Tool Reviews

We judge the best 12 inch miter saw on fence coplanarity, base flatness, rail play, dust ports and vibration, then say which configuration suits your shop.

A criteria-led guide to choosing a 10 inch miter saw, judged on fence squareness, table flatness, detent feel, dust collection and real cut capacity.

A criteria-led guide to choosing a sliding miter saw for a small shop, judged on rail design, fence quality, dust capture and the bench depth it actually demands.

A criteria-led guide to choosing the best miter saw for woodworking, judged on fence design, detent accuracy, blade deflection and dust control rather than horsepower claims.

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.