Looking to buy cordless circular saw. I was thinking DeWalt for $200. Now I see 18V Bosch cordless (lithium) circular saw for $99. Good deal or not?
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Ummm, yer gonna need a battery for that bosch saw. A $99 LithIon Saw will not have a battery.
Not to be the forum police or anything, but shouldn't this go in "Tools"?
The other half of the question
What other tools does the manufacturer have that use the same battery?
I run Dewalt 18V almost exclusively. Makes it a lot easier to get more use on less batteries.
I know most all of the time we work out of trucks or in the shop, so hauling an extra hundred pounds of batteries around just to keep all the different tools powered isn't a big issue.
But, I work out of light aircraft part of every spring and fall. Having the ability to carry just four batteries, and a two hole charger, to run a hammer drill, recip saw, impact wrench, circular saw, right angle drill, and a side grinder, is a real asset.
I recommend looking at the complete line of tools by the manufacturer before you pull the trigger on the purchase.