Porter Cable circular saws

[scooby]

I'm on the look out for a circular saw (hand held) to replace the Makita one that was stolen.
Thought I might as well look for a left handed model seeing as they seem to be more easily available than they used to be. Using right handed ones was a bit of a pain as I had to cross hands if I was using both handles and getting saw dust dumped into my trainers isn't good

I've seen this one from Porter Cable, which looks good but I've never owned or used any of there stuff so I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they are like, etc?

Also would I need some sort of transformer and plug adaptor,etc?

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/portercable/423MAG/

thanks

 

[mark_h]

I have a Porter Cable router that I imported from the US via coastaltool.com . Works fine through a 110v site transformer. Tool quality is also good and it is the fixed base model that I wanted. I ended up paying the USDollar price at 1:1 conversion into Sterling once I has accounted for express shipping, card feed and customs. This is worth remembering when looking at "temptingly cheap" US prices.

Mark H

 

[Colin C]

scooby
That saw gets a very good reveiw in the US and from people that use the EZ as it is very good for DX but I have not used it my self
I am not sure but I think it also comes with a brake on the blade but dont hold me to it