circular saws

[seediy]

buds i have porter cable saw 5 years old. wondering what you think of circular saws with lasers do you think they are accurate some have single lasers and some with double. i would have thought that they would be easy to damage do you posses one do you like?

 

[Burnerman]

I await ridicule but I've got an Erbauer circular, with laser, and it cost around £70 a year ago......its had loads of grief, got through 3 blades and still going strong. The laser beam is spot on too and not such a gimmick - but I always forget to turn it off.
John

 

[gregers]

i have an old hitachi 7 1/4" which is approx 16 years old,laser mmmm who needs it

 

[seediy]

Hi john do you use expensive blades .I think if the laser actualy works and spot on then it is a good idea, just wondering how accurate they stay after been bumped a few times. And on not very expensive tools some may laugh but if you are on site or leaving your tools even for a short while in a vehicle say, they are a good option over the expensive tools from being taken and also if you are on a budget.

 

[Burnerman]

Hi Seed I just use the standard TCT blades - but I keep one fine toothed one for laminate work.
If I'm using the fence then certainly the laser isn't needed, but if I'm cutting blind I find it rather good! I've not had the laser realigned at all - if there is a problem with it, it just gets covered in dust and has to be blown clear a few times.
John