Bosch CS20 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Direct Connect

i've used this bosch CS20 quite a few times since i bought it, on jobe and arround home for remodle.
the only thing i could hope for is for this saw to also be battery powered as well (if that were at all possible)my overall openion is this is a great tool with plenty of power.

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I read all the reviews then finally picked this one over the PCMag saw because if was $40 less.
I loved using the saw at first. It has a great line of sight and is quiet and runs smooth. having an extra long cord is a awesome feature, but it did add $20 to the cost.
but now after 6 months the base plate is warped making it a pain when cutting expensive oak plywood. It rocks from the back left to the front right over 1/8".
I put an email in to Bosch about a replacement plate but I am scared it will be the same thing and fail again after another 6 months.
Should have spent a little more and got the PC.

I am a professional carpenter. I have had my Makita saw for 24 years and wanted a change, The Bosch CS20 looked like it had some pretty good features and the balance was not bad. After 3 months the composite foot plate has warped making for gouged cuts. I cannot cut a true 45deg bevel with it because of this flaw. The detents are not adjustable. My 45deg locks in at 43.5 deg. This is ubsat in my line of work. Bosch is going to send me another foot plate and bevel indicator but its the same material as the one I have. Bosch NEEDS to produce a replacement aluminum plate like all other quality saws have. They have missed the boat big time in this area. Based on this I would not recommend this saw for the serious tradesman.

First off I make my living as a carpenter and have to say that I have used just about every saw out there right now. This saw is awesome!!. The direct connect system is fantasic. The rafter hook is great aswell, especially because I don't have to bend over and put it down and then pick it back up again after every cut. I just hook it on the saw horse. It is the smoothest circ-saw I have ever used. Plenty of power and light weight too. I only gave it 4 stars, because although the positive detents in the depth adjustment are great, the lever to tighten down the plate isn't in synced with the detents, if the saw aligns with the detets, the lever can't travel far enough around to lock tightly. Kind of confuseing I know, but it is a little anoying, I might be able to adjust it a little to fix it I just havn't had the time. Overall I am very happy with my new CS20.