Einhell TC-CS 860 Mini Circular Saw | 450W, Tool-Free Cutting Depth Adjustment to Max. 23 mm | Compact Hand-Held Cutting Tool With 2 x Saw Blades (Wood/Plastic,) 1 x Diamond Cutting Wheel

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There’s no doubting the quality of the Makita, which goes a long way to explain the brand’s popularity among tradespeople. With the exception of the handle and motor shroud, pretty much everything here is made from metal and it feels like it could withstand an atomic blast, let alone a drop from a workbench. However, let’s not take away its merit. Without a quality finish blade and an expert hand, a full-size circular saw tend to produce tearout when cutting thin pieces of trim or any other thin finish material. Therefore, depending on your needs, you might find out that you do need a mini circular saw after all. So, what is the best Mini Circular Saw?

Key specs – Weight: 3.37kg; Blade diameter: 85mm; Cutting depth at 90 degrees: 23mm; Cutting depth at 45 degrees: NA; No-load speed: 6,000rpm Due to its size and power, you don’t get any blades for metal or aluminium as it is not intended to be used on such materials. Plus, plunge cuts are also possible thanks to its adjustable cutting depth. You also get 12 months warranty on it. Key specs – Weight: 3.8kg; Blade diameter: 190mm; Cutting depth at 90 degrees: 66mm; Cutting depth at 45 degrees: 46mm; No-load speed: 5,200rpm The max depth is 28.5 mm, a lot smaller compared to its Worx counterpart. Yet again, the laser is accurate and a friend in need and the depth control is easy to adjust.Key specs – Weight: 2.16kg (excluding battery); Blade diameter: 150mm; Cutting depth at 90 degrees: 45mm; Cutting depth at 45 degrees: 32mm; No-load speed: 4,700rpm With the blade to the right of the handle, it’s a little easier for right-handers, but, thanks to the well-positioned two-way release switch, left-handers will have little problem using it.

As the name suggests, the mini circular saw is a smaller version of a typical, full-size circular saw. They are lightweight and easy to handle. You can get your small jobs done by using it for paneling, molding, cabinetry any light furniture or flooring material.This Einhell TC-CS 860 has a special steady aluminium soleplate, which offers good sliding properties for a firm, constant sawing. Yet again, it contains an integrated laser which comes as a support for an accurate execution of straight cuts. This tool also features an overload cut-out. If you’re working in a confined space, a mini circular saw can be indispensable and Einhell’s TC-CS is a great example. At just 2kg, it’s light and, with a handle roughly the same size as a grinder, it’s easy to hold.

The kit includes 1 x DSM500 Multipurpose Carbide Cutting Wheel, 3 x DSM510 Metal and Plastic Cutting Wheels, one Dust extraction, 1 x Straight Edge Guide, 1x 2×4 cutting guide, 1x welcome DVD and last, but not least, a spacious storage case. Its bevel lever allows you to change your cutting angle up to 45 degrees. Therefore, this can be considered a mini plunge circular saw, as it’s a great alternative for light plunge cuts. Blade capacity: Larger blades means more power and more depth. Normally the blades used in circular saws vary between 5 ½ to 71/4 inches. Most blades around 5 3/8 inch can comfortably cut through 2 inches of lumber. But remember, the bigger the blade the heavier the saw. Bevel adjustment: For the correct angle required for bevel cuts the bevel should be adjustable preferably to 45 degrees. This will depend on what you’re planning to cut and how you’ll be using the circular saw. Larger blades will cut more deeply, but they can also be unwieldy. Not all blades will fit on all saws, but you can swap between blades depending on what you’re cutting.

Customer reviews

You lift a lever to adjust the cutting depth, or turn a knob to vary the cutting angle – and both have marks to ensure accuracy. It’s a touch louder than the Makita, in both its no-load performance and during cutting, but its no-load speed is only a fraction behind. For occasional use, the Mac Allister is highly impressive, especially given that appealing price tag. Some of us use a mini circular saw only for cutting wood while others for metal, aluminium, or other materials. It is important to highlight that this specific model comes with 6 different blades, although it is considerably cheaper. Base plate: It is important that the base plate be sturdy and strong to provide stability to the saw during operation. The big decision you’ll have to make is whether to go corded or cordless. Corded circular saws will never suffer from a flat battery, and a consistent 240V power supply delivers the kind of oomph that more powerful saws need. On the flip side, cordless saws offer ultimate portability, away from a conventional power source, and you won’t have to worry about slicing through a cable, especially if you’re working in a confined space. As a rule of thumb, the more teeth a sawblade has, the neater the cut will be. However, low-powered circular saws often work best with blades which have bigger teeth. Left- or right-handed circular saws?