Black & Decker CHS6000 6-Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw

Reviews of Black & Decker CHS6000 6-Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw

1.) Great handy DIY saw
Reviewed by: Jeff Chambers San Ramon, CA USA
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This tool is great around the house - it's easy to use, functional, and has more applications that you'd expect. I received it as a gift and figured I'd never use it. But the Handisaw proved to be a quick, easy solution to frequent chores and small projects around the house. I wouldn't use it for a major remodel but for small projects, it beats taking out the reciprocating saw or jig saw. Battery life is excellent and I've used it in mud/wet conditions w/o any problems.


2.) Black&Decker hand saw
Reviewed by: Sandy Mcconnell
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Received sooner than expected. Really like product. Easy for an older woman like me to use. Thank you


3.) Better than expected
Reviewed by: Shade Tree Man Moorhead, MN USA
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I have to admit that I bought this item mostly to enter a B&D promotion, but I am very happy that I did. I have a backyard fireplace and use the hand saw to cut small limbs and pieces of wood to burn. It even cut through a 2x4 with ease. So far, I have only used it to cut wood but will be surprised if doesn't work as good on small pipe and pvc. The saw is powerful, easy to use and safe. The blades are quick and easy to install with a flick of a lever. I have several B&D cordless items and continue to be amazed at their power and battery life. I would highly reccomend this hand saw.

4.) EXTREMELY PLEASED
Reviewed by: HANDYMAN CLEVELAND OH
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VERY VERSATILE. EASY TO HANDLE AND EASY TO USE. WELL BALANCED. USES REGULAR JIG SAW BLADES.

5.) Cuts drywall and molding like a champ!
Reviewed by: W. Ryan
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My dad gave one of these saws to me for Christmas 2007. I agree it will not cut hardwoods or 2x4s, but it is great for trimming drywall and trim molding. I can cut holes for electrical outlets or ceiling light fixtures in less than 30 seconds. Because of the fast strokes, the mess is minimal -- I usually hold a box lid under the cutting area to catch the dust.

While I love this saw for drywall and trim molding, it is lousy when used for cutting vinyl siding, 2x4s and 1" or greater thinkness hardwoods. It bounces like crazy on vinyl siding -- a finer blade might be the answer. There is not enough power in the stroke to handle 2x4s and moderate thinkness hardwoods.

The blade changing mechanism is the easiest I have ever seen. I am an engineer and like to be my own handyman at home. I am critical on product designs. I am amazed the spring-loaded blade holder holds the blade so well and eliminates need for screwdrivers and wrenches to change the blade.

6.) Handy Saw!
Reviewed by: The Boss and Mrs. B. Bay City, Michigan United States
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The Black and Decker CHS6000 Handisaw Cordless Powered Saw is one great little saw. I used it to trim a metal floor register with no problem. The size was just right for the job. I have been very satisfied with all my Black and Decker tools. Along with this 'Handisaw', I'd recommend Black & Decker's Alligator, the Black and Decker Plus Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head, Black & Decker's Power Scissors and the Black and Decker Mouse 5 Amp Detail Sander /Polisher with 41 Piece Accessory Pack as worth buying. ~ The Boss

7.) Excellent saw for small jobs.
Reviewed by: Wendy Steindler Newport, RI
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This handsaw is great for small jobs and crafts. It's easy to use, and portable. Not made for big jobs, like cutting big pieces of wood, etc. If you're a crafty person and do a lot of cutting, this Black & Decker Hand Saw can speed things up, thus getting your project done quicker and easier. It's a nice little addition to your work tools.

If you're looking for a small piece of equipment to help you get your cutting jobs done, the Black & Decker Hand Saw is the way to go.

8.) B&D CHS6000 Cordless Handsaw
Reviewed by: A. Wright
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Bought this to use outdoors to trim tree branches. It works very well and I like the size and weight.

9.) NOT FOR DEMO, BUT USEFUL!
Reviewed by: Mike Miner Tennessee
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Don't expect this little rascal to put you into the house demo business, but I've been surprised at how many useful jobs that I've found for it to do, mostly things around the house where I didn't want to cut off some nail with a hacksaw or whatever. It has been a time saver, and I'm glad that I have one close by. I was amazed at how much power it has for its size. Cutting through nails, small pipes, cutting off dowels, etc. in light usage is no problem. Don't expect much for heavy duty construction type materials, but for a quickie here and there, it is more than worth the price and a time saver.

