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

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

How much you willing to shell out is the question?

Here's a battery one for 60GBP
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...33916&id=28146

Then theres the Frued at the same price, which is a better make but mains.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...33915&id=17394

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
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

How much you willing to shell out is the question?

Here's a battery one for 60GBP
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...33916&id=28146

Then theres the Frued at the same price, which is a better make but
mains.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...33915&id=17394

Forget the Ryobi never to notice of battery seperate,cheeky bleeders

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

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.

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

IME cheap circular saws are fine if you don't need precise adjustment,
and the blades they come with are ok for routine stuff like flooring and
worktops.
I know you get what you pay for but in this instance it's a question of
not paying for what you don't need.
Duck :-)

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).

General comments he

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/powertools/circularsaw.htm

For a mid range price the saws made by Skil (now part of Bosch) can be
more than adequate. If you want a good top end one the Hitachi make some
of the best I have used.

--
Cheers,

John.

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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

stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

NT

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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

stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

Yes indeed, if they are still as bad as the one I got about 5 years ago,
then not at all nice, downright nasty and dangerous in fact.

The Argos Challenge one I got in a set with a diabolically poor pendulum
jigsaw for £25 is fine though.

H

On 23 Aug 2006 11:36:26 GMT, (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

Hi,

You might be able to get one of these locally:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7110962.htm

If you're lucky it'll come with a 40 tooth blade.

cheers,
Pete.

wrote:
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

stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

NT

Blimey, we're even going to argue about this! I've had a PD for about 5
years and I've no complaints. The base isn't quite square with the blade
but I can live with that for £30.

HLAH wrote:
wrote in message
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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
stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

Yes indeed, if they are still as bad as the one I got about 5 years ago,
then not at all nice, downright nasty and dangerous in fact.

The Argos Challenge one I got in a set with a diabolically poor pendulum
jigsaw for £25 is fine though.

H






Nasty and dangerous? Why? Maybe I've missed something on mine

was thinking very hard :
stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

NT

Power Devil is just one name under which the very same item will be
sold. The just stick different names on the same items from the very
same factories.

Power Devil are no better no worse than the other cheap end of the
market range and if you want a basic saw...

--

Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

On 2006-08-23 17:30:26 +0100, Stuart Noble
said:

wrote:
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

stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

NT

Blimey, we're even going to argue about this! I've had a PD for about 5
years and I've no complaints. The base isn't quite square with the
blade but I can live with that for £30.

But how could a circular saw with a non-square base be of any value at
all at any price?

"Stuart Noble" wrote in message
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HLAH wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
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
stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

Yes indeed, if they are still as bad as the one I got about 5 years ago,
then not at all nice, downright nasty and dangerous in fact.

The Argos Challenge one I got in a set with a diabolically poor pendulum
jigsaw for £25 is fine though.

H






Nasty and dangerous? Why? Maybe I've missed something on mine

The safety guard catches and won't retract easily.

H

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

Not that I'd buy a circular this cheap,but for your general DIY once in a
while usage? Buy a good fine cut blade for it and it'll do.
http://www.netto.co.uk

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:54:22 +0100, John Rumm wrote:

For a mid range price the saws made by Skil (now part of Bosch) can be
more than adequate. If you want a good top end one the Hitachi make some
of the best I have used.

I've got a Skil saw which I'm scared of. It is a powerful beast and
commands respect (as does anything with a fast, sharp blade spining
very close to your hands). Having said that it _does_ do all I ask it
to.
For less demanding work (like cutting a fullsize ply board into more
managable pieces) I got one of the cheapo cordless jobs off ebay. It
has 2 batteries but does run out of "puff" pretty quickly. OK for
50 quid though.

Pete

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.. in a room with a tea cosy ...... Marlow, England .
.. doesn't try it on (Billy Connolly) .....................................

"John Rumm" wrote in message
...

For a mid range price the saws made by Skil (now part of Bosch) can be
more than adequate. If you want a good top end one the Hitachi make some
of the best I have used.


Any opinion on the Australian Triton brand?

Their 235 mm circular saw is sold in B&Q Warehouses for about 230 pounds.
Or on special offer, direct:
http://tritontools.co.uk/specials.ph...c362318495 ba

I'm tempted by their kit - saw tables etc, but not bit the bullet yet.

Roger

Andy Hall wrote:

But how could a circular saw with a non-square base be of any value at
all at any price?




It required only a minor modification to make it so.

HLAH wrote:
"Stuart Noble" wrote in message
...
HLAH wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
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
stay well away from power devils - just in case youre tempted

Yes indeed, if they are still as bad as the one I got about 5 years ago,
then not at all nice, downright nasty and dangerous in fact.

The Argos Challenge one I got in a set with a diabolically poor pendulum
jigsaw for £25 is fine though.

H





Nasty and dangerous? Why? Maybe I've missed something on mine

The safety guard catches and won't retract easily.

H



Yes, mine does catch on the edge of thin material sometimes but you have
a lever there to get it started. My old Elu was the same, and that
wasn't cheap. Never had any trouble with retraction.

Check out this bad boy for a cheap (He he) cordless circsaw!

http://tinyurl.com/em3u6

Certainly want your brains tested if you want one of these with only 62mm depth cut!

Peter Lynch wrote:

I've got a Skil saw which I'm scared of. It is a powerful beast and
commands respect (as does anything with a fast, sharp blade spining
very close to your hands). Having said that it _does_ do all I ask it
to.

MY B&D 7 1/4" makes me feel much the same!

For less demanding work (like cutting a fullsize ply board into more
managable pieces) I got one of the cheapo cordless jobs off ebay. It
has 2 batteries but does run out of "puff" pretty quickly. OK for
50 quid though.

I bought the SIP 18v jobby with two batteries. Great for cuting MDF etc
when boxing in pipes and the like. Mine runs out of puff pretty quickly as
well, but with two batts & a 1 hour charger I can live with it. I did buy a
thin kerf blade which gives a smoother cut & improves battery life.

A sparky mate swears by the Wickes 18v one.


--
Dave
The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257