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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Ok lads, I have to buy a good circular/skill saw for timber, mdf and ply and I need some tips. I'm not looking for some sort of hobby tool, I want a proper and a decent one. Which brand is good and what do I have to look out for?

And don't worry I can handle a power tool, so no need for patronising tips.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Makita is a good saw go for the smaller one if just ripping ply and mdf you don't need the depth of a larger saw you can get guide rails with that if it narrow stiips you cutting off also and it a reasonable price I stay away from woodies and B+Q for power tools and go to a place that specialised in tools

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

Corded tools... Hitachi

Cordless tools... Milwaukee

Them's my tips.

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By *addy36Man
over a year ago

Mayo

I'd be inclined to go with makita too,I have a lot of their power tools and they just don't give any bother.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have found that the more powerful the motor the better, will cut thicker wood easier. Also other thing I look at is replacement cutting disks, don't get a saw where you can't get a new disk.

The best thing is to get one in your hands and see if you can hold it comfortably. Don't want to lose control of one of those bad boys

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Thanks for the tips!

The guide rail is interesting and handy one.

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By *orguyMan
over a year ago

Tuam

Makita

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can use a length of timber to creat your own guide rail and make life easier mite take a few min more work but worth it

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By *ccasional couple 32Couple
over a year ago

mayo

Buy good

Buy once

Buy Hilti !

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"You can use a length of timber to creat your own guide rail and make life easier mite take a few min more work but worth it "

Yes I watched a YouTube clip earlier on about it with seejanedrill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not much diffence between what been recommended go to Caulfield's online and you see them all there

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

Buy hilti, that will see you out, as my da used to say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any of the main brands DH

Hilti, Hitachi, mikita etc will be fine and You can get different sizes like a 7 or 9 inch blade. They all come with guides spanners and carry case.

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By *orguyMan
over a year ago

Tuam

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By *orguyMan
over a year ago

Tuam

Makita for saws

Hilti for drills

Hitachi for magic wands

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Makita for saws

Hilti for drills

Hitachi for magic wands "

I'm not into wands, I prefer swords of joy

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By *owboy2016Man
over a year ago

ballymena

Buy a festool plunge saw , expensive at the time but nothing else compares!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been out of the game since 2010, but a qualified carpenter, who's worked in Ireland, England, Spain, Gibraltar, Holland, and Denmark. I've worked on big sites, small sites and as a shipwright

If it's the best Cirular Saw you are after then a Festool is the Saw you want, all day long. But a Saw is a Saw at the end of the day. Any of the main brands make quality saws.

The clothes don't make the man

The Saw don't make the chippy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We only have a simple B&Q one DH, check the cost of replacement blades, some manufacturers blades can cost 2 or 3 times the cost of a budget saw.

You rock.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

*And it's worked whenever needed for 20 years.

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

Dealz €1.50 (previously €1.49)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What are you making?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are you making?"

Please say a dungeon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon "

*wishwishwishwish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon "

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By *owdyboy 890Man
over a year ago

Country West

Jigsaw was using a lot of them during Saw he's bound to have one of them around somewhere xx

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By *edserMan
over a year ago

drogheda

Try Screwfix for which ever brand you pick they have a great selection of all brands at good prices ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Try Screwfix for which ever brand you pick they have a great selection of all brands at good prices .. "

Yeah, we ordered a shower from them recently.

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By *len-cocoMan
over a year ago

Cork

I've a DeWalt years and no complaints. If I was buying again I look for one with better depth control.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Try Screwfix for which ever brand you pick they have a great selection of all brands at good prices ..

Yeah, we ordered a shower from them recently."

Ffs, that's why it's raining again!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've a DeWalt years and no complaints. If I was buying again I look for one with better depth control."

Me too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dont be a pussy get a good old school hand saw good enough for Jesus

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

"

.

Portable??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable?? "

A new telephone box?

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable?? "

With a glory hole

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By *longshottMan
over a year ago

Limerick

How much do you want to spend.

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"How much do you want to spend.

"

Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it

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By *longshottMan
over a year ago

Limerick


"How much do you want to spend.

Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it

"

And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable??

