A circular saw has a powerful motor. You can think of it as a table saw without the table — therein lies the problem, but also the solution. To use it safely, you want to recreate some table saw ...

"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 ...

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

When I first laid eyes on a track saw, I thought, “I have a table saw. I have a straightedge to guide my circular saw. Why would I spend $500 (or more) on one of these contraptions?” I was sure it was ...

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 ...

A dado is a square-walled, flat-bottom channel cut across the grain of wood, that another piece of wood will fit into snugly. These are cut using a dado blade on a table saw which removes the wood to ...

A table saw is often the first machine the aspiring woodworker wants for the shop. But even a lightweight contractor’s saw is not cheap, and a really good cabinet saw is both expensive and incredibly ...

Corded circular saws are a dime-a-dozen at any old thrift store, yet table saws are a bit more of a costly investment — have you ever wondered if you could just make one out of a circular saw?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A table saw is a very useful tool for any woodworker. It makes it easy to get long, complex angled cuts that would be difficult to perform ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you need to perform precise, straight cuts on larger workpieces, there’s no substitute for a reliable ...