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What are the best compact circular saws?
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Best compact circular saws
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Makita SH02Z
$89.00
4.2 lbs
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Ryobi P506 ONE+
$42.05
5.8 lbs
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Extremely compact design for work in small spaces
Regarding the form factor, this is one of the smallest circular saws available on the market. It is also one of the lightest saws (4.2 lbs). Such features are beneficial for working in tight spaces.
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Batteries and charger need to be bought separately
Batteries and a charger are not included in this saw's set. This will add another 90-100 dollars to the tool's cost.
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Weight:
4.2 lbs
Power consumption:
Not stated
Cutting depth at 45 degrees:
⅝”
Engine speed:
1500 RPM
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Very portable during work
Due to the cordless design of this circular saw, you don't have to worry about electrical cords and power outlets while working with this tool.
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Limited cutting depth
Due to the tiny, 3-⅜" blade size, the maximum cutting depth of this tool is only 1 inch. This is an important limiting factor that must be considered before purchasing this saw.
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Easy to handle
It is easy to sustain a safe and firm grip over this tool, as it has a rubber-coated ergonomically correct handle.
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Perfect for extra light use
This circular saw is suitable for light-duty jobs. It can cut 1" thick plywood, MDF, pegboard, particleboard, melamine, and drywall.
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Portability and flexibility, due to cordless design
Due to its cordless design, with this circular saw, you can work in tight, hard-to-reach spaces.
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Batteries are not included
As this saw's set does not include batteries or a charger, you will need to spend around $88.89 to buy them if you don't have Ryobi ONE+ batteries yet.
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Weight:
5.8 lbs
Power consumption:
Not stated
Cutting depth at 45 degrees:
1-7/16”
Saw blade diameter:
5-½”
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Lightweight
Due to the lightweight design, this circular saw is a perfect tool for working overhead or in cramped spaces. While working with such a lightweight tool, you are less prone to suffer from muscle fatigue.
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Low cutting depth
As the maximum cutting depth of this cordless circular saw is only 2-1/16", its application range is significantly limited, compared to the standard 7-1/2" saws that can cut deeper.
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Good for light-duty use
This cordless circular saw is suitable for light duty jobs. It's ideal for working with thin (up to 1-1/2") hardwood, plywood, and MDF boards.
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Lacks sufficient power
While this circular saw has enough power for light-duty jobs, such as plywood cutting, it will struggle to complete some heavy jobs, such as 2” x 4” softwood cutting.
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Versatile battery
The Ryobi P506 ONE+ uses the Ryobi ONE+ batteries. This is especially useful if you already have other Ryobi cordless tools, since you can save money by sharing batteries between tools.
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Affordable
At the price point of $42, this is one of the most cost-efficient cordless circular saws available on the market.
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Tracks the blade
This tool has a laser guide which shows the direction of the blade very precisely.
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