With a glory hole "

Its not a body that you're disposing is it? Have you shagged someone to death?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi I'm a joiner and although makita is a very good brand and probably cheaper I would go for hilti if your looking for the best. The blade itself is just as important too, depending on what and how much your cutting and how often you will be using it should come into thought.

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"How much do you want to spend.

Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it

And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much. "

I get u there's a lot of shite around but some good quality middle of the road gear for the enthusiastic DIYer but again cost of replacement blades can be more than the machine itself.

really a mixed bag of tools but I guess DH will have to see if the tool she choose has the stamina to keep up with her enthusiasm

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable??

With a glory hole "

.

To EU standards! No splinters!

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable??

A new telephone box?"

.

Only if it fits all the Leitrim swingers!!

Both of them......

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable??

With a glory hole "

I'm doing up my sheds, so yeah I could turn one into dungeon with a pillory

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"How much do you want to spend.

Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it

And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much.

I get u there's a lot of shite around but some good quality middle of the road gear for the enthusiastic DIYer but again cost of replacement blades can be more than the machine itself.

really a mixed bag of tools but I guess DH will have to see if the tool she choose has the stamina to keep up with her enthusiasm "

I can tell you cj , a bit of hard wearing and not long the cheap ones easily overheat, one last spark and bang game over!

With the better ones it's the brushes that wear down and then it's a lot of fumbling to replace them but they do cum back to life.

Reminds me of something

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"How much do you want to spend.

Quality doesn't cum cheap if it's for DIY I'd say u have to weigh up the cost to the amount u plan on using it

And for what purpose. Different saws do different things. Some of the evolution stuff suits hobbyist ideally but not the trades as much.

I get u there's a lot of shite around but some good quality middle of the road gear for the enthusiastic DIYer but again cost of replacement blades can be more than the machine itself.

really a mixed bag of tools but I guess DH will have to see if the tool she choose has the stamina to keep up with her enthusiasm

I can tell you cj , a bit of hard wearing and not long the cheap ones easily overheat, one last spark and bang game over!

With the better ones it's the brushes that wear down and then it's a lot of fumbling to replace them but they do cum back to life.

Reminds me of something "

Lol most of the cheaper are bush less now and can't be repaired go for quality where a little fumbling brings them back to life and always choose one with a safety shield saves on the medical expenses and pain

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"What are you making?

Please say a dungeon

.

Portable??

With a glory hole

I'm doing up my sheds, so yeah I could turn one into dungeon with a pillory "

.

Sorry.... don't take Pills!

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By *nardriMan
over a year ago

near town

If you want the best and are willing to spend a few quid, get a Festool TS 55

Actually surprised not to see Festool already mentioned. you won't find this stuff in B&Q or Woodies, but there are many dealers around Ireland.

I am a hobbiest and to be honest, since I got some second hand Festoon's, I am clearing everything else out and upgrading. Actually, second hand stuff can be gotten for good deals on Adverts and eBay.

The Sustainer system is also amazing. These are the boxes the tools come in. They all interlock so you can carry/wheel them around.

I would also recommend getting the dust extraction system also. I picked up a second hand one that to look at is not much, but it works great. attached to all the cutting tools and leaves you with little or no clean up or saw dust in the air

www.festool.ie

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By *nardriMan
over a year ago

near town

actually sorry I just see Doublehunbon and Cowboy have also recommended Festool

It's a track saw you want regarding the guide rails

look here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7I0agyT-w

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By *len-cocoMan
over a year ago

Cork


"I've a DeWalt years and no complaints. If I was buying again I look for one with better depth control.

Me too "

Always go too deep

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By *longshottMan
over a year ago

Limerick

Why is this thread reminding me of Tim the toolman Taylor.

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By *cotsguyyMan
over a year ago

Belfast and Fife

Dewalt, battery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why is this thread reminding me of Tim the toolman Taylor."

and Bob The Builder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black & decker dewalt housen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Makita are the best.the rest give trouble

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Makita, I bought a makita skill saw 21 years ago and its still working like new.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Makita are the best.the rest give trouble"

What's that based on?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Makita, I bought a makita skill saw 21 years ago and its still working like new. "

So's my Tesco value one....

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