Many people see the circular saw as a rough and tumble cutter and don’t tap its full potential for making highly accurate cuts. It’s true, the tool’s primary use is cutting framing lumber for home ...

The results of our tests on the Makita XSH06PT and the rest of the saws is below, alongside a quick peek at a product that wasn’t reliable enough to make our list. After pushing these tools to their ...

Making long, straight, and accurate cuts with a circular saw can be a challenge. Build this simple track jig that serves as a guide for your saw to help make straight cuts every time. A circular saw ...

If you don’t use your power tools on a pretty regular basis, you may need a little bit of help when it comes time to make a straight cut or a smooth edge. We have a few ideas that may make your work a ...

Aside from the saw, in order to use a circular saw to complete projects around your home, you likely need a couple of carpenter’s pencils (regular mechanical pencils are also perfectly fine) and a ...

No other hand tool offers this type of raw cutting power.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here at PopMech, we constantly test and use circular saws in our own projects. Our favorites below range ...

Everyone knows the circular saw is a job site favorite for chopping up plywood and lopping off two-by-fours, but this small, portable tool is good for a lot more than just that. For DIYers, makers, ...

A good circular saw from a major brand is often one of the first power saws to be added to a woodworker's collection. Not only are they affordable, but these lightweight and incredibly portable tools ...

If you’re passionate about DIY activities, have a fondness for woodworking, or take pleasure in the design and creation of furniture, having a high-quality circular saw can be incredibly beneficial.