If your DIY deals with cutting metal and pipes, it will be useful.
If it involves wood then not much use.

Depending what you want to cut, a sabre saw can do similar task too.
I didn't buy this because until now I can't find a use for it in my DIY... Sometime a dremel can do a similar job on smaller scale.



Some interesting video regarding the history of power tools. A good watch to know how some of the popular power tool brands started their company.



This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 20 2016, 10:18 PM

If you buy cheap circular saw, check the quality of the blade.
Low quality blade will get dull fast. Should not be a problem if you dont use it often.

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 21 2016, 03:14 PM

Usually just some plastic tool box sold in hardware shop or Mr DIY, or even cloth bags.
Better branded powertools come with matching toolbox and inserts.

If you're good at woodworking you can even build your own custom toolbox.





This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 21 2016, 08:23 PM

Looks just like another normal china made tool to me...
Even popular brands like Bosch and Milwalkee also got china made tool also.

This kind of tool you need to really handle it to know whether its good or not but for house DIY job many china made already good enough.

You're not drilling 200 holes in concrete everyday right?

Wah... congratulations.
I never got luck for 11street coupons.

Enjoy it while still can.
I don't have luck with their coupons. Most of my powertool purchases are from Gemfive & Amazon.

Walauweh... the "WESS" brand looks just like a sticker on the drill.

I believe many of those "other brand" powertools are from same group of factories, just with different logo on it.
Sometime I look at those drills and have that.. hmm.. got bosch feel, hmm.. got makita feel etc...

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 22 2016, 10:06 PM

Showing the picture of my first wood cut using Bosch 10.8V cordless circular saw. All the while I did cuts using jigsaw.
I am reusing some wood from "buy but unused" ikea furniture to make a footstool for my computer desk.

The good thing about circular saw, I can do cuts right on the table because circular saw does not require large clearance on the bottom of the cut wood like a jigsaw.


The cut using circular saw is so straight!!! I admit I can never cut this straight freehand using jigsaw. The cut is smooth too.


Crosscut at 90 degree of wood grain does not make very smooth cut, I think I will need saw blade with more teeth.


Need to go visit CT tomorrow...

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 22 2016, 10:15 PM

Buy it from CT hardware using gemfive 20% coupon.
Final price is about rm360.

Size of blade is 85mm, bore 15mm, 20T. The alternative blade that can fit will be from makita and work.
Not much selection for mini blades.

Info taken from web site:
Bosch Optiline Circular Saw Blade Standard for Wood 85mm x 20 th. x 15mm 2608643071

For smaller, handheld circular saws, ideal for precise quality cuts in all standard woodworking applications, both interior and exterior. This blade gives an extra thin cut with little exertion of force, especially suitable for Cordless Saws such as the Bosch GKS 10.8 V-LI.

APPLICATIONS

Ideal for rip cuts and cross cuts in softwood, hardwood, raw chipboard, MDF, formwork boards and plywood

SPECIFICATION

Outer diameter: 85 mm
Bore size: 15 mm
Width of cut: 1.1 m
Base blade thickness: 0.7 mm
Number of teeth: 20
Tooth shape: ATB
Cutting result: 3
Hook angle: 14°
Relief angle: 14°

If want to cut 2 x 4 i will take out my 18v jigsaw.
Keeping straight in short distance of 4 inch still doable.

Showing my DIY worktop version 1, in a small 11x8 room.
Still very simple with folding table hahaha.
Will gradually build it up as I progress on.


Yes, 10.8v tools are very handy for small projects, no cables dragging here and there too.

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 23 2016, 10:42 AM

I had seen banner of this brand hanging on the metal shop near my house.
atkc carries quite a selection of work tools. The cutter you wanted is also in the list.
Price is cheaper than Bosch & Makita...

http://www.ewarehouse.atkc.com.my/power-to...orx-power-tools

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 24 2016, 02:19 PM

Currently the Bosch GKS 10.8v has only one blade.

Strange thing is, even the bosch's official web site does not mention anything about the parallel guide and vacuum adapter.

http://www.bosch-pt.com.my/my/en/hand-held...06016761l0.html

Check what was included in the GKS 10.8v, Bosch Malaysia web site says it comes with 3 jigsaw blades.
Why bundle jigsaw blade in a circular saw product?

But what you said is true, I went to CT and seen the rotary hammer does not come with L-boxx, its just a normal plastic box. In the web site it says L-boxx-2.

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 25 2016, 12:11 AM

Won't be surprise if china have so many blades.
For the manufacturer's POV:
1) Blades that pass QC will go to Bosch, Makita, Worx etc
2) Blades that does not pass QC but still usable will stamp own OEM brand and sell as alternatives.

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 25 2016, 09:53 AM

Their shop in cheras.. damn far from my place in Shah Alam...
I dont have luck with 11street coupons.

Btw if buy a few k worth of item like bosch table saw, glide meter saw, dust collectors... I wonder how much discount i can get directly from shop...

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 26 2016, 10:13 PM

Thank for the guide.
Btw both shop is so far...

I'll probably go to atkc one day to get some 2x4 resak wood to build a proper small flexible workbench for my small craftroom.
Still trying to figure out how to handle the dust in such a small room 8' x 8'. Maybe just buy a blower and blow everything out from the window...

Well...
1) aircond, already have in the room
2) dust collector, still thinking getting a good vaccum or a proper dust collector. Some 1HP model dust collector does not seem that big size, but I dunno how loud it is. Btw I am not working 8 hours on wood everyday. 1 week got 8 hours maybe lar. Spend some time in the craftroom after work at night.
3) shelfs, this one has to gradually plan but I don't forsee to have lots of tools.
4) should leave at least 20cm sapce at bottom of table when building the tables...
5) masks and earmuff already have, even the impact driver sound so noisy in a small room...
6) Big sawing work will be done outside under car porch. This room probably can handle up to 4-5 feet length wood.
7)Due to small room I try to keep the tools cordless to avoid wires everywhere.
8)Will not be hammering too much as the knocking noise will disturb neighbors. Mostly will use screws.

Here is some of my preliminary plans for craftroom and some worktops.

In your room design, I have to hold the tool with my left hand to cut thing, which is not suitable for me as I am right handed.

Btw, some OEM dust collector is quite cheap. Wonder will it work well or very noisy?
Most fine dusts will be blown out through the window during dusty work time.



Some more configuration of the craft room. The workbench is with wheels so it can move around as required.
With metre saw/table saw




This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 27 2016, 07:50 AM

Hmm... if the DC really so noisy then I should consider build a small shed at the backyard to store it (outside window is my back yard).

But I don't really want to dig a 4 inch hole on the wall..

This post has been edited by yushin: Jul 27 2016, 10:08 AM