Small Circular Saws - Smaller saws are handy for cutting plywood and other materials that are not thick and don't require a great deal of power. They are lighter in the hand, easier to use, and smaller to transport and store.

There are 24 models in the analysis Small Circular Saws with an average letter grade ranking of B. The average grade ranking of the 274 models in Circular Saws is B. The specific product links have more information on each model.

Toolcritic's Picks

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Festool TS 55 EQ (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $739.00-$977.00 Newsgroup Buzz (1 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

Truely a woodworkers saw. This saw mated with it's guide system provide a flexible sawing system that rival table saws and panel saws in certain cicumstances. Click here for more information about why we prefer the Festool TS 55 EQ for the Small Circular Saws analysis.

Skil HD5510 (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $99.00 Shop at   $109.00-$116.00 Newsgroup Buzz (26 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

A basic small saw for smaller jobs. Good power and light weight make this saw a joy to use when a bigger saw isn't needed. For more information about why we picked the Skil HD5510 for the Small Circular Saws analysis, click here.

Products

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	Brand	Model	Description	Reviews	Buzz	Price	Grade
	Porter Cable	B000BMJXGE	Porter-Cable 345 6 Saw Boss Circular Saw		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Ryobi	R10730K2	Professional Cordless Circular Saw Combo Kit (5-1/2")		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Craftsman	11578	Trim Saw (19.2 Volt, 5-1/2", includes Laser)	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$59.99	B
	Craftsman	28191	Professional Trim Saw and Led Worklight (5-1/2", 8 Amp, includes Laser)		Newsgroup Buzz	$109.99	---
	Jepson Power Tools	8211	Circular Saw (4-3/8", 110mm)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Ridgid	R3203	Faming Saw (6-1/2")		Newsgroup Buzz	$139.00	---
	Ryobi	P500	1+ Circular Saw (18 Volt, 5-1/2", includes Laser)		Newsgroup Buzz	$199.00	---
	Festool	TS 55 EQ	Plunge Cut Saw with Guide	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$739.00	A
	Porter Cable	345	Porter-Cable 0 Saw Boss Circular Saw (6")	(15 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$119.00	A-
	Skil	HD5510	Circular Saw (5-1/2")	(26 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$99.99	A
	Porter Cable	B0000222WY	Amp Trim Saw (4-1/2")	(18 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$258.99	B
	Hitachi	CM4SB2	Masonry Circular Saw (4", 11.6 Amp)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$100.00	---
	Makita	4200NH	Circular Saw (4-3/8")	(3 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$130.00	B
	Makita	5005BA	Circular Saw (5-1/2", includes Electric Brake)	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$226.00	A
	Makita	4101RH	Wet Cutter (5")	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$290.00	B
	Black and Decker	VP600	Versapak Cordless Circular Saw (7.2 Volt, 3-3/8")	(16 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	---	C
	Black and Decker	FS18CS	Firestorm Cordless Circular Saw with Adjustable Laser (18 Volt, 6 1/2")	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$79.98	C-
	MK Morse	CSM74B	Metal Cutting Circular Saw (7")		Newsgroup Buzz	$249.00	---
	Makita	5044KB	4 Circular Saw (includes Dust Collector)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Makita	5046DWB	Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (6-1/4", includes Dust Collector)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$162.99	---
	Makita	5630DZ	Cordless Circular Saw (14.4 Volt, 6-1/2")		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Makita	4100NH	Dry Cut Masonry Saw (4-3/8", 12 Amp, 13000 RPM)		Newsgroup Buzz	$117.00	---
	Makita	5026DWB	Cordless Circular Saw (6-1/2", includes Dust Collector)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Metabo	KSAP 18	Cordless Circular Saw (18 Volt, 6-1/2")		Newsgroup Buzz	$276.99	---