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Power saw power: we tested 25 of these workshop workhorses and quickly learned that the blade makes a big difference.(Product/Service Evaluation)
When we tested 25 circular saws--a mainstay for cutting thick boards, plywood, and the like--we quickly learned that the saw blade affects cutting speed as much as the saw itself. Most of the saws that were supplied with a plain steel blade labored to cut the 2x12s and 3/4-inch hardboard we used in the lab. All the better saws came with a blade whose teeth are tipped with tungsten carbide. Besides staying sharp longer, carbide blades cut faster than steel, even when new.
Our bottom-line advice is this: If you already have a circular saw but haven't been pleased with its cutting performance, spend $7 to $10 for a carbide-toothed blade. You may find that you don't ...
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