View Poll Results: Whats Your Favourate Make of Hand Held Circular Saw?

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  • Bosch

    5 4.76%

  • DeWalt

    6 5.71%

  • Hitachi

    24 22.86%

  • Makita

    70 66.67%

  • Milwaukee

    2 1.90%

  • Porter Cable

    2 1.90%

  • Skil

    1 0.95%
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  1. 14th October 2004, 07:00 PM #1
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    Default Which Circular Handsaw is the Best???

    Ok Ok these days it seems theres not a lot of difference between the top make and models of powertools. As I'm presently in the Market for a new hand held circular saw It'd be great to know What Members of Australia's Wood Work Forums Think??

    At the moment I have my eye on this circular saw:

    http://www.georeviews.com/Hitachi-C7...Case_L1063221/
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  2. 14th October 2004, 07:50 PM #2
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    I voted the Makita, but in particular I like the look and feel of the 160mm Circular Saw, just waiting for one to come on special, or a good second hand one.

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  3. 14th October 2004, 08:03 PM #3
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    I would have voted for the Triton saw which I think is betrer than my Makita but that option is not there.

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  4. 14th October 2004, 08:14 PM #4
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    I'm with Peter I have a Triton but I also have two Makitas. a 9¼ and a 6¼ and they are not a patch on the Triton.
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  5. 14th October 2004, 08:17 PM #5
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    What about the wonderful GMC range??


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  6. 14th October 2004, 08:22 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    What about the wonderful GMC range??


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    Well at least they are usually priced right.
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  7. 14th October 2004, 08:25 PM #7
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    My crappy Ryobi didn't get a mention. It's my favourite circular saw because it's the only one I have.
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  8. 14th October 2004, 09:10 PM #8
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    My 1500w Makita (500NB) 7 1/4 (185mm). From cutting MDF, Particle Board & Pine to milling Tallawood and Ironbark Power poles it goes. Use the correct blade and nothing stops it! Of course it was expensive, but at the time I could afford it and isn't it "He who dies with the most (expensive) tools (toys) wins"
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  9. 14th October 2004, 09:15 PM #9
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    I would've thought that most peoples favorite saw is the one they own.

    I have a Makita 9 1/2 '' which I've had for 20 years.
    Apart from getting the bearings replaced because arbor float became an issue when I had it mounted in a Triton, it's been trouble free.

    I'm not a tradsman though.
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  10. 14th October 2004, 10:19 PM #10
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    Default Well just goes to show how green I am

    Sorry fellas just goes to show how green I am. Forgot to include Triton and Arrrrrrrr GMC and Ryobi :eek Feel free to leave a link on ya thread for the saw ya wannna vote for!

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  11. 14th October 2004, 10:29 PM #11
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    I dont know what this means, but it looks good.


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  12. 14th October 2004, 10:51 PM #12
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    Lou,
    I've got 2 Hitachi's a 71/4" and a 91/4", both with alloy base plates, an old Makita 91/4", an old Ryobi 71/4" (green handyman line) and a Ryobi 91/4" (Blue trade line) The Hitachi's are my favorites, heaps of power, smooth and, thanks to the baseplates, very accurate. However if your'e thinking about getting a triton table than the triton is probably your best bet.

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  13. 14th October 2004, 10:56 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    I dont know what this means, but it looks good.


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    Probably means you will be driving to the show tomorrow, I am taking the train for my annual trip on public transport.


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  14. 14th October 2004, 10:58 PM #14
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    I've had a few too, burnt out a few handyman specials, (literally on one el-cheapo B&D with a plastic guard - metal cutting disc threw one spark too many!)

    My favourite far and away are my Hitachis. Same as Mick. I only ever use the 7 1/4 now because it's way safer for my little arm muscles!

    Cheers,

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    What PAt said - Makita 7 1/4 with alloy baseplate. Excellllllent!
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    .....so go4it people!
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