$5 off ATL - I got this for $87 with the commbank cashback offer. Proper bargain for a great saw. Batteries can be had for cheap on marketplace or their ebay store run good promos occasionally.
Edit: just a reminder this is Bosch Green ecosystem, will not work with Bosch Blue batteries.
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RE: Green vs Blue batteries
I have used the below on my green mower for blue batteries - seems to work well.
From AMZ
Battery Adapter for Bosch, 18V Household Lithium Battery Adapter, Electrical Power Tool Replacement, Battery Adapter Converter Convert for Bosch B to for Bosch C
how to see if its green or blue battery??
Its pretty well seperated, green is the "18v one for all" and blue are marketed as professional
For what it's worth…. I've been using a circular saw that looks just like this model, but corded.
And the biggest problem is that the base plate is made of wet noodle pressed metal. It flexes a LOT.
It's worst if you are not cutting very deep, so the saw is up high. And if your blade is a bit blunt doesn't help, as you have to push more. Or if you just have mildly bad technique and push down too much during a cut…. The saw pivots down towards the unsupported rear left of the base plate a lot. Causing the saw blade to irregularly pivot (especially below the surface of the cut).
So your cut on the top is a bit wavey… But the cut on the bottom of the piece looks like a drunk toddler with a crayon drew the line.
I'm still looking for a cheapish circ saw that doesn't do this.
Bosch Green is literal e-waste. Save your money for Ozito or Ryobi.
so you reckon ozito will be better, im about to buy their 18v line trimmer =( which is currently on discount.
Anecdotal, where ozito is actual bunnings homebrand and ryobi is just big marketing. They all function fine and have warranty under the ACL…
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Check the reviews on these, not too long ago I read some concerning feedback about the blade not being properly aligned with the foot plate, which causes jams when using a straight edge (e.g. plank of wood) for a guide. If that's still the case it means this saw is only good for rough work and not general purpose DIY/ projects.