Tips for choosing sander, router, circular saw? (corded)

[VladTepes]

I would like guidance please as to what to look for when choosing specific tools.
Having decided on brand and price point, my problem is that I don't know which features are most essential, which are gimmicks and whether one of the following specific tools is a better option than another.

Your assistance in this regard would be most welcome.

SANDERS
Considering these:
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/hikoki-sv15ych1z-350w-150mm-6-random-orbital-sander-with-variable-speed
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/bosch-gex-40150-060137b240-400w-150mm-6-random-orbital-sander
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/makita-bo6030j-310w-150mm-6-random-orbital-sander-with-makpac-case-type-3
https://www.totaltools.com.au/65352-metabo-350w-150mm-random-orbital-sander-sxe450turbo

Good dust extraction is something I am very keen on....

CIRCULAR SAWS
Considering these:
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/bosch-gks-190-0601623041-1400w-190mm-75-circular-saw"
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/hikoki-c7mfah6z-1010w-75-190mm-circular-saw

ROUTERS
I really don't know what to look for here, but Makita seems like the 'go to' brand for these. So many options. Guidance welcome.
If it's good enough at the $300 price point maybe https://sydneytools.com.au/product/makita-m3600b-1650w-127mm-12-mt-series-plunge-router

Again guidance is welcome.

(I have decided to stick to brands makita, hikoki, de walt, metabo, bosch blue)

Thank you.

[KiwiCol]

I'd like to assist but I don't use sanders nor routers.  As for skill saws, yeah got one of those, use it very infrequently though. Usually only for things that don't fit on the table saw or the compound mitre saw.

Having a laser mark showing where the cut is going to be is a good thing, they need to be adjustable though in case it's out by a millimeter or so.

[grog]

Vlad, one here free, works great. Bigger than you listed.Needs a clean thats all, if you can put it use, its yours.

[Kiwifruit]

I have a new perspective on power tools. I used to go for named brands, now I'm happy to go to Bunnings buy something cheap and thrash it. If it dies they replace it....happy deal 

[T250]

Think about getting a track saw Vlad, perfect straight cuts, easy to use and don't take up too much space when put away.

[VladTepes]

Vlad, one here free, works great. Bigger than you listed.Needs a clean thats all, if you can put it use, its yours.

Done!! Thanks mate.    You better PM me your phone and address etc as I have lost my phone contacts.

Think about getting a track saw Vlad, perfect straight cuts, easy to use and don't take up too much space when put away.

I don't break down big sheets etc much so I considered, but rejected, this. A piece of box section ally or steel and a few clamps will suffice

I have a new perspective on power tools. I used to go for named brands, now I'm happy to go to Bunnings buy something cheap and thrash it. If it dies they replace it....happy deal 

Yes I understand that approach too but... I don't enjoy buying ultra cheap tools and have some bad ryobi experience...
That said, free ones are the best tools - see above

[Eric GSX1400K3]

For me it's a bit like religion; "Pick one"

I've got mainly marital and bosch, as their build quality is great. Glad you haven't chosen cordless ones, they don't have the grunt, especially on circular saws.  I have a military sliding compound saw that is just awesome, can do mitre and compound angle cuts, perfectly straight.  As Kiwi col says, laser is good, but needs to be adjustable.

Orbital sander, my Makita is rebuild able, in that you can replace the brushes and bearings as these fail due to the dust ingress. Dust extraction is ok, most times the little bag is sufficient.

For large sanding jobs, a belt sander is better as it removes more material and you don't get the little swirls you get when using an orbital.

Circular saws, the guard has to be spring return and strong enough, again, serviceable bearings and brushes, plus adjustable base plate.

Router, for me Makita, has to be plunge type and quality bits. A clear base plate top so you can see the router bit, and a stiff housing that supports the plunge rods to make sure you get proper router cuts would be essentials.

Check gumtree and your local flea markets. sometimes you get good deals on good quality used or barely used.  I got a brand new makita 6" corded angle grinder in its original box for $20 at a local car boot sale.

[Irish in Oz]

Sydney Tools maybe able to give you advice.