I just received this saw from Amazon today after shopping for quite some time. My original pick was the Skil Mag worm drive saw but I like the features of this one better. The direct connect is a great idea. The tool hook they refer to in the specs doesn't show up in the pictures (it's NOT the hook you see below the handle, that's to hook the cord onto.) The tool hook is a folding piece of round bar, very heavy duty looks like it's sized to hook on 2x framing material. The picture shows a blade with it but doesn't specifically mention it but it does come with a 24T diamond arbor Bosch blade. My unit came looking brand-new except for a couple of small nicks in the paint, I'm verry happy with the condition. [...] Also in regards to the Skil brand which is owned by the same company as Bosch, it mentions releif bellows an oil level indicator. This saw does require oil for the gear box but it has a plug you must remove to check the level.
br /Overall I am very excited to use this saw, I have built a few decks over the years in addition to home projects can't wait to see how it performs, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. One other note: I own a Bosch jig-saw it's also the finest one I've ever seen.

Improved over the Mag 77- more power (15 amps vs 13 of the Mag 77, the redesigned blade guard is less likely to hang up on bevel cuts, and the shoe is far less likely to flex than that of the Mag 77. The Direct Connect works great; plug your extension cord directly into the saw. The built in rafter hook is a slick idea. Saw looked new ............ no way to tell it was a recon other than a sticker and the box it came in. Great saw at an excellent price.

So far, good performance, comfortable weight, good power, can't tell it has been reconditioned. Sky hook is wonderful feature.

I have been using this saw almost daily for over a year now. It is a great saw! The only problem I have had is the clasp which holds the cord fell out, but that did not seem to affect anything. One would not know that this is a reconditioned saw. One thing I would definately recommend is using a 10/3 cord. The power is dramatically increased. Also, the 24 tooth framing blade by Freud is the best. With the skyhook and direct connect, I like this saw better than the Makita hypoid. Just my 2 cents!

The tag may say "Reconditioned" but the saw I received is in absolutely new condition.
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br /A pleasure to use, it makes the work day seem shorter.
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The quality of design and materials is evident throught this saw. Mine came looking like new. It has lots of power, but is heavier than the sidewinder saws. It works great. Glad I bought it, which is more than I can say for some of the other brands, Hitachi especially.