10.) Not just for Hubbys anymore!!!!
Reviewed by: ma12362 SD ,USA
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It's an awesome tool!! Get it for your Hubby & you'll love it!or just for yourself. Get the Screw driver too!! Very easy to handle, compact in size, strong in power! So many things to use them on! You'll finish up that Honey do list in no time, & get on to the fun things in life!!

11.) fantastic
Reviewed by: annette fresh meadows, new york
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Bought the handsaw for my husband and he thinks its great. I've also used is a few times and it is so easy to use I will let all my friends and relatives know about it. thanks

12.) Handisaw
Reviewed by: Retired Professonial Leslie, MI
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A very handy little recip saw. Just perfect for small jobs or where larger recip type saws are not practical.

13.) The Present of a Saw....
Reviewed by: whtvrgraci Kenosha, Wisconsin
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My Dad has just about every tool under the sun, so I was very excited to find this saw. I bought it as a Christmas present for him and this morning when he opened it, he couldn't have been more happy about his new "toy". He had never seen anything like it and was thrilled and let me tell you my Dad has 3 work benches in the basement and 2 out in the garage, so you can only imagine the variety of work tools he has. If my Dad likes, then in my book it is definatley 5 stars and worth letting people know about. So, if you are looking for that hard to find gift for a handy man, try gettin him (or her) this saw. It's a guaranteed winner!!!!

14.) It's Really a Mini Reciprocating Saw
Reviewed by: Gear Head Western Massachusetts
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I just bought the CHS6000 Black and Decker Cordless Powered Hand Saw from a local Big Lots, charged it up, and used it to saw through a chubby tree limb. I discovered that it really was a mini reciprocating saw because it bouned around unless I pressed it against the limb. Hoowever, I got the saw to encircle the limb and VOILA, it cut right through! The limb was 1 1/2 -2" thick, but the little "saw" cut right through with a clean and smooth cut. What a thrill! I will try it on more tricky cuts soon, such as the "pocket cutting" described on page 8 of the manual. I cannot say how precise I could be with the reciprocating shield design, but, I could see around the shoe. The package came with two "jig saw" blades. The wood one, a 10 TPI, is 3 1/2" long and has a "u" mount. The metal one is a 14 TPI, measures 2 1/2" long and has a "t" mount. The whole unit is quite light and easy to handle; a fact my stressed out hands appreciate!

15.) Awesome battery life and perfect for odd jobs
Reviewed by: N. Corrieri USA
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After hacking through 3 walk in shelving systems, i bought this. It made quick work of trimming shelves.

I use it a lot and barely ever charge it. In fact, I moved over a year ago, and busted it out of storage and it still had a charge!

Best thing of all, its cheap. I use it for things I shouldnt. This halloween, I carved an awesome pumpkin with it. The guards doe make it hard to make precise cuts, but something like this i didnt need to worry about having the object move, so it was awesome for this.

Things I cut with it:
Landscaping bamboo poles
Closetmaid shelving (metal)
Plastic parts that are a pain
and my new favorite: Pumpkins!

Just think of how many stupid pumpkin carving kits we buy and break every year. Now we can just use this bad boy for 90%



Oh yeah, as other said, its a joke for real construction work. For lumber, etc, I use my Dewalt 10 amp recip.


16.) VERSITLE TOOL
Reviewed by: G. P. Mazza THOUSAND OAKS CA.
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THIS IS A PERFECT TOOL FOR THE THINGS THAT YOU WANT TO DO BUT NEVER HAD THE TOOL
THANKS
GINO

17.) Great little saw!
Reviewed by: Gunner North Country
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Even if you already have every other saw made, you still need this handy little saw! This saw will do way more than its size lets on. Plus it will do real precise work. As far as the reviews that grumble about the packaging, I had previously bought from Amazon the Black & Decker power scissors & these made opening the bubble wrap a snap! Rember the right tool for the job!

18.) Works well
Reviewed by: SLP Elk Grove, CA United States
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I bought this to cut wood. It cuts wood and has enough power to do it neatly. The blades attach easily and store in the wall mount. This is very convenient, making it easy to find the saw and hard to lose the blades.

