Handheld Circular Saws: Difference between revisions

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|tool name=Herkules BHK 1600LE "Laser Beam"
|tool name=''Circular Saws''
|image=Herkules BHK 1600LE.JPG
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|synonyms=buzz saw; DE: Handkreissäge
|synonyms=buzz saws; DE: Handkreissägen
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|access=upon [[Circular_Saw_Introduction| introduction]]
|access=upon [[Circular_Saw_Introduction| introduction]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]], [[User:NitramLegov/Tutor|Martin]]
|manual=[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1230277/Einhell-E-Hks.html#manual Einhell HKS-1500 Laser] is very similar
|similar=[[Table Saw|table saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
|similar=[[Table Saw|table saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
|used with=[[Circular Saw Guide|circular saw guide]], [[Shop Vac|shop vac]], [[goggles]],<br> [[Hearing Protection|hearing protection]], [[Circular Saw Blades|circular saw blades]]
|used with=[[Circular Saw Guide|circular saw guide]], [[Shop Vac|shop vac]], [[goggles]],<br> [[Hearing Protection|hearing protection]], [[Circular Saw Blades|circular saw blades]]
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* turn on the saw without the blade touching the workpiece and only start cutting once it is rotating at full speed
* turn on the saw without the blade touching the workpiece and only start cutting once it is rotating at full speed


== [[Circular Saw Blades|Saw Blades]] ==
== Herkules BHK 1600LE "Laser Beam" ==
The saw requires '''185/20 mm''' (OD/bore) blades; 190 mm blades would most likely still fit but '''we have not tried those yet'''. We have adapters for 30 mm bores as well.
{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Herkules BHK 1600LE "Laser Beam"
|image=Herkules BHK 1600LE.JPG
|synonyms=buzz saw; DE: Handkreissäge
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|access=upon [[Circular_Saw_Introduction|personal introduction]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|material=[[wood]]
|tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]], [[User:NitramLegov/Tutor|Martin]]
|manual=[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1230277/Einhell-E-Hks.html#manual Einhell HKS-1500 Laser] is very similar
}}
This saw requires '''185/20 mm''' (OD/bore) [[Circular Saw Blades|blades]]; 190 mm blades would most likely still fit but '''we have not tried those yet'''. We have adapters for 30 mm bores as well.


=== Default Configuration ===
=== Default Configuration ===
Our saw is equipped with a 185/30 mm, 24 tooth TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) wood cutting blade.
Our saw is equipped with a 185/30 mm, 24 tooth TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) wood cutting blade.


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== Festool TS 75 EBQ - Plunge Saw ==
== Festool TS 75 EBQ - Plunge Saw ==
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|tool name=Festool TS 75 EBQ
|tool name=Festool TS 75 EBQ
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|synonyms=plunge saw; DE: Tauchsäge
|synonyms=plunge saw; DE: Tauchsäge
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|access=upon [[Circular_Saw_Introduction| introduction]]
|access=upon [[Circular_Saw_Introduction|personal introduction]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|tutors={{P}}
|tutors={{P}}
|manual=[https://www.festool.de/produkte/saegen/tauchsaegen/561184---ts-75-ebq#Downloads Festool_TS 75 EBQ] is very similar
|manual=[https://www.festool.de/produkte/saegen/tauchsaegen/561184---ts-75-ebq#Downloads Festool_TS 75 EBQ] is very similar
|similar=[[Table Saw|table saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
|used with=[[Circular Saw Guide|circular saw guide]], [[Shop Vac|shop vac]], [[goggles]],<br> [[Hearing Protection|hearing protection]], [[Circular Saw Blades|circular saw blades]]
}}
}}


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== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==
* WOOD magazine - [https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/sawing-solutions/circular-saw "Get better cuts from any circular saw"]
* WOOD magazine - [https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/sawing-solutions/circular-saw "Get better cuts from any circular saw"]

Revision as of 16:20, 10 December 2018

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Circular Saws

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Synonyms: buzz saws; DE: Handkreissägen
Type: power tool/saw
Material: wood
Used with: circular saw guide, shop vac, goggles,
hearing protection, circular saw blades
Access Requirements: upon introduction
Similar (More or Less): table saw, chop saw

This page is about handheld circular saws. Other varieties exist: a chop saw is useful if you want to cut narrow planks or posts, while a table saw is especially suited for cutting medium-sized boards and panels. Perhaps we'll also build a panel saw for large stock at some point!

All circular saws cut with a rotating circular saw blade that may have teeth or an abrasive edge, depending on what material it is for.

Safety

  • check the blade guard: does it move freely and cover the blade when you let it go?
  • let us know when the blade is getting dull!
  • wear protective goggles and ear defenders no matter what you want to cut
  • hook up a shop vac before cutting
    • some sawdust will still be expelled, so you might want to put on a dust mask
  • safely clamp down a fence and your workpiece to avoid surprises during the cut
  • double-check the planned cut path - no clamps or table in the way?
  • firmly guide the saw with both hands, that way they're clear of the blade
  • turn on the saw without the blade touching the workpiece and only start cutting once it is rotating at full speed

Herkules BHK 1600LE "Laser Beam"

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Herkules BHK 1600LE "Laser Beam"

Herkules BHK 1600LE.JPG
Synonyms: buzz saw; DE: Handkreissäge
Type: power tool/saw
Material: wood
Location: wood workshop
Access Requirements: upon personal introduction
Tutors: Lukas, Martin
Manual: Einhell HKS-1500 Laser is very similar

This saw requires 185/20 mm (OD/bore) blades; 190 mm blades would most likely still fit but we have not tried those yet. We have adapters for 30 mm bores as well.

Default Configuration

Our saw is equipped with a 185/30 mm, 24 tooth TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) wood cutting blade.


Festool TS 75 EBQ - Plunge Saw

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Festool TS 75 EBQ

Festool TS 75 EBQ.jpg
Synonyms: plunge saw; DE: Tauchsäge
Type: power tool/saw
Material: wood
Location: wood workshop
Access Requirements: upon personal introduction
Tutors: Patrick
Manual: Festool_TS 75 EBQ is very similar

This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is also tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!

Task comment Status
Name the tool: - done
Take a picture - done
Find the manual as PDF needed for all machines - add a link to the InfoBox or comment where you could not find it done
Documentation this page, status: in commissioning pending
Print QR-Code use the wikicrawler pending
Introduction Circular Saw Introduction - might need slight updates pending
Security Check to be done or witnessed by a manager pending
Test to be done or witnessed by a manager pending
tool's name, owner and approx. value provide to Patrick for inventorization pending
Last step: make it available physically and in the wiki - then delete this template pending



Further Reading