Buying The Right Circular Saw That's Best For You

Buying the right circular saw that's best for you is extremely important, because the right circular saw can make or break how your projects turn out. In this video, I'll walk you through three important questions to ask yourself before making your purchase. Plus, I'll cover four different circular saw accessories for your new saw.

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0:00 Intro
0:10 Question 1
3:47 Question 2
6:15 Question 3
9:51 Accessories

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[loydalexander]

Another good educational video you are truly helpful my friend I'm 64 years old and every day I learn something new and you are adding to it in a very good way thank you and the educational videos are great 👍

[mjdiiii]

I like worm drive saws for sheet goods (OSB, plywood etc.) Being a longer tool it's an easier reach. Sidewinders for dimensional lumber (2x4 2x6 etc.). Just my opinion. Thanks for the video!

[NextGenMultiverse]

Ty for the video. You covered many points that I haven't heard anyone else cover. Very nice explanations, easy to digest. Keep up the good work

[jimmymahone]

Your savvy regarding safety considerations that we beginners would not think of is very much appreciated. I'm a right-hander who was considering a left-blade saw, and you talked me out of it. You have a gift for identifying potential unintended consequences.

As for batteries, one aspect did not appear here or anywhere of the last two hours of videos ... battery and charger management. Batteries are great for some things, but having to manage an ever-growing collection of frightfully expensive batteries ... even if you stick with one company's tools ... makes handling a cord seem much easier. Yes to batteries for lighter duty drills and blowers, but let's plug our saw in and forget about sustaining power and juggling all of that extra gear.

Kudos! Thanks!

[bdove]

This is one of the best, most informative videos I have seen a long time. Clear, concise and logical. It also nice to not have to listen to Heavy Metal bands. Thanks.

[michaelstephens]

Your explainations about the circular saw was so very clear and concise. Knowing the extent of my use, nature of project, I have a much better idea of what to ask the associate. Thank you.

[AfricanSouthernCross]

The questions you ask yourself are the very ones I would never even consider while being extremely relevant, excellent thank you !

[mikeZLXD]

Josh,
That was a really great video, I never knew that circular saws came in left and right-handed versions!
Thanks for the content.
God Bless.

[hb]

I’ve been hunting this info on YouTube, to no avail, and should have known just to come to your channel. Excellent explanation as always. Greeting from UK snd thank you

[scottbionicnerf]

For me, the answer to question 2 is 'Yes'.! I remember getting to job site on remote installations(the house is by itself, in the middle of nowhere, or it's 1st one in new neighborhood, and construction crew shuts the power-off when they leave, you've still got an hour 2 before you're finished.

[DACK]

For my needs I use a cordless drill and corded saw. I mostly use the saw in a shop and if I take it outside I dont mind the cord. It’s not in the way as prepping for a cut is more steps than drilling a fastener. And the additional power with the corded saw is always a good thing.

[AmitKarmalkar]

Great tutorial for the first time buyers. Thanks a lot. ❤

[valentinavuckovic]

Thank you for this!
You have captured the most important points in the most simple and direct way!

[fergusonto-]

Great video especially the accessories, I will be saving to purchase those as I will be needing them, Thankyou for sharing.

[lukefitt]

This was very helpful I really appreciate you walking through the differences!

[ImaginethenMake]

Thanks for the video. I have a 6.5" left bladed battery powered which I really like. It's light weight and convenient (with no cord to get in the way). I also have a right bladed 7.25" corded saw which I also like. It's more powerful but heavier and has the cord to deal with. Both saws have a laser light built in which I find very useful (although I left the batteries in too long and they corroded the battery box and wires and now no longer work). Both saws also included an adjustable metal rip fence which I have used and found very useful.

[hwnfrd]

I'm a lefty 60+ yr. 0ld beginner and I prefer and have both right and left blade saws. When making long cuts like ripping a sheet of plywood I use the right bladed saw because I can see the cut line clearly and the weight of the saw is on the stable side of the sheet not on the piece that is being cut off. If I'm going to cut off a small piece of 2×4" then I will use my left bladed saw because my left hand will be holding and guiding the saw while my right hand will be holding down the 2×4" plus, the weighted side of the saw will again be on the stable side. As far as cord vs. cordless, I like the cordless because of the convenience of not having to find a power source and not having to pack a long extension cord.

[jbthesing]

This was a very well done video. Super helpful thanks!

[John-dp]

Get the lightest saw you can handle that will cut a 45 thru a 2x4. I like the Porter-Cable Saw Boss, a 6" left side low angle handle saw that has served me well for almost 28 years. I use it for almost every job. I've had the Skil worm drive, the DeWalt worm drive, and found them, fatigueing and awkward at odd angles of use, but the little Saw Boss can go up and do rafter ends, as well as sheet cuts, even though you have to move around because it doesn't quite make the whole reach like the long body worm drives.

I've also owned the basic heavy duty Milwaukee and I still own a 1962 Rockwell (really a Porter-Cable) Model 315. Looks like a Kirby vacuum, all polished up. My parents bought it new and remodelled the family home in 1963-1967 with it. It has seen hundreds of tasks and still runs like new. The Milwaukee is very much like it.

As for a left drive being awkward when the waste piece is under the weight, that's just the part where the "Skil" comes in.

Look for a saw with a handle that is low and behind the weight - not on top of it. Much easier to steer and control that way.

[mateuszpawlik]

I have come here to find out what brand to choose. Now I know way more important things to consider. I think, some of the rules of choosing circualr saw will be aplicable when choosing other tools and the way of thinking you have shown while choosing will be aplicable as well. Thank you!