SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw

By Ralph Mroz

SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw The SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw (full name: SKIL PWRCORE 20™ Brushless 20V 4 ½-Inch Compact Circular Saw, Model CR5435B-10) belongs to that class of tool that for most tradespeople gets occasional use…but is extremely welcome when it’s needed.  True, there may be some production uses for it,…

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Framing and Demo Saw Blade Comparison Testing

By Robert Robillard

Saw Blade Showdown: A Test of Speed, Durability, and Performance When it comes to framing and demolition, choosing the right saw blade can make all the difference between a job well done and one that drags on longer than necessary. Framing blades, with their standard 24-tooth design, are built to tackle the fast-paced, high-demand world…

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SKILSAW Circular Saw

By Ralph Mroz

SKILSAW’s Blade-Right and Blade-Left Sidewinders This is a review of two of SKILSAW’s blade-right and blade-left sidewinders, specifically the blade-right model SPT67WMB-01 and the blade-left model SPT67M8-01.  Both are corded models and, BLUF, I very much like them both.  Now, before I get into why I like these particular coded sidewinders, let me explain why…

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RIDGID 7-1/4 In. Circular Saw

By Benjamin Fecteau

RIDGID 7-1/4 In. R3205 Circular Saw Review So there I was, halfway through cutting my third sheet of ½” plywood on the subfloor phase of a home remodel project when the power went out.  Only this time it was the power to my 20V cordless circular saw that shall remain nameless.  Again.  I still had…

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Woodworking on a Budget

By Scott Arnold

Setting Up Your Workshop – 7 Tools You Need Woodworking is a tedious and time consuming task that is attempted by many, but mastered by very few.  Many beginners who are trying to get started in woodworking often worry about their budget and try to figure out how they are going to get started. Great…

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Rockwell VersaCut Circular Saw – Model RK3440K

By Scott Arnold

Rockwell VersaCut Circular Saw – Model RK3440K Review The Rockwell VersaCut is a compact circular saw which allows you to a variety of materials such as cement board, wood, hardwood flooring, plastic, ceramic tiles, slate, aluminum and even sheet metal. The VersaCut is a lightweight, compact mini circular saw the provides a balanced design that is ideal for several cuts.…

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SKILSAW SIDEWINDER 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw SPT 67 WL-01

By Robert Robillard

SKILSAW Sidwinder 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Review Early in my carpentry career I own two power saws: a circular saw and a reciprocating saw. Much later as my two tool arsenal grew, and I became more experienced, I ended up buying a table saw, jigsaw, routers and all kinds of other tools. Back then circular…

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36 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Head to Head

By Phil Benevides

36 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Head to Head On our last Head to Head at A Concord Carpenter we took a look at the major 18-Volt cordless circular saw models on the market to see how they compared. We had a great time evaluating each tool, testing the limits of these cordless saws on some…

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