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  1. 30th September 2012, 08:10 AM #1
    J_SAMa
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    Default some advice on buying a new circular saw please

    hello guys,
    ive been using a bosch pks 40 circular saw, and, well, i really cant say it's a satisfying tool. so im going to buy a new circular saw in a few days.
    i currently have these ones in mind, they are all from bosch:
    gks 65
    gks 55
    gks 190
    i realize that 190 is only an entry level circular saw but i really dont know how much better the gks 65 and 55 are. are they really worth that extra money? or should i go with the gks 190
    also, what is the difference between gks 65 and 55? the only difference i can see from the specifications is the cutting depth?
    also if you have other good circular saws for under 250 EUROS on top of your mind please feel free to tell me about them
    thanks in advance for your help
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  3. 30th September 2012, 09:54 AM #2
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    This: Circular saw TS 55 R - TS 55 REBQ-Plus-FS

    With guide rail. Ties in with your other post on jigsaws, too.
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  4. 30th September 2012, 10:10 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Master Splinter View Post
    This: Circular saw TS 55 R - TS 55 REBQ-Plus-FS

    With guide rail. Ties in with your other post on jigsaws, too.
    umm... the budget is under 250 euros... so please no milwaukee or festool or any overpriced stuff like that
    and about that other post... its about circular saw, i made a mistake and typed jigsaw in the title
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  5. 30th September 2012, 08:43 PM #4
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    Default Food for thought

    The main thing I look for when purchasing a circular saw is what the base plate is made out of. A steel base plate (generally lower end models) can warp and twist where as an alloy plate stays straight, and seems to be a little more sturdy.

    I'm a carpenter so use one frequently and found that these days I won't bother buying one without the alloy base.

    Just my 2cents

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