Make sure to buy the Black & Decker SZ360 3.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Power Scissors to open the packaging on this thing. They encased my saw in thick plastic that actually had two layers on one side, one of which had plastic rivets anchoring it to a cardboard insert.

19.) cordless saw
Reviewed by: K. Thurston PeEll WA
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This saw is absolutely perfect for my use. It is a little slow but that makes no difference to me. It will cut up the the size of the blade. Perfect when there is no power available. Light weight and easy to handle.

20.) great item
Reviewed by: Juicy Couture Lover! Ga
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This is a very handy item for the man who has everything. It comes from target, and is pkgd nicely, shipped quickly. Tthis tool really will cut through anything, thick tree branches, sheetrock, metal, wood...its very light weight & I think any man or woman would love it if they aredo it yourselfers!

21.) Handisaw by B&D
Reviewed by: Terra Rouge Taunton, MA United States
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I gave it as a Christmas gift and it is appreciated. I was told that it works very well and is indeed, handy.

22.) GREAT SAW A++++++++++
Reviewed by: Sandy USA
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I gave this as a gift to my son & he loves it. He cut through pipes, wood metal & it worked great, with ease. He said that it's not heavy duty, but it works for what he needs it for. He said he'd recommend this to everyone.

23.) Great little tool!
Reviewed by: Madeline A. Cavanagh Maryville, TN
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Have one and use it for all sorts of projects, even cutting branches of trees. Holds charge very well. Bought this one for my son so he doesn't have to use the chain saw indoors anymore.

24.) Handy and easy to use
Reviewed by: hobbyist TX USA
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Limited use at this point, but the two tasks I've done were easy with this saw.

25.) Great little saw
Reviewed by: Gerry Martin MACON, GA, US
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I admit I haven't tried this on thicker wood yet, but seems to be everything I need for small repairs and cutting up tree branches that fall during storms. I love the fact that it is battery operated and I don't have to drag a cord all over the place.

26.) HandiSaw
Reviewed by: Tim Daye
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It did EXACTLY what I needed it to do.. cut a hole in the bottom of a banquette so I could install a wall outlet. EXCELLENT!

27.) Very Handy
Reviewed by: Bo Conyers, GA United States
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This is a really neat tool despite being made by Black & Decker and their crappy batteries. However, when you just need a quick cut just charge this baby up and it will do the job. Not for anything heavy duty. I purchased the Bosch blade package from Amazon which works very well with this saw. Changing blades is a snap. Highly recommended for any light duty tasks.

28.) Handisaw review
Reviewed by: Sundance Stamford, Texas
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I purchased the "Handisaw" for my husband for Christmas. It was already somewhat charged when he opened it, so he see how it operated without waiting for it to charge. He hasn't used it yet, but I anticipate it will be quite useful especially for small jobs, like cutting door and ceiling trim.

29.) B & D Handi-saw
Reviewed by: ALS Virginia
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Another great Black & Decker product!
Handi-saw is compact, powerful and light weight.
I really like the rechargeable feature.
I own several B & D products and this one is
just great!

ALS


30.) Be Cool
Reviewed by: Andrew Santa Cruz, CA
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It was inevitable that every industry would learn from the incredible success of the iPod: style matters. Things need to look good, feel good. The crowds of today want their toys dressed for success. And now we introduce the Black & Decker CHS6000 Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw: the electric handsaw, reinvented. Smoothly covered in a pleasing black and orange color scheme, this bad boy just begs to be used. The perfectly contoured handgrip is gentle yet firm as the saw purrs through anything. The competition will be washed away. Why settle for the Tim Allen of hacksaws when the James Bond model is only $39.50 with FREE super saver shipping? Nothing turns on girls faster than a man with a sexy tool. You can still find the hideously awkward electric handsaws of the old days on Amazon, but soon more people will realize that you simply must own the CHS6000 or your neighbors will lose respect for you and steal your newspapers. Hedgetrimming? Sexified. Got drywall to cut? The CHS6000 is so hot your drywall will actually melt. And with a 2-year warranty, excuses not to own the ultimate in home repair style are quickly running out. Get stylish, or get moving. The iSaw is here to stay.

