If you’re looking to pay “DIY” prices, rather than “pro” prices, then this is the best circular saw on the UK market.
It’s advertised as being for wood and it certainly glides through even the thickest pieces easily and smoothly. This may be because this circular saw has a TCT (tungsten-carbide tipped) saw blade. These are generally used for cutting metal.
The ergonomic soft-grip handle makes this circular saw very comfortable to use. It’s also light and well-balanced.
While the oversized box is definitely excess packaging, it does make it very easy to move the circular saw in and out. It also means that the box stacks with other Makita boxes. This is probably why it’s so big.
