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Ozito PXC 18V 150mm Circular Saw PXCSS-500 - Skin Only $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store/OnePass/$99 Tools Order) @ Bunnings

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150mm (6") blade
Soft start motor
48mm max depth of cut
0-45 degree bevel cuts
Aluminium base plate
This impressive Cordless Circular Saw from Ozito's Power X Change Range is the perfect tool for any D.I.Y.'er.

Ideal for trimming decking boards or cutting timber to size for your latest D.I.Y. project, this tool will soon become your most essential power tool. Complete bevel cuts up to an angle of 45° or attach the included rip fence to make quick work of cutting through long material.

The compact design and convenience of cordless operation allow you to take this tool anywhere you want without the worry of power cords getting in your way. The sure-grip handle and soft start motor will give you increased comfort and control while you undertake your cutting jobs around the home.

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  • +6

    Dont bother…it' pointless

    • +1

      Lacks a bit of grunt for sure but I'd definitely recommend a new blade

      • +1

        I chucked a new blade in and it's been fine with soft things like pine, ply, MDF etc., even a bit of messmate. I don't know if it makes much difference but I use the 4.0Ah batteries.

        • Yeah, there are 5 cell and 10 cell batteries of different amps and the 10 cell ones would have lower internal resistance. I don't think all the tools can take advantage of it though.

          The new range and the ultrapower batteries (which the never discount) use bigger cells which would also have lower resistance and promote that some tools will take advantage of it.
          I know that a five cell was pretty much useless in the baby brushless mower, so I forked out for the 5.2amp battery to see if I could get a bit more out of the mower. There wasn't much difference from the 3ah 10cell that it came with but it certainly lasted longer.

        • +1

          Yeah, a good blade and this model cuts with a 4ah battery … but the f…ing blade safety cover jams …. every single time! like all things Ozito, there's something wrong!

        • Yup, there's youtubes explaining this, using a 2ah battery with this, you'd be cutting something like 3 ply, anything more would see the thing shut down because of low current.

      • +3

        I put a brand new Full Boar blade on and it still did a better effort at burning through the wood rather than cut it.

        • -1

          A Full Boar blade is probably not much better than the stock Ozito one.

          • +4

            @jimboss: All comes down to opinion but I've got a few decades under my belt cutting wood and I stick with Full Boar blades so I politely disagree with your opinion.

            • @doobey1231: Fair enough, my comment is driven mostly from the link between Ozito and Full Boar, compared to other blade brands which are distinct and separate companies.

        • -1

          Burning is not caused by the power tool … blame the blade … it's the thing in contact with the material! … jeezus!

          • +1

            @Series4Episode10: You don't do much cutting I am guessing. The problem with the Ozito is the strength in the tool itself, blade can be steel of the gods, if the motor jams up after a couple pounds of pressure thats simply the tool and not the blade. Trust I have done this long enough to discern the difference.

            • +3

              @doobey1231: My experience is different to yours … I hate this pathetic saw as the safety guide jams on everything ALL the time, but my statement stands! whichever post you're referring to!

              Sadly I had a set of Ozito rubbish to do some small things on weekends, boss supplied decent tools at work and when I could I used them at home … then I needed to do a little more … was unable to borrow the work tools at the time … whamo, the Ozito rubbish proved just how pathetic some of it can be!

              • @Series4Episode10: I am referring to the part where you said that the blade is the issue if the wood is smoking, which isn't true, a good blade will smoke if the motor doesn't have the torque to keep cutting through.

                • @doobey1231: I have one, as much as I hate it … it cuts through things quickly enough, if your going to push too hard with an under powered saw, you need to adjust your technique, the thing I own cuts through close to 2" hardwood acacia (it's a local Acacia with very hard dark red wood) well enough without burning unless the blade is blunt! am using it to cut kindling, the blade safety cover jamming all the time caused me to hate it!

                  • @Series4Episode10: I disagree, it doesn't cut through quickly enough and I know my technique is fine. Its really odd how you decide to criticise someone's abilities over the tool that has plenty of bad reviews on this page alone, not even taking into account other websites, you don't even know me, yet the tool is pretty well known to be shite. Weird path choice.

        • Full Boar is bunnings home brand. A lot of stuff is bunnings on private label.

        • Which Full Boar blade did you put on it?

    • +1

      Agree, I got this as part of a kit. I ended up buying a corded one as well. Probably only good for soft wood boards.

  • +2

    Quality blade is essential.

    • What blade would you recommend?

      • -1

        The one that comes with a Makita, Milwaukee etc or even Ryobi, who've been doing a much better job with their cheaper offerings than Ozito ever have or would!

  • Is it good enough for cutting skirting boards and wooden slat panels?

    • +4

      This is the wrong type of saw for doing skirting, use a drop saw instead.

    • Compound Miter Saw, Ozito have a cheap one, it's slightly inaccurate, which is normal for something at that price point, the slide rods rust and benefit from a regular application of grease, those I know who have one are happy with it, plus they seem to last.

  • This is the only Ozito tool I regret buying. Would have been great if they did it in 18v x 2, bad sadly just a little weak

    • I think its a design flaw honestly, like I have used a few 18v options and Ozito is the only one that seriously struggles.