31.) handisaw
Reviewed by: Robin Hood Bernie MO
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A very good saw for light sawing work. It is light weight and will saw with out wearing you out.

32.) Portable Jig Saw
Reviewed by: Kenneth M. Tuffner
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I find this product to be okay. I bought it mainly because it is cordless. I have several reciprocating saws but I needed something smaller and cordless for some jobs.

33.) CHS6000 Handisaw works
Reviewed by: Rob Hilliard The Colony, Tx USA
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This saw worked very well on a 1 x 12. Saved me from having to break out the table saw for one board and was able to do it on the back porch instead of being confined to the garage. I see it being used for many more small projects around the house..

34.) Handy & light; blades are very short
Reviewed by: boowho Albuquerque, NM
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This product is lightweight and easy to use. The blades sent with the saw are short; only about 2 inches extends beyond the guard. I am now looking for a longer blade for a specific job.

35.) 6 2x4s to warm up the NiMH battery
Reviewed by: Peter A Troy, MI USA
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With the short throw & small size I bought this to get nails that are in spaces too tight to reach with a sawsall.

With the battery recommendation to NOT keep it on the charger (you'll ruin it!), and that it will achieve full battery power after several uses, it sounds like this is a NiMH battery, not the usual NiCad or Lit folks are used to for a power tool. NiMH needs "special care" which ARE in the instrucions (yes! they are!) to get it started working well & long term. But they are weird if you aren't used to them.

I charged 9 hrs before using. Then cut 2x4s to see how strong the cutting power is (no problem when held solid to wood) & when the battery would get noticeably weaker. After six 2x4s, with a bit of rest to cool down after each pair, I noticed a very slight decrease in power. It may have just been me getting tired. That's already more & thicker wood than I expected out of this small unit anyway, especially on the first, warm up, charge.

I let it cool & plugged it into the charger again. I'll expect that it will only get stronger over the next uses. But I'm too lazy to fully fully run it down test anymore, and don't have a lot of jobs for it, just a few hard to reach nails I want to get rid of.

The other thing about NiMH is that it self-discharges so it will need to be used a bit & charged perhaps every couple of months to keep the battery fresh, could be a hassle. So it's not a Grab-'n-Go type of tool battery set up. Too bad B&D didn't use an Eneloop battery pack. If I can I'll run it down & charge the day before I really need a lot of cutting, that's the best system I can think of. If I run into a problem I'll let you know.

One day Update: Cut nails easily in tight spaces. The protective box is rather big making access/angle of some cuts more difficult, but still do-able. The battery is very strong as expected.

36.) Not a Weak Sister
Reviewed by: DanEd55
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I was presented with this saw as a gift, I was pretty doubtfull of it when I first held and examined it. I just didn't think something so small and light could be powerful enough to be useful.
I was wrong I have used it many times for cutting several types of material.
I highly recommend it.

37.) time & knuckle saver !!!
Reviewed by: woodshop rex destin,florida
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thought product was a little too pricey at first. today, it has saved me so much time, not having to drag cords out. small size has gotten me into many tight spaces & has saved much potential knuckle busting. must have tool.

38.) Good stuff
Reviewed by: victor Sao Paulo - Brazil
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very nice product, useful, easy to use for several small homeworks, with no mess with cords .

39.) Black & Decker Handisaw
Reviewed by: John Fire Somers, NY
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The Black & Decker Battery operated handisaw was a labor saving tool. I am totally pleased at its performance.

40.) Good for small hands!
Reviewed by: VTS Philadelphia, PA United States
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I am a woman with small hands and previously used a sawsall and found it intimidating. I can grip this saw with one hand (but hold it with two for safety reasons). Easy to load and switch out blades. It is lightweight but very versatile- I've used it to cut up wood paneling, prefab trim and cut branches on shrubs and other greenery without any stalling. On switch is activated with gripping the handle and pressing a button on top- appreciate that safety feature.

41.) Nice saw
Reviewed by: Phil Lum
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I've had my saw for several years. I use it for small (say, "tiny") jobs around the garage. I use 1/4" wood for lots of little things... they're free in the form of paint-stir boards. The Handisaw is perfect for working with this type of wood (soft). I also use it for dowels and trim but have used it for 1x2's also. I like the fact that it uses standard (and cheap) sabre saw blades and it's so easy to change from one to another. I read about certain "fixes" in some of the other comments and I decided to do them. Only took a few minutes. Decided to share with you....

