Hi,
I've been needing to invest in a good circular saw and would have done this earlier, but technical comparisons have driven me mad ! However, this week, there are special offers on at 'Lidl' and they are selling a tabletop circular saw (£79.99 - reduced from £89.99).
Here is the product:
Die-cast casing made from robust sheet-steel, size (cm): 60.5 x 42.5 x 47
Maximum cutting capacity: 65mm at 90°, 45mm at 45°
Blade Ø (mm): 210
Powerful 1800 watt motor
Features include:
- Safety ON/OFF switch with AUTO-OFF
- 1 Push stick
- Blade guard
3 year manufacturer's warranty
Price per item
Was £89.99
Original Source:
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20060720.p.Table_Top_Circular_Saw.ar3
One of the factors influencing my interest in buying this particular saw is the power of the motor (not to mention the advantage of the price reduction ) because circular saws in 'Homebase' are around 1200-1400 watts as opposed to 1800 watts that 'Lidl' are offering.
The only problem is that 'Lidl' fail to mention the RPM that the blade can make and the circular saws in 'Homebase' are around 4500 RPM which sounds great to me.
What do you reckon I should do? Is the one in 'Lidl' any good do you think? Are there any better products out there for the same price? The tabletop feature is useful as I don't currently have a workbench, but it's the specs and the value for money issue which I must resolve before committing myself to buy this product.
Thanks .
I've been needing to invest in a good circular saw and would have done this earlier, but technical comparisons have driven me mad ! However, this week, there are special offers on at 'Lidl' and they are selling a tabletop circular saw (£79.99 - reduced from £89.99).
Here is the product:
Die-cast casing made from robust sheet-steel, size (cm): 60.5 x 42.5 x 47
Maximum cutting capacity: 65mm at 90°, 45mm at 45°
Blade Ø (mm): 210
Powerful 1800 watt motor
Features include:
- Safety ON/OFF switch with AUTO-OFF
- 1 Push stick
- Blade guard
3 year manufacturer's warranty
Price per item
Was £89.99
Original Source:
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20060720.p.Table_Top_Circular_Saw.ar3
One of the factors influencing my interest in buying this particular saw is the power of the motor (not to mention the advantage of the price reduction ) because circular saws in 'Homebase' are around 1200-1400 watts as opposed to 1800 watts that 'Lidl' are offering.
The only problem is that 'Lidl' fail to mention the RPM that the blade can make and the circular saws in 'Homebase' are around 4500 RPM which sounds great to me.
What do you reckon I should do? Is the one in 'Lidl' any good do you think? Are there any better products out there for the same price? The tabletop feature is useful as I don't currently have a workbench, but it's the specs and the value for money issue which I must resolve before committing myself to buy this product.
Thanks .