    • +1

      18V should be ok for a 150mm blade. Ozito must have used an underpowered motor. I had a Makita 18V 165mm and it was fine, even for hardwood.

  • RRP?

    • +1

      $75

  • +1

    I love this saw. Of course it's a bit weak but for the right job it's great. Been building a granny flat in my back yard and this little guy has been useful for heaps of jobs. Definitely benefits from a finer tooth blade.

  • +1

    i have one, and this is a toy. lol

    not enough balls to cut through on one pass, you have to come through from the other end and hopefully you lined it up perfectly. i also changed to a better blade and still won't cut through. im not even cutting thick wood.

    i guess best for extremely light work

  • This is frustrating to use as it's quite weak. Otherwise if you don't mind going super slow… Cheap!

  • +1

    I bought this because I needed something to cut through a 90mm post for an outdoor table I was building and was the most cost effective tool (three cuts kept things reasonably well lined up). Also used it to cut some hardwood merbau decking and it was fine but I wouldn't want to do a whole deck with it (drop saw would be much more useful).

    I never even tried the blade it came with though because of the reviews. Bought a diablo blade and it was perfect for what I needed.

    • Hey mate, Do you think this would cut through a 19mm MDF or chipboard board?

      That's probably the most I would use this for on the odd occasion. First world problems but pulling out my corded one even for a small job is PIA.

      • From what everyone is saying I think it would be fine for chipboard, but MDF is pretty dense.

        • Yeah seems that way doesn't it.

      • I think it would probably be fine for that for occasional use. As long as you aren't doing a big job and you take it slow, I am sure you would manage without issue.

        • Yep thats a reasonable take on this, thanks

      • I got one of these in some marked down set. Pretty much same use case, occasional use when I have a quick cut to do. Much easier than running an extension for the corded one.

        Have only ever cut 19mm melamine laminated chipboard and pine planks and has done the job fine (using original blade paired with a 4Ah battery). Can't comment on MDF though.

        • Ok thats good to hear. I can live with that. Thanks for the info, might grab one.

  • +2

    Cuts out on 19mm ply. Upgraded to the Dewalt with the battery offer and that thing is hugely superior.

    • Thanks good to know, I'll pass on this then. That's my bare minimum requirement

  • This might be a better option if you can live without cordless option

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-1500w-184mm-corded-circula…

    $79

  • +3

    This is only good for cutting stale bread.

    • +2

      What about fresh bread? Stale bread is usually harder than fresh bread.

  • +3

    I have had no issues with mine for DIY stuff around the house.
    I've cut down a door, cut down some ply to make backing for shelves, built a display stand.
    Sure, nothing too thick, but it's all DIY stuff not professional.

    It's $59 so you can hardly expect it to be used to build a house but its come in handy and I'm glad I got it.

  • If you change the blade, can you use the saw to cut 10-15cm tree branches?

    • +1

      get the reciprocating saw instead.
      edit: 15cm probably too big for both - get a 240v chainsaw for ~$100

    • +8

      Nooo way, get a recip saw or a chainsaw mate, you will be battling a spinning blade trying to get it to sit properly on a branch, prime time for a good proper injury.

    • +4

      That's dangerous as (profanity). You will hurt yourself and may never fully recover function even with years of therapy, and that's probably not the worst possible outcome either

  • These are seriously terrible, anything thicker than 8mm and it will burn the wood more than it will cut it. That is with a new blade from Full Boar(brand I trust thoroughly) and a 4ah battery on the back. It genuinely is the only Ozito tool I have been disappointed by which sucks cause its one of the few that I don't use often enough to justify a good quality one - in this budget range I would go a corded option.

    • "It genuinely is the only Ozito tool I have been disappointed"

      I take it you're not familiar with the Ozito table saw then… Holy heck that thing is deadly!

      • I am not and I will steer clear based on your comment LOL

  • These are 9/10ths useless. I only use mine for a one-off cuts of thin stuff, only for convenience.
    If I need to do some real cutting, I pull out the 240v circ.

  • Complete newbie question, but I'm looking to replace some pieces of merbau decking and will grab some replacement lengths from Bunnings. Do I need to buy some sort of saw horse to use with something like this to assist cutting the pieces? Cheers

    • +1

      To avoid injury, you should brace the wood while you're cutting it. For example, clamping the wood onto something flat and stable. If you're using a hand saw, you can just but the wood up against something immobile, but if you're using power tools things can go bad real quick and it's best to make sure the wood is not going to move around. You've only got ten fingers.

    • +3

      I would recommend a mitre saw to cut deck boards rather than a circular saw.

      Circular saw is more for sheets of wood and longer cuts.

  • Cheap. I got the Dewalt cordless on Bunnings special with the battery for $188 haven’t opened it yet.

    Never used a circ saw before.

    Should I brace for disappointment from my purchase for it is also a gutless cordless? Hoping the black and yellow was worth it

    • +1

      DeWalt completely different mate, that saw is not comparable to this. I would say for diy you will be more than fine.