Visibility. Just use a pair of "dykes" to cut out one piece of plastic on each side of the front guard. Visibility problem solved.

Safety Button. Up to you, but it bugged me so I fixed it. I held the button back and put a washer into the slot (you have to see it to know this is simple). The button now stays in the "released" position. Now I have to be a bit more careful with it to keep from accidentally pressing the trigger. But I vow to be careful.

That's it. Except that I just found a "deal" for more of these for $10 and am headed out to get some of these for gifts. Btw, I paid $20 for mine when they were on closeout at the B&D Outlet store (now closed). For $10, I'll have a spare and give away a nice gift too.


42.) Was a gift
Reviewed by: was a gift in the usa
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was a gift seen it advertised and was hoping to rec. one too.

great idea

43.) great tool for small do it youself projects
Reviewed by: working Wife and Mom Baton Rouge, LA
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We do not own a circular saw. I have always felt like we do not need one. This hand saw was great to use. We used it to orgainaze my outside storage room, cutting peg boards and 1/8 inch plywood to make shelving. It will not cut any thing over 1 inch thick. The cut is a clean cut if you hold it correctly and close to what you are cutting. It charges very quickly and cuts a long time. I believe that,"having the RIGHT tool makes the job a whole lot easier and faster." The storage room looks GREAT.

44.) It is good for some things but no all as expected.
Reviewed by: ArtistAtWork Show Low AZ
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It shows it is good for cutting wire shelves. Unless you have some way to secure the shelf from jumping around or vibrating it won't work even though on the packaging and advertising it made this look easy. So what I bought it for I couldn't use it. I tested it on some wood and it cuts nicely for that. I haven't found another use for it but I am sure I will eventually?

45.) Problem
Reviewed by: Jay Louisiana
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I got one of these saws for Christmas. It appeared well engineered and might even be handy. I charged it and took it to my workshop to experiment on a small 1" thick board. I drew a line on the board to make my cut and behold, I could not see the line! The plastic guard blocks any view to see where you are cutting! This makes the saw useless except for blind cuts. I liked the saw so I modified it by cutting away the first bar on the guard on the left side. (I am right handed) I can now see my line through the new opening. I used a Dremel tool with an abrasive wheel and it came out OK, but I still cannot believe this tool made it through engineering and whatever test B&D perform without them catching this obvious defect. I do not feel this modification makes the tool more dangerous. If you can get your finger into that little slot, the blade would pose more danger than the reciprocating mechanism.

The saw does perform well and is light weight. It is a little slow cutting due to it's slow speed and short stroke, but the fact that it is portable makes up for that.

46.) Only if you must have a cord-free saw
Reviewed by: Stoney Miami, FL
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I was tempted to use "Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy" as the title for this review, but I haven't tried any other battery-powered jigsaws for comparison. My old Black & Decker AC jigsaw (which I paid $15 for) is far superior in every way---except that it requires an AC outlet, and changing blades is a hassle. Changing blades on the Handisaw is quick and easy, requiring no tools---A+.

I wanted the Handisaw largely as a tree prunner---however, even with a pruning blade, it really cannot handle branches greater than 3/4"---and is painfully slow cutting even a 3/8" branch---wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. A switch-blade type manual pruning saw is faster and easier. I tried cutting a 1/2" length of galvanized electrical conduit (using the metal blade), and the saw repeatedly stalled---wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. My old AC jigsaw has never stalled.

Then too I find the basic design to be very annoying: There is an extra switch you have to depress with your thumb before the trigger will work (which fortunately is easily defeated with a chip of wood and 2" of masking tape). There is no "lock on" switch---so you can't take your hand off of the switch for a more secure grip (fortunately this can be defeated with a 1/2"x 1 1/2 rubber band from a bunch of broccoli). The trigger is 8 1/2" from whatever you are cutting, making it difficult to hold the blade where you want to cut (I normally hold jig-saws "by the business end" (near the blade) for precise control---but that is impossible with this saw (unless you defeat the trigger as described).

