Tool Reviews

A criteria-led guide to choosing a circular saw with dust collection, judged on port geometry, shroud sealing, base flatness and real vacuum compatibility.

An editorial buying guide to the best circular saw under 200, judged on shoe flatness, fence rigidity, guard action, dust collection and vibration rather than spec-sheet numbers.

An editorial comparison of sidewinder and rear handle circular saws, judged on sightlines, base rigidity, torque delivery and dust control rather than spec-sheet numbers.

We judge the rear handle circular saw category on shoe flatness, fence accuracy, guard action and vibration, and explain where worm drive, hypoid and cordless layouts each make sense.

A criteria-led look at the best 7 1 4 circular saw, judged on shoe flatness, bevel stops, guard action, vibration and dust extraction rather than spec-sheet rpm.

An editorial buying guide to the lightweight cordless circular saw, judged on base flatness, guard action, cut depth and dust control rather than marketing weight claims.

A criteria-led guide to choosing a beginner circular saw, judged on shoe flatness, guard action, fence quality and cut-line visibility rather than spec-sheet numbers.

An editorial buying guide to the best cordless circular saw for framing, judged on shoe flatness, depth capacity, bevel detents and battery platform rather than spec sheets.

DeWalt’s ATOMIC line is built for the compact tools you actually reach for all day, judged here on chuck quality, shoe rigidity and detent feel rather than spec-sheet numbers.

A measured look at whether Makita’s 40V XGT platform justifies leaving an established 18V battery ecosystem behind, and who should wait.