Power and safety are essential criteria when purchasing a circular saw. More expensive machines usually score higher in these areas. The same applies to all kinds of extras that make work more pleasant and the supplied accessories. What are the differences between circular saws from three different price ranges?
The cheapest
For a circular saw from a professional brand, the HIKOKI C7SSUTZ is a bargain with a price of less than 100 euros. This simple machine is light and compact. Due to its 1,050 Watt motor, it can effortlessly handle the most common sawing jobs, but don’t expect any extras. This saw lacks features such as a motor brake, starting current limitation and a safety switch, and the only accessories included are a guide rail and an Allen key.
A mid-range circular saw
There is a wide range of professional circular saws for around 300 to 400 euros. Like this one from Milwaukee, for example. It has a brushless motor and comes with two 12V 4.0Ah Li-ion batteries. Thanks to the use of magnesium, the saw is lightweight, and facilities such as an integrated chip blower and LED lighting for a clear view of the cutting line help increase user comfort. This is a machine that is popular with professionals and discerning DIYers alike.
And the absolute top class
The FESTOOL TS is a plunge-cut saw, meaning that you can start sawing in the middle of the material. It has a brushless motor and a double battery system (2 x 18 V). In combination with guide rails, various saw blades, dust extraction, saw table, angle stop and splinter guard, the Festool TSC55K offers a complete sawing system of a professional class.
Features that stand out include the built-in control electronics, the sliding viewing window and the superior dust collection with Bluetooth® automatic switch-on. But the most notable advantage of this circular saw is the unique Festool KickbackStop, which stops the saw blade in a flash in the event of a false plunge or kickback — the most common cause of serious injury when working with a plunge saw.
Guarantee
Whatever price range you choose, a circular saw from a professional brand always comes with the same good warranty. And if you make your purchase at Klium, an additional two years of Klium warranty is added to the manufacturer’s warranty. This way, you are insured for five years of free repair or replacement in the event of defects that arise during normal use.
