Advice on circular saws
What are you going to saw with the circular saw?
You can use a circular saw to make long and straight cuts in wood, metal, or plastic. Cutting laminate, window frames, or baseboards to size are jobs a circular saw is suitable for. Make sure that the circular saw is able to cut deeper than the thickness of the material. That way, you're sure you can cut all the way through. That's the whole point of saw jobs.
Want to cut in the center of the material?
For some saw jobs, it can be useful to start in the center of the material. When you want to cut cutouts for a socket or sink, for example. You can do this with a cut-off saw. You can drop this type of circular saw into the material. You can then push the saw blade down on the desired spot. A cut-off saw is more encased than a regular circular saw, so you can't see the cutting line very well. In addition, you can use a cut-off saws for the same jobs as a regular circular saw.
Are you going to do precision jobs?
There are also smaller circular saws. If it has a saw blade with a smaller diameter than 100mm,, the sawing machine is ideal for very precise jobs. You can use a mini or precision circular saw for smaller jobs and shorter cuts. You can control the circular saw with 1 hand, so you can use the other hand to hold the laminate or baseboard. The compact size makes them easier to use than larger models.
Which saw blades do you need?
Circular saw blades come in all types and sizes. They differ in diameter and the material they're suitable for. Want to cut in different materials? Make sure you have different saw blades. Keep the diameter of the saw blade and bore in mind. If it's not the same as your circular saw, the saw blade won't fit. There are also saw blades with a reduction ring. With this, you can adjust the diameter of the bore.
Want to work via the power grid or with a battery?
A circular saw works on the power grid or a battery. Both power supplies have pros and cons. With a circular saw that works on the power grid, you can be sure that it always gets power. But you do have to be near a socket. An important advantage of a cordless circular saw, is that you have complete freedom of movement. On the other hand, you have to charge the battery when it's empty and switch it for a fully charged one.
Useful accessories
Guide rails allow you to make accurate and straight cuts. This It functions as a ruler you can attach the circular saw to. It ten guides the saw over your project. Some circular saws have a laser which indicates the cutting line. This also allows you to make nice, straight cuts. Thanks to the dust extraction option, you can work without dust. Simply connect a construction vacuum to it to keep your workplace clean.
