battery circular saws

[Lee321]

have they enough go and battery power or just get frustrating for domestic?

 

[Evans Electric]

I don't think I'd bother with a battery saw TBH .

Battery drills are great but some guys seem to think they can use them for everything like a 25mm hole through a row of joists or a large masonary drill through a 12" wall .

Great if there is no power on the job but normally I always rig up my power drills.

 

[Apache]

I have the 18V DeWalt one, bought 2nd hand off ebay. Paid

 

[ElectekAir]

I have the 18V DeWalt one, bought 2nd hand off ebay. Paid

 

[Apache]

Patch try to get yourself some 3AH batteries they seem to last mush longer

I take your point, but they do what I want. Was almost tempted by the SF Lion drill

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/74113/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/DeWalt-XRP-DC988L1-18V-Li-Ion-Cordless-Combi-Drill

 

[PC Electrics]

I use a Ryobi 18v circular saw. It works okay with the Li-ion battery but isn't much good with NiCd.

I use it for cutting floor boards mostly, both across ends and along the t&g. It also does other minor tasks.

It does what I need it to do. I haven't felt the need to go get a 240v one.

So, I'd say yes they're okay for light domestic duties, but you do need a battery with loads of oomph.

Also keep two blades, one for the rough stuff and one for the more 'pristine' jobs.

On the other hand if you're buying for the first time, then a 240v one is much cheaper.

 

[superspark]

hi i use bosch 24v circ saw and its brilliant

perfect for me as i use all bosch power tools so all batterys fit

as for lasting batterys its fine for me, maybe if i was cutting lengths timber all day it would be better to have mains but for floorboards and the dreaded chipboard its spot on.

 

[ianmacd]

I too have a dewalt 18V cordless saw. I have the 2.6Ahr batts and they seem to last quite a long time. I do have a few of them though. I do not think you can use the li-ion batts in the nimh/nicd products though (altough you can use the older batts in the li-ion tools). You may need new batts Patch as they should last longer than that.

I also have a 110v much larger circular for lots of cutting (just like I have a 110v drill/mini-breaker for larger drilling/chipping).

 

[bulmer]

Dewalt here also, with 2.6 Ni Mh batts lasts well.

Always keep the batts charged cos you know that you'll need to take up just a couple more boards when its not possible to get power back on.

Priceless IMO

 

[Tooold]

I have the older makita and its great just keep a battery on charge, New blade helps but to be honest it does me easy. Wouldnt be without one now.

 

[Lee321]

intresting. all my other gear is the new makita li-ion and i have to say the battery's are significantly longer lasting than the old ni-cads

the drills,screwguns are brilliant but the angle grinder does chomp the batteries. i realise its all relative with spindle diamter,load,torque etc thats really why i asked about the saws

 

[extension15]

have they enough go and battery power or just get frustrating for domestic?

Don't bother, 1 hard cut and that's it.......

Wet Fish

 

[Apache]

Don't bother, 1 hard cut and that's it.......Wet Fish

I was cutting hard 2" mahogany. They cut ply or pine boards for a good while!

 

[extension15]

I was cutting hard 2" mahogany. They cut ply or pine boards for a good while!

Good for you....

They are still rubbish (unles you pay the earth).

:_|

 

[bulmer]

Good for you....They are still rubbish (unles you pay the earth).

:_|

Wouldn't call 175 quid the earth:O

 

[ElectekAir]

Good for you....They are still rubbish (unles you pay the earth).

:_|

My first one was free with some other *hit that i bought and came with 6 spare blades even that one was good enough to cut the floorboards

but have to admit not so hot lifting chip board floors

Still think they are great all my kit is cordless and always will be!!!

 

[extension15]

Wouldn't call 175 quid the earth:O

I didn't even see or mention the sum in question...

 

[ianmacd]

Don't bother, 1 hard cut and that's it.......Wet Fish

I think its time you got a 'better' one then.