But even very expensive ones like DeWalt one don't inspire too much confidence:

I think it tends to be the stamped metal ones as most cast bases seems a bit better. However, compared even a very cheap plunge saw like this:

the guards on normal circular saws are poor. Most of that is due to being able to cut bevels but plunge saws seem to solve that by only being able to bevel outwards. While more limited, a plunge saw with a guiderail does seem a far safer tool. Guess it's similar to an angle grinder vs a wall chaser.

Great for magic shows, it'll saw bunnies in half like no tomorrow.

Are the batteries interchangeable with other parkside tools?

Just got my copy... which seems pretty good, albeit on the cheap and cheerful side of it (the blade guard and sliver painted carter are functional, but not super confidence inspiring and metal is only used sparingly, but it seems to work fine, with a good blade brake and a great feature set for the price).

Great bit of kit. As mentioned in previous post as soon as you take your finger off the trigger it stops instead of moving way off the line I should have been following. Currently being used in a festool orientated workshop because cutting a 4m length of wood in half is quicker than using two blokes to move to the plunge saw.

For £40 it is...quite a plunge...

None in my local store, joke

Picked this up this morning, just need some wood now

Will keep an eye out, thanks

Already bought the Impact Driver (Fantastic BTW) for £20, and Sabre Saw for £20. Spent £18 on a battery and charger. Thought that was a bargain. Then I just couldn't resist the cordless SDS Hammer drill (with another charger and battery) for £50 on the flimsy reasoning that my TITAN 5KG SDS drill is just too powerful (often blows out the brick when drilling through a wall) and I hate setting up the cord, and extension reel just to drill a few holes to put up shelves etc...

I can't really see why I would *NEED* this plunge saw seeing as I have a Jigsaw, Sabre Saw etc... but somehow in my mind I now have a notion of me sawing through loads of wood and really cursing myself for not getting one! God dammit!

Totally agree trampjuice...I'm the same just buying things because they're on here and appear to be bargains!! But don't really need them, just fancy them!! I did get their cordless saw last year and used it quite a lot and ordered a spare battery which was readily available from the maker for a reasonable price too. Its very convenient but for light sawing only!!

and with this it says : compatible with all tools in the “Parkside 20V Team” power tool series

Just to note, not every Parkside battery is compatible with other Parkside models. If it's a range sold around the same time, eg Circular, Sabre, Sander they probably are. They do change manufacturer for some items, and the batteries have increased in capacity so might not work or have silghtly different connections.

Battery size?

Yeah I can see myself hurting myself with this. HOT

Here is the original deal I posted... seems like they are only doing the rechargeable circular saw this time which is a shame... http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/20v-li-ion-parkside-tools-lidl-from-39-99-2650568

Actually this one when hot... http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/20-volt-power-tools-39-99-instore-lidl-2650448

Also a video on this page... https://www.lidl.de/de/parkside-akku-handkreissaege-phksa-18-li-b2/p214159

Yes these are excellent, I posted the deal when they were first advertised but it went COLD......

I bought the circular saw and the jigsaw, both are excellent for the price and what you get. I used the circular saw to cut through floorboard and it was fine although as the battery depleted it did tend to jam, a fresh battery was fine though. It's worth getting two tools though as the batteries are interchangeable.

buy it just for the battery

Don't need it but i want one. Just thinking on what i can cut up.

Ooh, I could really do with one of these. Got several things to build with a lot of wood. Is this one any good? Hot anyway. :smile:

It does come with 1 x battery and charger

Im still not 100% sure if it comes with a battery and charger?
The description says "Includes Ø150mm sawblade, adaptor for connecting to an external dust extractor, parallel guide and sawblade assembly tools"
No mention of battery and charger?