If you’d ask a wood-cutter guy, a carbide general wood saw may be their preferred power blade same reasons as with the carpenters and professional building contractors since they were using it for several years – I mean the word trusted tool explains better. This power tool and it’s wood blade (circular form) are of much power, portability and easy to set up as well as can cut with non-wood materials like masonry. Now, I’ll show you the different features you should be looking for your general cuttingg wood blade and circular saw.

1 – First off, bigger are usually the better choices.
Carbide circular saw comes in different sizes which are based depending on the saw or wood blade roughly 4 inches up to the most common size, 7 ¼ inches. The wood blade machines or saw may also rate according to horsepower and/or RPM’s of the wood blade.

The rule of thumb when choosing what’s best of a circular saw is to purchase saw that has a higher HP than other models of the same size – since they are less likely to bind under much greater work load.

2 – Define your saw adjustments

Circular Saws have gearshift for adjusting the depth of the cut (from zero to about 2-3/8" on a typical 7-1/4" model) and the bevel of the cut (the saw blade can be beveled from zero to 45-degrees). Check to see that these controls are easy to adjust and can be firmly tightened to hold the depth or angle. Some models use relatively large, lever-type controls where others employ little more than a wing nut.

3 – Best for Safety Features for the wood blade saw

Circular Saws all have some basic safety features. Check to see that the saw you're considering has a safety switch, which must be held before the trigger can be depressed. There should also be a blade guard that moves easily when pushing the saw through wood, but springs back into place when the saw is away from the stock.

As with all tools, circular saws can be very dangerous if not used properly. Always read, understand and follow the safety instructions that come with the saw.

Additional Features:
Better quality saws employ additional features such as an anti-locking clutch, which are flanges on either side of the blade that will allow the blade to slip if the blade binds on the stock, to protect the motor and drive mechanism. Another useful feature is a blade lock, which locks the drive spindle in place, making it easier to change the saw blade.

4 – Comparison between A.C. Powers vs. Battery-Powered Saws.

A recent advancement in circular saws is battery operated 4-inch blade models. These are wonderful for small cutting operations, such as paneling or 1/4-inch plywood. They're lightweight and perfect when you need to reach high to make a cut. However, they're lacking in horsepower, and aren't much use for cutting more than a just a few 2x4s. I would definitely recommend having one of these battery-operated units on hand, but not until you have a number of other tools in your arsenal.