Compact circular saw

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talespinMember since Sep 2018

Hi Everyone, 

 

I am looking to buy a circular saw that can

1. cut wood as well as metal

2. Is compact(5-6 1/2). As compact as possible. 

3. Minimum 2 inch cut depth. 

4. Can do cold cuts. 

5. Not Chinese Brand. 

 

i checked few versatile circular saw, but they are all big, if you are familiar, could you please recommend any model that is compact and meets above conditions. 

 

I checked Makita, Bosch 5 7/8 metal saws and liked them but they can’t do miter if used for wood which i believe can be worked around? , but not sure how saw will perform if used with wood cutting blades.

JronmanMember since May 2016

Makita sub compact circular saw might work

aessuMember since Aug 2017

Youll be looking at 6 ½ saw if you want a minimum of 2inch depth cut, cant do that with a 5inch.

Edit: or a 136mm blade at minimum, whatever that is in inches, over 5inch anyways, closer to like 5½

talespinMember since Sep 2018

Thankyou everyone. Also Is there any corded metal cutting saw that can do cold/clean metal cuts, 6 1/2 is fine. All the models i have checked are battery operated, didn’t find any corded metal cutting saw that can do cold cuts.

Jeff91Member since Apr 2019

Hi dude,

you can try Makita SH02R1 12V Max CXT for its versatility.

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