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 Porter Cable PC18CSL 18v Cordless Circular Saw W Laser Guide Bare Tool NIB  US $44.99
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 DeWALT CORDLESS CIRCULAR TRIM SAW DW936 18v 5 3 8 NR US $5.00
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Power tools play a big part in many home improvement projects, and especially in those projects involving woodworking. And while hand tools have their place in the workshop, power tools save you time, make many jobs easier to do and can often provide more professional results. Here is a list of some of the most important power tools you need in your workshop, and how they can benefit you versus using hand tools.
Pneumatic nail gun - If you have just a few nails to hammer in, a regular hand-held hammer will do fine. But if you have a lot of nails, or are using thicker nails, it will take multiple blows and a lot of time to get everything hammered in. A pneumatic nail gun makes nailing go much faster and more smoothly. Just be sure to follow all of the safety precautions; wacking your hand with a hammer is one thing, putting a nail through is entirely another.
Power circular saw - When it comes to sawing, a handsaw if fine if you are just cutting a few 2x4s. But if you needed to cut a large panel of plywood, it would be pretty slow going. For this job, a power circular saw is a much better choice. Used in combination with a clamp-on straight edge, a circular saw makes cutting straight cuts on large pieces of wood a snap (and about 100 times faster than with a hand saw). It's also easier on the hands.
Power miter saw - For making angled or mitered cuts, you use a hand miter saw. Like the handsaw, this tool works well with small projects. But for bigger projects, a power miter saw will do the same job a lot faster and with a lot less effort. All you do is rotate the blade to whatever angle you need and make your cut.
Power jigsaw - For cutting curved or circular patterns in wood, a coping saw is the hand tool used. But all the attention to detail that needs to be paid when making those curves can take a lot of time (not to mention a very steady hand). A few simple curves would take 30 minutes with a coping saw, but take just seconds when using a power jigsaw. Along with faster speed, a power jigsaw also provides you with greatly improved control.
Cordless drill - This is perhaps the king of the power tools. The benefits of a cordless drill are twofold. For one, being cordless gives the drill more workability, since you're not hampered by being attached to an outlet. Secondly, cordless drills double as power screwdrivers. For many screws, such as drywalls screws, you don't even need to drill a pilot hole.
Hands tools are cheaper to purchase than power tools, and they definitely still have a place in your workshop for smaller projects. But if you want to make home improvement and woodworking projects easier, faster and more professional looking, power tools are the way to go. Besides, you can still use hand tools if you're on a project deadline and the power goes out.
Ron Hazelton is a home improvement expert and host of "Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls." Want to learn more about home improvement, power tools and workshop organization? Watch Ron's how-to videos at http://www.ronhazelton.com
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DEWALT DW9152 6-1/2-in 36T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $29.99 6-1/2-in 36T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9152 |
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DEWALT DW9053 5-3/8-in 80T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $7.99 5-3/8-in 80T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9053 |
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DEWALT DW9054 5-3/8-in 24T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $10.99 5-3/8-in 24T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9054 |
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DEWALT DW9153 6-1/2-in 90T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $11.99 6-1/2-in 90T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9153 |
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DEWALT DW9154 6-1/2-in 24T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $19.99 6-1/2-in 24T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9154 |
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DEWALT DW9155 6-1/2-in 18T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $17.99 6-1/2-in 18T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9155 |
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DEWALT DW9052 5-3/8-in 30T Cordless Circular Saw Blade $12.99 5-3/8-in 30T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9052 |
