Top 10 circular saws

At Bosch, network circular saws for small circles were found only in the “green” group of amateur tools, and the circle here is really small: 65 mm. With it, PKS 16 Multi provides no more than 16 mm of cutting, and sometimes up to 16 slightly falls short.So, if the work is supposed exclusively with thin sheet material, it will be in its place.

Immediately, we note the ergonomics: there are no complaints to Bosch, everything is traditionally on top. The main thing is not to confuse the saw with the iron and not to saw the ironing board, the grip is very similar. And it is really more convenient than those of saws, which have to be held right behind the motor housing, uncomfortable turning out the brush. In the same way, it is convenient to change the discs - press the side lever to fold the platform, and from the bottom of the case you find the lock. Now you can pin it down and quietly unscrew the disk with a hexagon. And pressing the lock automatically locks the power button - long live safety!

The specific design of the platform, which is strongly protruding forward (plus a disk covers the light shield), required for the control of the cut line to add a folding indicator-frame CutControl. Since it is relatively far from the cutting point, the slightest deviations become immediately visible.

In general, the “Bosch” leaves a good impression, and it connects to the vacuum cleaner without any problems. But nevertheless we will lower points of a rating of this circular saw, having remembered the high price and a small depth of cutting.

The Einhell attracts with a comfortable grip - although it is necessary to hold the saw directly behind the engine, its body is properly profiled, and it is also equipped with linings. However, in the future, the impression is spoiled by a small engine power of 450 W - for discs of 85 mm, this is not so much. The depth of the cut comes to 23 mm, that is, the cheaper “Diold” saw loses both in performance and in capabilities: sometimes these two millimeters of difference in the depth of the cut are not enough!

But the Einhell circular saw was finally lowered to the “bottom” of the rating of the disc replacement procedure. Lock button? This solution seemed to the developer not sufficiently brutal, and here it is necessary to work with two hexagons at once: one holds the spindle, the second unscrews the clamping screw. Moreover, the rotation on the shaft of the saw blade is transmitted from the gearbox through a microscopic toothed belt, and this is an extra consumable that needs to be replaced. But, to the credit of the manufacturer, it is impossible not to mention the presence of an automatic blocking of the engine - when the engine is overloaded, the motor shuts off until you unlock it with a separate button, so that breaking the belt, accidentally jamming the disk, will not work.

“Bosch” falls into second place in the ranking of the best circular saws because of the stupidest, in fact, savings: instead of a cast platform, stamping was used here, for exact cutting of corners for joining, not entirely suitable for the word “completely”. But, having a 1400-watt motor and the ability to work with disks with a diameter of up to 190 mm (and, if desired, fit 200-millimeter), Bosch could claim to be a leader in the rating.

What is worth noting among the unambiguous advantages is the adjustment of the inclination of cutting up to 56 degrees and the depth of cut at a right angle of 70 mm - Bosch outperforms all other competitors in these characteristics, and we will approve the expansion of functionality at a comparable price by all means. The saw is able to work with a variety of materials without experiencing overload: the selected power is just there.

But do not forget about the respirator and glasses: in an effort to ensure the cleanliness of the working area for the best control of the cutting direction, Bosch installed such a powerful blower here that the chips literally fly apart in all directions during cutting. Because of this, the efficiency of dust extraction when connecting the hood, alas, is not as great as we would like.

Excellent circular saw, combining performance and ergonomics - all that we love Metabo. However, according to her capabilities, she lost to “Makit” and “Bosch” due to the use of 160-millimeter disks, so she would have to put her in third place.

We note the convenience of controlling the direction of the cut, both at a right angle and with a slope. Inclined cutting is possible at angles up to 47 degrees, while the depth of cut is reduced from 55 to 39 mm. It is possible to work on the bus. The processing quality of cast parts does not cause rejection, despite the transfer of production to China. There is also the possibility of setting the exact "zero" of the angular scale, which is definitely necessary when cutting several parts for joining.

The level of vibrations transmitted to the hands, here does not go beyond what is reasonable, for which we say “thank you” to the vibration insulation pads familiar to other Metabo equipment.

A relatively inexpensive circular saw even surpasses the eminent rating leaders in terms of power - here a 1.6 kW motor drives a 185 mm circle. So to the performance of the cutting claims will not be accurate. And the maximum cutting depth reaches 62 mm, in which Stanley loses only to “Makite” and “Bosch”. The angle of inclination can be adjusted in the range of 45 degrees.

But we note right away that if you are going to use the saw often, you still need to dig for a higher grade item. Let's start with the platform - at Stanley it is not cast, but stamped, which unequivocally indicates “amateur”, and the parallel emphasis traditionally for this class is hlipkovat. But the most important thing is that the handle, although covered with “pimples” for a more reliable grip, is not equipped with an anti-vibration overlay - after working with a professional saw, you will immediately notice this minus Stanley.

We chose this professional Bosch circular saw in the most convenient for mobility configuration - with a box and two batteries. If you already have a Bosch tool for 18-volt batteries, then you can choose a cheaper package.

The 165 mm disc used here allows work with kerfs up to 57 mm deep. Yes, this saw doesn’t reach DeWalt by possibilities, but it pays off by using some of the most common batteries.

Ergonomics, as befits the "blue Bosch", is thought out to the smallest detail, the handle fits well in the hand and has soft lining. But again, as in the case of the GKS 190, I want to ask: “For what?”. For what, Gd, did you deprive the Boshevts of reason and made them put stamped platforms on a professional series? Therefore, whatever one may say, this circular saw will have to lower the rating score again.