Circular Saw and Radial-Arm Saws

Circular SawThe Circular Saw is a powerful, versatile, yet if mishandled, dangerous tool.  The Circular Saw is not the easiest tool to use for the beginner, but is easily the most dangerous.  Make sure you know exactly what you are cutting and how before you start.  Make sure you are using the power of the saw in a manner that turns out is in exactly way you want it to.

Circular Saws and Circular Saw BladesThe versatile Circular Saw cuts more than wood, making it a convenient  tool for the handy man.  Make sure you are using the right blade for the type of material you are cutting.Using a Circular SawThe Circular Saw is a powerful tool in the workshop, at a construction site, and for any do-it-yourself home project.  Learn what you should and should not be doing with the saw.   Never let yourself forget that the power of the  circular saw should be proportional to the care you give towards safety when handing the tool.The Buzz SawThe Buzz Saw (aka the circular saw or the circ saw) is one of the most used saws for many woodworkers.  Picking the right saw for any one who is going to be heavily using one is therefore important.  There is a wide variety, so make sure you have done your research before buying one.

Radial-Arm Saws

The Radial-arm Saw can be one of the most versatile tools in your shop, but also often turns out to be the least used.  The Radial-Arm can replaced the job of other saws, but if you have those saws the Radial-arm Saw often becomes redundant. 

Using a Radial-Arm Saws

Before purchasing a Radial-Arm saw learn exactly what it can do.  If you already own others saws, you might save some money instead of purchasing one.  But if you buy one early on you might save money not having to buy all the other saws.