Genesis 5.8 Amp 3-1/2 in. Control Grip Plunge Compact Circular Saw Kit with Laser, Hose, 3 Blades, Rip Guide and Bag
$105.44
Genesis Plunge Compact Circular Saw Kit with Laser is a great addition to your toolbox for completing drywall installation and repair.
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Description
The Genesis GPCS535K Plunge Cut compact circular saw is a great addition to your toolbox for completing drywall installation and repair. The tool is equipped with a laser guide, dust adapter, carrying bag, diamond blade, miter base and arbor wrench. Faster blade changes are made possible with the spindle lock and it has a max cutting capacity of 1-1/8 in. D.
- Precise, powerful, compact and versatile
- Cuts hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, paneling, plastic, tile, aluminum, copper and more
- Ergonomic grip for one-handed operation
- Powerful 5.8 Amp motor 4500 RPM
- Triple-gear reduction for maximum torque
- Plunge cutting capacity up to 1-1/8 in. with easy-to-use precision depth control
- Laser-light cutting guide for quicker set up and improved accuracy
- Die-cast aluminum gear box
- Spindle lock for quick blade changes
- Dust collection system with vacuum adaptor
- Blade wrench storage on cord
- Miter base system for accurate miter cuts in flooring, tile and more
- Rip cutting track system for super-accurate rip cuts up to 48 in. (optional)
- Includes: 24T carbide-tipped blade for wood, 44T HSS blade for metal, diamond blade for tile, miter base, rip guide, vacuum adaptor, blade wrench and storage bag
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 29 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.00 × 10.00 × 8.25 in |
| Amperage (amps) | 5.8 A |
| Cuts Through | Aluminum, Ceramic, Concrete, PVC, Plastic, Wood |
| Saw Drive Type | Sidewinder |
| Power Tool Features | Bag Included, Depth Adjustment, Keyed Blade Change, Laser Guide, Spindle Lock |
| Model | GPCS535CK |
| Maximum Speed (rpm) | 4500 |
| Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg. | 1.125 in |
| Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg. | 1 in |
| Included Accessories | Allen Key/Wrench, Bag, Dust Blower, Laser Guide, Miter Fence, Rip Fence |
| Depth Adjustment | Yes |
| Cordless/ Corded | Corded |
| Bevel Capacity | 45 |
| Corded Tool Type | Circular Saw |
| Cord Length (ft.) | 6 |
| Construction Material | Metal |
| Condition | New |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Blade Location | Left |
| Blade Diameter (in.) | 3-1/2 |
| Blade Diameter | 3-1/2 |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (31)
31 reviews for Genesis 5.8 Amp 3-1/2 in. Control Grip Plunge Compact Circular Saw Kit with Laser, Hose, 3 Blades, Rip Guide and Bag
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Misty Vandervort (verified owner) –
I’m very impressed with the Genesis Trak Runner 3-1/2″ compact circular plunge saw with laser. It has a powerful 5.8 amp 4500 rpm motor. The cutting depth is adjustable from zero to 1-1/8″ and the adjustment is easy to make and has a secure lock. The kit comes with a carbide tipped wood blade, a blade for soft metal and a diamond blade for tile. It also comes with a very functional miter base, rip guide and vacuum adapter. The kit includes a very nice nylon storage bag which hold everything nicely. This is a tool I wouldn’t want to be without now that I’ve discovered it.
Leopold Larson (verified owner) –
Upon opening the box containing this compact plunge saw, I was excited to try it – outwardly it looks like a very capable tool and the included accessories imply an ability to do most anything. However, don’t be fooled, as I started working with it I realized that it is primarily designed for small and precise plunge cutting. If you will be asking it to sub as a small, versatile general use circular saw, you might be disappointed. The first thing I noticed is that because the saw cutting head is held in place (above the cutting surface) by a high-tension spring mounted to the base plate, it requires more than an incidental amount of wrist exertion to push the saw head downward to the cutting position. This is done by first pressing a plunge release button located next to the power trigger, and then bending your wrist to bring the back end of the saw up, which brings the front end of the saw down (a “see-saw” pivot). While this is the kind of action expected for a plunge cut, the combination of having to press a release button, followed by the required downward force and awkward wrist angle to push the tool forward through the cut, made it uncomfortable to perform routine utility cuts. Yes, the cutting depth is adjustable (and is set with a finger-activated clamp – see picture), but there was no way to lock the saw in the downward cutting (“plunge”) position, in order to make long straight cuts, without stressing the wrist. Perhaps it’s due to safety concerns, but if not, it’s puzzling why the manufacture doesn’t allow the saw to be locked in a cutting position. A portable miter base is also provided. The base plate of the saw is designed to fit into the track of the miter, allowing the user to push the saw along the track to achieve precise cuts. However, because the miter track is only 18” long, its usefulness is largely restricted to short cuts (i.e., tile or wood molding). I suggest most users will find this accessory to have limited usefulness, since there are other dedicated power tools better suited for miter work.Some of the things I like about the products’ accessories:1. There are 3 different circular blades provided for cutting wood, metal or masonry. I tried the wood and masonry blades (see pictures) and found them to be most capable (of course they’re new, so they cut well). The blades are easy to change (see picture), more-so because the tool is thoughtfully designed to include a built-in spindle lock button, and an Allen key that is tethered to the power cord. After loosening the blade screw, the plunge spring force made it necessary to compress the base plate against the saw head with one hand, in order to access and remove the blade with the other hand, but this was not difficult to do.2. A vacuum adapter hose which fits into a nozzle in the base housing, and readily fit my shop vac hose, did a really fantastic job of eliminating the dust generated from cutting a masonry cement tile (see picture).3. A laser guide mounted above the saw head, which is actuated by a separate switch. The laser delivered a clear, easily read line even in the presence of indirect sunlight (see picture).4. An adjustable rip guide that fastens to the base plate, to assist with trimming long cuts from boards (as noted above long straight cuts were uncomfortable to complete).5. Finally, a compact canvas bag is provided for convenient storage of the kit. Bottom line: If your endeavors have you routinely making plunge cuts, particularly into metal or masonry this could be a very useful tool. The vacuum attachment is very effective at minimizing dust when cutting masonry and sheet rock. However, if your projects primarily call for straight utility cuts, this might not be right for you.