  • +3

    I have 165mm one, put on the bunnings $20 40 teeths blade and used that to build 30sqm 140mm merbau deck :)

  • goes well enough for what it is. Swap to a red diabalo blade when the OEM one burns out - much better.

  • +4

    I'm not sure what the fuss is about. I've had this one for ages and have cut about 4 bits of wood with it. seems to work OK.

  • +1

    I got one of these. My deck had some sleepers which rotted due to the original owner of the house not using the right treated timber. I had to replace 8 sleepers and it got the job done. Not the most powerful of tools but good for those who use it now and then for the off DIY at home.

    • Wondering if this will be ok for a small diy deck.

      • Would probably run out of batteries too quickly for a whole deck job. Its not the best of tools but it works.

  • I want the AEG one

    • Chill Daddy…Chill. :)

  • I had to do some framing for shade house and the rusted old saw I was holding onto wasn't cutting it.

    I went to buy a cheap and nasty circular saw and saw the barcho hard point handsaw for $15 so I got that as well.
    Ended up not even taking the XU1 (yes I went that low) out of the box. The handsaw went through the wood like butter. Ended up returning the circular saw.

  • +1

    Brushed 18v lol the only thing this will do is bind up relentlessly.

    Theres a reason the brushless version costs four times as much.

    • You're right … it's crap. after replacing the blade with a decent quality one and making sure 4ah batteries are charged, it cuts ok and has enough torque for what I ask of it, but the safety cover jams on everything … EVERY single time … POS!

      Ozito stuff has let me down so many times I invested in Makita.

      • Would work well for softwoods with a good blade but thats about it.

        Some of the ozito stuff is great for the money especially the brushless stuff but you are starting to get into the realm of spend a little bit more and get makita etc.

  • +1

    Used one of these with a vacuum attached to cut long runs straight runs in plasterboard ceilings. Works well.

  • Would this be any good for cutting through wood (pine) pallets?

    • +4

      It'll get through soft pine pallets. Some pallets are hardwood and it would struggle on the thicker parts.

      Be careful of nails when cutting pallets, they can be in surprising places. Also be aware many pallets are treated with really nasty chemicals (Arsenic, Ethyl Bromide). That stuff can be really, really bad for you. If you aren't sure the pallet is free of this stuff, do not cut it up.

  • +1

    Have one of these, buying Ozito convinced me to buy a brand with a decent reputation, like all things Ozito it falls short, once you replace the blade and buy 4ah batteries (might as well invest in a better brand after the extra expense!) it cuts ok and has enough torque while there's enough current left in the battery …

    … But like SOOO! much Of Ozito's stuff, it has a flaw, the F…ING safety cover jams every single time on everything … no matter what it is!

    • +3

      Like clockwork you're here to complain about anything Ozito.

      • -3

        Whatever! socio suppressionist!

        • +4

          Seriously I reckon half your comments are complaining about Ozito (and copy pasting the same comment a few times across the same thread just to be sure).
          We get it, they aren't fit for your purpose but you'd think they personally attacked you and your family the way you act.

          • -3

            @theguyrules: You'd recommend people buy this crap? … you should be made to pay for their disappointment! … you'd go broke real quick!

            • +3

              @Series4Episode10: I would recommend people buy the right tool for the right level of job.
              Ozito is priced as entry level and that's what it is.

          • @theguyrules: AND you're a liar … if you so closely follow me … stalker … you'd see I've commented positively on the Ozito stuff I have that is still working and works well enough!

              • -3

                @theguyrules: Whatever … and Ozito stuff can't be relied on!… some of it is ok …

                stalker!

                Yeah, the CRAP let me down … good work bring my experience with it to everybody's attention Ozito fanboy … some of the stuff has kept going, and more recently I've said so here … but the stuff is hit and miss and this saw should be avoided as it's unsafe!

                You can't silence me … leave that to the suppressionistic regimes!

                Or do you see yourself as a dictator?

                Defending the ass-end of the power tool market …

    • Agree, the safety shield is the worst part of this thing.

      • yup! makes it useless unless you tie it back … and then it's unsafe!

  • +2

    I have had this saw for quite some time. I don't regret buying it although I can understand the comments here - you can't use this saw for everything but it's a nice little tool to have in a shed for quick small jobs.
    It can cut through MDF, plywood, and other soft wood. Pine would depend on the thickness, but just go slower. Have done quite a few melamine shelves with it. Anything else and it would struggle.

  • +3

    Not made for commercial use, but mines been brilliant for small projects around the house. From my experience it's not as bad as the above comments suggest

  • What’s a decent blade replacement for this one?

  • +1

    Bought the 165mm for $38 back in May 2022. Great for small DIY jobs.

  • -1

    Will it cut thru bone?

    Asking for a friend.

  • +1

    Is this another Aldi matching spree?

    • Maybe Ferrex $89 ? But 165mm Circular Saw Cordless 20v battery

  • I have the 165mm version with a blue makita blade. Does everything i need as a home user. It was $88 on sale. Maybe the 150mm is much weaker in which case the extra $30 is probably worth it.

    Probably not for you if you’re a chippie using it daily…

  • Its my second least favourite Ozito tool after the brushed Jigsaw.

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