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The flush-cutting blades are quickly reversible, so you can cut right to left or left to right. “Flush Cutting” means the blade literally slides on the surface and cuts protruding wood to that level – e. g. , I’ve used it on many a stud poking out too far. I wouldn’t bother trying to use it to rip stock nor would I want to use it to do a lot of cross-cutting of 1" hardwood stock. I’m not aware of a competing electric tool, and although a manual saw could work in a pinch, this saw does a much better and faster job. After trying several other options (Fein multi-master, handcut), I was so happy to discover this Bosch saw. Get a table saw and miter saw if you have those applications in mind. The 1640VS has no tool case. Of course, you can cut above the “surface”, as when shortening door-jambs because you are now installing ceramic tile. Gives a much better cut than a recip/jig saw. What it excels at it is cutting trim stock. As someone else mentioned, it’s a life-saver when it comes time to undercut door jamb trim for fitting tile (or any other kind of retro-install flooring, like Pergo).