The first thing you do when preparing to cut a board is to make a mark for the cut. About 90 percent of the carpenters I know make a mark with a speed square and cut on the left of the line sometimes ...

If you don't have a lot of experience using a circular saw, cutting a straight line can be harder than it looks. Here are ...

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 ...

Here's some important safety tips to remember when you're using a circular saw. Remove jewelry and loose clothing first and always wear eye protection. Before you plug in, make sure your blade is ...

A circular saw has a powerful motor. You can think of it as a table saw without the table — therein lies the problem, but also the solution. To use it safely, you want to recreate some table saw ...

DIYers have a wide variety of cutting tools available to them, but few are as convenient and versatile as the circular saw. This power tool features an electric motor that spins a round blade at high ...

Many people disdain the 7-1/4-inch circular saw. They say that it’s only good for cutting lumber for house framing or concrete forms. While the saw is ideal for those purposes, you can also use it to ...

A circular saw is just about the most versatile tool when it comes to making straight cuts. It might take a bit of preparation to achieve the kind of accuracy you'd expect from a table saw or a chop ...