What is a portable circular saw

What is a circular saw?

Thinking about starting woodworking or DIYing? Are you are looking at tools and want to know what is a circular saw? Let’s define a circular saw. A circular saw is a power tool that uses a toothed or abrasive circular shaped …

What is a crosscut?

What is a crosscut?

When you first start using a saw, it may be difficult for you to understand the types of cuts. However, these are the basics of the cutting, so the sooner you learn everything about them, the better. Let’s keep thing simple …

Circular saw vs jigsaw

Tools comparison can be tough sometimes as people have hard times differentiating power tools. However, this is not the case when comparing a circular saw versus a jigsaw. So, what is the difference and what are these two different tools …

Cordless vs corded circular saw: pros and cons

A circular saw is a versatile tool, not just for woodworkers and contractors, home DIYers can do many jobs with it too. But when you are looking to buy one you are faced with two basic options cordless or corded. …

Rip-cut vs crosscut

Rip-cut vs Crosscut: What are they really?

I sometimes receive questions about rip-cutting and crosscutting. Woodworking terminology can be confusing especially when  you are just getting started. Rip-cut vs crosssut: A rip cut is a cut in the same direction as the grain of the wood and …

Who invented the circular saw?

A circular saw is a very useful tool, and it is considered as one of the greatest inventions. You can find it in many variations, for different tasks, in different prices, from several manufacturers. I am pretty sure that many …

Table saw kickback prevention

Working with power tools requires more attention than you can imagine – a moment of not being concentrated to the job could result in a consequence for a lifetime. But is there a way to prevent table saw kickback? Table saw …