Circular Saws

About Circular Saws

Circular saws are the go-to powered cutting tool for dimensional lumber, sheet goods, and framing. The selection here spans a wide price and performance range: from the SKIL 5280-01 at $59 for homeowners making occasional cuts, up through corded workhorses like the DEWALT DWE575SB at $149, to professional 60V cordless kits like the DEWALT DCS578X2 at $548.99. The category also includes worm-drive saws favored by framers and plunge-cut track saws for finish carpenters who need guided, precision rips in sheet goods. Three decisions drive the purchase: power source, blade size, and intended use. Corded saws draw from 120V household current and never run out of power mid-cut, making them reliable for extended production work at any price tier. Cordless saws on 20V and 60V platforms trade unlimited runtime for freedom of movement. Compact 20V saws like the DEWALT DCS571B at $169 and 6.6 pounds suit trim and remodeling work, while high-voltage options like the DEWALT DCS578B at $188 run at 5,800 RPM with a 1,700-watt motor, closing the gap with corded performance on heavy framing tasks. Blade size and cutting capacity range from compact 2-inch-depth saws up to full-size 7.25-inch models for structural lumber. Pricing in this collection runs from $39 to over $800. For most DIYers, a corded sidewinder in the $59 to $160 range delivers reliable daily performance at low cost. Cordless flexibility with serious power starts at around $169 for 20V tool-only models and climbs to $549 for a complete 60V FlexVolt kit. Worm-drive saws occupy a separate lane from $151 to $390, valued for torque delivery over compact weight. Specialty plunge-cut track saws start above $500 and reward buyers who know exactly what they need.