Product Description

Get straight, accurate cuts from a reliable and handy 15-amp circular saw. Heavy duty motor allows you to cut an assortment of material for any project.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12796 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Porter-Cable
• Model: 423MAG
• Dimensions: 7.75" h x .0" w x 13.00" l, 9.60 pounds

Features

• Quik-Change keyless blade change offers tool-less blade changes in seconds
• Magnesium construction provides more durability and lighter weight at 9lbs
• Aggressive cuts with a 15 amp motor at 5,800 RPM
• 100% ball and needle bearing
• Standard equipment: Saw, 18T carbide tipped Riptide blade #12800, case #907834, and operating manual

Amazon.com
All circular saws are not equal. This one would sit above the rest even if all that set it apart was its blade-change system. No more wrestling with wrenches—-say hello to Porter-Cable's Quik-Change keyless, tool-free blade change setup. It's ingenious in its ease and simplicity. But the good news doesn't stop there. It's aggressive and powerful, cutting cleanly through whatever you feed it. Some really nice features distinguish it, too, like the on-board cord clip that keeps the power cord clear of your cutting line. And the built-in dust port that rotates 205 degrees for efficient dust collection with a 1-inch outlet. Even the handle gets a nod from us, with its soft, comfortable grip. Miter capacity is a versatile 0-50 degrees, and of course, there's a super-accurate positive stop at 45 degrees. Whether you're a dedicated home do-it-yourselfer or a professional, you can't go wrong with this saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer
This 7-1/4-inch Saw has it all! Starting with the Quik-Change keyless blade change feature which offers tool-less blade changes in seconds. The 15 amp, 5,800 rpm motor provides all the power you need. The Magnesium construction provides more durability and lighter weight at only 9.6 pounds. Is dust collection important to you? if so, the integrated dust exhaust port with 205 degree rotation and 1-inch O.D. for vacuum attachment are features you would certainly enjoy. The soft grip handle makes a comfortable fit in your hand. Cutting angles is easy with the 0-50 degree miter capacity and a positive stop at the common 45 degree mark. The saw also comes standard equipped with carbide tipped blade.

Customer Reviews

Workhorse
I'm not sure why all right-handed saws do not have the blade on the left side. This thing is powerful and light. This is my go-to saw. I like the balance better than a worm-drive, but for monster cutting, it's good to have one of those, too. You can never have too many tools, although several saws is a luxury. I also have a trim saw for small jobs, but as a starter I would get this. It will do it all for you.

Great Saw... until you drop it.
I've owned my own a residential construction business for over 20 years. As you can imagine, I've seen and used my fair share of circular saws. Porter Cables previous circular saws (743 and 347) were among the best I had ever used. So I was very happy to buy a few of the newer MAG saws when they came out.

And they performed wonderfully... for a while. All three of them have broken where the table meets the depth adjustment guide. Yes, they were dropped. From 3'. It should go without saying a commercial duty tool should NOT break so easily.

The repair guy at the local tool store that caters to contractors said he has seen 100's of these with the same problem. So, I am back to shopping for the older ones on eBay.

Great Saw
Arrived quickly packed in the manufacturer's box. All good. The saw works beautifully for rips and crosscuts. Accurate (square/flat baseplate from the outset) good power, nice weight/balance in the hand, and the directional sawdust exhaust port is a nice feature. Should have gotten one of these a long time ago!