We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A saw blade is an odd tool in that it's crucially important to some, but barely noticed by others. There are folks who still have the blade ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking for a replacement circular saw blade, Ryobi offers three different diameters (5 1/2 inch, 6 1/2 inch, and 7 1/4 inch), in 18 ...

Many people disdain the 7-1/4-inch circular saw. They say that it’s only good for cutting lumber for house framing or concrete forms. While the saw is ideal for those purposes, you can also use it to ...

Most novice do-it-yourselfers feel perfectly comfortable using an electric drill or jigsaw, but nearly all of them are hesitant to pick up a portable circular saw. And that's not surprising when you ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q. Why don’t we use thinner saw blades on our gang rip or straight line rip (SLR) saws? A.