Circular saws really do only one thing well: crosscut 2-bys. You can rip or crosscut plywood, but you need a track saw or clamps and a straightedge. And when it comes to undercutting trim to make room for flooring, or cutting sheathing out of a window opening, forget it.
Being able to do the whole job with one saw was framer Jake Cuzdey’sOther unique features include a -5° to 65° bevel range, a rotating trigger handle with stops at 45° and 90° (to keep your hand in a comfortable position on bevel cuts and nose cuts), and a full-length rip guide that makes long rips possible with no need to chalk a line. Available online and from a growing number of retailers, the saw is a pricey $575 (including rip guide, front dust cover, and adjustable dust port, but no case)—and comes with a lifetime guarantee, even if you aren’t the original owner. Go online to watch the saw in action and to find out where to buy at cuz-d.com.