DeWALT Wormdrive Circular Saw DWS535

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DeWALT recently introduced a new worm drive circular saw, the DWS535 Heavy-Duty 7-1/4″ Worm Drive Circular Saw. Carpenters from the coast to coast have used worm drive circular saws for framing, stair and roof rafter construction.

DeWALT's development team had these needs in mind when they spent countless hours on job sites speaking to contractor professionals in order to improve the worm drive saw.

The DWS535 resulted from these efforts and is based on a design enhancement which was driven by the end-user. This means that the DWS535 was built to address old problems and to better endure the harsh environment of a job site.

This understanding of primary end users has allowed DeWALT to design and apply some world-class engineering by correct design problems on a tool that carpenters have relied on for years.
FIRST IMPRESSION: DeWALT DWS535

DeWALT recently sent us their all new DWS535 Worm Drive Circular Saw to review.
There were several things I immediately noticed about the DeWALT DWS535.

1. Weight and balance:

Feel, weight, and how it is distributed in relation to the handle, has everything to do with how these saws feel in your hand and how your hand feels at the end of the day! The DWS535 has a nice ergonomic grip and comfortable grip to trigger distance. The saw is well balanced and is comfortable to use.

2. Saw hook:

This sturdy, convenient rafter hook is designed to slip over regular and modern engineered framing material up to 2 ½" wide. The hook also folds against the body for convenient out of the way storage.

3. Cord connection:

DeWALT designed the DWS535r cord with a TOUGHCORD™ Cord Protection System that provides 4 times better cord jerk protection. Let's face it every carpenter I know raises and lowers their saw by the cord when on staging or a ladder.

Instead of covering just heir butt in the manual and stating "AVOID pulling on cord" DeWalt recognized that this is a weak link in tools and beefed uyp this connection to make a better, tougher saw.

4. Bevel / Depth Of Cut Adjustment:

The DWS535 has a bevel capacity of 53 degrees. This feature makes cutting bevels for
Hip and valley seat rafter seat cuts much easier.

The bevel and depth of cut adjustment levers are over sized and work well, which makes adjustments easier, especially when wearing gloves
Both the bevel and depth of cut adjustment bars have been beefed up help prevent job site damage. These two locations are notorious for bending when dropped on the job site.

5. Spindle lock:

The spindle lock is conveniently located on top of the saw. Other worm drive models have the spindle lock in front of the saw and in the gear box which inevitably leaks and makes a mess of the saw.

TESTING THE DWS535 Worm Drive Saw:

I used this saw in the shop and out at the job site. The DWS535 has plenty of torque and power for cutting through materials including engineered lumber products. This saw cuts great and has tons of power.

The DWS535 performed well when bevel cutting. On many saws I've used the blade guard gets hung up on the materials your cutting instead of rolling up and over the materials. The DWS535 blade guard did not hang up at all.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

We've been using the saw for several weeks and I have not found anything negative about this saw.

This saw was built to last and I recommend it to professionals and any homeowner who is looking for a well designed and quality worm drive saw.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

With their three-year limited warranty, DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, can be found here or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).

• 3 Year Limited Warranty
• 1 Year Free Service Contract
• 90 Day Money Back Guarantee

WHERE TO BUY:

The DWS535 can be purchased at many local tool supply stores or online for approximately $160.00

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[skjoyner]

just get the DWS535 and don't look back if you plan on using it 8 to 12 hours every day on the construction sites. I'd go with a cheaper saw tho if I was just doing small projects around the house.

[sprtman]

Thanks a ton! You seem to give very detailed reviews. Try to add a little more actual usage tho. I am in the market for one of these. John

[kingjacob300]

i liked the music :D

[TheForza1000]

Never got on with the dewalt and it still sits in the workshop cupboard gathering dust.

[TheForza1000]

Here in the UK these saws have always been know as the Skilsaw by site carpenters.

Although i'm going back to the very early 90's when tradition carpenters still existed.

[FueledByDiesel]

@TheToolnut It won't be long until Skil updates their saws. Without the release of a better product, Skil would have continued to release the same saw year after year. I own the older Skil, and after the first time I used it I swore off regular circular saws and will never use one again unless I have no choice. The Skil is nice, but my footplate is also a bit warped, the blade guard catches on bevel cuts and it also lacks a rafter hook. The 535 is going to be a great upgrade for me.

[FueledByDiesel]

@whatuwantmom In that case you had a direct drive circular saw if it weighs "half" as much. It is obvious that you have never owned or used a worm drive or any inline saw and until you do you have no clue how much better a worm drive saw is compared to a direct drive.

[whatuwantmom]

my porter cable skill saw could show that off easily. weighs half as much, weight centered around the grip, built as strong as a worm drive, and never heats up (so long you provide a heavy duty chord)

[KaB0m]

@chrissept21 from what i know in my little experience is the motor had a high torque and is positioned diffrently and geared so that theres less stress on the motor, inreaseing its life and the weight. anyone can correct me if im wrong.

[wmcrash]

How often do you change oil in that saw?