Frederic Bins (verified owner) –
This is a really nice saw and kit for so many jobs around the house. It comes with a number of nice accessories to make it very versatile.What I liked: The saw is easy to work with one hand given its size, weight, and design. Its fairly quiet for a power saw. Its very accurate – The notch and diamond opening on the base are lined up perfectly with the center of the blade. Its easy and accurate to adjust the depth of the blade.The accessories are nice – The miter base is a nice design that is easy to use and will eliminate me having a miter box. There is an edge guide that attaches to the base for long rip cuts. It has an exhaust port and hose for attaching a vac. It comes with 3 blades (1 for wood, 1 for drywall/sheet metal, and 1 for tile).Why I didn’t give it 5 stars: The max cutting depth is only 1 1/8 inch. The base tilts to expose the blade via a tension spring. You must first “unlock it” by pressing a button next to the trigger, then it requires a descent bit of force. Its good for safety, but a little awkward sometimes. Also, I wish that you could lock the base up (with the blade exposed). The locking piece for adjusting the blade depth is plastic and I worry about it lasting long. The laser focusses such that it is only useful when the base is pushed down to expose the blade and cut. It also lines up with the left side of the blade (see pic) – I couldn’t find any way to adjust it. Lastly, I found the Genesis replacement blades online at Home Depot, but there were no others than those 3. I couldn’t find any other possible 3.5 inch blades.Overall, I’m very happy with this saw particularly for its accuracy, ease of use, and versatility.
Suzanne O’Kon (verified owner) –
Its light and cuts well.
Aurelie Lebsack (verified owner) –
This is a nice little tool. I bought it to cut through in-place backer board and dry wall in a shower enclosure to install a shower pan. I have not tried the miter fixture but the plunge features and overall saw operation works very well. As other reviews suggest the safety button is awkward to use but I can work around it. I wouldn’t buy this tool for the laser light, it isn’t that powerful. The three saw blades that come with the tool appear well made. I have only used the diamond blade and it zips through concrete backer board and dry wall like they were butter. If you use this tool for that, buy a breathing mask due to plenty of dust. The provided vacuum attachment works well enough but use a mask anyway. In summary, a nice tool with useful attachments and blades. This is not a throw-away tool like you find at Harbor Freight although it is Hecho en China. We shall see…
Dasia Kuhic (verified owner) –
Works well on my projects.
Ashlee Weber (verified owner) –
What a handy tool to have. I got it to do some quick custom shelving… and now I can’t put it down! I’m doing a custom wall unit for basement! Be careful folks ~ it’s addictive!
Dominic Hudson (verified owner) –
We have been remodeling and updating our home working our way through each room. This is the perfect tool for replacing the tile in the bathroom, adding wainscoting, replacing crown molding, repairs to the deck and so much more. This Genesis plunge circular saw kit is extremely versatile doing many jobs of a table saw, miter saw and tile saw. It is compact and lightweight operated with one hand making it very versatile and can handle the toughest jobs. No more walking back and forth to the table saw. The changing of blades is convenient, due to a spindle lock button. It cuts hardwoods, plywood, plastic, tile, aluminum, copper and more. To reduce job cleanup, there is a dust collection system with vacuum adapter included. High Quality heavy duty storage bag with handles. Easy to handle, small, but we will use for a multitude of home projects. Sturdy, Powerful, you will love this Tool!Includes: 24T carbide-tipped blade, 44T HSS blade for soft metal, diamond blade for tile, miter base, rip guide, vacuum adapter, blade wrench and storage bag.
Enid Collins (verified owner) –
If you cut hard wood or solid surface materials, but don’t need a big saw this is for you! We tested this dynamite saw against a Dewalt and Smith track saw and the Genesis Compact saw beat them both The product is priced very friendly so even the smallest shop can and should have one.
Aubrey Eichmann (verified owner) –
Overall, the product is decent but not accurate. That makes it difficult to give a high rating when we are focusing on a precision tools. I wanted this because the jig for the most part. I wanted the jig to be manufactured being that no one offers it. From here I will make my own jig and return the device.
Rosella Murazik (verified owner) –
Works will.