In my many years as a builder, I learned a lot of “creative” (and not always extremely safe) uses for a standard, 7 1/4” circular saw. In the old days, little cordless saws like the old Makita 9.6 volt, 3 3/8” saw were reserved for tiny trim cuts, but not much else. Finally, after years of trying out less-than-impressive cordless mini-saws, the new generation of brushless, lightweight 18 volt battery-powered circular saws are finally coming into their own, adding a lot more versatility to the cordless saw world. Now, Milwaukee has taken some of the great technological advances found in the 18V market, and introduced them into a smaller, more compact 12V, 5 3/8” saw. The M12 FUEL™ is a “boutique” specialty tool with surprising versatility. Read More