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Review of Black & Decker PHS550B 3.4 Amp Powered Handsaw with Storage Bag
4.20 stars Very Good Form 240 Reviews
Reviewed on: October 21, 2013 Author: BoolPool.com
Price Range

$48.49-$54.99

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$48.49

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$48.49

Walmart

$48.99

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$50.00

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Easy to handle and easy to use
  • Works great for cutting wood, branches, metal and PVC
  • Fast and quick to install or remove the blade
  • Comes with 2 blades - for metal and for wood
  • Much easier than using a hand saw
  • Lightweight and easy to carry
  • Reasonable price

    Cons

  • Some users faced difficulty with installing blade
Review Summary

This is the summary of consumer reviews for Black & Decker PHS550B 3.4 Amp Powered Handsaw with Storage Bag. The BoolPool rating for this product is Very Good, with 4.20 stars, and the price range is $48.49-$54.99.

The Black & Decker PHS550B is a 3.4 Amp Powered Handsaw with Storage Bag. This high performance saw has a powerful motor that delivers 4600 SPM for controlled cuts in wood, plastic, and metal. There are 2 blades- Large capacity blade good for cutting wood and Metal cutting blade. This powered handsaw features a compact, lightweight design making it easy to control and handle. It is ideal for straight cutting and works well in indoor and outdoor operation. A storage bag is included to store saw, blades and cord.

Even though the saw offers a quick and easy tool-free blade change but many users reported problem with changing the blade. It takes a little practice and alignment to fit the blades.

Overall, the Black and Decker PHS550B Powered Handsaw is a versatile tool and great for small jobs around the house. It is perfect for cutting wood, branches, metal and PVC. 

User Voice
Black & Decker PHS550B 3.4 Amp Powered Handsaw with Storage Bag
This saw is much easier than a hand saw Good for cutting up limbs and small trees Good for cutting 2 x 4 boards Good for people who are not brave enough to use a chain saw Easy to install the blade
Review Group #: 1 Rating :
4.50 stars 21 Reviews See Details
Need some practice for blade loading and changing Very nice setup with 2 blades and a back
Review Group #: 2 Rating :
3.50 stars 11 Reviews See Details
Some users had difficulty with the blade install It takes seconds to install or remove the blade
Review Group #: 3 Rating :
3.50 stars 12 Reviews See Details
Lightweight Nice tool to have
Review Group #: 4 Rating :
3.50 stars 12 Reviews See Details
Works great for cutting wood, branches, metal and PVC It sure beats manually sawing branches
Review Group #: 5 Rating :
4.00 stars 15 Reviews See Details
Blades can be changed quickly to go from metal cutting to cutting wood The metal blade easily saws off 1/2" bolts and cut through PVC pipes
Review Group #: 6 Rating :
5.00 stars 18 Reviews See Details
Easy to handle Easy to use Efficient Lightweight
Review Group #: 7 Rating :
5.00 stars 7 Reviews See Details
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Black & Decker PHS550B 3.4 Amp Powered Handsaw with Storage Bag
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Rating : 4.20 stars Form 240 Reviews
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