Thread: Circular saw for accurate cutting

Buy a second hand Festool plunge cut saw.
You won't regret it.

Originally Posted by vincentvega

I m looking for a 7 1/4" circular saw to use with my eurekazone track system for making cabinets etc. I currently use my trusty old Makita 5900B but it has too much arbour float to be considered accurate. it is also way too big and heavy for most jobs.

The eurekazone system lets you make very nice accurate cuts but is limited by how good the saw is. I am looking for:

• minimum arbour float
• easy and accurate bevel adjustment
• dust collection option
• minimum play in the depth adjustment (for the occasional plunge cut)

I dont mind spending money on good quality tools but i dont have a festool budget...

any suggestions?

Thanks

Limited arbor float. All CSaws are made much better today.
Any brand name saw, makita, Hitachi, Dewalt are fine.

for the rest you can wait for our new saws ( 3 types) that will offer what you like.

Few hints for any saw.
Replace the metal washers with nylon for better plunge cuts.
You can adjust and have a smooth plunge.

Dust? make your own dust port and mod's. We have info at the site.
Use a dust shield and install the dust port in front.
MUCH better.

Bevel cuts? Again, there is nothing o the market hat gives you a perfect
and easy bevel setup. Use a tilt box.
Don't be afraid to do few mod's to have the tool the way you want.
Do you think tool designers are tool users?

good luck.
btw, we have a customer in AU who wants to sell his ez-one PBB.
The new owner saves big on shipping and buying a new bench at used tool pricing.
I will upgrade the ez-one for free to get the latest fence system.

thanks.
I wished I was in AU...NOW!!!!!

I ended up buying a bosch GKS190 Turbo. These are on sale at Mitre10 for $140 with 2 blades which is a steal.

Front and rear bevel lock, lever style depth adjustment on left side of the handle, smooth plunge action, 1400W motor, factory dust extraction port. Perfect for what I want.

Dino: I have sent you a message here and on the tracksaw forum with no reply. How am I supposed to get in touch with this guy regarding the ez-one?