On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:15:59 GMT, "rrh" mused:


"Perry (News)" wrote in message
.. .
After a recent unfortunate experience with a B&Q Performance Pro
circular saw, I'm in need of a replacement. It'll mostly be used for
typical home stuff - ripping sheets of plywood, chipboard, MDF,
occasional lengths of 2x4 etc. but I'd like something that handles
well and provides an accurate cut.

I don't want to pay the earth and buy something so over-the-top that
it would be like driving a Ferrari to Tescos every day to pick up the
shopping, but by the same token I don't want to get something too
cheap and nasty (like the B&Q crap that managed to die after about 18
months of occasional light use), and I've settled on a budget of
(approx) £100 inc delivery

I seem to be favouring the Makita 5704RK which I've managed to find
on-line for just under £84 inc delivery (or the 5703RK if I can find
it within budget), but thought that I'd just ask if there is any
reason to avoid these models or if there's something better out there
that I'm missing.

All advice gratefully received.

Perry


I have a 5704RK which is very solidly built and accurate. No extras or
frills - even the carrying case is cheap flimsy plastic - but the tool
itself is fine.

Same here. I've used mine heavily over the last few years for cutting
worktops, flooring, sheet materials and it has had reasonable abuse.
The case has even been known to be used as an ad-hoc workbench,
trestle, step stool. Both are still fine and, AFAICT, are in the same
condition bar a few scratches as the day they were bought.
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Regards,
Stuart.