Circular saw advice needed

[val douest]

I recently bought what seemed to be a bargain circular saw in our local

supermarket as a birthday present for my husband. It is made by Hyundai

and the blurb inside says that replacement blades can be found at all

local bricolages. Unfortunately a search of the ones nearest us has come

up with nothing, and an internet search of Castorama, Leroy Merlin,

BricoCom, B&Q and Screwfix has also drawn a blank. The blade size is 185mm

x 20mm bore. Does anyone on the Forum have a similar saw or know where we

can find replacement blades of the right size? It was only purchased last

week so we may be able to get a refund if it turns out to be a real white

elephant. Any help much appreciated!

Thanks,

Val

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185mm (or 184mm standard) blades with a 20mm bore are a standard size - they do not have to be specifically for your manufacturer.  A variety of tooth pitches should be available, ranging from 16t to about 58t, depending on what you want to cut, and finish required.  It is always a good idea to have a couple of different pitch blades, so you can "rough cut" for framing, and use a fine tooth for mitreing and finished work. A 40t blade is probably the best for general use.

 

Hope this helps. Brian

[Val_2]

We have found for different blades and discs in our local Loxam hire shop has many different ones for sale and also the local saw doctor to whom we are regular visitors. sorry can't remember the french for the saw doctor off top of my head this morning.

[val douest]

Many thanks to you both for your helpful replies - we shall head off

today and look in the bricos we haven't tried yet,

Val