DIY & Home Improvement

I don't think you need a 15 amp. motar in yer saw, 12-13 amps is fine.

I have owned and used about all name brands on jobs. I keep a makita in my truck always because it is a good saw and is light weight. I can't really say how many hundreds of cuts I have made with that saw.That particular saw costs about $50.00 ,it is not the 15 amp motar so it is the lesser although contractor grade. Black& Decker or Skill same company is ok for what you want to do or will want to do.

I am advising against max. draw on amps. because you will be using that saw in yer home and you don't want to throw circuit breakers.Yers is a condo if I recall correctly or have you moved? Refer'en to your bed building project a ways back in time !

I think yer in the $50.00-$60.00 category.Look around.
I actually have about six skill saws maybe more- but I like that light weight Makita these days !
I like two others because ah, well-more power !

I think a good milwaukie runs about $150.00 these days. I've burned out two of those. Actually my old /Sears Craftsman contractor skill saw ,I sware cannot burn out! But it weighs a lot and of course has more power !It's very old too ! Yep,old as the hills !

About fifty bucks-there-there abouts.