Cutting long, straight lines across wood or making "rip" cuts with a circular saw is much more challenging than you imagine. Following a crisp line marking the cut through the saw's baseplate notch ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Let’s be candid about this. Circular saws are scary power tools. I picked one up for ...

Debuting May 1, 2013, is the new Festool plunge cut track saw, TS 55 Req. Here is Festool’s advance rundown on what's new with the saw: • Redesigned riving knife emerges before the saw blade for ...

Most novice do-it-yourselfers feel perfectly comfortable using an electric drill or jigsaw, but nearly all of them are hesitant to pick up a portable circular saw. And that's not surprising when you ...

One of the most reached-for tools in my garage, the circular saw is an essential tool for DIYers of all skill levels. The circ saw is ber-versatile. If you need any kind of straight cut, a circular ...