Cordless Circular Saw

[eskimo39]

I am looking at buying a new cordless Circular saw, mainly for lifting floorboards and am looking at the Panasonic Li-Ion 14.4v one which also does metal (which could be good for containment) however I am not sure if this would be powerful enough for wood.

My second option is to buy a Hilti 36v cordless one naked and I can use my batteries from the TE7. However this is nearly twice the weight but I am assuming far more powerful. Has anyone used a 14.4v saw for floorboards etc? Is the Hilti overkill?

Cheers

 

[pennywise]

I use the panasonic, it's a great saw just get the wood blade for it and it'll go through like a knife through butter.

 

[LukeD]

the panasonic will eat through any boards,,,,, IF you have a good blade. If they did a few more things i would have a full 18v kit as i rate Panasonics at the top of the list . The stock blade will be good, but you could get a great blade off ebay cheap and it will make a huge difference to how easy it cuts through.

 

[spark33]

i agree mate panasonic
they're doing a lot more in the range now
its just not many people stock all the range
i've got 14.4v drill/driver x2 impact driver , sds , work light , grinder , jigsaw , circular saw
i would n't change to anything else

 

[LukeD]

I see they seem to prefer 14v rather than 18V ? but having said that i trust their 14v more than some makes !!

must admit i would love a whole kit !

 

[Round Man]

Panasonic are a very under rated brand, they have one of the best reliability records.

 

[eskimo39]

Cheers guys, just ordered the Panasonic cordless and a Hilti corded 110V for bigger jobs.

Thanks again

 

[eskimo39]

I am struggling to find a decent 135mm blade for the Panasonic. Does anyone know if a 136mm x 10mm will fit?? Like this one here: Toolstation > Power Tool Accessories > Circular Saw Blades > Trim Saw Blade

Cheers