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Bosch CBCL518A 5-3/8-in 18 Tooth Cordless Series Circular Saw Blade $9.99 5-3/8-in 18-Tooth Cordless Circular Saw Blade - CBCL518A |
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Bosch CBCL618A 6-1/2-in 18 Tooth Cordless Series Circular Saw Blades $17.99 6-1/2-in 18-Tooth Cordless Circular Saw Blade - CBCL618A |
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Bosch CBCL624A 6-1/2-in 24 Tooth Cordless Series Circular Saw Blades $20.99 6-1/2-in 24-Tooth Cordless Circular Saw Blade - CBCL624A |
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Milwaukee 2630-20 18V Cordless M18 6-1/2-in Circular Saw (Tool Only) $119 18V Cordless M18 6 1/2-in Circular Saw (Tool Only) - 2630-20 |
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Hitachi C18DL 18V Cordless Circular Saw Kit $269.99 18V Cordless Circular Saw Kit - C18DL. (2) 18V 3.0 Ah HXP Lithium-Ion Batteries - 326241. 6-1/2-in 24 Tooth Carbide Tipped Saw Blade - 725205. Quick Charger - UC18YRL. Rip Guide - 302756. 10mm Box Wrench - 940543. Carrying Case - 324579 |
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Bosch 1664B 18V Cordless 6-1/2-in Circular Saw (Tool Only) $159.99 18 Volt Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw - 1664B. Tool Only - Battery (BAT181) & Charger (BC004) Sold Separately |
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DEWALT DW9058 5-3/8-in Cordless Circular Saw Blade Combo Pack (2 pk) $25.99 5-3/8-in Cordless Circular Saw Blade Combo Pack (2 pk) - DW9058. 5-3/8-in 30T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9052. 5-3/8-in 16T Cordless Circular Saw Blade - DW9055 |
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DEWALT DC390K 18V Cordless XRP 6-1/2-in Circular Saw Kit $199.99 18V Cordless XRP 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit - DC390K. 18 Volt Cordless XRP Battery. 1-Hour Charger. 16-Tooth Carbide Saw Blade. Blade Wrench. Rip Fence. Kit Box |
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Bosch CCS180B 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2-in Circular Saw (Tool Only) $149.99 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw (Tool Only) - CCS180B |
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Factory Reconditioned Milwaukee 2630-82 18V Cordless M18 6-1/2-in Circular Saw $249.99 18V Cordless M18 6 1/2-in Circular Saw - 2630-82. (2) 18V M18 XC Lithium-Ion Batteries (48-11-1828). 1-Hour Charger. Contractor Bag |
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Milwaukee 2630-22 18V Cordless M18 6-1/2-in Circular Saw $349 18V Cordless M18 6 1/2-in Circular Saw - 2630-22. (2) 18V M18 XC Lithium-Ion Batteries (48-11-1828). 1-Hour Charger. Contractor Bag |
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Factory Reconditioned Bosch 1662K-24-RT 18V Cordless 6-1/2-in Circular Saw Kit $159.99 18 Volt Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit - 1662K-24-RT. 18 Volt Cordless 2.4 Ah Battery - BAT026. 9.6-24 Volt 1-Hour Charger - BC004. Carrying Bag - 2610914300 |
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Factory Reconditioned Skil 2860-10-RT 18V Cordless 3/8-in Drill Driver and Circular Saw Combo Kit $49.99 18V Cordless 3/8-in Drill/Driver. 18V Cordless 5-3/8-in Circular Saw. Battery. Charger |
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Bosch CCS180K 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2-in Circular Saw $289.99 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw - CCS180K. 18 Volt FatPack Battery - BAT618. 30-Minute Lithium-Ion Battery Charger - BC630. 6-1/2" Blade. Allen Key |
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Makita SH01W 12V Max Cordless Lithium-Ion 3-3/8-in Circular Saw $119 12V Max Cordless Lithium-Ion 3-3/8-in Circular Saw - SH01W. (2) 12V Max Lithium-Ion Batteries - BL1014. Battery Charger - DC10WB. 3-3/8-in Carbide Tipped Blade - A-95021 |
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Factory Reconditioned Bosch 1660K-24-RT 24V Cordless 6-1/2-in Circular Saw Kit $169.99 24 Volt Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit - 1660K-24-RT. 24 Volt Cordless 2.4 Ah Battery - BAT031. 9.6-24 Volt 1-Hour Charger - BC004. Rip Fence - 2 610 347 119. Carrying Bag - 2 610 914 300 |
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Bosch 1671K 36V Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2-in Circular Saw $359.99 36 Volt Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw - 1671K. (1) 18-Tooth Carbide Blade - 2-610-997-480. (1) 36 Volt Cordless Lithium-Ion FatPack Battery - BAT836. 36 Volt Lithium-Ion 1-Hour Charger - BC830. Carrying Case |
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Factory Reconditioned Bosch 1661K-RT 14.4V Cordless 5-3/8-in Circular Saw Kit $159.99 14.4 Volt Cordless 5-3/8" Circular Saw Kit - 1661K-RT. 14.4 Volt Cordless 2.0 Ah Battery - BAT040. 7.2-14.4 Volt 1-Hour Charger - BC005. Rip Fence - 2 610 347 119. Carrying Bag - 2 610 914 300 |