIY tools. (The saw itself is available either as a stand-alone tool or as part of the Multi-Saw Station.) The CS12V-S1 uses a 3-3/8 in. blade (CS series), whereas the Saw-Max uses a 3 in. blade (SM series), and the Ultra-Saw takes a 3-1/2 in. blade (US series). However, the depth of cut is the same for all three saws (3/4 inches). This means that the CS12V-S1 is best suited to DIY tasks like cutting window trim, moulding, and baseboard because of the limitations in its 3/4 in. maximum depth of cut. However, it can also handle wood and laminate flooring, as well as 1-by dimensional lumber like 1x4 framing and pine planking up to 1x10. I started by cutting stock in a variety of lengths and thicknesses in order to acquaint myself with the capabilities (and limitations) of the Multi-Saw Station. The saw includes a built-in alignment laser, which is a helpful reference tool, although I always mark the workpiece and match the cut with the cutting line guide notches for accuracy, particularly on bevel cuts. The Multi-Saw Station is also equipped with a built-in miter guide and an angle scale, which extends from the guide to the adjacent work surface. I found the 0° and 45° indents on the miter guide to be unreliable, however, since it doesn't snap securely in place at each mark, and there is some play in the gauge as a result, so I had to double-check all of my cuts with a square. I used the saw to cut both wood stock and plastic laminate, but I chose not to test it on metal (based on another user's review), even though the included carbide Multi-Material Blade (CS600) is engineered to cut wood, laminate, plastic, and non-ferrous metal. Since I work mostly with wood, I will probably purchase the carbide Wood Blade (CS500) for future projects. However, where the Multi-Saw Station truly excels is in its versatility. I was able to seamlessly make both straight and miter cuts (up to 45°) with the miter guide, as well as bevel cuts using the included risers, which add 1/4 in. to the workpiece support surface to allow the blade to make a through-cut in one pass. Moreover, with a maximum capacity of 10 in. for straight cuts and 5.5 in. for 45° miter cuts, I didn't feel limited when cutting stock up to 3/4 in. in thickness. Thanks to the integrated table slots on both work surfaces (which allow you to secure the sliding clamps in multiple configurations) and the included workpiece support, it is also possible to cut longer stock that overhangs the “outfeed” portion of the station, preventing binding and kickback. Additional workpiece support (or support for wider stock) is possible using a pair of 2x4 pieces screwed together, as the height of the Multi-Saw Station is exactly 3.5 inches. (Dremel really does think of everything.) When used with the Multi-Saw Station, the CS12V-S1 mounts on a set of parallel guide tracks that essentially turn it into a track saw (with plunge capability) that slides smoothly through the cut until it stops securely at the end of the track. This innovation also makes it possible to set the depth adjustment in order to make groove and relief cuts as well as to complete cuts for simple joints like dados and rabbets. Moreover, the depth adjustment and plunge capability allow the saw to be used freehand to make clean, splinter-free cutouts in sheet goods like plywood and paneling, as well as countertops, using the included dust port adaptor and a shop vacuum or dust collection bag (although I found the dust port placement on the CS12V-S1 to be awkward and prone to loosen easily during use). For cross-cutting larger stock like 2x4 framing lumber, I tested the saw separately from the Multi-Saw Station on a portable work surface, using the 2x4 guide and one of the included clamps to provide a cutting guide and Quick-Grip clamp(s) to secure the workpiece. Because of the additional thickness, the 2x4 needs to be flipped and the process repeated to complete the cut; however, the guide provides a perfectly straight result. Narrow rip cuts are also possible using the edge guide on the CS12V-S1, though I found it to be inadequate for larger sheets; for these types of cuts, I clamped a straightedge to the surface and used it as a guide. The beam provided by the alignment laser is insufficient for longer cuts as well; moreover, the button tended to get stuck in either the on or off position, so I stopped using it altogether to avoid running down the battery. Given these limitations, I will probably use the saw in conjunction with the Multi-Saw Station, rather than as a stand-alone tool; it lacks the power and versatility that I get from my Dremel Saw-Max or Ultra-Saw.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I welcomed the CS12V and portable saw station into my small workshop. The self-contained table and tool storage were able to be stored under the work bench. The CS12V saw uses the same 12 volt battery as my Dremel 8240. It will be good to keep a second battery charged, if needed, to complete a project. I chose to make the framing to surround a beehive inspired stain glass panel. The angles were not the traditional 90 and 45 degrees. The 60-degree corner angle required the saw's miter guide to be set at 30 degrees. The saw included the CS600 multi-material blade, so I hoped to be able to cut both the zinc glass frame and the surrounding wooden poplar frame. The saw was not able to cut the zinc without jamming and bending the metal. I manually cut the zinc pieces. There may be another blade available for the zinc framing. However, the cut through the ¾ x 1 ½ wood was no problem. When I cut the excess wood off to form the opposite corner, the 1 ½ triangle would not always clear and would jam. Through each cut of the ¾ inch thick wood the lower guard would jam and had to be manually raised to complete the cut. The rail guides had space to allow easy movement which also allowed the blade bevel angle and miter angle to vary slightly I admit I had high expectations for the saw station that it did not meet. Being in the Blueprint line-up, I thought the cuts would be precise. But I think knowing its limitations and what not to do is a lesion. With repetitive use I will be able to find uses for it in my projects.