The circular is one of the types of electrical equipment, without which the process of the dissolution of the beam in the manufacture of furniture or construction is not complete. Circular machines for sawing wood have worked well among joiners who work in small woodworking enterprises, in home workshops, but perform a larger amount of work than manual tools can provide. In the photo on the left you can see the Makita 5704R hand saw.
The table circular saw copes well with cutting at different angles in the longitudinal or transverse directions. By purpose, the models are domestic and industrial. A stationary electric saw on wood, depending on the design, can be of horizontal or vertical type, but the principle of operation is the same.
This equipment, in addition to boards, can process various wood materials, including chipboard, MDF, OSB boards, plywood, its capabilities are significantly expanded by installing special cutting discs. They manage to cut even materials of increased hardness (aluminum profile, plastic).
Varieties of woodworking power tools
Choosing the right model for yourself, you need to keep in mind the design features. Samples of equipment are classified into categories:
- desktop-type circular machines, including a hand-held circular saw, turning into a machine after mounting on a bed;
- circular saw fixed installations;
- sawing units with an extended bed.
A table circular saw on average weighs about 20 kg, and its cut depth is 40–80 mm. This low-power equipment, the cost is affordable, convenient for working at home: it has small dimensions, so it does not require much space for installation. It is located in garage workshops or miniature utility rooms. On such a device, it is customary to cut small workpieces, the width of which is 30–62 cm.
Kruglopilny stationary machines have impressive dimensions therefore they are applied at the industrial enterprises where large volumes of processing of timber are carried out. Thanks to a powerful engine, heavy-duty cast-iron frame, they can work with hardwood, the cut depth is 70–125 mm.
Units with an extended bed belong to the equipment of the middle class, equipped with a convenient stand - an extension table. Power indicators are much higher than those of household counterparts, and the cut depth is 80–90 mm, large workpieces can be cut.
Browse Popular Models
We offer a brief overview of stationary circular saws of well-known manufacturers who have found their buyer in the carpentry equipment market. Estimated prices for goods of this category, given in the comparative table, are located below.
Makita
The Japanese company occupies a leading position in the world market of specialized devices designed for wood processing. Recently, you can meet the products of Elektra Beckum, which came out of the Makita concern. The range of products manufactured by Makita factories is wide. We begin our review with the Makita MLT100.
Makita MLT100
The miter saw Makita MLT 100 is a desktop circular saw which allows to carry out the works demanding high precision. The model provides an engine braking system, which greatly increases the safety performance of the machine. If necessary, a vacuum cleaner can be connected to the device to remove chips, wood dust.Manufacturers equipped the trimming machine with a mobile bed with a drawer that increases the surface of the desktop.
Makita 2704
The Makita 2704 circular saw works from an electric network. Provided that it is used correctly, it guarantees high cut quality and safety for the operator. Makita 2704 is equipped with a protective casing, equipped with a soft start system, circuit breaker lock, engine braking function. Like the previous sample, Makita 2704 allows you to connect a vacuum cleaner that removes chips.
Makita 2712
The Makita 2712 circular saw perfectly copes with the longitudinal, transverse sawing of workpieces from chipboard, MDF, laminate, plastic. The sample has stepless adjustment of the cutting depth, the ability to tilt the disk. The machine is convenient, as it is equipped with special handles, wheels.
Bosch
The German concern Bosch is well known to woodworking professionals. BOSCH circular machines are traditionally famous for their high reliability, ease of operation.
BOSCH GTS 10 XC
The BOSCH GTS 10 XC circular saw has a set of functions designed for comfortable, safe operation of this type of aggregate. Cutting accuracy is ensured by a special marking indicator, parallel focus with automatic alignment.
BOSCH PTS 10
The table saw of the presented model provides for smooth adjustment of the position of the saw blade. The unit is equipped with a side and rear extension of the worktop with a duplicating parallel emphasis, due to this, comfortable cutting of large parts can be carried out.
Metabo
The German concern "Metabo" is the strongest among the global manufacturers of professional equipment. It introduces a tool on the market that can withstand high loads.
Metabo TS 254
The model with an integrated aluminum table is characterized by mobility due to roller wheels, and if necessary it can be operated with folded legs. The saw is equipped with a reinforced frame made of shockproof plastic. The powerful engine of the machine makes it possible to process workpieces from solid materials.
Hitachi
The Japanese company Hitachi pays special attention to the quality and safety of professional equipment, which has been appreciated by millions of customers all over the world. Compact machines are characterized by high productivity, optimal equipment, which can be seen in the Hitachi C10RD circular machine.
Hitachi C10RD
Hitachi C10RD circular allows you to process workpieces, the thickness of which is limited by the indicator - 73 mm. The area of a desktop can be expanded due to folding platforms. The Hitachi C10RD model has a high frequency of rotation of the cutting wheel, so we can talk about its high performance.
Bison
A feature of any wood circular machine of this brand is the metal gear case, which effectively cools the mechanism while increasing loads.
Bison ZPDS 255 1500
The table circular saw the Bison of ZPDS 255 1500 is equipped with a casing protecting the cutting disk, a cutter proppant. The table circular saw provides for the presence of a longitudinal guide, angular emphasis. Manufacturers equipped the unit with a workpiece feed handle.
In addition to the models considered, the attention of professional masters deserves table-type circular saws manufactured by interskol (Interskol), Elektra Beckum (Electra Beckum), Belmash - Belmash CBS. The Jet Circular JTS-315S, which, like the Devolt DWT TKS18 model, shows high performance and decent wood processing quality, has proved itself to be quite good. If all the proposed models do not fit for any reason, but need a hand tool, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Makit 5704R saw. For those who need a universal planing machine, the Elektra Beckum HC 333 G is suitable.
In the table we have compared the main parameters of the most popular models of circular saws and present them to your attention.
Model | Hitachi C10RD | DeWalt DWT TKS18-255 | Makita 2704 | Makita MLT 100 | Metabo TS 254 |
Power, W | 1600 | 1800 | 1650 | 1500 | 2000 |
Cutting depth, mm | 73 | 74 | 91 | 91 | 87 |
Rotational speed, rpm | 4800 | 5000 | 4800 | 4300 | 4200 |
Weight, kg | 29,9 | 18 | 30 | 34,8 | 33,4 |
Dimensions, mm | 590x735x380 | 700x570x370 | 665x344x753 | 726x984x333 | 740x750x355 |
price, rub. | 12220 | 19550 | 42120 | 37260 | 63200 |
The video shows the operation of the modern circular machine Metabo TS 254.