My cheapy AC jigsaw is variable speed---the Handisaw is not. So the Handisaw is hard to start at a precise point, almost always splinters wood, and almost always stalls in thin metal. Finally, as related by another reviewer---you can't see where you are cutting (although that too is fixible by cutting away a portion of the unnecessary plastic sheild around the blade. In summary, I use this tool only when I'm too lazy to string an extention cord for my AC jigsaw or saber-saw. But then, that's most of the time.

Still, I wish it was more powerful.
I wish that it did not have the stupid lock-out switch.
I wish that it had a lock-on switch.
I wish that it was variable speed.
I wish that I could see the material I am cutting.



47.) Black & Decker CHS6000 Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw
Reviewed by: Harry Levin NC
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Good concept, but not enough power for any but the softest woods. I actually found it handier, with the right blade, for moderate pruning in the yard rather than for the dimensional lumber used in home repairs.

48.) Handy, but....
Reviewed by: Jack Welch Kingston, WA
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Don't expect this to be a heavy duty saw...but it is handy for the small stuff. If you have an AC powered jig saw...hang on to it because this is not substitute. Battery stays charged a long, long time which is an advantage.

49.) B&D CHS6000 Handisaw
Reviewed by: NashC USA
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Good for light duty work in and around the house. Only cordless saw I found on the market in this price range.

50.) Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw
Reviewed by: Helen Peagram FERGUS, ONTARIO
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Good for small jobs. Not enough power for anything major

51.) Nice saw, but battery dies too fast
Reviewed by: C. P. Lewis Raymore, MO
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I bought this thinking it might be a good all around the house kinda saw for the odd jobs. The saw itselfs works well for being a little slower and shorter than other powered saws I've used. The biggest bummer was the short battery life. After a full charge, I'm usually only getting 15-20 minutes of action; it might be something I'm doing, but I doubt it. I'm leaving it on the charger when not in use as recommended. But if you only have a small project with minimal cutting, this is great.

52.) Better Hand Saws Out There.
Reviewed by: Me Myself & I ChicagoLand
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Works OK for small cuts. Lacks power when used on hard woods. Wear safty glasses. Broke a few blades. Blade change really quick and EZ. Cutting material needs to be on solid surface. Hard to see cutting line. All depends upon your needs.

53.) Great Tool, FOUL Packaging!
Reviewed by: Never argue with fools... by-standers will have trouble discerning a difference. East Tennessee, near the mountains USA
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I really like this tool, and anticipate I will be using it for LOT of small jobs around the house. I'd been looking for something similar for a while but this price was the best I've seen for a lightweight, battery operated hand saw, especially from a company I know and trust. What is lacks, and what I notice is nowhere shown in the promotional photos for it, is decent packaging! I had no way to know it would come in a heavy plastic "blister pack" that took 15 minutes with an X-acto knife and scissors to extract the saw from, and left me with 2 cuts on my hand from said same plastic. It's mechanically crimp-sealed all the way around, so it's not as simple as just opening and closing the button snaps which are part of the package design, as I've seen on other tools. While this is a great way to eliminate shoplifting, it leaves the end-user stuck with no place to store it, except on the mounting bracket. The blister pack was demolished to get the saw out. OK, I don't have a full workshop, what am I supposed to do with it when I'm not using it?? At the same time and for nearly the same price, I purchased a comparable tool, a Bosch 2.0 amp sander, and it came with it's own little zippered canvas tool bag, big enough not only for the sander, but can easily accommodate screwdrivers, etc. that you might need to carry with it. B&D needs to rethink how they're packaging this tool. They can and should do better.

As time goes by... It's been about a year since I purchased this tool and a couple of things have come about. First of all, when I contacted Black & Decker about the bag issue, I'm pleased to report that they were more than happy to send me a suitable bag to keep it in, much like the one Bosch furnishes with their sander.

Second, and not quite as happily, the battery has ceased to hold more than a partial charge. It works for less than 2 minutes before it peters out. Once again, I went to the phone and contacted B&D. What was amazing is that I didn't even need a receipt to prove when I'd purchased it! They were able to tell that it was still within warranty from a manufacturer's date code stamped into the handle of the saw. Because we couldn't determine whether the problem was in the battery or the charger, they opted to send me a whole new unit! I'm AMAZED to find this level of Customer Service today! Black & Decker should be very proud of themselves for maintaining this level of service. It's truly a rarity today.

