Bosch GKS 18V-57 G (sans Batterie)

Used it once but went straight through 19mm hardwood ply.

Always buy Bosch professional. Great and reliable equipment

Saw works well with the Bosch guide rail and an Axminster saw blade. Really disappointed to find it was made in China as I am trying to avoid Chinese goods. I have only given three stars because of this.

Good saw. Replaced the older GKS 18v-li which was not guide rail compatible. Comes with a nicer blade than the older ones too. All round better than its predecessors . Parallel guide is also a step up from the older version.

This was my first circular saw, and it wasn't until trying some other circular and plunge saws that I realised how impressive this is. With a good blade (the included Optiline blade, or the Freud Pro LCL6M01064 I use now) and using a Festool guide rail, the cut quality is as good as or sometimes even better than a Festool TS 55. It can sometimes stall in thick hardwood, but I prefer this any day to a kickback. As a regular circular saw (off the rails) the ergonomics aren't great for a right hander, the blade guard can be annoying for on-rail use, and the dust collection isn't brilliant, but overall I'm extremely happy with this saw.