Saws

Fuego 6 1⁄2-in. Compact Circular Sawby Rick Arnold

Know where to put your hands and use this heavy saw's weight to your advantageby Charles Miller

For straight cuts, a specialized circular saw with a matching blade controls dustby Mike Guertin

The popularity of this durable, low-maintenance siding has bred a variety of tools to simplify and speed installationby Larry Haun

Still powerful and durable, the newest models have lost weight and gained some useful featuresby Scott Grice

From plunge cuts to drop cuts, learn how to use the weight of a worm-drive saw to your advantageby Scott Grice

Learn how to replace a circular-saw cord and trigger switchby John Ross

Extend the life of your circular saw with simple cleaning and maintenanceby Tom Peck

A tool pro demonstrates a common circular saw repair

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

Jigs can turn an ordinary circular saw into an accurate cutting toolby Gary M. Katz

by Glenn Hollowell

These systems offer a safe, precise way to cut sheet goodsby Michael Standish

Still driving nails at 75, a veteran framer recalls the postwar housing boom of the 1950s and how it changed the way we buildby Larry Haun

Whichever one you buy, the circular saw, drill, and batteries are the guts of the systemby Andy Beasley

by Will Ruttencutter

by Michael Standish