WORX WX426 Review

The WORX WX426 Circular Saw is a compact, lightweight and powerful tool which is suitable for cutting wood, metal, tile, brick, plasterboard, plastic, etc. It comes with an 85mm 24T TCT blade with a diameter of 85mm. In terms of capacity, it reaches a maximum cutting depth of 27mm and has a bore capacity of 15mm. At its core is a powerful 400W motor.

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The WORX WX426 Compact Circular Saw has a number of useful design features. It has a retractable base for plunge cutting (letting you cut out vents, light switch holes, etc.). It also has an on-board laser guide which lets you work precisely. An integrated dust port allows you to connect the saw up to a vacuum cleaner. The accessories included with the saw are a 24T TCT blade, a 44T HSS blade, a diamond blade, a parallel blade, a vacuum adaptor, and a carry case.

About WORX

WORX are a brand of power and hand tools. Their range includes drills, drivers, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, jigsaws, circular saws, angle grinders, sanders, nail guns, lawnmowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and more. WORX have a long standing history and an excellent reputation.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Suitability - The WORX WX426 Compact Circular Saw is designed for cutting wood, metal, tile, brick, plasterboard and plastic. It has an 85mm blade diameter, a maximum cutting capacity of 27mm, and a blade bore of 15mm. The cutting depth can be adjusted quickly and easily.
• Power - The saw is mains powered. It features a powerful 400W motor.
• Retractable Base - The saw has a retractable base which allows for plunge cutting. Plunge cutting lets you create vents, cut out sections of flooring, and cut out electric socket / light switch holes.
• Laser Guide - The WORX WX426 Compact Circular Saw has an on-board laser guide which lets you work precisely. It's particularly useful for cutting straight lines.
• Dust Management - The saw has an integrated dust port which allows the tool to be connected up to a vacuum cleaner.
• Design - The saw provides a lightweight and compact alternative to large/bulky circular saws. It's designed to be operated one-handed.
• Accessories - Included with the WORX WX426 Compact Circular Saw is a 24T TCT blade, a 44T HSS blade, a diamond blade, a parallel blade, a vacuum adaptor, and a carry case.

Summary

Overall, the WORX WX426 Compact Circular Saw is a powerful, lightweight and compact tool which is designed to be used one-handed. We particularly like its retractable base which allows for plunge cutting. We also like its on-board laser guide, its integrated dust port, and the fact that a range of accessories are included. We rate the WORX WX426 Compact Circular Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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