Circular saw - 190mm blade

A 190mm circular saw is a popular choice, since it combines both ease of use and a very capable cutting depth. These saws are frequently used to make straight or vertical cuts in wood. However, with the right blade, some 190mm circular saws can also be used for cutting other materials, from Corian worktops to thin aluminium sheets.

• The subsequent criteria needed for choosing a circular saw is the diameter of the blade to determine the depth of cut. The more popular diameters tend to be 190mm & 235mm. This 190mm diameter blade is a particularly populare blade size for circular saws.

• Choosing your power source: The first choice is between a mains (110v or 240v) or a cordless tool. 240v tools are used with normal mains power whilst 110v tools are used on construction sites for safety reasons.
• With regards to cordless (battery powered) tools there are a variety of chemical types; Li-ion is the latest technology, prior to that it was Ni-MH and Ni-Cad was the original. The higher the Ah (Ampere hours) the longer the interval between charges; the fewer times you recharge a battery the longer it will last. Some cordless tools can also come without batteries - sometimes referred to as naked, bare units or body only. These tools are supplied without a battery or charger and more often than not without any accessories; as a result they are significantly cheaper in price.