Saws

Saws compared on the specs makers publish, with who each pick suits and who should skip it.

93 articles

  1. 5 picks

    Best Heavy Duty Cordless Jigsaw: DEWALT DCS334B Wins

    Five jigsaws lined up by weight, stroke, grip style and battery setup, with a clear winner and the exact conditions that flip the pick to a runner-up.

    Top pick DEWALT 20V MAX XR Jig Saw

  2. 5 picks

    Best Compact Jobsite Table Saw: SKIL TS6307 Leads

    Five corded jobsite saws, ranked by what a shopper actually carries and sets up: blade size, rip capacity, weight, and whether a stand comes in the box or costs extra.

    Top pick SKIL 15 Amp 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw with Folding

  3. 6 picks

    Best Compact Table Saw by Rip Capacity and Weight

    A ranked look at six compact saws, from the 51.2 lb SKIL that leads to a 28.3 lb featherweight, sorted by what a woodworker actually decides on: rip capacity against portability.

    Top pick SKIL 15 Amp 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw with Folding

  4. 5 picks

    Best Cordless Jigsaw for Beginners: DEWALT Leads

    A ranked look at five jigsaws for first-time users, judged on the specifications that actually decide the first cut: weight, blade changes, and whether a battery comes in the box.

    Top pick DEWALT 20V MAX XR Jig Saw

  5. 5 picks

    Best High Torque Circular Saw for a Home Workshop

    Six corded circular saws lined up by published specs, from a 3.9 lb compact to an 8-1/4-inch metal cutter. Here's which one earns the bench space and which profile each fits.

    Top pick DOVAMAN Circular Saw

  6. 6 picks

    Best Table Saw for Mechanics by Rip and Cut

    Six saws lined up on the specs that matter in a working garage: rip capacity, weight, warranty and cut depth. The SKIL TS6307-00 leads, with a lighter DeWALT and a heavyweight for shop-based work close behind.

    Top pick SKIL 15 Amp 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw with Folding

  7. 5 picks

    Best Compact Reciprocating Saw When Bench Space Is Tight

    A spec-by-spec look at five compact cordless reciprocating saws, ranked by the numbers that decide a cut in tight quarters: stroke length, tool length and weight.

    Top pick DEWALT 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw Cordless

  8. 5 picks

    Best Mini Circular Saw for Trim and Panel Cuts

    Five compact 4-1/2 inch saws compared on the spec that actually decides the purchase: cut depth, blade count and what comes in the box.

    Top pick SEESII Mini Circular Saw

  9. 5 picks

    Best Heavy Duty Jobsite Table Saw for Framing Crews

    Five 10-inch jobsite saws compared on rip capacity, weight, fence design and stand type, with a clear winner and four cases where a different saw is the smarter buy.

    Top pick SKILSAW SKIL 10 Inch Heavy Duty Worm Drive Table Saw with

  10. 5 picks

    Best Track Circular Saw Setup for a One-Car Garage

    Five track saw setups compared on rail length, cut depth and weight, from a 1 lb aluminum guide to DEWALT's 12A plunge kit. Which one suits a small shop, and which one you can skip.

    Top pick Milescraft 1409 Track Saw Guide

  11. 7 picks

    Best Pole Saw for Seniors: Supstable S5 Trim Leads

    Seven pole saws lined up by published weight, reach and cutting head, with the trade-off each one makes. The Supstable S5 Trim leads on the balance of power and load, and a 4.14 lb manual saw handles the rest.

    Top pick Supstable 10 Inch Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming

  12. 7 picks

    Best Professional Table Saw by Rip Capacity and Fence

    Two real saws, two workbenches, one premium blade and two shirts turned up in this search. Here's which picks actually cut wood, which support it, and what the rip capacity and fence numbers tell you before you commit.

    Top pick SKIL 15 Amp 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw with Folding

  13. 7 picks

    Best Lightweight Miter Saw for Mechanics: Metabo Leads

    Weight is what decides a portable miter saw, and the 24.2 lb Metabo HPT wins on that alone. But it isn't the only pick worth carrying to a bay.

    Top pick Metabo HPT 10-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw

  14. 5 picks

    Best Lightweight Sliding Compound Miter Saws by Weight

    Five sliding compound miter saws compared by published weight, blade size and cutting capacity, from a 37.5 lb entry model to a 67.7 lb 12-inch workhorse. Includes who each one suits and where the weight savings come from.

    Top pick SKIL 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw-MS6305-00

  15. 7 picks

    Best Heavy Duty Cordless Circular Saw for Framing Work

    Seven 7-1/4 in. and larger circular saws lined up by cut depth, motor spec and weight. The DEWALT DCS590B leads on paper, with clear runners-up for corded jobsites and rear-handle rip work.

    Top pick DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular

  16. 5 picks

    Best Worm Drive Circular Saw: SKILSAW Leads

    Six worm drive saws lined up by weight, bevel and cut capacity, with a clear winner for daily framing and a cordless pick for job sites without power at hand.

    Top pick SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Worm

  17. 5 picks

    Best Lightweight Reciprocating Saw: Stroke Length Wins

    Stroke length decides a lightweight reciprocating saw, not the weight on the spec sheet. Here is which one wins, and the three conditions that flip the pick.

    Top pick DEWALT 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw Cordless

  18. 6 picks

    Best Professional Reciprocating Saw: DEWALT Leads

    Six reciprocating saws lined up by stroke length, weight and warranty, with a named winner, a corded alternate, and the one buyer who should skip cordless entirely.

    Top pick DEWALT 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw Cordless

  19. 6 picks

    Best Budget Table Saws by Rip Capacity and Weight

    A ranked shortlist of six jobsite and mini table saws, compared on rip capacity, weight, warranty and portability, with the SKIL TS6307-00 as the default pick.

    Top pick SKIL 15 Amp 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw with Folding

  20. 6 picks

    Best Reciprocating Saws by Weight and Stroke Length

    A weight-first shortlist of six reciprocating saws, ranked for first-time buyers who want a saw they can actually hold up for a full afternoon.

    Top pick SEESII Reciprocating Saw Cordless with 2 x 4.0Ah Batteries