54.) Handisaw
Reviewed by: Attic Granny Pennsylvania
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As an older widow lady I purchased this saw to prune some small trees/brush behind my newly purchased mobile home. Also, I wanted to cut down some thin trees at wood's edge. I have to say that, though it seems many have used this saw for pruning, I was not able to get enough of a grip on the saw to even prune. I don't know that I will have any other opportunities to use the saw, but as a handicrafter, it will be here if and when I need it.

Mainly, I read the reviews and thought it would get my pruning and small-cutting done, but it just didn't cut it for me!

My son will get the job done, but isn't it nice when you don't have to depend on the kids!

If you have multiple possible uses for this saw, it is overall a good saw.



55.) Should be variable speed
Reviewed by: Sally Smith
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I'm a "little old lady" who only uses power tools for minor jobs. I found it impossible to cut a round dowel because there is only one speed (fast).
It would have been possible if you could have "set" the cut at a slow speed. I have a B&D variable speed drill which I use with no problem.

56.) Great for small jobs in remote locations, poor otherwise.
Reviewed by: Andrew Sigal Oakland, CA United States
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This saw is seriously underpowered. It is just this side of a toy, and useless for any serious work. However, with that said, it is light weight, cordless, portable, and easy to use. If I need to make a cut in a remote location, at the top of a ladder, in tight quarters, on a quick-and-dirty get-it-done task, etc., this thing is worth its weight in gold.

If I were relying on this to be a great jigsaw for all my cutting jobs, I would be writing a 1-star review (as several reviewers have done.) If I only ever did miniscule cuts once or twice a year, I would be giving it 5-stars. Instead I have chosen 3-stars: 5-stars for what it is good at, and 1-star for what it is bad at. At the end of the day, for a whopping 30 bucks, it is very convenient to have around - just dont make it the only arrow in your quivver.

PS: One reviewer complained about the safety latch. Perhaps that person has small hands? I have no trouble pressing the safty and the "on" button at the same time one handed.

57.) Not as easy as it looks
Reviewed by: Scottie R. Vines
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I bought the saw to cut trim and small boards, but it was difficult to use. In order to keep enough pressure on the saw so it didnt want to bounce around the smaller 1/2 inch boards would break. It didn't want to cut 1 inch boards at all. On the good side it allows you to cut hard to cut shapes and changing the blade is simple.

Over all I would not buy this Item again unless it was under $20.

58.) Housewife's reciprocating saw
Reviewed by: N. Sheldon
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If you need a light tool, for SMALL jobs, and don't want, or are initmidated by, a full-size reciprocating saw, then this is perfect for you. It's marketed as a jigsaw, but is completely useless as one. The blade guard makes it impossible to see where your cutting line is, even when I installed the blade upside down it was hard to see because of the sawdust accumulation. Also, the battery drains too quickly, 1/4" mdf kicked this saw's butt in less than 20 mins. Having to hold the safety makes the grip awkward for long cuts, and because of how light the tool is the battery's location makes it unbalanced. Good for cutting small pipes, pruning small branches, and other quick and dirty cuts, bad for any serious work

59.) Why would anyone buy this?
Reviewed by: P. Orosco Santa Monica, CA USA
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I feel bad for the person at B&D that had to sign off on this product. This saw only cuts SOFT wood, the kind that is just as easy to slice through the a dull hand saw. I cannot ever cut thin dry bamboo with it! B&D should have to pay a carbon tax for the materials used to produce this worthless plastic garbage.

60.) disappointing performance battery life
Reviewed by: Peter F. Ferello Floral Park, New York USA
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i bought this saw with great anticipation..i would use it to cut out electrical device boxes in sheetrock and plaster..i went to use it for the first time this week and was badly disappointed..the charge didn't last through cutting 1 outlet box in plaster and wood lathe..i recharged for about 2 hours and tried it cuting a few boxes in sheetrock..again barely enough to finish..these were not heavy duty cuts(the rock was old 1/2")..i charged it for about 4 hours today..i will put it on charge first thing tomorrow for and hour or two and see what it can do.
4/6/2007 update..charged saw overnight battery performance improved marginally..still not very powerful maybe 10 minutes run time..
4/10/2007 update..charged the saw overnight and saw an improvement in performance..still by no means a powerhouse, but ok for light homeowner use i think..some other points after working with the saw..
visibility isn't that great..if you want to cut on a line, it's tough to line it up because of the saws design..also i found the safety button to be a real nuisance..

