2018 best electric circular saws
For cutting wood and various materials based on it, it is convenient to use mobile disc saws. They are a compact electric powered tool. Their main working element is a removable metal disk mounted on the motor shaft. Such a unit is often used in construction, during the carpentry and carpentry work. Rating circular saws in 2018 is designed to help the novice master in choosing the right model.
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10. Bosch PKS 40
Opens the rating of circular saws light model domestic classwhich is perfect for occasional use in a household or a small carpentry workshop. It has a comfortable shape, handles with soft lining, a pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner. The weight of the unit is only 2.6 kg, which allows you to freely manage it without any serious effort..
The tool is equipped with a reliable 850 W motor with a rotational speed of 5300 revolutions per minute. A disk with a diameter of 130x16 mm is used. The maximum cutting depth is 40 mm. You can perform the cut at angles other than 90about. CutControl system simplifies the direction of the saw along the marking line. The safety of the worker is ensured by a plastic protective cover and blocking of unintentional activation.
- low weight;
- there is a spindle locking mechanism that facilitates disk replacement;
- easy adjustment of the cutting depth;
- you can make a cut inside the sheet being cut;
- grade high-quality Speedline Wood;
- the ability to use discs for cutting thin parts made of aluminum and other non-ferrous metals.
- lack of soft start, speed control and stabilization of the speed when working under load;
- limited performance;
- the need to work intermittently.
Prices Bosch PKS 40:
9. Einhell TE-CS 18 Li
Another mini-saw, which is better to buy for periodic work in the household. It does not have a power cord, and works lithium-ion battery. This option is good to use in the country, in a house under construction or when going to unequipped sites.
The duration of autonomous use on a single charge depends on the capacity of the battery used, which is not included in the sales kit, but is purchased separately.
With the help of a saw you can perform a straight cut on wood or plastic. To remove dust there is a special pipe through which the vacuum cleaner hose is connected.
Brush electric motor operates at a voltage of 18 volts, developing a speed of 4200 revolutions per minute. The mass of the unit is only 2.34 kg, which is optimally suited for the necessary mobility. The installed disk 150x10 mm allows to reach a cutting depth of 48 mm. The degree of immersion and angle of inclination are regulated without additional keys.
- light weight and comfortable design;
- autonomy;
- reliable protective casing;
- the presence of the backlight;
- affordable price.
- Requires regular battery recharging;
- lack of electronic adjustment of turns;
- low productivity;
- the need to additionally buy a battery and a charger for it.
Prices Einhell TE-CS 18 Li:
8. AEG KS 55-2
The rating of circular saws is continued by the high-quality Chinese model of the German design, which will serve well both the home craftsman and the professional repairman. She has a powerful 1200 W engine with a speed of 6100 rpm. The sole and the casing are made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy, which made it possible to limit the weight of the unit to 3.3 kg. The standard TST 165x20 disk with 24 teeth has a long service life and a cutting depth of up to 54 mm.
Comfortable handles are lined with an elastic relief coating that provides a comfortable grip. To product you can connect a vacuum cleaner. The network cable 4 m long allows to do without an extension cord within a small workshop. Complete with the tool the bag, guide for parallel cutting and a key is on sale.
- easy and reliable sole;
- small weight for a saw of such power;
- good ergonomics;
- long cable;
- Convenient fixation of settings with long keys.
- there is no soft start function and angular speed control;
- no blocking of accidental activation;
- An adapter is required to connect most brands of vacuum cleaners.
Prices AEG KS 55-2:
7. DeWALT DWE 560
Electric brand circular saw of this brand is suitable for intensive work in the carpentry workshop or on the construction site. High performance it provides a fairly powerful engine at 1350 W, which has a speed of 5500 revolutions per minute. The tool is sold with a carbide disc with a diameter of 184x16 mm, a parallel stop and a key for mounting the disc. It can cut wood with a thickness of up to 65 mm.
The model is equipped with a wide metal sole, ergonomic handles, protective casing and fitting for connecting a vacuum cleaner.
The tool fits snugly to the workpiece, allowing the operator to cut through with high accuracy. Its weight of 3.7 kg is quite acceptable for a unit of such power.
- convenient design of the unit for setting the required angle of inclination;
- good overview of the cutting line, thanks to the well thought-out shape of the sole and the work of the blowing system;
- high performance;
- high-quality native disk;
- 3.5 m long cable
- the size of the disk used is not widespread;
- there is no soft starter and variable speed control;
- Not the best way to measure the depth of cut.
Prices DeWALT DWE 560:
6. Makita 5477NB
This model of a well-known Japanese brand did not accidentally hit the power saw rating, since, according to professional reviews, it is the best in its class. It is equipped with an 1800 W trouble-free motor that rotates the cutting disc with a diameter of 185 mm at a speed of 4500 revolutions per minute: with such characteristics, the probability of its pinching in the wood of any breed is zero.
Spindle lock simplifies the process of replacing disks. Their basic landing size is 15.8 mm, but the manufacturer has provided washer adapter 30 mmthat facilitates the selection of consumables. The unit weight of 6.5 kg is compensated by an excellent balance due to the use of a hypoid gear with a longitudinal engine arrangement and the convenience of handles with embossed rubberized pads. The angle of inclination and depth of cut are set extremely simply and accurately using arc scales and clamping screws.
- high performance;
- safe protective casing with an additional lower part that opens only when the disc is immersed in the workpiece;
- elaborate design of each node;
- Easy access to the engine brushes and the ability to replace them.
- the lack of a soft start function at the circular saw of such power leads to a noticeable jerk at the beginning of work;
- the kit does not have a device for ripping;
- quite a large mass, which is not suitable for every employee.
