Hoteche 12-Inch Circular Saw 4-HP Compact Portable Table Saw with Saw Blade for Desktop Use

I rarely leave reviews but after reading some of the other reviews, I felt the need to leave one because the product may have been updated. I can't speak on the other sizes, but I bought the 12" circular saw and it has a very thick metal guard. It must have been updated based on safety or customer feedback because I was prepared not to rely on the guard but mine has a very thick and safe one. This saw is a monster and has plenty of power. You simply can't beat it at this price point. I've always wanted a beam saw but they are so expensive for the name brands and are usually 10" unless you go up to the 16" Makita. This 12" size is perfect and it feels like a $250+ dollar unit. Definitely a 5 star purchase.

Far exceded my expectations! little heavy but unbeleivable cut!! would definetly recomend

Needed a large diameter circular saw to cut post and beams for timber framing, but didn't want to spend $500 plus. The shoe is a bit squirrely but can cut 4.5 inches without any problems. Even the carbide blade was good.

well made, good power . I'd buy it again. cuts 5 inches deep with a 12 inch blade, like most circular saws; cuts less than half the blade size due to spindle and motor.

Very strong. Has worked well the short time I've used it and a good price. Largest circular saw I have for thick lumber. Hang on tight. No data for long term use.I would do more research if this were a buy for a professional shop but it has worked well for limited applications.

The deck is worped. This one was to replace the first one which was also worped. Will not cut correctly

So, first it is (no surprise) made in China. Relatively inexpensive at $140 considering nobody makes a circular saw with a 12 inch blade that's not mounted to something like a mitre or table saw ... ergo, not 'hand-held' with anything near a 4 inch cutting depth. [I needed a circular saw to cut through a wall stud behind sheetrock to clear a doorway into a room addition. The only alternative I could find would have been one of those small hand held chain saws - not exactly as precise as one would like.] Regarding this one: On the plus side it has a big horizontal handle on top like a chain saw and it needs it because it is heavy. It has plenty of power as long as you're only cutting soft wood and take your time. Again, though, made in China means the foot plate has metric dimensions (no problem as long as you know). The foot plate is 445mm long which makes it a bit more than 17-1/2 inches with the centerline of the blade right at half that bottomed out (at max cutting depth). The distance from the outside of the plate to the inside of the blade (narrow side) is exactly 50mm which makes that distance just under 2 inches. The foot plate pivots at the front like a regular circular saw and has a big lever looking paddle below the handles to lock down the cutting depth - good design. ... Minus side: It has a blade guard that is very flimsy and wobbly and can easily engage the blade . It really seemed to be more of an afterthought in design... Clearly they designed it more to be mounted upside down (as is depicted) rather than used like a regular circular saw. Overall: Not bad. - If they had given it a decent heavy duty and more precisely rotating blade guard I'd have give it 5 stars instead of just 3.

Actually quite suprised at the quality and power. 4" cut in black walnut with no trouble at all👍 Packing was first class as well. Thank you