Circular Saw #1 In Stock Now

ITEM: Circular Saw

ABOUT THIS TOOL

This is a mains powered (240volt) circular saw. 

• REDEYE Laser line generator
• 1200 watts of power
• 190mm diameter blade
• Lock off trigger switch, Soft grip and 2m cable
• Comes with parallel guide
• Features an adjustable shoe for sawing at an angle between 0° & 45°

WHAT IT DOES

Used for straight cutting across pieces of timber, and along wide pieces of timber, and for cutting up boards (plywood, MDF, laminates etc).

If you want to do curved cuts, you’ll need a power jigsaw instead. You may prefer the jigsaw for straight cuts too if you aren’t familiar with power tools and if the cut doesn’t have to be dead straight. It’s harder to get a straight cut with a jigsaw, but it’s less scary than the circular saw.

HOW TO USE IT

If you aren’t experienced with circular saws, look at these resources. A lot can go wrong with a circular saw, particularly if you clamp/support the workpiece incorrectly.

Video 

There is some good advice at the following site. Did you know, for example, that you shouldn’t support the workpiece at both ends? Or that it’s important to set the blade height correctly? More info and tips

YOU MAY ALSO NEED

Safety glasses – Essential

Ear defenders – Essential

Dust mask – Recommended. A good blade shouldn’t produce fine dust, but a dust mask is still a good idea

Measuring and marking equipment: ruler, try square etc.  –  Useful .   Measure twice, cut once…

Clamps  –  Recommended .  It’s very important to hold/support   the workpiece correctly. See the advice in the web resources above.