The electronic motor protection functionality also means you will not have to worry about things like thermal overload. The superior motor design also means you have a circular saw body that will perform well for a considerable amount of time before you need to think about replacing it with a brand new tool. However, bear in mind that maximum cutting depths will only illustrate what you can manage when cutting straight lines. If you want to make bevel cuts, you will almost always be limited to a shallower cutting depth. The brushless motor means you can achieve more powerful levels of output at all times, with a fairly impressive runtime when compared to standard motors that use carbon brushes. The base plate is made from high-grade aluminium, which allows you to glide across materials smoothly, while also improving the overall precision of your cuts. Part of the intelligent XR Lithium Ion Series designed for efficiency and making applications faster

However, you should consider more comprehensive dust extraction when choosing a circular saw. An adapter for attaching a vacuum hose is therefore a good idea.

The DeWalt DCS391N 18V XR Cordless 165mm Circular Saw is a powerful and versatile tool designed for cutting through various materials. It features a high-performance motor that delivers impressive cutting performance and speed. The saw has a 165mm blade diameter, allowing for deep cuts and excellent cutting capacity. Please note that this product is sold as a body-only version, meaning it doesn't include batteries or a charger. It is compatible with the DeWalt 18V XR battery system, offering flexibility for users who already own DeWalt cordless tools. DCS391N-XJ Features: Moving on from the standard CLS that you’d use to frame a structure, I performed the same tests on some English oak I had milled up a couple of years ago. Much harder than constructional timber, it would prove to be a bigger test for a circular saw. With its heavy gauge base, this circular saw is safe to handle, with ergonomic top handles making it comfortable to use when making straight cuts. This mini circular saw also provides you with the option to make bevel cuts, with the ability to cut at 45 and 50 degrees. Bosch hardly needs an introduction when it comes to power tools. One of the biggest names around and loved by DIYers all over the place, their range of tools is incredible. Sitting firmly in their “green” line of affordable DIY level tools, the Bosch PKS 55 Circular Saw is a capable corded circular saw that feature a few of Bosch’s premium features like their CutControl guide and ultra-comfortable grip. It’s not the list powerful corded circular saw on the market, but for the DIYer there’s enough grunt for almost any task around the home or garden. I’ve tested out how this saw performs when cutting through different types of timber The Bosch Professional GKS will strike a chord with those looking for heavy-duty cutting capabilities. This powerful circular saw is designed to accommodate heavy-duty cutting applications, with a full battery charge allowing you to slice through up to 50 pieces of chipboard material.

A heavy-duty saw carry case is also included, making this a good choice for professionals who need to travel with their power tools. ProsKey-less bevel angle and depth of cut adjustment with easy to read scale for maximum cordless versatility If you want to take the effort out of making precise cuts along straight lines, you will be glad to find CutControl functionality as a standard with this saw. A built-in vacuum cleaner adapter is also included, allowing you to keep on top of dust extraction. In addition to the circular saw base unit itself, a circular saw blade and rip fence are included. Pros The Ryobi R18CS-0 ONE+ is a versatile circular saw that makes an inexpensive addition power tool sets. This circular saw is designed with long, straight cuts in mind. It can be used with a range of materials, including timber and more brittle plastic sheets. Even though the only saw on my list to come in a “proper” hard case is the Makita HS7601, the sturdy carboard boxes that some saws were shipped in were good enough for a temporary home. This isn’t the heaviest duty circular saw I’ve used, so it would need its own case before long.

On the plus side, the guide fence supplied with this saw is excellent. It’s got measurements marked along its length and the guide rail is the longest of the ones I tested. This made it feel extra stable when performing a rip cut. The only problem I found is that when you tighten down the adjustment knob, it makes circular marks in the metal. After a while this could obscure the measurements. The cordless design of this circular saw means you are free to work without restrictive cables, with the battery providing you with around 30 minutes of runtime. This might be a bit limited for professionals, but everyday DIY users should find this more than enough. Durable tool design on these DCS391N circular saws include cast magnesium base for repeated accurate cuts, an ergonomic handle set with a rubber overmould for increased user comfort and safer use The Bosch Professional GKS 12 V-26 is a great value option for those seeking superb cutting performance and full functionality. This compact circular saw is designed with easy handling in mind, while also being powerful enough that it can be put to the test with a wide range of woodworking applications. The DeWalt DSC391N Circular saw is supplied body only. A 165mm blade combined with 3700rpm powerful motor means this 18v cordless circular saw will make light work of any cutting job.

18V XR 165mm Circular Saw Bare Unit DCS391N

The DeWalt DCS391 is one of the best lightweight circular saws you can buy. It fills the gap between using a heavy duty table saw and wearing out your arm with a regular panel saw. Incredible balance, comfort and performance are just three things that this saw has got going for itself. Don’t be put off though, because Bosch have used their more than a century of experience to create a reliable budget level circular saw. The rear grip has a nice, rubberised texture that makes it easy to hang on to with or without gloves on, and the front handle is a large “T” shape that keeps everything very stable.