Corded/Cordless Saws

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I'm getting a new cordless drill, Going for Makita 3ah. I'm looking at getting couple of saws for work I've got around the house flooring, Skirting boards and stuff. Was thinking of getting cordless but the more I read the more unsure I am. I'm looking for abit of advice on what to get cordless circular saw, Jigsaw and reciprocating saw or get corded and know it'll cope with most tasks.

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Cordless are great as long as you remember the limitations, and don't expect them to go on and on.

Definitely get a reciprocating saw, one of the most useful things you can have, and maybe a circular. I'm not so sure about a jigsaw
 
recip saw more off a demolition tool as accurate cutting and strait lines lines are possible but with batons and guids for the blade rather than the tool body

if you have 2x3ah batteries then high power tools wont be a great problem unless your heavy trade then a third battery will solve any problems you have
 
Don't go cordless on the recip. Batteries on cordless recips last no time at all and the recips draw so much power that it's easy to overdraw from the battery and cook it (really! - based on use of Makita Li-Ion units). Corded recips have much more power.

On cordless vs. corded, corded tools have a lot more power and for DIY use I can't see the advantage of having a cordless cirular saw or jigsaw (and I have both for trade use) when equivalent corded tools can be had for less. I tend to use cordless stuff when on very mobile work, like finishing or snagging, and use corded kit for the main job
 
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Thanks for the advice. I gonna leave recip saw and go for corded circular/Jigsaw.
 
Don't go cordless on the recip. Batteries on cordless recips last no time at all

My ryobi is still going after five or so years, and I've lost count of the times it has helped out, and gets the most requests to be borrowed. It goes anywhere and cuts anything quickly with the right blade.

I've never had a battery problem, and if anyone cooks a battery then they are using the tool incorrectly, or its a crap tool to allow it.

The "corded tools have more power" is a given. But no corded tool had the versatility to be used anywhere and without the hassle of cords.

Cordless jigsaws do lose power quickly, and then get stuck or the blade snags and wanders. This can mess up fine cutting, or make them useless for thicker stuff. That is why they are the least versatile and should only be considered for specialist purposes, not as a general tool
 
I've never had a battery problem, and if anyone cooks a battery then they are using the tool incorrectly, or its a crap tool to allow it.
Use a cordless recip to make a single cut and it's not an issue. Use one to make two dozen cuts on the trot in heavy timbers and it can be a problem. I've had issues with Mak 18 volt recips, my opp finds his DW cordless recip gutless (and the batteries get hot on that, too). It all depends on the volume of work you are doing. I doubt your Ryobi would fare any better
 
That's what i mentioned earlier ... always remember the limitations. That is what a lot of people fail to do and then complain about underpowered cordless tools

With the correct and sharp blades, and the several batteries which I think any tradesperson should be packing, then a reciprocating saw makes a valuable tool to have around.

Yes, for frequent prolonged use, set up an extension lead

Just reading the OP again, and he wants a saw for around the house for skirting and stuff. So a reciprocating saw may not be useful for him after all. lol. :rolleyes:
 
i did a compareson between the ryobi18v the dewalt18v and the bosch 10.8
to cut a chunk off wood all used the same dewalt wood blade and it was something like ryobi 23 seconds dewalt 24 seconds and bosch about 36 seconds

all li-ions dewalt 2ah ryobi 2.4ah and bosch 1,3ah

if i can find the thread i will post it

90% off my tools are battery and i am workshop based and have an easy to reach double socket every 3 foot or so :LOL: :LOL:
 
big all,even reading that before you posted your stats i new instantly the bosch would come 3rd,coz at 10.8 think theres a clue there, ;)
whats the power rating on the motors??
personally i dont like cordless makitas at all,as i cooked 3 batterys in all over a 2 year period on a mtx 18 volt drill,ive gone through quite a few cordless drills in my time and that 1 was the worst.
 
big all,even reading that before you posted your stats i new instantly the bosch would come 3rd,coz at 10.8 think theres a clue there, ;)
whats the power rating on the motors??
personally i dont like cordless makitas at all,as i cooked 3 batterys in all over a 2 year period on a mtx 18 volt drill,ive gone through quite a few cordless drills in my time and that 1 was the worst.

yes but it did kick above its weight as in 2/3 would be 12v and its 10.8
also the ryobi performed a fraction better although that could be a misreading off the second hand or indeed one battery having higher voltage

only dewalt normally give a output at around some were about 380w at a guess
 
This is what cordless saws do to their batteries:
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The circular and jigsaw for around house, I had other ideas mainly at work for recip saw but reading above don't think a cordless one would be the right choice. I think corded saws will be better option and if needed cope with bit more. Just thought it would have been nice to have cordless. The makita cordless I'm going for combi drill, Impact driver, Impact wrench, Angle grinder and maybe a light.

Thanks
 

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