Prices Makita 5477NB:
5. Interskol DP-210 / 1900M
The best circular saw of domestic development reaches a power of 1900 W, developing a rotation speed of 5000 revolutions per minute. A work disc with a diameter of 210 mm with a bore of 30 mm easily cuts wood materials up to 75 mm thick. Product weight 6.2 is typical for units with such characteristics.
Reliable design of all units, convenient setting of the parameters of the cut, ergonomic handles, motor overload protection - all this is perfect for professional use of electric saws.
A 4 meter long power cable extends operator's freedom of movement. Guide bar simplifies performing parallel cut. The soft start key smoothes the current load at the start of work and makes it possible to avoid sudden jerks. The nozzle connection with a vacuum cleaner helps to maintain order in the workplace and reduce dust in the workshop.
- high performance;
- reliability;
- protection of the engine against overload and involuntary activation;
- ease of adjustment;
- smooth start;
- affordable price.
- big weight;
- perceptible vibration;
Prices Interskol DP-210 / 1900M:
4. Bosch GKS 190
When developing this professional saw, German engineers did not strive to achieve maximum power, although 1400 W is enough for high-quality and productive work with wood of any species. A carbide saw blade with a diameter of 190x30 mm rotates at a speed of 5500 rpm, which allows you to quickly cut boards and a bar with a thickness of up to 70 mm.
The tool is very easy to use. It weighs only 4.2 kg, which is important for intensive work during a full shift. Die-cast aluminum housing reliably protects the operator from injury. Cable length of 4 meters often allows you to do without an extension cord.
Connecting to a vacuum cleaner in combination with a turbo blown cutting area reduces dustiness, improves visibility, and contributes to high cutting accuracy.
The model is equipped with ergonomic handles with rubber pads. The depth of cut and the angle of inclination are set using convenient scales and clamps. Included in delivery there is a parallel emphasis and a hex key for replacing discs.
- excellent ratio of weight and power of the tool;
- high performance;
- ease of use;
- high quality edges of the cut parts;
- long cable
- no soft start function;
- 190x30 disc is not among the most common;
- Sometimes there are complaints about the effectiveness of the dust removal system.
Prices Bosch GKS 190:
3. Makita 5008MG
The Japanese saw with a capacity of 1800 W, capable at a disk rotational speed of 5200 revolutions per minute to reach a cutting depth of 75 mm, continues the review. It weighs 5.1 kg, which is not bad at all for a tool with such characteristics. It can be used with a vacuum cleaner. Supplied guide piece allows you to cut the material with high accuracy.
This model has a well-thought-out design of a protective casing that opens up smoothly from the bottom, a good weight balance, convenient handles, simple and precise setting of the depth and angle of incline. The diameter of used discs is 210x30 mm. Cutting area highlighted integrated light bulb. At the same time, the function of blowing off sawdust and dust works.
- excellent performance;
- high degree of operator safety;
- ease of use;
- good balance of design;
- smooth cut
- lack of smooth start;
- short cable;
- high price.
Prices Makita 5008MG:
2. Makita SP6000 Set
This model has a moderate power of 1300 W, but surpasses the best electric saws of its class with a wide range of functionality and convenience of professional work. She weighs only 4.4 kg. With a disc of 165 mm with a bore diameter of 20 mm, the cutting depth reaches 56 mm. There are implemented such useful options as a smooth start, regulation of the angular velocity from 2000 to 5200 revolutions per minute, the stabilization of rotational speed under load.
The tool is characterized by ergonomically shaped non-slip rubber handles, a reliable protective casing, convenient settings and the ability to connect a vacuum cleaner. Included in the sale kit spacious case and guide part for precise cutting.
This model can cut not only from the edge of the part, but also in the center of a flat sheet. It can make holes in the floor or wall just 18 mm from a corner or other obstruction.
- the design fulfilled to trifles;
- high-grade electronic equipment for professional-grade tools;
- good value for money and technical capabilities of this model;
- high cutting precision with smooth edges.
- insufficiently secure the sole.
Prices Makita SP6000 Set:
1. Bosch GKT 55GCE
Completes the top of circular saws high-quality product of German development and assembly. He intended for industrial use in workshops or workshops associated with the opening of wood or materials similar in its properties. With a weight of 4.7 kg, it develops a power of 1400 W, which makes it possible to cut boards, bars or slabs up to 57 mm thick at high speed. Connecting a vacuum cleaner effectively removes dust and sawdust from the area of the cut. The tool is sold with a branded plastic case and a cutting disk 165x20 mm.
This model is versatile, allowing you to perform cuts from the edge and in the center of the sheet.
The unit of this brand has a convenient design, simple and accurate nodes settings for cutting parameters, a solid set of electronic equipment. Smooth start allows you to avoid jerks at the start of work, which contributes to the exact entry of the disk in the part. Regulation of rotational speed in the range of 3600-6250 rpm allows the master to easily adapt the processing mode to the material properties. Stabilization of revolutions under load provides the most efficient use of engine power.
- high performance;
- perfect build quality and materials used;
- excellent ergonomics;
- convenient adjustment of the angle of inclination and depth of cutting;
- full set of electronic engine control options;
- clean cut;
- 3 years warranty when registering the serial number on the manufacturer's website.
- the complete set lacks guide tires, which will have to be bought separately;
- high tool cost.
Prices Bosch GKT 55GCE:
Conclusion
The presented rating does not claim exceptional accuracy and complete objectivity, although it relies on the technical characteristics of models sold on the domestic market. There are many professional craftsmen who would bring in the instrument they liked and would give useful advice on its most effective use. But an overview of the most popular brands and a listing of the implemented functionality should help you in choosing the best option.
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