Einhell TC-CS 860 Mini Circular Saw | 450W, Tool-Free Cutting Depth Adjustment to Max. 23 mm | Compact Hand-Held Cutting Tool With 2 x Saw Blades (Wood/Plastic,) 1 x Diamond Cutting Wheel

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With its handle to the left of the blade, it’s easy to use – especially with well-placed trigger and trigger release buttons on the handle – and made short work of our test cuts. We liked the saw’s reassuring 3.8kg weight, and it delivered confidence in operation, but it may be too cumbersome for some uses. It recorded 100dB when running freely, and 108dB while cutting. As a rule of thumb, the more teeth a sawblade has, the neater the cut will be. However, low-powered circular saws often work best with blades which have bigger teeth. Left- or right-handed circular saws?

The kit includes 1 x DSM500 Multipurpose Carbide Cutting Wheel, 3 x DSM510 Metal and Plastic Cutting Wheels, one Dust extraction, 1 x Straight Edge Guide, 1x 2×4 cutting guide, 1x welcome DVD and last, but not least, a spacious storage case. Just like the rest of the mini circular saws, this specific model is single-handed. It also benefits of an ergonomic design for an increased comfort and control. The max depth is 28.5 mm, a lot smaller compared to its Worx counterpart. Yet again, the laser is accurate and a friend in need and the depth control is easy to adjust. Key specs – Weight: 3.8kg; Blade diameter: 190mm; Cutting depth at 90 degrees: 66mm; Cutting depth at 45 degrees: 46mm; No-load speed: 5,200rpm Plus, plunge cuts are also possible thanks to its adjustable cutting depth. You also get 12 months warranty on it.

Key specs – Weight: 3.37kg; Blade diameter: 85mm; Cutting depth at 90 degrees: 23mm; Cutting depth at 45 degrees: NA; No-load speed: 6,000rpm Blade capacity: Larger blades means more power and more depth. Normally the blades used in circular saws vary between 5 ½ to 71/4 inches. Most blades around 5 3/8 inch can comfortably cut through 2 inches of lumber. But remember, the bigger the blade the heavier the saw. We’ve tested the three main types of saws here – corded, cordless, and a mini circular saw – covering all-round useability, the accessories included, the noise when the saw is spinning freely and during a cut, and, of course, its ability to cut wood. However, let’s not take away its merit. Without a quality finish blade and an expert hand, a full-size circular saw tend to produce tearout when cutting thin pieces of trim or any other thin finish material. Therefore, depending on your needs, you might find out that you do need a mini circular saw after all. So, what is the best Mini Circular Saw? The big decision you’ll have to make is whether to go corded or cordless. Corded circular saws will never suffer from a flat battery, and a consistent 240V power supply delivers the kind of oomph that more powerful saws need. On the flip side, cordless saws offer ultimate portability, away from a conventional power source, and you won’t have to worry about slicing through a cable, especially if you’re working in a confined space.

Laser guide: Though not a necessity it is useful in guiding you to cut accurately and in a straight line. Base plate: It is important that the base plate be sturdy and strong to provide stability to the saw during operation. This Einhell TC-CS 860 has a special steady aluminium soleplate, which offers good sliding properties for a firm, constant sawing. Yet again, it contains an integrated laser which comes as a support for an accurate execution of straight cuts. This tool also features an overload cut-out.

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Key specs – Weight: 2.16kg (excluding battery); Blade diameter: 150mm; Cutting depth at 90 degrees: 45mm; Cutting depth at 45 degrees: 32mm; No-load speed: 4,700rpm