Black+Decker BDCCS20C vs. Dremel US40-04

Let’s take a look at these two circular saws: the Black+Decker BDCCS20C and the Dremel US40-04.

Features & Benefits

You can read more in our roundup of the best compact circular saws.

Power & Motor

The US40-04 is corded, runs on 120 V, and draws 7.5 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The BDCCS20C is cordless and runs on 20 V batteries.

The US40-04 motor spins at 13000 rpm. But don’t get too caught up in these numbers, since the manufacturers measure them under ideal conditions, meaning they don’t have a direct impact on the saw’s real-world capacity to handle different material.

Both products have a direct-drive motor. Direct-drive motors are usually lighter than other styles, but their side mounting makes the saw a little harder to control.

Blades & Capacity

The BDCCS20C accepts 5 1/2” diameter blades and has a 5/8” arbor. The US40-04 takes 4” diameter blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor gives you a lot of options.

The BDCCS20C can bevel its blade up to 45°, can cut up to 1 11/16” at 90°, and will cut up to 1 3/8” deep at a 45° angle. The US40-04 can bevel up to 0° and is able to cut up to 3/4” at an angle of 90°.

When beveling the saw, most circular saws will have positive stops at common angles such as 45° and 90°. This ensures you are making precise cuts. Some saws have additional stops at other angles.

Both circular saws have the blade on the left side of the saw. Right-handers sometimes find it easier to see and control blades mounted to the left, while left-handers might find the same true for right-mounted blades.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Black+Decker:

For the Dremel:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Black+Decker BDCCS20C with other products

	Black+Decker BDCCS20C	Dremel US40-04
Brand	Black+Decker	Dremel
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	20 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	7.5 A
No-load RPM		13000 rpm
Blade Diameter	5 1/2”	4”
Maximum Bevel	45°	0°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	1 11/16”	3/4”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	1 3/8”	n/a
Arbor Size	5/8”	n/a
Dimensions		13” L × 5” H
Weight	7.6 lbs	4.6 lbs
Blade - Side	left	left
Drive Mechanism	direct-drive	direct-drive
Stops		n/a
Warranty		2 years
Pros	Two-handled design for safe operation Depth of cut can handle 2x4s	Optional auxiliary handle for extra control Includes multiple blades for wood, metal, PVC, etc. Can make flush cuts with appropriate blade
Cons	Motor can struggle on thicker material	Can overheat when cutting thick material
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