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DeWalt Announces Power Tool Battery Recycling Program
DeWalt, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announces a national battery-recycling program that will take place at DeWalt's 82 service centers nationwide throughout the months of October and November. DeWalt, in conjunction with the Rec...
Makita BSS610 Cordless Circular Saw Review
The Makita BSS610 uses the Makita LXT 18v Lithium Ion slide batteries. If you don’t already have them, do not fear, the BSS610 saw kit comes with 2 LXT 3.0Ah batteries and a fast 45 minute charger to get you started. In fact, these are the larger c...
Factors to Consider when Comparing Power Tools
With the market being saturated with various brands of power tools, it can be a really tough decision to choose the right ones. Here are some basic areas of comparison that you need to take into consideration. They will also help you get the best dea...
Best Cordless Circular Saw
Best Cordless Circular Saw Makita BSS610 LXT Est. $350 Reviews recommend this light 7.1-pound Makita circular saw for comfort, safety and convenience. The 18-volt lithium-ion batteries recharge in 45 minutes and hold their charge a long time between...
Best Corded Circular Saw
Milwaukee 6394-21 Est. $160 The following review was obtained from information compiled by ConsumerSearch.com. Reviews praise the 7.25-inch Milwaukee 6394-21 circular saw for smooth, accurate cuts, easy adjustments, excellent balance and comfort. It...
Circular Saw Review
Circular saws are useful for cutting lumber, plywood, posts or even metal. You can make beveled cuts as on a compound miter saw, and with the addition of guide rails, it's possible to make long straight cuts that would otherwise require a table saw. ...
Tips on Cutting and Drilling
When rip cutting, use a rip guide, or tack down a straightedge to use as a cutting guide. Always secure your stock before cutting or drilling. Use caution when ripping small, narrow pieces. Use a push stick with the radial arm saw or table saw, and...
Portable Saw Safety Tips
· Always wear eye protection. Chips from material can fly into your face, or the blade can break. · Avoid loose clothing, jewelry and anything that could get caught in the saw. Tie back long hair. · Use both hands on the saw and make sure ...
How to Avoid Splintering When Sawing
A portable circular saw is the tool to use when you need to shorten a door to fit an existing opening or to accommodate a new layer of thick carpeting. But, even the newest, sharpest blade will tend to splinter the top surface, especially if it's a v...
Cutting Square with a Circular Saw
Here's a fast, foolproof way to make perfectly square, 90-degree crosscuts with a circular saw. Mark the cut line on the board and position the saw with its blade on the line. Hold a framing square with its long, wide blade against the edge of the bo...
The Porter Cable MAG Series Circular Saw Review
The Porter Cable Model 324 MAG (right-hand) or 423 MAG (left-hand) OK, all circular saws are about the same right? Some big, some small. On the job, ‘gotta carry along an extension cord and you always have to have a third hand to keep the powe...
GREAT CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
Are you starting to assemble your own Christmas gift list? Or maybe you’re looking for a power-tool idea for a loved one. You can’t have too many circular saws in my opinion. When I was still in the field building things, I always had thr...
