9"circular saw

Have used both, & I had a Makita 5903BR the previous version, so I can compare, but the Makita 5903R still as the edge in my opinion, has a cut 65mm at 45 degrees, front handle is well placed,overall a well balanced saw.

As for saw blades, I only use Freud circular saw blades now, tried many over the years, but Freud has the edge.

http://www.powertools2u.co.uk/Circu...ular-Saw.htm?gclid=CJ6076qbjLwCFZShtAodrhkAlw
 
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One of the best saws I've owned is a cheapo titan off screwfix, they're actually astoundingly good for the money, as good as anything I hired before.

Other than that I'm a Makita whore.
 
Bosch and Dewalt also offer a 3 year warranty if you register the tool online. Not checked any others but i'm sure most will offer 3 years now.

I'm not sure i'd go anywhere near a cheap tool for a circular saw. Bit too dangerous a tool for it to be burning out mid cut. I have tried lots of cheapo tools over the years and none have been any good surprisingly :p.
 
Mark A said:
I have tried lots of cheapo tools over the years and none have been any good surprisingly :p.
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Depends on your definition of good. I've found a fair few that have been good at doing the job, they've just died quicker than a far more expensive equiv model. For stuff you're using every day then yeah sure, pay for the quality up front. If it's something you're gonna use on a couple of jobs a year max, then cheap can be the way to go.

Obviously some cheapo tools are just utter cack, but there are gems to be had.
 
hawkhench said:
Depends on your definition of good. I've found a fair few that have been good at doing the job, they've just died quicker than a far more expensive equiv model. For stuff you're using every day then yeah sure, pay for the quality up front. If it's something you're gonna use on a couple of jobs a year max, then cheap can be the way to go.

Obviously some cheapo tools are just utter cack, but there are gems to be had.
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Depends on the tool in question.

Mains drills, cordless drills, sanders,circular saw, jigsaw no, better to buy a decent brand at the start in my opinion.

It the same with hand tools, it's better to buy quality brand, they will last a lifetime, I've seen cheap chisels, well made, but useless for honing to a razor edge, same with drill bits, a bit of abuse, they overheat, loose their edge or go soft.

Agree though there are some gems around, but you have to search hard for them, especially power tools.
 
If you're loaded then Festool are amazing. But any of the top-tier manufacturers are a good bet. Makita tend to have better parts availability and prices for them than others.
 
Looks like the makita then, I was swinging that way anyway

Need to be a decen tool, used more or less every day. Ripping down timbers etc

Couldn't bring myself to shell out Ina festool skilsaw!
 
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