Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6.5″ Circular Saw 2730
Growing up, I remember going through all of Dad’s tools in the garage and pretending that I was building something […]
Bostitch Cordless Power Tools
We enjoy the opportunity to review a new power tool when it is developed, but when a company tells us […]
Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Track Saw Review
Having Used the TS 55 EQ for five years now, I was excited when Pro Tool Reviews asked me to […]
DeWalt DWE575 7-1/4 in Circular Saw Review
Today’s building trends are constantly evolving from lighter and stronger materials to rot-resistant plastics and better insulations. As a carpenter, […]
Skilsaw MAG77LT Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw Review
Sometimes in residential and commercial construction, you get to work on projects that are really interesting. These jobs stand out […]
Mafell PSS 3100 SE Automatic Track Saw
OK, so this tool has been out for a while, but in case you’ve never seen it, we bring you […]
DeWalt Precision Trim Saw Blades
Later this month we’ll see a brand new line of saw blades aimed squarely at the trim carpenter. DeWalt is […]
Cuz-D Straight Flush Saw Preview
The Straight Flush Saw is something new to the market. In fact, it seems to still be getting to the […]
Festool TS 55 R Flush Cut Circular Saw Preview
Festool has had its popular TS 55 EQ Circular out for quite some time, but a recent scoop of the new tool on a German website told us they are releasing the next update soon. The company revealed a new version of the tool that is tweaked (and perfectly suited for) flush-cutting applications. The new model is the TS 55 R. Festool’s new circular saw has improved handling, and since the blade is now approximately 1/2″ from the edge of the now smooth and flat blade guard, it’s suitable for more applications than ever.
Black & Decker 7301 Circular Saw Circa 1971
We got a chance recently to put our hands on a classic, a Black & Decker 7301 1HP circular saw. This rugged circular saw was purchased back in 1971 and has been running ever since. It has a cast aluminum body and a stamped steel shoe. It was purchased alongside a Black & Decker drill for $19.99 for the pair (in 2011 dollars that’s about $120!) On top of that, when you purchased two Black & Decker tools you got a third tool for a penny more (my dad picked up a Rockwell 4420 (96) Type 2 1/3rd sheet Finishing Sander.) Three heavy duty tools for that price, at that time wasn’t bad. And it was a REALLY good deal considering two of the three are still in operation!