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By *oghunter33 OP Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
Ok lads, I have to buy a good circular/skill saw for timber, mdf and ply and I need some tips. I'm not looking for some sort of hobby tool, I want a proper and a decent one. Which brand is good and what do I have to look out for?
And don't worry I can handle a power tool, so no need for patronising tips. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Makita is a good saw go for the smaller one if just ripping ply and mdf you don't need the depth of a larger saw you can get guide rails with that if it narrow stiips you cutting off also and it a reasonable price I stay away from woodies and B+Q for power tools and go to a place that specialised in tools |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have found that the more powerful the motor the better, will cut thicker wood easier. Also other thing I look at is replacement cutting disks, don't get a saw where you can't get a new disk.
The best thing is to get one in your hands and see if you can hold it comfortably. Don't want to lose control of one of those bad boys  |
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By *oghunter33 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"You can use a length of timber to creat your own guide rail and make life easier mite take a few min more work but worth it "
Yes I watched a YouTube clip earlier on about it with seejanedrill  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Any of the main brands DH
Hilti, Hitachi, mikita etc will be fine and You can get different sizes like a 7 or 9 inch blade. They all come with guides spanners and carry case.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been out of the game since 2010, but a qualified carpenter, who's worked in Ireland, England, Spain, Gibraltar, Holland, and Denmark. I've worked on big sites, small sites and as a shipwright
If it's the best Cirular Saw you are after then a Festool is the Saw you want, all day long. But a Saw is a Saw at the end of the day. Any of the main brands make quality saws.
The clothes don't make the man
The Saw don't make the chippy |
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By (user no longer on site)
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We only have a simple B&Q one DH, check the cost of replacement blades, some manufacturers blades can cost 2 or 3 times the cost of a budget saw.
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"How much do you want to spend.
Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it
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And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Hi I'm a joiner and although makita is a very good brand and probably cheaper I would go for hilti if your looking for the best. The blade itself is just as important too, depending on what and how much your cutting and how often you will be using it should come into thought. |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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"How much do you want to spend.
Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it
And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much. "
I get u there's a lot of shite around but some good quality middle of the road gear for the enthusiastic DIYer but again cost of replacement blades can be more than the machine itself.
really a mixed bag of tools but I guess DH will have to see if the tool she choose has the stamina to keep up with her enthusiasm |
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By *oghunter33 OP Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"How much do you want to spend.
Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it
And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much.
I get u there's a lot of shite around but some good quality middle of the road gear for the enthusiastic DIYer but again cost of replacement blades can be more than the machine itself.
really a mixed bag of tools but I guess DH will have to see if the tool she choose has the stamina to keep up with her enthusiasm "
I can tell you cj , a bit of hard wearing and not long the cheap ones easily overheat, one last spark and bang game over! 
With the better ones it's the brushes that wear down and then it's a lot of fumbling to replace them  but they do cum back to life.
Reminds me of something  |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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"How much do you want to spend.
Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it
And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much.
I get u there's a lot of shite around but some good quality middle of the road gear for the enthusiastic DIYer but again cost of replacement blades can be more than the machine itself.
really a mixed bag of tools but I guess DH will have to see if the tool she choose has the stamina to keep up with her enthusiasm
I can tell you cj , a bit of hard wearing and not long the cheap ones easily overheat, one last spark and bang game over!
With the better ones it's the brushes that wear down and then it's a lot of fumbling to replace them but they do cum back to life.
Reminds me of something "
Lol most of the cheaper are bush less now and can't be repaired go for quality where a little fumbling brings them back to life and always choose one with a safety shield saves on the medical expenses and pain |
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By *nardriMan
over a year ago
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If you want the best and are willing to spend a few quid, get a Festool TS 55
Actually surprised not to see Festool already mentioned. you won't find this stuff in B&Q or Woodies, but there are many dealers around Ireland.
I am a hobbiest and to be honest, since I got some second hand Festoon's, I am clearing everything else out and upgrading. Actually, second hand stuff can be gotten for good deals on Adverts and eBay.
The Sustainer system is also amazing. These are the boxes the tools come in. They all interlock so you can carry/wheel them around.
I would also recommend getting the dust extraction system also. I picked up a second hand one that to look at is not much, but it works great. attached to all the cutting tools and leaves you with little or no clean up or saw dust in the air
www.festool.ie
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