Einhell Power X-Change 150mm Cordless Circular Saw - 18V Rotary Wood Saw, Tool-Free Adjustment, LED, Dust Extraction - TE-CS 18/150 Li Solo Electric Saw (Battery Not Included)

I purchased this saw to replace the 1980’s saw I had from my grandfather over 20 years ago. A saw that would cut most anything, never straight, always kicked on pulling the trigger, but that is what I expected.So, I thought, for the bargain price why not upgrade to this saw, opened the box and thought I had bought a toy, small, lite, and battery powered.Setup was easy, I even treated myself to a 2m rail to guide this new tool.Made a test cut, silent start, no kick, no bucking bronco to manage, cut through 20mm ply like a Lazer, and cryptically, it was the best cut I had made in years.I am a keen DIYer, presently making three work benches, 2 at 2m and a third at 3m, this tool has made a massive difference to my progress and job finish.Highly recommend this tool, but word of warning, it is quite and effective, I have a new designer cut in my workmate, the saw never stuttered, take care setting depth and count your fingers.A great tool.

Last time I used power saws was back in 1985. Since then been ploughing through timber, chip, block, mdf, with a hand saw. Not complaing, its a nice controlled way to make the cuts but.....gives me a bit of a back ache and aint so young as I used to be lol. I have a few Einhell items so treated myself to one of these circular saws. Got my B&D workmate out and decided to zip down an old unwanted Ikea Billy book case into a nice little Spice rack with three shelves around 75 x 35cm to take 21 x 500ml jars (each 10 x 8cm) Marked everything up, zipped though it in seconds with this saw. Loved the guide. Made things so easy. Went through the billy 20mm chip like a knife through butter. Cat made the quickest exit I've ever seen once I started lol. Everything cut, got the Einhell drill out and screwed it all together just in time for the missis coming home from work. Yet another lovely piece of kit from Einhell all using the same battery. Go get one. Save your back. Now all I gotta do is get an Einhell vacuum cleaner so I can clean up the mess lol. Highly recommended.

I now have several Einhell power tools, and I'm really happy with them. This saw cut through the 38mm solid oak worktop offcuts I was installing in my workshop without any problems whatsoever.I bought the tool without a battery, as I already have several in different sizes. If you need a battery, I'd suggest getting a 4AH, as the saw takes a lot of juice, and the 2AH doesn't last long. It takes the standard Einhell 'Power X-Change' batteries used by nearly all their other tools. It won't take any other batteries - Makita, Bosch or Stanley won't fit without an adapter.I chose the 150mm saw, as it's a little easier to wield than the 165. To be honest, there isn't much difference between the two - just the cutting depth, which is really only relevant if you are cutting on an angle. The thickest material I usually cut is 18mm MDF, so the 150mm is fine for my needs.The listing mentions the saw cuts at 90 degrees, but it does have a tilt function, and can cut up to a 45 degree angle. It comes with a basic guide fence, and has a channel in the bottom so it can follow a guide rail (not supplied).I was astonished how powerful this saw is. I used the blade that came with it, and made a few practice cuts first, assuming I'd need to make a few passes, increasing the depth each time. Nope. It will go straight through in one go, either ripping or crosscut. I haven't even tried a new blade yet - the supplied one cut very cleanly.This tool is probably the least 'Trade-quality' in my small collection. Nevertheless, it's serving me well so far, and for my occasional use fitting countertops and kitchen trim panels, and preparing the odd guitar blank, it's perfectly fine. It's safe, powerful enough to cut 38mm hardwood, and accurate.I find the depth adjustment feels a bit sketchy. It's stiff to move and not very precise. It feels like it needs a screw adjustment to set the depth more accurately. Maybe I'm just asking a bit much - I'm used to precision router tables that I can adjust to fractions of a millimeter, and this is more at home on a building site, cutting joists and wall studs (which it's great for, by the way).I also found that the index markings for setting the blade square to the baseplate are not very accurate. Be sure to check the blade is square before you cut - I ended up with a noticeable angle on my first cut.Something else I noticed - Circular saws are one of the very few tools that's awkward to use as a left-handed person. You have to hold it with your left hand at the front and your right on the handgrip / trigger like a Righty. If you stand the other side of it, you get blasted in the face by the sawdust, and you are reaching over the blade.Speaking of sawdust, you can fit dust extraction really easily. I slid a piece of silicone radiator hose over the outlet and connected my shop vacuum to it. Job done. You really need extraction unless you are outside, as it produces a huge amount of sawdust and ejects it at high velocity up the sleeve of your dustcoat.The price is reasonable. I got my saw in the sale, and at that price I was very happy. The time it has saved me was worth the price, and the quality of the job was far higher than I'd have managed without it.

Great and cheap dose the job layed 100square meters of decking no issues cutting power isn't great if you force it but more than suitable for job it is similar in performance to a Milwaukee circular saw about 70% in comparison

Quality German productQuick delivery by Amazo

Had other items by this manufacturer and was impressed, cuts razor sharp and accuratelyNo wires as battery powered. Cuts at all angles and can cut to a pre determined depth.I already had a battery and charger so the price was only £76. Great addition to your toolbox.Buy one you won’t regret it. 👌

I have a vast amount of these tools and they work pretty good for what I use them for. This wee saw is no exception.

This is my first circular saw and it's probably one of the best bits of DIY kit I've bought. I bought an extra battery and upgraded the blade to an Evolution one. Very impressed with it. Occasionally jams but as another reviewer said if you let it get up to speed for a couple of seconds it whizzes through the wood with a nice clean line. I love the measure edge facility. Now owned this for 6 months and it has been put through it's paces. 2m lengths of mdf and ply, joist timbers etc. handled all with ease. The 45 degree function works well too. I was originally going to get a makita to match my drills but my old batteries didn't fit so opted for this more cost effective option. No regrets. buy with confidence!