One of the first power tools I ever purchased was a Black & Decker circular saw. That was a LONG time ago, and there have been many tool purchases since then, but that saw helped ignite my passion for tools, and saw a lot of use over the years. A circular saw is one of the basic workhorses in any tool collection, and whether you’re a DIY homeowner or working in the trades, power and reliability are key. It used to be a given that to get a full-powered saw, there had to be a cord attached. Recently, we received a teal-colored Makita XSR01Z cordless saw that aims to change all that. Let’s see if we can eliminate yet another cord from the job site. Read More