Bosch is one of the biggest and best names in tools. This is not the biggest, but probably the best cordless circular saw on the UK market. In short, it’s about as good as a cordless circular saw can be. This means that the question of whether or not you like it depends essentially on the question of whether or not you buy into cordless power tools in general and cordless circular saws in particular.
With cordless tools, you’re swapping power for flexibility. How much power depends on the capability of the battery you use. Batteries are extra and if you plan on using this cordless saw a lot, you’ll probably want a spare set and a fast charger. That way you can be using one set while the other is charging.
The batteries for cordless tools have become something of a sticking point for some people. Basically, if you’re prepared to buy into one brand, then you can use your batteries for all your tools. If you’re not, then you’ll need to buy batteries and chargers for each different brand. In addition to the cost, this also eats up your storage space.
All that said, however, this cordless circular saw does a very good job and the standard battery lasts well. Obviously, it’s not for serious building work, but it’s fine for heavier-duty DIY and very convenient for lighter work.
