What sets the depth of cut?

Blade diameter and the shoe setting. A 165 mm blade gives around 55 mm, a 190 mm blade around 65 mm; bevel cuts reduce it.

What does tooth count change?

Cutting speed and edge quality. 18-24 teeth for fast ripping, 40-60 for clean cross cuts, 60-80 for laminate and MDF.

Can I cut metal with a timber blade?

No. Metal needs carbide-tipped blades running at low speed; a timber blade loses teeth and is dangerous in metal.

What is a guide rail for?

It holds the saw on the cut line for straight, dimensioned cuts in large panels. Rails with an anti-splinter strip protect the visible face too.

Is a cordless circular saw enough?

For panel cutting, formwork and assembly, yes. A workshop ripping heavy timber all day is still better served by a corded machine.

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Circular Saws

A circular saw makes straight, deep cuts with a rotating blade: depth follows blade diameter, cut quality follows tooth count. The catalogue holds 35 models.

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Blade diameter, depth and tooth count

Depth of cut grows with blade diameter: a 165 mm blade cuts around 55 mm, a 190 mm blade around 65 mm. Tooth count sets the finish — fewer teeth cut fast and rough, more teeth cut slow and clean.

Metal-cutting circular saws run at low speed with carbide-tipped blades; they produce chips rather than sparks, and the cut stays clean and cool. Never use a timber blade on metal.

Blade	Teeth	Cut
Rough timber	18-24 teeth	Fast ripping
Clean timber	40-60 teeth	Cross cuts, clean edge
Laminate / MDF	60-80 teeth	No breakout
Metal (cold cutting)	Carbide tipped, low speed	Chips, no sparks

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets the depth of cut?
Blade diameter and the shoe setting. A 165 mm blade gives around 55 mm, a 190 mm blade around 65 mm; bevel cuts reduce it.
What does tooth count change?
Cutting speed and edge quality. 18-24 teeth for fast ripping, 40-60 for clean cross cuts, 60-80 for laminate and MDF.
Can I cut metal with a timber blade?
No. Metal needs carbide-tipped blades running at low speed; a timber blade loses teeth and is dangerous in metal.
What is a guide rail for?
It holds the saw on the cut line for straight, dimensioned cuts in large panels. Rails with an anti-splinter strip protect the visible face too.
Is a cordless circular saw enough?
For panel cutting, formwork and assembly, yes. A workshop ripping heavy timber all day is still better served by a corded machine.