The circular saw is perhaps the most common saw owned by both professionals and DIYers alike. I know it was the first power tool (along with a drill) I ever got from my dad, and, apart from a drill, it was the first power tool I ever used. However, although it is an integral member of the tool family that often does most of the heavy lifting in our projects, it is by far the most abused tool. I remember as a kid when things weren’t going right for my dad on a project, 9 times out of 10 that would be the tool to fly through the air… It seems fairly apparent now why it never worked properly. Even if you don’t practice the shot put with your tool, like dad did (not recommend for a variety of reasons, sorry dad), chances are you’re not very delicate with the circular saw. Read More