Einhell Plunge Saw TE-PS 165 (1200 W, Tool-free Adjustment of Cutting Depth + Tilt Angle, High-Grade Carbide Saw Blade, Blade Lock)

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On the other hand, battery-operated machines are limited by a finite battery supply, although universal battery systems of today, which allow the interchange of batteries between a range of power tools from a single manufacturer, reduce the chances that one will run out of power at an inconvenient time. Important roles for any plunge saw, such as being able to cut perfectly straight lines, make grooves in timber using a depth stop, or being able to cut wood up close to a wall or similar, are all still possible with this budget machine.

Einhell Plunge Saw TE-PS 165 (1200 W, Tool-free Adjustment of

The DeWalt 54V XR FLEXVOLT 165mm Plunge Saw is part of the XR FLEXVOLT Lithium-ion platform offering unrivalled enhanced runtime and performance, heavy-duty construction applications can be completed without. To minimise the power needed from the batteries, the Makita DSP600ZJ plunge saw comes with a special 165 mm diameter blade which is exceptionally thin.

Another key physical feature of a plunge saw is that it has the ability to be used with a track which makes every cut much more accurate, even more so than using a circular saw with a side fence. The most common blade size used by the UK consumer is the 160 mm or 165 mm diameter blade, but larger size machines using larger blades are also available. The Holzmann TAS165 230V plunge saw is a flexible 3-in-1 tool, with triple functionality as a circular, plunge and guide track saw, and the ability to make bevel cuts up to 54mm at 90°.

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Specifications-wise, the Einhell TE-PS 165 has a reasonably powerful 1200W motor that powers a standard-sized 165 mm diameter blade. Makita tracks come in a few different lengths that can be fitted together in different combinations to generate a range of lengths for different-sized cutting jobs. Some plunge saws have a feature that allows them to set the machine so that it will only score the workpiece rather than make a full cut. As for obvious negatives with the Einhell TE-PS 165, these mainly involve the accessories that accompany the saw or lack thereof. The Makita plunge saw also has a variable depth stop to control the ultimate depth of blade penetration for use with different thickness materials.Unsurprisingly for a budget machine, the Einhell TE-PS 165 has no variable speed control to vary the speed of the blade, with the blade spinning at a single speed of 5200 rpm and limiting the plunge saw, to a small extent, in the applications in which it can be successfully used. By scoring the workpiece before doing the actual cut reduces the likelihood that a chip will occur in the finished surface of the laminate. As with most power tools, corded plunge saws are generally more powerful than untethered battery-operated ones. However, the plunge saw is a distinct saw type and has some unique abilities that the circular saw lacks, while in some of its overlapping capabilities, the plunge saw produces better results than the circular saw. For some fortunate previous owners of track saws who might already own a track from another company such as Festool, the Makita DSP600ZJ can run successfully on other non-Makita branded tracks (with the exception of those from DeWalt).

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This is credited in part to the sacrificial plastic edging found on plunge saw tracks which acts as an anti-chipping cover over the edge being cut. Overall the Makita DSP600ZJ is an excellent cordless track saw that is a pleasure to use and which can produce some very professional-looking cuts, especially when compared to other cordless saws. The only slight downside from using battery power is that the saw does not have the power of corded equivalents and will struggle with some tougher cutting jobs. Like other cordless plunge saws, the Makita DSP600ZJ allows the user the freedom to move around the work area without the hassle of a trailing power cable. Like most power saws, plunge saws are not quiet machines and wearing ear protection is recommended when operating one.That’s because the saw blade included with the Einhell TE-PS 165 quickly reveals its budget nature by making clean cuts hard to come by and by having a rather limited lifespan. The Einhell saw also has most, if not all, of the other characteristics of higher-brow plunge saws such as an integrated vacuum suction nozzle that can be rotated 360º for better access, and a finger-operated blade lock for easier blade changes. In addition, the track saw also has a soft start which takes it up to speed more gradually without the crudeness or safety risks associated with instantaneously jumping to full power when the trigger is pressed.