Dremel Blueprint Portable Saw Station, 12V Brushless Cordless Circular Saw and Multi-Purpose Cutting Case, CS12V-1SC

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Dremel Blueprint tool is ready to use, requires little time to set up. Working on projects away from home, it’s great to have a system that is light weight, portable and ready to go at a moment’s notice. This system is safe, protecting you from injuring your hand/finger. The noise that is created by the saw is very low, but I still recommend using the proper PPE for hearing. Using the Laser feature helped make very accurate cuts. It also helped when making miter, straight, beveled and rip cuts. The actual cuts were straight, but wished that the cuts were a little cleaner. This could be accomplished with a different blade. I liked using the beveled risers, which were helpful when making cuts on thinner materials. The clamps are great to hold wood in place when making cuts. I also like the small support to hold longer materials when cutting them. Battery Life – the battery life good/similar the other cordless Dremel tools that I currently own. Notation Board – nice to have an area to make quick measurements/references to be able to look back upon when working on a project. The 2x4 cutting guide was great for making beveled cuts.

[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.] I broke out the Dremel Blueprint to make a shadow box and found the system to be intuitive, super simple, sturdy, and compact. Fantastic track system which guides the saw safely and accurately. Love it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, Dremel sent me their portable table saw in exchange for a review, and let me tell you—this wasn’t just a win for me. It was a win for my wife and her ever-growing honey-do list. At first, I was thrilled. A free tool? Sign me up! But the moment my wife saw it, her eyes lit up like a kid at Christmas. Within minutes, she was rattling off projects: birdhouses, floating shelves, and—why not?—a tiny custom coffee station. The saw itself is fantastic. Compact, precise, and powerful enough to tackle small to medium projects without breaking a sweat. I cut through wood and other materials so smoothly, I even impressed myself. And let’s just say my wife is now convinced I’m capable of renovating the entire house. Pros: Portable and easy to use, even in small spaces. Makes precise cuts like a pro (and lets you look like one too). Lightweight enough to move around but sturdy enough to feel legit—no wobbling or sketchy vibes mid-cut. Easy to storage like in your closet. Cons: Its size means it’s better for smaller projects—don’t expect it to handle big lumber or full renovation jobs. The ease of use makes it too tempting for my wife to add just one more project to the list. Doesn’t come with a "pause your spouse's expectations" button. Bottom line: While it’s perfect for precision work and small to mid-size DIY projects, beware—it might turn you into your household’s go-to handyman whether you’re ready or not.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] CS12V-S1C Blueprint Portable Saw Station is the perfect tool for small jobs. I used it for a trim project I had. This was way easier than a full size table saw. The portability and the capacity to hold all the assciated accessories made working a pleasure. I have found Dremel has a tool for any project I have. I would recoment the CS12V-S1C Blueprint Portable Saw Station for any project that needs precicion work.

[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!

Although this saw sled is marketed for Life-sized home improvement projects, it also fills a void that existed in Dremel’s craft-sized woodworking accessories (drill press, motosaw, router base, etc.). Now that I’m older, I find myself doing projects that use thinner materials than what construction projects call for. My 12 inch blade miter saw is too cumbersome and noisy for <1x boards, dowels, and moulding. Whereas a store bought miter box and handsaw is not precise and is also slooooow. This miniature saw and saw sled is the obvious solution. 3-4 inch saws are not new. Indeed, Dremel has offered them for some time for freehand cuts. The saw sled, however, transforms it into something akin to a precision shop tool. To me, it resembles a radial arm saw, which leads me to an important consideration when using it… This is not my first review of Dremel’s saw station. My initial experience was not trouble-free. I experienced a number of kickbacks while sawing, due to years of muscle memory from using other power saws. Once I realized my mistake, using the Dremel has been problem free. Let me explain. The blades on rotary saws spin either clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on what direction the saw is designed to engage the material. The blade’s rotation presses the material against a surface, whether it be the table of a table saw, a fence on a miter saw, or the shoe plate of a handheld circular saw. The Dremel saw is the latter. When its blade spins, it enters the material from underneath and cuts upward. This causes the material to be lifted by the saw. The material presses against the saws’s shoe plate, and the weight of the saw prevents the material from going higher. This dynamic changes when you use the saw on an elevated sled. The material no longer has the weight of the saw on it. Therefore, the wood can lift off the saw station’s table. Dremel solved this: material clamps. You MUST clamp your material down securely if you want to avoid potential kickback. Holding the material with your free hand is not sufficient. The saw station’s surface is somewhat slippery, especially as it accumulates sawdust . The slightest slippage of your material can cause the lightweight saw and its thin blade to bind. It’s the reason Dremel includes clamps and T-tracks in the design. Use them. Because clamping is essential, I substituted some quick-release cam clamps to make setting up somewhat faster. They are pictured in my included photo. Perhaps Dremel with offer them someday as an upgrade as this product evolves. Otherwise, the stock clamps suffice. One last detail… I have only cut boards thus far. I have not tried cutting other materials like plywood, MDF, or polycarbonate. The 20-teeth blades that are compatible with this saw aren’t what is typically recommended for those materials. I considered trying blades from other saw brands until Dremel expands the blade selection for this new product. If you do the same, be certain the blade is rated for this saw’s RPM. This concludes my review. Over all, I’m grateful that Dremel created this convenient, appropriate sawing solution for the lighter materials I’m using these days. Used safely, it deserves five stars as is, but I’m withholding one star to encourage Dremel to emphasize the importance of clamping in its instructions, and expand its blade offerings.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Dremel Blueprint Portable Saw Station CS12V-S1C is a fantastic tool that combines portability, functionality, and precision in one sleek package. The compact 12-volt saw is incredibly smooth, delivering clean cuts with minimal effort. The laser line is impressively bright, making it easy to align cuts accurately, even in lower-light conditions. One of the standout features is the case that converts into a workstation. It’s equipped with clamps and a miter gauge, which makes it highly versatile for different cutting tasks. The added writing space on the worktop is a thoughtful touch, providing a convenient spot for notes, measurements, or marking cuts. The easy setup is another huge plus, saving time and getting you to work quickly. While the saw station has many positives, there are a few areas for improvement. The miter gauge, while functional, can be a bit hard to read and challenging to square up precisely. Additionally, the clamps would benefit if they swiveled feature to better secure material at different points. Lastly, the design seems to lead to some material waste when making cuts, especially miter cuts, which is something to be mindful of during projects. Overall, the Dremel Blueprint Portable Saw Station is an excellent choice for anyone in need of a compact and versatile cutting station. Its smooth performance, bright laser alignment, and multifunctional design make it a valuable tool for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals, despite the minor drawbacks.

[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.