Suggestions for battery circular saw

[pc1966]

I already have some 18V Milwaukee power tools and was looking for a circular saw for general wood bashing duties, though having a metal cutting blade for trunking, etc, would be jolly useful. However, not only do Milwaukee have several to chose from, they are all pretty expensive for a tool I'm not using every week.

So is it worth getting a Milwaukee one, and if so which model?

Or would it be better to just get something cheaper (including battery & charger) that is decent enough?

 

[nicebutdim]

Are there circular saws out there intended for use with both wood & metal?

 

[timhoward]

Are there circular saws out there intended for use with both wood & metal?

I recently got a little corded erbauer mini circular saw with plunge cut as a handy little extra tool for floorboards and battens and it came with blades for wood and metal. I have to say it works a treat. Obviously not battery powered though.

I’ve got a ryobi 18v one if portability is required and it seems to go round and round as well as anything else.

I also have other Milwaukee 18v tools and never felt the need to upgrade to a matching saw for the amount I use it.

 

[nicebutdim]

I recently got a little corded erbauer mini circular saw with plunge cut as a handy little extra tool for floorboards and battens and it came with blades for wood and metal. I have to say it works a treat. Obviously not battery powered though.

I’ve got a ryobi 18v one if portability is required and it seems to go round and round as well as anything else.

I also have other Milwaukee 18v tools and never felt the need to upgrade to a matching saw for the amount I use it.

Those mini saws are a different animal due to their slow rotational speed. OP is looking for 18V, which made me wonder if such an all round saw exists - I can't help imaging the implications of DIYers attempting to cut metal at 3500rpm.

 

[telectrix]

I bought a erbaur cordless saw frolm screwyou. It's either 18v or 20v. Not good for heavy work, but mashes floorboards, and good battery life. cut depth just under 40mm. For the price and the amount I'll use it, ideal.

 

[Midwest]

Keep to what you have, having different batteries/chargers is a pain.

 

[LukeD]

I have been moving over to a mainly single platform .I decided DEWALT as value for money charged on the tool is not bad. Ive got 2 chargers . 3 x5 amp. 2 x4 amp batteries . I hate using different platforms ! Its not cost effective . Milwaukee I think are better , But that would mean i swapped over my kit . I went right off Makita a few years ago