Thread: What circular saw for around $200?

I own a Makita 184mm saw and I have no problems with it. They retail for between $170 and $200. Good value for money, I think the one I own is the 506B or something like that. It also came with a second blade in the box.

Originally Posted by Bluegum

I own a Makita 184mm saw and I have no problems with it. They retail for between $170 and $200. Good value for money, I think the one I own is the 506B or something like that. It also came with a second blade in the box.

Seconded. I was in Total Tools in S Melbourne, and noticed there's actually a couple of models on sale - varying from 900w-1050w or more - around the 7in mark.

I own a Blue Bosch GKS714?? (I think) is goes well

Pulse

Originally Posted by Bluegum

I own a Makita 184mm saw and I have no problems with it. They retail for between $170 and $200. Good value for money, I think the one I own is the 506B or something like that. It also came with a second blade in the box.

Thirded

Just bought a Dewalt, used it this week putting down a deck and its a dream compared to the ryobi I had before. I got it bargain price at $320 by abusing bunnies 10% better price guarantee, but its around for about $350.

Originally Posted by Bluegum

I own a Makita 184mm saw and I have no problems with it. They retail for between $170 and $200. Good value for money, I think the one I own is the 506B or something like that. It also came with a second blade in the box.

fourthed

I ended up getting the Makita 5007MGK.

$269 and the shop swapped out the 24 tooth blade for a 40 tooth blade for me. In the shop it seemed to be of higher quality construction than the $200 makita, so for only $70 extra I took the plunge.

Also comes in a nice plastic carry case.

I've just been ripping some marine ply sheets and first impression is that it's fantastic! Rips through the ply with ease with 1800w of power, and cuts very cleanly. There is almost no fraying of the edges at all.

Highly recommended!

Originally Posted by rhancock

Just bought a Dewalt, used it this week putting down a deck and its a dream compared to the ryobi I had before. I got it bargain price at $320 by abusing bunnies 10% better price guarantee, but its around for about $350.

which dewalt model did you buy ?

Originally Posted by Bluegum
I own a Makita 184mm saw and I have no problems with it. They retail for between $170 and $200. Good value for money, I think the one I own is the 506B or something like that. It also came with a second blade in the box.

Fifthed! these are a great light easy to use saw mine came with a second plade too!

I recently picked up the makita 5007mk (i'll have to check the exact number). researced it on the net and then got it ordered in. It was around 230 from memory but i thought it had enough extra features to justify the increased cost over makita's basic model.

pros - depth adjustment (good for ply etc), big motor - cut blackwood and ardwood railway sleepers without much problems. retro design. good case. head light.

cons - the only big problem is that i can't attach dust extraction, it doens't have a laser guide and may be an advantage.

overall, i'm happy, I'd buy it again.

I don't know the model, but I will check and post. Its a 9 inch. I love it. Its certainly not light, but it is very well balanced, and doesnt require much forward pressure on the cut, so is much easier on my back than the less powerful Ryobi.

I have had a 184mm Makita for over 20 years and still going strong. I have cut all sorts of stuff over and above general woodwork. Old sleepers for firewood. Put a disc in it and cut brick pavers also. I replaced the shaft bearing about 3 years ago and that cost about $10 from a bearing supplier. I will be intrested to see just how long it does continue. The general opinion is you can't kill one with a stick.

Regards
John

Originally Posted by Pulse

I own a Blue Bosch GKS714?? (I think) is goes well

Pulse

Seconded on the Bosch GKS. I've always liked mine

Peter