Spec me a circular saw.

What's your budget.

My choice would be Bosch GKS 190 190mm Professional Circular Saw 240V.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gks-190-190mm-professional-circular-saw-240v/77122


The Bosch will give you a full 50mm cut at 45 degree, it's slightly over budget at £119:99p, but shop around you might find it cheaper.

Most 184mm- 190mm saws only cut around 45mm-46mm at 45 degree & sawn timber is normally 47mm in thickness.

Your Dewalt will only do 45mm at 45 degree.

Best blades are Freud Pro in my opinion, I use the 190mm, 24T & 40T covers everything your likely to cut.
The Bosch has a blade arbor of 30mm.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pow...in+Cutting+190+x+30mm+x+40T/d80/sd3137/p88991

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p75581
 
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Nightglow said:
What's your budget.

My choice would be Bosch GKS 190 190mm Professional Circular Saw 240V.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gks-190-190mm-professional-circular-saw-240v/77122


The Bosch will give you a full 50mm cut at 45 degree, it's slightly over budget at £119:99p, but shop around you might find it cheaper.
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http://www.power-tools-pro.co.uk/bosch-gks190-190mm-circular-saw-1400w-motor-70mm-cut-p-7649.html

£106.50 here inc delivery.

Looks like a decent saw, i'd probably go for that at this budget. I like Bosch saws, currently have a Bosch sliding mitre saw and it's a great tool.
 
That's a very good price, especially as it includes p&p.

Got two Bosch circular saws, a 190mm & 235mm, must be at least 10 years old, or older & both still working perfectly.

Been looking on Ebay for either Bosch or Makita sliding mitre saw, to replace a very old Makita mitre saw which died.:(

Another good tool I bought last year was a Bosch GOP 250 CE Multi-cutter, cut, sand,& scrape ,absolutely brilliant.
 
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Sorry forgot to add the details. Budget up to £150 I think

Just light use for general DIY, ie cutting floorboards, cutting stud work, 18mm ply, plinths etc. Also marmox tiling boards.

That Bosch GKS190 looks good. I have a few mates with sliding mitres for skirting etc, I am adding to our collective tool pool. Does that one come with a guide ?
 
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Simon said:
Does that come with a blade ?
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Yes, a 24-tooth saw blade (Bosch 2608641185), but you will need a 40 tooth blade for fine cross cutting, like the one I linked to, also the saw comes with a Parallel guide.
Also it has a 30mm arbor, which has the benefit of more choice of blades, than a 16mm arbor saw.

And a 3 Year Warranty subject to user registration of your tools within 4 weeks of purchase, otherwise it's only 12 months warranty.
 
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If you can stretch to £200 then you'll be able to pick up a very good second hand radial arm saw, which is an infinitely more versatile piece of kit (although not really portable).

Sorry for being the the one to bring this up, but please make sure you are competent with what you're doing, since circular saw blades are incredibly unforgiving pieces of kit.
 
Simon said:
Thanks. I guess for plinths etc the more teeth the better
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My Makita mitre saw die, & I still have three rooms to fit skirting in, I've been using my circular saw for cutting mdf skirting, using a set square as a guide, just make saw wood is well clamped, & supported if need be.

Makhaira said:
If you can stretch to £200 then you'll be able to pick up a very good second hand radial arm saw, which is an infinitely more versatile piece of kit (although not really portable).

Sorry for being the the one to bring this up, but please make sure you are competent with what you're doing, since circular saw blades are incredibly unforgiving pieces of kit.
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Had a Dewalt radial saw, superb in the workshop, but too cumbersome to move around, a good sliding mitre saw is just as good.

Always keep your hand on the front handle of the saw when cutting & not on the workpiece, & make sure your keep the cable clear when cutting, I always put it over my shoulder.
When you finish cutting the guard will cover the blade, but the blade will continue to spin for a few seconds.
 
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Have used Milwaukee and it didn't seem any better than my Dewalt, Bosch and Makita kit. My dad has a load of V18 and V28 gear which is good, but the batteries let the tools down. They have changed their battery system since he got his tools so maybe the newer ones are better.
 
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Have used Milwaukee and it didn't seem any better than my Dewalt, Bosch and Makita kit. My dad has a load of V18 and V28 gear which is good, but the batteries let the tools down. They have changed their battery system since he got his tools so maybe the newer ones are better.
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Milwaukee batteries have apparently been considerably improved, but I would need lot of convincing, to move away from my Bosch & Makita tools.
 
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