61.) Perhaps I go a lemon -- or perhaps these are just wimpy!
Reviewed by: Bobby (in Maryland) USA
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I am happy with other Black & Decker cordless tools I have purchased through Amazon.com (and I love Amazon.com), so I ordered this cordless saw. Unfortunately, this saw would run for only a very short period of time (10 minutes?) -- and took hours to re-charge. I ended up sending it back and buying (again, from my favorite online store - Amazon.com) a saw with a cord -- the Bosch Model 1640VS "Finecut" saw. It was much more expensive, and for some folks it might not be as useful as a cordless reciprocating saw, and the blades are not cheap -- but I am hopeful the Bosch will take care of my needs.

62.) piece of junk
Reviewed by: Bradley J. Bennett Rochester, NY
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I received this saw for Christmas. It is junk. I can't cut anything thicker than a piece of paper without the blade falling out. And yes, I have read the instructions and am inserting it correctly. Maybe I got a lemon because others don't seem to have this problem. But if mine is any indication, save your money. In general B&D makes garbage anymore.

63.) defective saw
Reviewed by: Linda A. Elliott Minnesota,USA
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It wouldn't hold a charge and I am waiting for a replacement. I would love to do a review when we get a new saw.

64.) Waste of money
Reviewed by: Keli Cwynar
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I bought this product intending to cut SMALL branches. It was completely useless. Don't waste your money.

65.) Bad item
Reviewed by: jefinky jefinky
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This saw is garbage, it was barely able to cut a flimsy piece of wood. I do not recommend this product at all.

66.) I haven't received it!!
Reviewed by: T. Hall
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I ordered this saw as a Fathers Day gift. The estimated shipping date was June 27, which was ridiculous in itself. Now my tracking number is showing the delivery date now JULY 9??? It does NOT take 3 weeks to a month to ship a saw. How ridiculous! I will NEVER buy from amazon again, and will return the saw for a refund (if it ever arrives) and buy it again elsewhere.

Features of Black & Decker CHS6000 6-Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw

It couldn't be any easier than this: a cordless hand saw that cuts wood, metal, drywall, plastic, rope and more. We like it for its grab-it-and-go convenience and because it doesn't balk at wood that's up to an inch thick. It's perfect for taming overgrown bushes and stray branches, but it also makes quick work of PVC pipes, vinyl gutters, wire shelving, wallboard, craft projects and a hundred other things. It's small and light enough for even the most petite among us to grasp it firmly with just one hand, leaving your other free.

Of course, we like bells and whistles, but sometimes, a straightforward tool like this one is the easiest to use. Just keep it in its wall-mountable charger, then grab it when you need it. Even changing blades is a fast and easy task because it's tool-free.

It's powered by a 6-volt battery and delivers a surprising 1,850 strokes per minute with a 1/2-inch stroke length, and best of all, it doesn't require fancy blades, just standard jigsaw blades. Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers will really like this little saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What's in the Box
Handisaw, wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, wall-mountable charger

Ideal for cutting in tight areas, the Black & Decker CHS6000 6-volt Handisaw cordless powered hand saw cuts thin metal, wood (up to 1-inch thick), plastic, and drywall with ease. Its tool-free blade changes and its cordless operation provides quick and convenient cutting. Lightweight and compact for easy access to tight areas, this hand saw is capable of making up to 200 cuts of 1/2-inch oak dowels on a single charge and accepts standard jig saw blades for added convenience. With a stroke length of 1/2-inches, this hand saw is capable of operating at 1,850 SPM. This saw comes with a wood cutting blade, a metal cutting blade, and a wall mountable charger, an ideal accessory to provide continuous charging for grab-and-go convenience.

1.) Runs off a powerful 6-volt motor;
2.) Tool-free blade changes;
3.) Accepts standard jig saw blades for added convenience;
4.) Operates at 1,850 SPM;
5.) Included with hand saw: wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, and wall mountable charger;

Package Height x Length x Width: 14.13 in. x 14.13 in. x 3.87 in.
Package Weight: 3 lbs.

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