This is the primary workhorse circular saw in our shop—a right-blade 15-amp corded saw, known to people in the construction trades as a sidewinder. You can see its image plastered all over the ...

However, that being said, I have to tell you that there’s no substitute for overall performance when using a traditional corded circular saw hour after hour after hour on the jobsite. For over ...

Smaller, quieter, and less intimidating than their corded counterparts, cordless circular saws are perfect for home repairs and jobs such as building shelves and cutting doors down to size. We ...

The circular saw blade on most corded saws is on the right as you push the saw forward; on many cordless saws, it’s on the left. Either way is OK with us on a cordless circular saw—you just adapt.

Cordless circular saws have improved a lot in recent years, ably matching the power of corded saws. Here's how we think the different major brands are ranked.

Corded circular saws are often overlooked for not being very powerful, but there are times that the convenience of portability is key. If searching for the best circular saw that would give you ...

This circular saw from Makita, which delivers 5,100 RPM, is powered by two 18V batteries, bringing the total voltage to 36V for a more impactful performance. It has a brushless motor, which ...

For more than 20 years in the field, as I worked each day, I knew I could pick up my corded circular saw, pull the trigger and have unlimited top power as long as there was electricity.

A circular saw or jigsaw should be very much part of the The 14 essential DIY tools every home improver should have in their toolbox. And, with the right tools you can tackle projects such as ...

Like battery-powered drills, battery-powered circular saws offer “go-anywhere” convenience. Unlike their cordless cousins, however, battery-powered saws aren’t likely to turn up in a ...