Richard Tobin wrote:
I recently used a handheld circular saw and found it much easier to use
than my jigsaw, so I'm thinking of buying one.

The one I used was rechargable but they seem to be VERY expensive, so
I'll probably get a mains one, especially since I always find that my
rechargable tools have run down when I want to use them. Can anyone
recommend one? I'll be using it for general d-i-y, including cutting
laminate flooring (presumably I need a fine-toothed blade for that).

-- Richard

I got a (gulp) "performance pro" rechargable one from B&Q & it was
about 40 quid. Work's just fine and has lasted several years but the
baseplate does flex if you put too much force on it. It has a fine
toothed disc which gives a good cut. For laminate I generally use a
slide saw. Laminate will blunt a good blade in no time at all. For
heavier duty tasks the rechargeable saw doesn't have much stamina so I
use a mains powered saw then.