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Cordless Circular Saw

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  • 21-09-2006 6:50pm
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    FX Meister
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    Thinking about buying a cordless circular saw and looking for advice from any carpenters or people who have used them. Looking at a 24V Bosch one. Using a 230v cheapy lidl one at the moment and looking for something a little better. I already have a 24v bosch jigsaw which I couldn't be happier with so I figure this may be worth the money too. It won't get tons of use but I'd like to have a decent saw when I need one. The no load speed of this is 3500rpm compared to 5200rpm on their 230v saw. Will that make a huge difference? Price isn't too bad as I don't need to get the charger or batteries.
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOSCH-24V-GKS24V-Pro-Cordless-Circular-Saw-Power-Tool_W0QQitemZ150035608148QQihZ005QQcategoryZ20785QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem


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    ircoha
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    it all depends on what u want to cut with it.

    U might be v disappointed due to lack of power


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    CJhaughey
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    I have only used one and TBH wasn't impressed at all with it, it stalled on 4x2.
    I have a 110v Makita and it cuts all day every day, Ok the kerf might be a little wider than a cordless but I can cut as long as I have power or a generator.
    A jigsaw is OK because the blade is so small frictional losses don't add up, but to spin a saucer sized blade through wood needs a little more power than the current batteries IMO.


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    FX Meister
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    Cheers for the info. Might just go for a 230v makita or similar in that case. Just thought the cordless would be handy to have.


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    ircoha
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    Before u do have a look at the ones that you can get a long guide with for cutting 8*4 etc. They are V handy.

    Hilti do them as do a number of others.

    the other thing that is nice is to have th depth of cut adjustable

    The other point is dont buy one that is too big unless u want it for weight training, check the poundage.


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