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

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 3 x 9.2 inches ; 2.8 pounds
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B000IZC276
Item model number: CHS6000

By : Black ; Decker
Price : $24.50
You Save : $31.92 (57%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
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 BoxHandisaw, wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, wall-mountable charger
Amazon.com Product Description
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.
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Technical Details

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

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

Customer Reviews

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.

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.