Circular Saw

jodaw

Looking to get a decent circular saw for light/medium DIY task. 185mm is what i want.

I have came across this Hitachi

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitachi-185mm-230V-Circular-Saw/dp/B008LTYIG4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1421347945&sr=8-10&keywords=circular+saw#productDetails

Can anyone recommended a better saw than the above for about the saw price.

Up until now i was thinking of going for the Evolution

http://www.ie.screwfix.com/evolution-rage-1b-185mm-multipurpose-circular-saw-230v.html

Again this saw seems to get decent review and is one special at the moment for 62.99.

The Hitachi would probably be still the one to go for? Or would someone have a better option?

Buona Fortuna

I like the Evolution. Start ripping up pallets and hit a nail and its no problem;).

I'm sure with the Hitachi 50% of your money is going on the name.

Got any specific jobs in mind?

sky6

I bought a new evolution rage last year to replace my old burnt out skill saw. I love everything about it.
As said it just slices through old nails.

Calahonda52

What's the usage plan?
Would a jigsaw do?
Just asking
Hitachi looked better machine
Plus
Higher rpm
Higher power
Minus
No dust extraction
No riving knife

Evolution looks under powered both on rpm and watts for same weight as Hitachi.
Cant see if it has riving knife.
Also is 20 mm bore common?

Depending on what you want to do, maybe consider one that will take a long guide, which u could buy later.
They work great

jodaw

Just general usage:

Crosscutting flooring
Ripping MDF
Building Stud Walls
Construction of small shed roof

Perhaps later on using it as makeshift table saw to rip down material for a wall panelling project.

Could anyone offer a better option than the above two or would i not go far wrong with either?

dodzy

jodaw wrote: »

Just general usage:

Crosscutting flooring
Ripping MDF
Building Stud Walls
Construction of small shed roof

Perhaps later on using it as makeshift table saw to rip down material for a wall panelling project.

Could anyone offer a better option than the above two or would i not go far wrong with either?

Either will be fine for your projected use, no question. Personally, i'd go for the hitachi. People here seem mad keen on ripping wood with embedded nails for some reason. God only knows why.

Calahonda52

jodaw wrote: »

Just general usage:

Crosscutting flooring
Ripping MDF
Building Stud Walls
Construction of small shed roof

Perhaps later on using it as makeshift table saw to rip down material for a wall panelling project.

Could anyone offer a better option than the above two or would i not go far wrong with either?

What about a chop saw from lidl aldi when they stock them?
Mdf requires good dust management as the dust is

dodzy

Calahonda52 wrote: »

What about a chop saw from lidl aldi when they stock them?
Mdf requires good dust management as the dust is

a chopsaw is no use for sheets of MDF.