One of the best ways to jump into a new battery platform is by buying a cordless tool combo kit. The best power tool combo kit gives you the tools you need. It should also include a couple of higher-capacity batteries and more than just entry-level products. Some manufacturers offer really comprehensive kits that can […]
When we think about essential tools for the construction site, the circular saw makes its way somewhere toward the top of the list. As a person trying to get into the biz, it makes sense to know how to use a circular saw. The circular saw is often the tool of choice for making short, […]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a jobsite without a circular saw. So what makes people choose between sidewinders and worm drives? And why does the East Coast choose the former while the West Coast seems to prefer the latter? Isn’t a circular saw just a circular saw? *Buzzer Sound!* Actually, no. While sidewinder circular saws (or […]
I’m not sure you could have teed up a grudge match any better than 2017 did with the DeWalt FlexVolt Worm Drive Style Saw vs Makita Rear-Handle Saw. These two kings of the cordless circular saw world make for one of the most requested head to heads we’ve received from our audience. So let’s dive […]
What’s better than a cordless circular saw? The best cordless worm drive and rear handle circular saws! And what better way to test them than with a Time Trial showdown on the PTR Circular Saw Test Track! Cordless rear handle circular saws meet the needs of Pros looking to cut the cord on worm drives […]
Skilsaw 10-1/4″ Cordless Worm Drive Marks the Next Major Move Into the Cordless Market If you’re using a corded 10-1/4″ circular saw for bigger cuts, the Skilsaw 10-1/4″ cordless worm drive is right up your alley. It uses Skilsaw’s 48V TrueHVL as a power source and marks its latest expansion into the cordless market. Skilsaw […]
PTR’s Pros Offer Tips to Teach You How to Cut with a Circular Saw Whether you just got your first circular saw or you’re looking for some ideas of how to make better cuts, our Pros are here to help you learn how to cut with a circular saw. We also have a few circular […]
Cordless has come a long way since the early days of lithium-ion power. Where circular saws were initially struggling for adequate performance (and even a 7-1/4-inch blade), they now exceed the performance of 15-amp corded models. We decided to test the waters and pulled our expert team together to discover who makes the best cordless […]
DeWalt FlexVolt Advantage Circular Saw Reveals Top-Tier Cutting Power With FlexVolt Battery The DeWalt FlexVolt Advantage circular saw comes to us after an incredibly impressive performance from the FlexVolt Advantage hammer drill. We have high expectations for the DCS573 circular saw and we also want to know where it fits in DeWalt’s cordless lineup in […]
Our Experts Test Two of the Highest-Scoring Cordless Circular Saws Head-to-Head Both the DeWalt FlexVolt Worm Drive Style and Milwaukee M18 Fuel Rear Handle circular saws are in the upper tier of what cordless tools have to offer. They use advanced batteries, motors, and electronics packages to deliver much higher performance than standard cordless tools […]
