Cutting long, straight lines across wood or making "rip" cuts with a circular saw is much more challenging than you imagine. Following a crisp line marking the cut through the saw's baseplate notch ...

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 ...

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 ...

A circular saw is quite the versatile tool. Like most tools, however, it is only as good as the person using it. I bought my first circular saw in the early 1980s in an effort to speed work around the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Let’s be candid about this. Circular saws are scary power tools. I picked one up for ...

Making long, straight, and accurate cuts with a circular saw can be a challenge. Build this simple track jig that serves as a guide for your saw to help make straight cuts every time. A circular saw ...

When I moved a few years ago, I parted ways with my 15-year-old table saw. I planned to replace it once I settled into my new house, but when the time came to build a room divider/bookshelf unit, I ...

If you don’t use your power tools on a pretty regular basis, you may need a little bit of help when it comes time to make a straight cut or a smooth edge. We have a few ideas that may make your work a ...