Cordless Circular

{Welcome to Power Tool Partner}

An Introduction to Circular Saws

A good circular saw is critical to any serious woodworker and the go-to electric tool for most carpenters. The circular saw’s versatility is partially due to the fact that it can be either table mounted or hand held. For straight cuts, it is recommended that a circular saw be clamped to the wood with a straightedge. This will give you a straight cut akin to a table or miter saw. A quality circular saw will also allow you to adjust the cut depth and angle of the cut.
When choosing a circular saw, there are three central questions you must ask:

• What kind of cutting power do you really need? There are two primary types of circular saws to choose from: worm-drive saws and sidewinder saws (also known as in-line saws). The big difference between the two is where the motor is situated and the torque that the motor placement provides.

  On a worm-drive saw the motor is placed parallel to the blade which gives the saw considerable power. A worm-drive saw can cut through just about anything, even concrete, making it a popular choice for professional tradesmen. In fact, I would recommend that only professionals use worm-drive saws because of the inherent danger of wielding such a powerful tool.

  If you are a more of a hobbyist, the sidewinder is a better alternative. Also known as an in-line saw, it also comes in two varieties, regular and small. A small sidewinder is a good pick for slighter body frames or people who prefer a lighter weight tool. While we are on the topic of safety, I cannot stress enough how important power tool safety is. Be sure to always wear protective gear! Also, I highly recommend a saw that features electric brakes. These “brakes” will reverse electricity flow when the trigger is released. This stops the blade in about two seconds flat and really improves the overall safety of the tool.

• Is portability important? Electrical power tools can be cumbersome on the work site. If you want your circular saw to have maximum agility, I would recommend a cordless version. Cordless circular saws eliminate the inconveniences of lunging around extension cords and generators allowing you to easily navigate around a job and save time. With the cordless variety you will have to sacrifice some torque. Also, keep in mind that there is a time limit to any battery.
• What kind of features matter to you? Think about the types of projects you plan on doing that will require a circular saw. How deep do your cuts need to be? The saw’s blade capacity dictates the depth of the cut. Obviously, larger blades cut deeper, so make sure the blade is large enough to accommodate your project plans. Now consider how often you will need to change out the saw blade. Will you need to make different depth cuts and change blades frequently? If so, shaft locks make blade changes fast and easy and are worth looking for if you foresee having to make a lot of blade changes.

About the Author

About the Author: Maria Polidoro is the owner of Ace Tool Online, a leading dealer and service center for electrical power tools. Headquartered in Wantagh, New York, Ace Tool offers over 70 major brands of electric hand and power tools and is also home to a full service center. Please visit Ace Tool Online for more information.

---

Can anybody tell me if the Firestorm brand cordless drills are any good.?

I see that they have an 18 volt kit that comes with the drill,circular saw , 2 batteries,a charger and a worklight for $100.00 Is this a good deal or not. I know that Lowes carrys this brand and that it is made by Black and Decker.
Thanks Jared

All the above is TRUE about CORDLESS TOOLs though I have had contractors in my home that carry I couldn't even count how many DEWALT 18 volt battery packs that had constantly recharging but the crew of 4 must have had at least 8 to 10.

I owned a BLACK & DECKER 14.4volt Drill & Flashlight & 2 battery set myself that I might use occasionally but a WORD TO THE WISE, don't recharge batteries continuously bec these RECHARGEABLE will give you less life. I actually use the FLASHLIGHT more to walk the dog at night, Halloween and on long road trips. Needless to say I wasn't happy when both rechargeable batteries failed & would no longer keep charge. Finally I broke down and bought a geuine B&D replacement at the OUTLET MALL in Maine and just one battery was like $25.

Also my Dad was a Jack of all Trades and I still use his high ampered SKILL DRILL (has plenty of torque that is not always true of a cordless drill) stored in my double tier CRAFTSMAN TOOL CHEST full of nice quality tools...but I was talking to my Brother in Law who is equally good like my Dad with Table Saw & whole bunch of woodworking equipment and was surprised to hear him say that his son/my nephew who graduated from US Naval Academy Annapolis w/BS Mechanical Engineering degree has a garage full of tools & equipment bec he likes to build his own furniture and at one time swore how great cordless tools use to be <= he doesn't any more...

Hope the Above Info Helps!

---

Thank You.
We hope you found the

Cordless Circular

you were looking for.