On 09/07/2012 19:36, Robin wrote:
Ancient B&D circular saw just died in middle of a bit of flooring
chipboard so I cannot wait for special deals. I have read the Wiki and
past recommendations. The Makita 5704RK looks as if it wd do me and is
within budget at £100 online. I've also read the recommendations for
the Hitachi C7 but am a bit lost as there seem to be so many variants -
C7SS, C7U2, CD7SA.

Any suggestions as to which of these, or others, is worth my pension
please?

Although I'm usually a big Makita fan, especially their jigsaws, I don't
like their circular saws at all. The base is sheet metal as is the
blade guard. The blade guard bends if you look at it to hard & the
little plastic wheels fall off every 5 mins.

I gave mine to my SIL and bought an AEG KS66 184mm jobby.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Powe.../sd2767/p22548

Little over your budget but seriously this is the best circular saw I
have ever used. Puts a smile on your face every time you use it.
Everything about it is just 'right'.

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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk