Circular saw recommendations

[danr86]

hi - i'm looking to get a circular saw for various odd jobs around the house.
Is this a particular model people would recommend - happy to spend around £150 for something decent and will last.

Cheers

 

[sport1901966]

Not sure if you mean a chop saw or a handheld circular saw, but if its the former I would definitely recommend this - http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to...0mm-Sliding-Mitre-Saw-10668129?skuId=11168717

I used it to build my garden decking and it is excellent. After a few test cuts and some tweaks to the laser/ angle indicators, I was cutting 2.5 meter lengths within 1mm of my intended length.

It also can be used to cut metals as well, this may or may not be useful to you, but I like the idea that it means it will be useful for a wider range of jobs.

 

[danr86]

I've already got a mitre saw - i'm after one like this
http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?fh_search=circular+saws

 

[Nozzle]

I bought an AEG 1600W model. These tools are brutal! Keep both hands on both handles until the blade has come to a stop. I would have preferred it if it came with a box rather than a bag, but I wasn't hugely expensive. The rip cage is great. Initally when I started using it I found it wasn't so easy to do a straight line as the rip cage only attaches at the front, so the last bit of your cut can go a bit wonky. I just use a batten instead to keep the saw in line - in fact this is much less faff.

Nozzle

 

[Monkeh]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-5704rk-190mm-circular-saw-240v/96393

Excellent little saw.

I bought an AEG 1600W model. These tools are brutal! Keep both hands on both handles until the blade has come to a stop.

They're not meant to be 'brutal'. If it's kicking around so much you really need to keep both hands on it, it's faulty or badly designed. I've encountered some I wouldn't even apply power to. Take it back, get something better.

 

[joe-90]

If you buy the 7 inch you'll often wish you had a nine inch (don't we all)

 

[Monkeh]

If you buy the 7 inch you'll often wish you had a nine inch (don't we all)

Haven't needed a bigger one yet, but it does pay to figure out what you're going to need the saw for and pick an appropriate size blade!

 

[Nozzle]

It's not brutal because it kicks about - it's brutal because it's so smooth it could take yours fingers off before you even know you've done it!

Nozzle

 

[Monkeh]

It's not brutal because it kicks about - it's brutal because it's so smooth it could take yours fingers off before you even know you've done it!

Nozzle

Or just be aware of where the blade goes..

 

[gregers]

ive had a hitachi cu7 for about 20 years,and in that time the only thing ive had to replace was the base plate,it didnt bounce very well when it fell off my workbench ,havnt even checked the brushes.

 

[noseall]

I have the Makita 230mm fella and I am very satisfied with it.

Two previous saws could not live with it.